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Paragon HFS+ for Windows read-only

What is Paragon HFS+ for Windows read-only?  (from Paragon Software)

Transfers files at a rate higher to native HFS file-system performance . The only solution with full access to HFS+ partitions on disks of any type (GPT, MBR). Paragon Software is the first software developer to implement a full set of drivers with complete read/write access to partitions of most of the file systems!

Overview

Paragon HFS+ for Windows read-only is a software program developed by Paragon Software. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 1.91 MB (2,007,423 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 58% of users of Paragon HFS+ for Windows read-only come from Japan, it is also popular in the United States.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.paragon-software.com/home/hfs-windows
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Paragon Software\HFS+ for Windows (read-only)\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{456534C0-51E7-11DF-B336-005056C00008}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.91 MB
Language: Japanese (Japan)

Program filesFiles installed by Paragon HFS+ for Windows read-only

  • hfsplusevents.dll - HFS+ File System Driver Event Log Messages
  • mounthfs.exe - Mount/unmount program
  • apmwinsrv.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Startup File (User Run)
  • apmwinsrv.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'apmwinapp' and executes as C:\Program Files\Paragon Software\HFS+ for Windows (read-only)\apmwinsrv.exe param.
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • apmwinsrv.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'apmwinapp' which loads as C:\Program Files\Paragon Software\HFS+ for Windows (read-only)\apmwinsrv.exe param.

How do I remove Paragon HFS+ for Windows read-only?

You can uninstall Paragon HFS+ for Windows read-only 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 Paragon HFS+ for Windows (read-only), 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 Paragon HFS+ for Windows read-only.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win 10 13%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 75.00%
Windows XP 12.50%
Windows 10 12.50%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 50.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 12.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise 12.50%

Distribution by countryGeography

58.33% of installs come from Japan
Which countries install it?
  Japan 58.33%
  United States 41.67%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
GIGABYTE 50.00%
Dell 25.00%
Acer 25.00%
Common models
Panasonic Corporation CF-... 12.50%
MSI MS-7680 12.50%
MouseComputer Co.,Ltd. H1... 12.50%
IBM 2530C1I 12.50%
Gigabyte X58A-UD5 12.50%
Gigabyte G33M-DS2R 12.50%

About Paragon Software

Paragon Software (aquired by MicroProse) was a video games developer that released titles may platforms including the PC.
Publisher URL: www.paragon-software.com

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