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What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #42,686
United States Rank #23,694
Reach 0.0021%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
0.9.14 |
71.43% |
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0.9.13 |
4.76% |
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0.9.10 |
11.90% |
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0.9.9 |
2.38% |
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0.9.6 |
2.38% |
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0.9.4 |
4.76% |
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0.9.2 |
2.38% |
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HuluDesktop
Overview
HuluDesktop is a program developed by Hulu. The most used version is 0.9.14, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 main program executable is huludesktop.exe. The software installer includes 7 files and is usually about 2.34 MB (2,454,414 bytes). 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 99% of users of HuluDesktop come from the United States, it is also popular in France.
Program details
URL: www.hulu.com
Help link: www.hulu.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\HuluDesktop
Uninstaller: "C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\HuluDesktop\Uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 2.34 MB
Files installed by HuluDesktop
Program executable: | huludesktop.exe |
Name: | Hulu Desktop |
Path: | C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application data\huludesktop\huludesktop.exe |
MD5: | 5ac6c3b3736b2833538166c500b475c9 |
Additional files:
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hdIEPlg.dll - Hulu Desktop (Hulu Desktop IE Plugin)
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npHDPlg.dll - The Hulu Desktop Plugin allows Hulu.com to integrate with the Hulu Desktop application.
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Uninstall.exe - Hulu Desktop Uninstaller
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- npHDPlg.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npHDPlg.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- npHDPlg.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Hulu Desktop' with a plugin key of '@hulu.com/Hulu Desktop'.
Scheduled Task
- HuluDesktop.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{62D4553C-ADFD-43E6-A90F-FD8C8FFBA31C}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove HuluDesktop?
You can uninstall HuluDesktop 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 HuluDesktop, 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 HuluDesktop.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by HuluDesktop 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 62%
Win Vista (SP1) 2%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Mozilla Firefox
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista |
64.29% |
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Windows 7 |
21.43% |
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Windows XP |
9.52% |
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Windows 10 |
4.76% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
54.76% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.29% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
9.52% |
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Windows Vista Business |
7.14% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.14% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
2.38% |
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Geography
98.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
98.67% |
France |
1.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
38.46% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
35.90% |
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Gateway |
7.69% |
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Acer |
5.13% |
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Toshiba |
5.13% |
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MSI |
2.56% |
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ASUS |
2.56% |
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Intel |
2.56% |
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Common models |
Dell Inspiron 530 |
12.82% |
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HP G60 Notebook PC |
5.13% |
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Compaq-Presario FJ474AA-A... |
2.56% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite M305 |
2.56% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite A305 |
2.56% |
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HP-Pavilion GX614AA-ABA a... |
2.56% |
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About Hulu
Hulu is a website and subscription service that offers ad-supported streaming video of TV shows, movies, webisodes and other new media on-demand from NBC, Fox, ABC, CBS, Nickelodeon, and many other networks.
Publisher URL: www.hulu.com