Should I remove Handy Filter?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 40.75 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.2 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Ates Software
Handy Filter
from Ates Software
Overview
Handy Filter is a software program developed by Ates Software. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named iplcln.exe. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 5.13 MB (5,379,409 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 67% of users of Handy Filter come from the United States, it is also popular in India and Egypt.
Program details
URL: www.handyfilter.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Handy Filter\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Handy Filter\Uninstall.exe -uninstall -f
Estimated size: 5.13 MB
Files installed by Handy Filter
| Program executable: | iplcln.exe |
| Name: | Filtre Client |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\handy filter\iplcln.exe |
| MD5: | a5f697f17b3de9b97339335257b4c870 |
Additional files:
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Uninstall.exe - Filtre Programi Uninstaller
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clnfw.exe - Firewall Layer
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_acw.exe - handyCafe App
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sporder.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Operating System (WinSock2 reorder service providers)
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- iplcln.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ipcln' which loads as C:\Program Files\Handy Filter\iplcln.exe.
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- iplcln.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Handy Filter\iplcln.exe'.
- clnfw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Handy Filter\clnfw.exe'.
How do I remove Handy Filter?
You can uninstall Handy Filter 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 Handy Filter, 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 Handy Filter.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 46%
Win 7 15%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
61.54% |
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| Windows 10 |
38.46% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
30.77% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
23.08% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
23.08% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
7.69% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.69% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.69% |
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Geography
66.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
66.67% |
| India |
8.33% |
| Egypt |
4.17% |
| FJ |
4.17% |
| United Kingdom |
4.17% |
| Philippines |
4.17% |
| Saudi Arabia |
4.17% |
| South Africa |
4.17% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
41.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Toshiba |
8.33% |
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| Sony |
8.33% |
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| Lenovo |
8.33% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite C55-A |
9.09% |
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| Sony SVE14126CXB |
9.09% |
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| LENOVO 20182 |
9.09% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
9.09% |
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| HP EliteBook 8470p |
9.09% |
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| HP Compaq dc7100 SFF(PC92... |
9.09% |
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