Should I remove File Sanitizer For HP ProtectTools?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
7.0.7.1	0.03%
7.0.2.2	8.52%
7.0.1.1	1.39%
7.0.0.6	0.40%
7.0.0.5	15.65%
7.0.0.4	4.54%
6.0.0.15	9.12%
6.0.0.14	1.21%
6.0.0.13	11.89%
6.0.0.10	0.38%
6.0.0.9	3.53%
6.0.0.8	42.53%
6.0.0.6	0.83%

Typically installed together

• Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools

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• HP Update
• HP Documentation
• HP Registration Service
• HP Support Solutions Framework
• HP 3D DriveGuard
• Shop for HP Supplies
• HP Software Framework
• HP Quick Launch
• HP Wireless Button Driver
• I.R.I.S. OCR
• HP CoolSense
• HP Imaging Device Functions 14.0
• HP System Event Utility
• HP Solution Center 14.0
• HP Setup Manager
• HP Photo Creations
• HP FWUpdateEDO2
• HP Power Manager
• HP Customer Participation Program 14.0
• HP SimplePass
• HP Product Detection
• HP Advisor
• HP Wireless Assistant
• HP On Screen Display
• HP MediaSmart DVD
• HP MediaSmart SmartMenu
• OCR Software by I.R.I.S. 13.0
• ESU for Microsoft Windows 7
• Energy Star Digital Logo
• HP Vision Hardware Diagnostics
• DVD Menu Pack for HP MediaSmart Video
• HP Customer Experience Enhancements
• Movie Theme Pack for HP MediaSmart Video
• HP Utility Center
• HP Launch Box
• HP Connection Manager
• HP MyRoom
• PictureMover
• HP Quick Start
• HP MediaSmart Music/Photo/Video
• HP QuickWeb
• Energy Star
• HP MediaSmart Webcam
• HP Document Manager 2.0
• HP LaserJet Professional P1100-P1560-P1600 Series
• HP MediaSmart Video
• HP MediaSmart Photo
• HP MediaSmart Music
• HP Hotkey Support
• HP LinkUp

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from Hewlett-Packard

Remove File Sanitizer For HP ProtectTools by He...

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 6.0.0.8, 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. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The programs's main executable is HPFSService.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 1.3 MB of memory. The setup package generally installs about 19 files and is usually about 27.97 MB (29,333,718 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 44% 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

URL: www.Hewlett-Packard.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\File Sanitizer\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{6D6ADF03-B257-4EA5-BBC1-1D145AF8D514}

Estimated size: 27.97 MB

HPFSService.exe
Memory:	1.3 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0003523250%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00034672%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00000561%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	6,680	8,062,084 average
coreshredder.exe
Memory:	1.89 MB
Total CPU:	0.0013000694%
Kernel CPU:	0.00129925%
User CPU:	0.00000082%
CPU cycles/sec:	2,318
I/O reads/min:	0 Bytes

1. 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.
2. 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove File Sanitizer For HP ProtectTools.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. 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.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 10% Keep it 90%

GLOBAL RANK #2,943

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	43.67%
France	3.61%
United Kingdom	3.21%
Germany	3.05%
Netherlands	2.61%
Canada	2.55%
Italy	2.18%
Belgium	2.03%
Sweden	1.97%
Czech Republic	1.91%
South Africa	1.64%
Spain	1.47%
Brazil	1.41%
Austria	1.37%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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

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