HiJack2
Overview
HiJack2 is a program developed by Steganos GmbH. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The software installer includes 22 files and is usually about 46.97 MB (49,249,712 bytes). SteganosUpdater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 94% of users of HiJack2 come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.
Program details
URL: www.steganos.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\hijack2
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\HiJack2\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 46.97 MB
Files installed by HiJack2
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uninstall.exe - HiJack2
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sleeapi.dll (by Softwareentwicklung Remus - ArchiCrypt -) - ArchiCrypt Live Dynamic Link Library (Live Engine Dynamic Link Library)
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skca32.dll (by Concept Software) - SoftwareKey Automation Client (SKCA32 4.4.0.2)
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SafeCLI.exe
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SteganosAgent.exe
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SteganosHotKeyService.exe
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SteganosUpdater.exe
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SteganosUpdaterConsole.exe
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updatesafeagent.exe
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cygwin1.dll (by Red Hat) - Cygwin (Cygwin® POSIX Emulation DLL)
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AntiTheft.exe
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API.dll
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mkisofs.exe
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PortableSafe.exe
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python24.dll
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ResetPendingMoves.exe
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Safe.exe
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SafeAPI.dll
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ShellExtension.dll
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Shredder.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- SteganosHotKeyService.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'HIJACK2 HotKeys' which loads as C:\Program Files\HiJack2\SteganosHotKeyService.exe.
- SteganosAgent.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'HIJACK2 Agent' which loads as C:\Program Files\HiJack2\SteganosAgent.exe.
How do I remove HiJack2?
You can uninstall HiJack2 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 HiJack2, 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 HiJack2.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 67%
Win 10 17%
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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 26%
Keep it 74%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
66.67% |
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| Windows 7 |
16.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
66.67% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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Geography
94.12% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
94.12% |
| Canada |
5.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
50.00% |
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| Toshiba |
16.67% |
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| Sony |
16.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
16.67% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite P505 |
16.67% |
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| Sony VGN-NR430E |
16.67% |
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| HP Pavilion dv9700 Notebo... |
16.67% |
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| Acer Aspire 5810T |
16.67% |
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| Acer Aspire 5535 |
16.67% |
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| Acer Aspire 5315 |
16.67% |
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About (from Steganos GmbH)
Steganos’ advanced encryption options make hiding photos, documents and contact data easy — an invaluable tool when you consider how many laptops are lost or stolen everyday.
Publisher URL: www.steganos.com