HP File Sanitizer
Overview
HP File Sanitizer is a software program developed by Hewlett-Packard. The most common release is 8.4.11.1, 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. 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 HPFSService.exe. The setup package generally installs about 20 files and is usually about 3.49 MB (3,660,288 bytes). 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 46% of users of HP File Sanitizer come from the United States, it is also popular in France and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.Hewlett-Packard.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\hewlett-packard\file sanitizer\firefoxbho
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{6D6ADF03-B257-4EA5-BBC1-1D145AF8D514}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.49 MB
Files installed by HP File Sanitizer
| Program executable: | HPFSService.exe |
| Name: | HP File Sanitizer |
| HPFSService Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\File Sanitizer\HPFSService.exe |
| MD5: | b9b693903c47165dc6a2ff7fbc38dcdd |
Additional files:
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firefoxbho.dll - HP File Sanitizer (FireFoxBHO)
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HPPMDesktopIcon.dll - HPPMDesktopIcon
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ShredContextMenu.dll - ShredContextMenu Dynamic Link Library (HPFileSanitizerContextMenu DLL)
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CORESHREDDER.exe - CORESHREDDER
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HPFSService.exe - HPFSService Application
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IEBHO.dll - IEBHO
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SecuritySetupFileSanitizer.dll - HP Client Security 2013 (Setup Wizard - File Santizer Plugin)
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ConsolePlugin.dll - ConsolePlugin
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DigitalPersona.Application.SDK.dll (by DigitalPersona) - DigitalPersona Pro (DigitalPersona.Application.SDK)
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FSScheduler.dll
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hpUIFramework.dll - hpUIFramework
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System.Xaml.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® .NET Framework
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TrayPlugin.dll - TrayPlugin
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HP.SupportFramework.dll - HP Support Assistant (HP.SupportFramework)
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- ShredContextMenu.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'ShredContextMenu' with a class of {85EFA470-665A-4322-AB1E-1EB9C70F61C8}.
Internet Explorer BHO
- IEBHO.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'HP File Sanitizer' with the class of {3134413B-49B4-425C-98A5-893C1F195601} (BHO_Startup).
Service
- HPFSService.exe runs as a service named 'HP File Sanitizer' (HPFSService).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- CORESHREDDER.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'HP File Sanitizer' which loads as C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\File Sanitizer\Coreshredder.exe.
How do I remove HP File Sanitizer?
You can uninstall HP File Sanitizer 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 HP File Sanitizer, 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 HP File Sanitizer.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by HP File Sanitizer 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.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Hewlett-Packard
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win 7 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
75.38% |
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| Windows 10 |
24.62% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
72.92% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
7.02% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
6.01% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.10% |
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| Windows 8 |
2.06% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
2.06% |
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Geography
46.09% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
46.09% |
| France |
4.22% |
| United Kingdom |
4.07% |
| Netherlands |
3.13% |
| Germany |
2.98% |
| Italy |
2.95% |
| Norway |
2.39% |
| Czech Republic |
1.98% |
| Canada |
1.77% |
| Australia |
1.74% |
| Belgium |
1.65% |
| Sweden |
1.65% |
| Mexico |
1.56% |
| Austria |
1.53% |
About Hewlett-Packard
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