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What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #42,084
United States Rank #30,139
Reach 0.0022%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.134 |
4.65% |
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| 1.131 |
2.33% |
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| 1.130 |
4.65% |
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| 1.129 |
6.98% |
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| 1.128 |
2.33% |
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| 1.127 |
4.65% |
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| 1.126 |
9.30% |
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| 1.125 |
6.98% |
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| 1.122 |
2.33% |
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| 1.115 |
4.65% |
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| 1.114 |
9.30% |
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| 1.061 |
11.63% |
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| 1.050 |
2.33% |
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| 1.042 |
4.65% |
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| 1.036 |
2.33% |
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| 1.035 |
4.65% |
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| 1.031 |
2.33% |
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| 1.026 |
4.65% |
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| 1.024 |
2.33% |
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| 1.016 |
6.98% |
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HDCleaner
by Kurt Zimmermann
Overview
HDCleaner is a program developed by Kurt Zimmermann. The most used version is 1.061, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The software installer includes 20 files and is usually about 3.35 MB (3,510,296 bytes). Updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 71% of users of HDCleaner come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Spain.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\HDCleaner
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\HDCleaner\Setup.exe /uninstall
Estimated size: 3.35 MB
Language: Arabic
Files installed by HDCleaner
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FileSplitter.exe
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DiskDoctor.exe - Kurt Zimmermann (Check and repair disk problems)
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DiskWiperTools.exe - Wipe Files, WipeFreeSpace and delete partitions
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FolderSizer.exe - Scan and display all the file sizes and folder tree sizes on your hard drives
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HDCleaner.exe - HDCleaner - Automatic PC Maintenance
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HDCleanerTray.exe - Automatic PC Maintenance
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HDDefrag.exe - Defragmenting Files
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Languages.dll - HDCleaner language file
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ProcessExplorer.exe - Display currently active processes
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RecoverFiles.exe - Recover deleted files
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SecuritySettingsDLL.dll - SecuritySettingsDLL
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Setup.exe - Installer
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TPLibrary.dll
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Uninstaller.exe
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Updater.exe - Updater
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Wiper.dll - Secure data removal tool for windows
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AESFileEncryption.exe - AESEncrpyt (Encrypt file using AES-256)
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HDCleanerContextMenu.dll - HDCleaner (HDCleaner ConextMenu)
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- HDCleanerContextMenu.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'HDCleaner' with a class of {B2AF3AAE-3AB0-4691-9119-2E6C13D38EFD}.
Scheduled Task
- HDCleaner.exe is scheduled as a task named 'HDCleanerSkipUAC'.
2 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- HDCleaner.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named HDCleaner Monitoring.
- HDCleanerTray.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named HDCleaner Monitoring.
How do I remove HDCleaner?
You can uninstall HDCleaner 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 HDCleaner, 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 HDCleaner.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 79%
Win XP 2%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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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 |
79.07% |
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| Windows 7 |
18.60% |
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| Windows XP |
2.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
46.51% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
18.60% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.98% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
6.98% |
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| Windows 10 Pro Insider Pr... |
4.65% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
4.65% |
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Geography
71.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
71.43% |
| Germany |
7.94% |
| Spain |
4.76% |
| Netherlands |
4.76% |
| Romania |
3.17% |
| United Arab Emirates |
1.59% |
| Switzerland |
1.59% |
| France |
1.59% |
| Hong Kong |
1.59% |
| Italy |
1.59% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
31.25% |
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| Dell |
18.75% |
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| Acer |
18.75% |
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| Lenovo |
9.38% |
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| ASUS |
9.38% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.13% |
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| Sony |
3.13% |
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| Medion |
3.13% |
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| American Megatrends |
3.13% |
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Common models |
| Hewlett-Packard 500-a60 |
18.92% |
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| Notebook W65_67SB ... |
5.41% |
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| Sony SVE1713M4E |
2.70% |
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| Positivo Informatica SA P... |
2.70% |
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| Microsoft Corporation Sur... |
2.70% |
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| MEDION E6210 |
2.70% |
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