File Sanitizer For HP ProtectTools
What is File Sanitizer For HP ProtectTools? (from Hewlett-Packard)
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Overview
File Sanitizer For HP ProtectTools is a software program developed by Hewlett-Packard. It is typically pre-installed with most new Hewlett-Packard computers. The most common release is 5.0.1.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named HPFSService.exe. The setup package generally installs about 10 files and is usually about 25.43 MB (26,661,431 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 7. While about 37% of users of File Sanitizer For HP ProtectTools come from the United States, it is also popular in France and United Kingdom.
This program is pre-installed on the PC
Pre-installed software such as this is usually included by default on the manufacturer's PC. Many OEM (original equipment manufacture) software that is included with a new PC is useful and in many cases required for the PC to function properly as in the case of various software drivers. However, some pre-installed software is optional and can be safely removed.
Program details
URL: www.Hewlett-Packard.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\File Sanitizer\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{6D6ADF03-B257-4EA5-BBC1-1D145AF8D514}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 25.43 MB
Files installed by File Sanitizer For HP ProtectTools
| Program executable: | HPFSService.exe |
| Name: | File Sanitizer For HP Protect Tools |
| HPFSService Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\File Sanitizer\HPFSService.exe |
| MD5: | 3918e9d008f200b67c81a450668dadf2 |
Additional files:
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coreshredder.exe - File Sanitizer For HP Protect Tools (File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools)
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FSSetup.dll - Setup Dll
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HPFSService.exe - HPFSService Application
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HPPMDesktopIcon.dll
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IEBHO.dll
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PTPMPlugin.dll
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FSSetup64.exe - File Sanitizer For HP ProtectTools (Setup Exe)
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- IEBHO.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools' with the class of {3134413B-49B4-425C-98A5-893C1F195601} (BHO_Startup).
Service
- HPFSService.exe runs as a service named 'File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools' (HPFSService).
Startup File (User Run Once)
- coreshredder.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'Application Restart #0' which loads as C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\File Sanitizer\coreshredder.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- CoreShredder.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'File Sanitizer' which loads as C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\File Sanitizer\CoreShredder.exe.
How do I remove File Sanitizer For HP ProtectTools?
You can uninstall File Sanitizer For HP ProtectTools 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 File Sanitizer For HP ProtectTools, 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 File Sanitizer For HP ProtectTools.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by File Sanitizer For HP ProtectTools 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 70%
Win Vista (SP2) 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
79.67% |
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| Windows Vista |
9.22% |
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| Windows 10 |
8.81% |
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| Windows XP |
2.30% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
65.05% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.13% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
7.57% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
3.74% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
3.65% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
2.46% |
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Geography
37.27% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
37.27% |
| France |
5.54% |
| United Kingdom |
4.85% |
| Germany |
4.39% |
| Italy |
3.85% |
| Netherlands |
3.47% |
| Sweden |
3.16% |
| Spain |
2.39% |
| Canada |
2.16% |
| Czech Republic |
1.85% |
| Finland |
1.81% |
| Australia |
1.73% |
| South Africa |
1.35% |
| Poland |
1.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
99.76% |
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| Acer |
0.24% |
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Common models |
| HP ProBook 4520s |
17.68% |
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| HP ProBook 4720s |
7.08% |
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| HP ProBook 6550b |
5.73% |
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| HP ProBook 4525s |
4.53% |
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| HP 500B Microtower |
4.00% |
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| HP Pro 3130 Microtower PC |
3.90% |
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About Hewlett-Packard
HP provides products, software solutions and services to consumers, from enterprises to consumers including customers in the government, health and education sectors.
Publisher URL: www.hp.com