Should I remove Fiddler?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #3,336
United States Rank #4,126
Reach 0.1693%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.60 days
342.33 days >
Average installed length: 179.87 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
4.6.2.19842 |
0.03% |
|
4.6.2.3 |
1.59% |
|
4.6.2.2 |
0.87% |
|
4.6.2.1 |
0.12% |
|
4.6.2.0 |
2.01% |
|
4.6.1.5 |
1.32% |
|
4.6.1.4 |
0.48% |
|
4.6.1.2 |
0.09% |
|
4.6.1.0 |
0.54% |
|
4.6.0.7 |
0.42% |
|
4.6.0.5 |
0.09% |
|
4.6.0.2 |
2.37% |
|
4.6.0.1 |
0.03% |
|
4.6.0.0 |
0.12% |
|
4.5.1.7 |
0.03% |
|
4.5.1.6 |
0.12% |
|
4.5.1.5 |
0.57% |
|
4.5.1.4 |
0.06% |
|
4.5.1.2 |
1.65% |
|
4.5.1.0 |
2.91% |
|
4.5.0.0 |
1.56% |
|
4.4.9.9 |
2.22% |
|
4.4.9.8 |
1.98% |
|
4.4.9.7 |
0.81% |
|
4.4.9.6 |
1.47% |
|
4.4.9.4 |
2.34% |
|
4.4.9.3 |
1.53% |
|
4.4.9.2 |
2.73% |
|
4.4.9.1 |
0.18% |
|
4.4.9.0 |
0.84% |
|
4.4.8.4 |
1.29% |
|
4.4.8.3 |
0.21% |
|
4.4.8.0 |
3.57% |
|
4.4.7.1 |
1.17% |
|
4.4.6.2 |
3.66% |
|
4.4.6.1 |
1.02% |
|
4.4.5.9 |
3.00% |
|
4.4.5.8 |
1.20% |
|
4.4.5.6 |
3.33% |
|
4.4.5.5 |
1.11% |
|
4.4.5.3 |
1.92% |
|
4.4.5.1 |
2.25% |
|
4.4.5.0 |
0.12% |
|
4.4.4.8 |
2.49% |
|
4.4.4.5 |
1.44% |
|
4.4.4.4 |
0.09% |
|
4.4.4.3 |
0.33% |
|
4.4.4.2 |
0.06% |
|
4.4.4.0 |
0.09% |
|
4.4.3.8 |
1.68% |
|
4.4.3.7 |
0.09% |
|
106 versions |
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Fiddler
What is Fiddler?
Fiddler is an HTTP debugging proxy server application that captures HTTP(S) traffic and logs it for the user to review. It can also be used to "fiddle" with HTTP traffic as it is being sent. By default, traffic from Microsoft's WinINET HTTP(S) stack is automatically directed to the proxy at runtime, but any browser or application (and most mobile devices) can be configured to route its traffic through Fiddler.
About (from Telerik)
Fiddler is a Web Debugging Proxy which logs all HTTP(S) traffic between your computer and the Internet. Fiddler allows you to inspect traffic, set breakpoints, and "fiddle" with incoming or outgoing data. Fiddler includes a powerful event-based scripting subsystem, and can be extended using any .NET language. Fiddler i... Read more
Overview
The most used version is 4.4.6.2, with over 66% of all installations currently using this version. It adds an extension to the user's Internet Explorer web browser. The main program executable is Fiddler.exe. The software installer includes 27 files and is usually about 2.29 MB (2,402,165 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.fiddler2.com
Help link: www.fiddler2.com/redir/?id=fiddlerhelp
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Fiddler2
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Fiddler2\uninst.exe"
Estimated size: 2.29 MB
Files installed by Fiddler
Program executable: | Fiddler.exe |
Name: | Fiddler |
Signed by: | Eric Lawrence |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Fiddler2\Fiddler.exe |
MD5: | 1b509f1dee6a62ca4eec0581726eab2f |
Additional files:
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Telerik.Analytics.dll - Telerik.Analytics
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EnableLoopback.exe - EnableLoopback
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UpdateFiddler.exe - UpgradeFiddler
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UpdateFiddler2.exe
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uninst.exe - Fiddler Setup (Installer for Fiddler Web Debugger)
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ExecAction.exe - Fiddler (Fiddler ExecAction Applet)
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Fiddler.exe
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TrustCert.exe - TrustCert
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Be.Windows.Forms.HexBox.dll - Be.Windows.Forms.HexBox
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Xceed.Compression.dll (by Xceed Software) - Xceed Zip for .NET (Xceed Streaming Compression for .NET)
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Xceed.Compression.Formats.dll (by Xceed Software) - Xceed Formatted Streaming Compression for .NET
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Xceed.Compression.Formats.v5.4.dll
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Xceed.Compression.v5.4.dll
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Xceed.FileSystem.dll - Xceed FileSystem Core for .NET
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Xceed.FileSystem.v5.4.dll
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Xceed.Zip.dll
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Xceed.Zip.v5.4.dll
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ForceCPU.exe - ForceCPU
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer Extension
- Fiddler.exe is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {CF819DA3-9882-4944-ADF5-6EF17ECF3C6E}.
How do I remove Fiddler?
You can uninstall Fiddler 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 Fiddler, 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 Fiddler.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Fiddler you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
|
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GLOBAL RANK
#3,336
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REACH
~0.17%
PC installation base
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
55.87% |
|
Windows 10 |
39.58% |
|
Windows XP |
2.66% |
|
Windows Vista |
1.83% |
|
Windows Server 2003 |
0.06% |
|
Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
20.78% |
|
Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.27% |
|
Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.72% |
|
Windows 8.1 Pro |
9.55% |
|
Windows 7 Enterprise |
6.39% |
|
Windows 8.1 |
5.54% |
|
Geography
38.66% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
38.66% |
United Kingdom |
4.67% |
France |
3.66% |
Canada |
3.57% |
India |
3.33% |
Germany |
2.97% |
Israel |
2.73% |
Netherlands |
2.40% |
Italy |
2.35% |
Australia |
1.86% |
Iran |
1.47% |
Turkey |
1.31% |
Spain |
1.31% |
Belgium |
1.26% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
33.56% |
|
Hewlett-Packard |
23.99% |
|
Acer |
9.72% |
|
ASUS |
8.14% |
|
GIGABYTE |
5.97% |
|
Lenovo |
5.28% |
|
Intel |
3.60% |
|
Toshiba |
3.41% |
|
Samsung |
3.01% |
|
MSI |
1.18% |
|
Alienware |
1.18% |
|
Apple |
0.94% |
|
Common models |
ASUS All Series |
5.03% |
|
VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
4.28% |
|
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.89% |
|
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.89% |
|
Dell Latitude E6520 |
2.14% |
|
Dell OptiPlex 990 |
2.14% |
|
About (from Telerik Corp.)
Telerik’s mission is to make software development easier and more enjoyable.
Publisher URL: www.telerik.com