Should I remove HotView?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
10.17.0.0 |
20.00% |
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10.15.0.0 |
20.00% |
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10.9.1.0 |
20.00% |
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10.6.4.0 |
20.00% |
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10.6.0.0 |
20.00% |
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HotView
from Firetide
Overview
HotView is a program developed by Firetide. The most used version is 10.17.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software installer includes 10 files and is usually about 32 MB (33,551,340 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 70% of users of HotView come from the United States, it is also popular in Thailand and Taiwan.
Program details
URL: www.firetide.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Firetide\HotView\10.6.4.0
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Firetide\HotView\10.6.4.0\Uninstall_HotView_10.6.4.0\Uninstall HotView.exe"
Estimated size: 32 MB
Files installed by HotView
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HotView 10.6.4.0.exe (by Macrovision) - LaunchAnywhere
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HotView Pro Server 10.6.4.0.exe (by Macrovision)
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HotView 10.6.0.0.exe
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HotView Pro 10.15.0.0.exe
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HotView Pro 10.17.0.0.exe
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HotView Pro 10.9.1.0.exe
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HotView Pro Server 10.15.0.0.exe
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HotView Pro Server 10.17.0.0.exe
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HotView Pro Server 10.6.0.0.exe
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HotView Pro Server 10.9.1.0.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- HotView 10.6.0.0.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FB63F58C-BC73-435E-B2A9-22229890C02A}' (runs on registration).
2 Services
- HotView 10.6.0.0.exe runs as a service named 'UPSMSRMI' (UPSMSRMI).
- HotView Pro Server 10.17.0.0.exe runs as a service named 'Firetide MRM Service' (MRM).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- HotView 10.6.0.0.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'UPSMS' which loads as C:\Program Files\Dell\UPSManagementSoftware\UPSMS.exe.
How do I remove HotView?
You can uninstall HotView 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 HotView, 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 HotView.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 40%
Win Vista (SP2) 20%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
40.00% |
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Windows 10 |
40.00% |
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Windows Vista |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
40.00% |
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Windows 8 |
20.00% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
20.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
20.00% |
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Geography
70.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
70.00% |
Thailand |
10.00% |
Taiwan |
10.00% |
Australia |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
40.00% |
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Toshiba |
20.00% |
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Acer |
20.00% |
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Dell |
20.00% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite P200 |
20.00% |
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Acer Aspire S7-391 |
20.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
20.00% |
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Dell Latitude E6430 |
20.00% |
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HP 15 Notebook PC |
20.00% |
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