Should I remove MSNShell 5?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 5.8.4.15 |
21.43% |
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| 5.7.6.2 |
14.29% |
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| 5.6.10.15 |
57.14% |
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| 5.5.4.28 |
7.14% |
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MSNShell 5
from Cane Tech
Overview
MSNShell 5 is a software program developed by Cane Tech. The most common release is 5.6.10.15, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 msnshell.exe. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 14.12 MB (14,802,309 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 47% of users of MSNShell 5 come from Hong Kong, it is also popular in the United States and Taiwan.
Program details
URL: www.msnshell.com
Help link: www.msnshell.com/help.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\msnshell\bin
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\MSNShell\Bin\Install.exe u
Estimated size: 14.12 MB
Files installed by MSNShell 5
| Program executable: | msnshell.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\msnshell\bin\msnshell.exe |
| MD5: | 9f771e2c08223b3813c467db1e00b55a |
Additional files:
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MSNShellSDK.dll (by MSNShell Team)
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engie.exe (by MSNShell Team) - MSNShell
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Install.exe
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ShellDll02.dll - MSNSHELL (ShellDll02)
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CRYPTNET.dll
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ShellDll.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- engie.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\MSNShell\Bin\engie.exe'.
How do I remove MSNShell 5?
You can uninstall MSNShell 5 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 MSNShell 5, 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 MSNShell 5.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 7 14%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
23.53%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
64.29% |
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| Windows XP |
35.71% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
35.71% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
35.71% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
14.29% |
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Geography
47.06% of installs come from Hong Kong
Which countries install it?
| Hong Kong |
47.06% |
| United States |
23.53% |
| Taiwan |
11.76% |
| Malaysia |
11.76% |
| Belgium |
5.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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| Acer |
25.00% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.33% |
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| Sony |
8.33% |
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| Toshiba |
8.33% |
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| Intel |
8.33% |
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| American Megatrends |
8.33% |
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| ASUS |
8.33% |
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Common models |
| Acer Aspire X3910 |
10.00% |
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| Sony VPCEB27FG |
10.00% |
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| MSI MS-7522 |
10.00% |
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| HP Compaq 6520s |
10.00% |
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| TOSHIBA PORTEGE Z830 |
10.00% |
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| HP EliteBook 2530p |
10.00% |
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