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What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #31,129
United States Rank #30,543
Reach 0.0044%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.83 days
348.92 days >
Average installed length: 183.33 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.4.0.0211 100.00%

HIDMon

Overview

HIDMon is a software program developed by eGalax_eMPIA Technology. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The primary executable is named HIDMON.exe. The setup package is about 3.23 MB (3,387,392 bytes) when donwloaded. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 42% of users of HIDMon come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\HIDMon
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{7166D240-F1EE-4044-B0F3-F6AB1AF8AE72}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 3.23 MB
Language: English

Program filesFiles installed by HIDMon

Program executable:HIDMON.exe
Name:HIDMON Application
HIDMON MFC Application
Path:C:\Program Files\HIDMon\HIDMON.exe
MD5:dc44275f03ad294255e6f6626863efea
Additional files:
  • HIDdAPI.dll (by EETI) - HIDdAPI Dynamic Link Library (HIDdAPI DLL)
  • HIDMON.exe - HIDMON Application (HIDMON MFC Application)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Startup File (All Users Run)
  • HIDMON.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'xLaunchHIDMon' which loads as C:\Program Files\HIDMon\HIDMon.exe.

How do I remove HIDMon?

You can uninstall HIDMon from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 HIDMon, 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 HIDMon.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Acer
 
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 74%
Win 7 11%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 85.06%
Windows 10 14.94%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 73.56%
Windows 7 Professional 10.34%
Windows 10 Home 5.75%
Windows 10 Pro 3.45%
Windows 8 Pro 3.45%
Windows 8 Pro with Media ... 2.30%

Distribution by countryGeography

42.16% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 42.16%
  Italy 9.80%
  Canada 6.86%
  United Kingdom 5.88%
  Germany 4.90%
  Mexico 2.94%
  Brazil 1.96%
  Spain 1.96%
  France 1.96%
  Malaysia 1.96%
  Russia 1.96%
  Thailand 1.96%
  Argentina 0.98%
  Australia 0.98%

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