RapidBoot Shield
What is RapidBoot Shield? (from Lenovo)
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Overview
RapidBoot Shield is a software program developed by Lenovo. The most common release is 1.23, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The primary executable is named regcat.exe. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 14.6 MB (15,312,380 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 61% of users of RapidBoot Shield come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.lenovo.com
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\Lenovo\RapidBoot\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{5E2652DF-743F-482B-A593-C95F431A5769}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 14.6 MB
Files installed by RapidBoot Shield
| Program executable: | regcat.exe |
| Path: | C:\ProgramData\Lenovo\RapidBoot\regcat.exe |
| MD5: | b34fb15a15423578c2bd9c260bb8be5f |
Additional files:
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hyperw7svc.exe - RapidBoot Shield (RapidBoot Shield Service)
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rapidboot.exe
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rapidboot.resources.dll
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rb_cpl_res.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- hyperw7svc.exe runs as a service named 'HyperW7 Service' (HyperW7Svc).
How do I remove RapidBoot Shield?
You can uninstall RapidBoot Shield 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 RapidBoot Shield, 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 RapidBoot Shield.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Lenovo
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 92%
Win 7 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
92.30% |
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| Windows 10 |
7.58% |
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| Windows XP |
0.12% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
70.78% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.32% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
5.90% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
2.73% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
1.75% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
1.55% |
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Geography
60.80% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
60.80% |
| Canada |
4.32% |
| Germany |
3.93% |
| United Kingdom |
2.67% |
| France |
1.86% |
| Japan |
1.41% |
| Israel |
1.35% |
| DK |
1.29% |
| Australia |
1.26% |
| India |
1.17% |
| Norway |
1.11% |
| Czech Republic |
1.08% |
| Taiwan |
1.02% |
| Poland |
0.87% |
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a PC hardware and electronics company whose products include personal computers, tablet computers, mobile phones, workstations, servers, electronic storage devices and IT management software.
Publisher URL: www.lenovo.com