Should I remove HHD Software Hex Editor?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.0.0.0003 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by HHD Software
HHD Software Hex Editor
from HHD Software, Ltd.
Overview
HHD Software Hex Editor is a software program developed by HHD Software. 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. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 9.95 MB (10,432,512 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 72% of users of HHD Software Hex Editor come from the United States, it is also popular in France and India.
Program details
URL: www.hhdsoftware.com
Help link: www.hhdsoftware.com/hexeditor.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\skype\toolbars\shared
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{D111D725-97AB-4654-B866-21700C703E86}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 9.95 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by HHD Software Hex Editor
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hex editor.exe - HHD Hex Editor (Hex Editor)
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hexedit.dll - Hex Editor Shell Extension DLL
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skypebrowseroptions.dll (by Microsoft) - Skype Click to Call (Skype plug-in settings dialog)
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skypec2cautoupdatesvc.exe (by Microsoft) - Updates Skype Click to Call
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skypec2cpnrsvc.exe - Phone Number Recognition (PNR) module
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skypeieplugin.dll - Skype Click to Call for Internet Explorer
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skypepnr.dll - Skype Phone Number Recognizer
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- hexedit.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Hex Editor' with a class of {6B28C27B-8A75-4DB1-A08A-86C8CCEC3AF3}.
Internet Explorer BHO
- skypeieplugin.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Skype add-on for Internet Explorer' with the class of {AE805869-2E5C-4ED4-8F7B-F1F7851A4497} (SkypeIEPluginBHO).
Internet Explorer Extension
- skypeieplugin.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension as 'Skype add-on for Internet Explorer (toolbar button)' with a class of {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5}.
2 Services
- skypec2cpnrsvc.exe runs as a service named 'c2cpnrsvc' (c2cpnrsvc) "Provides phone number recognition services.".
- skypec2cautoupdatesvc.exe runs as a service named 'c2cautoupdatesvc' (c2cautoupdatesvc) "Downloads and installs product updates.".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
skypec2cautoupdatesvc.exe |
Memory: | 2.24 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0003701017% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00019110% | |
User CPU: | 0.00017900% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 5,579 | |
skypec2cpnrsvc.exe |
Memory: | 10.32 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0014364577% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00031134% | |
User CPU: | 0.00112512% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 64,773 | |
How do I remove HHD Software Hex Editor?
You can uninstall HHD Software Hex Editor 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 HHD Software Hex Editor, 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 HHD Software Hex Editor.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by HHD Software Hex Editor 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) 44%
Win 10 11%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
44.44% |
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Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Windows Vista |
11.11% |
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Windows 10 |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
22.22% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.11% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.11% |
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Windows 8.1 |
11.11% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
11.11% |
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Geography
72.22% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
72.22% |
France |
5.56% |
India |
5.56% |
Germany |
5.56% |
Poland |
5.56% |
United Kingdom |
5.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
37.50% |
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Lenovo |
37.50% |
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American Megatrends |
12.50% |
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Sony |
12.50% |
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Common models |
Sony PCG-GRX616SP(GB) |
12.50% |
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LENOVO 20ASS0QQ0F |
12.50% |
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LENOVO 20289 |
12.50% |
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LENOVO 10ASA00RIH |
12.50% |
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Dell Vostro 1720 |
12.50% |
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Dell Inspiron 530 |
12.50% |
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