FileSnoop 2
What is FileSnoop 2? (from Ziff Davis Media)
FileSnoop 2, the latest premium utility from PC Magazine, gives you in-depth information about the files on your system. Whether you want the comprehensive information a deep "snoop" provides or simply a quick preview of a file before you commit to opening it, FileSnoop 2 will make it easier and faster to use Windows. ... Read more
Overview
FileSnoop 2 is a software program developed by Ziff Davis Media. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. 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 filesnoop.exe. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 2.98 MB (3,127,857 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 97% of users of FileSnoop 2 come from the United States, it is also popular in Spain.
Program details
URL: www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1570739,00.asp
Help link: www.pcmag.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PC Magazine Utilities\FileSnoop\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\PC Magazine Utilities\FileSnoop\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 2.98 MB
Files installed by FileSnoop 2
| Program executable: | filesnoop.exe |
| Name: | FileSnoop |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\pc magazine utilities\filesnoop\filesnoop.exe |
| MD5: | 507367a368473adb8928551ad62b284e |
Additional files:
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unins000.exe - Inno Setup (Uninstaller)
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ContMenu.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- ContMenu.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'FileSnoop' with a class of {D6C6A253-FC96-43B9-A883-FBB9EAFDCCAD}.
Scheduled Task
- FileSnoop.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FB7DEE0D-BB31-4A7B-8CDB-A46666B517FF}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- unins000.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Lavalys\EVEREST Home Edition\unins000.exe'.
How do I remove FileSnoop 2?
You can uninstall FileSnoop 2 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 FileSnoop 2, 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 FileSnoop 2.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win Vista (SP2) 5%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 27%
Keep it 73%
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US RANK
 #35,822
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
57.14% |
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| Windows XP |
23.81% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.29% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.76% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
25.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
20.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
10.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
5.00% |
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Geography
96.88% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
96.88% |
| Spain |
3.13% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
42.86% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
28.57% |
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| GIGABYTE |
14.29% |
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| Gateway |
7.14% |
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| Intel |
7.14% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 5537 |
12.50% |
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| Acer Aspire T135/T135A |
6.25% |
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| NVIDIA AWRDACPI |
6.25% |
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| Microsoft Corporation Vir... |
6.25% |
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| Micro-Star MS-7551 |
6.25% |
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| HP xw4400 Workstation |
6.25% |
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About Ziff Davis Media
Ziff Davis is a publisher and Internet company that has primarily published computer and technology related magazines, and its growing number of websites, spun off from its magazines, have established Ziff Davis as an Internet Information company.
Publisher URL: www.ziffdavis.com