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Handy Folders 3.5.2

What is Handy Folders?  (from Resort Labs)

If you have many files distributed among different folders, and do not like to expand each time the same multi-level structure to reach your files, the Handy Folders utility is for you! Create a list of your favorite folders like you do in the Internet browser - but expand it to your own PC drives, LAN, or ftp sites, -...  Read more

Overview

Handy Folders 3.5.2 is a software program developed by Resort Labs. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft 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 6 files and is usually about 2.79 MB (2,926,937 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 90% of users of Handy Folders come from the United States, it is also popular in Australia.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.resortlabs.com/handy-folders/handy-folders.php
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Handy Folders\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Handy Folders\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 2.79 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Handy Folders 3.5.2

  • folders.dll - Handy Folders
  • hf_hook.dll
  • hf_tray.exe
  • folders1.dll
  • hf_install.dll
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Context Menu Handler
  • folders.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Handy Folders' with a class of {BB3A7616-DD49-4F28-BB0A-12D0444FEAB7}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
  • folders.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Handy Folders' with the class of {D8168918-45A1-4514-A2DB-2263A6C58D44}.
Internet Explorer Web Browser
  • folders.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Handy Folders' with a class of {D8168918-45A1-4514-A2DB-2263A6C58D44}.
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • hf_tray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Handy Folders' which loads as C:\Program Files\Handy Folders\hf_tray.exe.

How do I remove Handy Folders?

You can uninstall Handy Folders 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 Handy Folders 3.5.2, 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 Handy Folders.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Handy Folders 3.5.2 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win 10 20%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 60.00%
Windows Vista 20.00%
Windows 10 20.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 50.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 25.00%
Windows Vista Home Basic 25.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

90.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 90.00%
  Australia 10.00%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 40.00%
GIGABYTE 20.00%
Dell 20.00%
ASUS 20.00%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 25.00%
HP EliteBook 8770w 25.00%
Gigabyte EP45-DS3R 25.00%
Dell Inspiron 530s 25.00%

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