Should I remove DropShots?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #49,323
Reach 0.0006%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 6.8.1.1016 |
25.00% |
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| 6.7.0.9 |
33.33% |
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| 6.7.0.2 |
33.33% |
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| 6.6.0.26 |
8.33% |
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Other programs by WebMinds
DropShots
from WebMinds, Inc.
What is DropShots? (from WebMinds)
DropShots gives you complete privacy control over your albums. You can customize the privacy settings for every single album, choose who can view your content, and even hide from the search engines. With DropShots you decide with whom your share your photos. Upload large photos and videos 100x faster! Drag files from a... Read more
Overview
DropShots is a software program developed by WebMinds. The most common release is 6.7.0.9, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named dropshots.exe. The setup package generally installs about 14 files and is usually about 9.83 MB (10,305,248 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 86% of users of DropShots come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Japan.
Program details
URL: www.dropshots.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\dropshots
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\DropShots\Uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 9.83 MB
Files installed by DropShots
| Program executable: | dropshots.exe |
| Name: | DropBox |
| DropBox Desktop Client |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\dropshots\dropshots.exe |
| MD5: | 2d58644708ccdd84c18d4eb6757e1302 |
Additional files:
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DropShotsShellExt32.dll - DropShots (DropShots Shell Extension)
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DropShotsShellExt64.dll
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DSShellExt32.dll
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DSShellExt64.dll
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Uninstall.exe - DropShots Application
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vistalib32.dll (by WinAbility® Software) - VistaLib[TM] (VistaLib DLL)
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vistalib64.dll (by WinAbility® Software)
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mencoder.exe - MEncoder
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ffmpeg.exe
Behaviors exhibited
3 Context Menu Handlers
- DSShellExt32.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {A46D4D31-BC76-496E-B233-D044D4B0FB10}.
- DSShellExt64.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {A46D4D31-BC76-496E-B233-D044D4B0FB10}.
- DropShotsShellExt64.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {A46D4D31-BC76-496E-B233-D044D4B0FB10}.
Startup File (User Run)
- DropShots.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'DropShotsUtility' and executes as "C:\Program Files\DropShots\DropShots.exe" /s.
How do I remove DropShots?
You can uninstall DropShots from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program DropShots, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove DropShots.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
66.67% |
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| Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 |
41.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
16.67% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
8.33% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.33% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.33% |
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Geography
86.21% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
86.21% |
| Canada |
6.90% |
| Japan |
3.45% |
| United Kingdom |
3.45% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
40.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
30.00% |
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| ASUS |
10.00% |
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| Alienware |
10.00% |
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| Acer |
10.00% |
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Common models |
| Seneca pro199234 |
8.33% |
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| Dell Inspiron 5559 |
8.33% |
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| Dell Inspiron 13-7353 |
8.33% |
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| ASUSTeK K55A |
8.33% |
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| Alienware Alienware X51 R... |
8.33% |
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| Acer Aspire 4738 |
8.33% |
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