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SMARTHDD
from HCode software
Overview
SMARTHDD is a program developed by HCode software. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. The main program executable is SMARTHDD.exe. The software installer includes 1 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 33% of users of SMARTHDD come from the United States, it is also popular in Russia and Brazil.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\smarthdd
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\SMARTHDD\SMARTHDD.exe" UnInstall
Files installed by SMARTHDD
| Program executable: | SMARTHDD.exe |
| SMARTHDD |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\smarthdd\SMARTHDD.exe |
| MD5: | 883948a5a181d62d660ddeaa69c890ca |
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- SMARTHDD.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named SMARTHDD.
How do I remove SMARTHDD?
You can uninstall SMARTHDD 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 SMARTHDD, 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 SMARTHDD.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 44%
Win 7 11%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 37%
Keep it 63%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
55.56% |
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| Windows XP |
44.44% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
44.44% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.11% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
11.11% |
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Geography
33.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
33.33% |
| Russia |
25.00% |
| Brazil |
8.33% |
| Canada |
8.33% |
| Czech Republic |
8.33% |
| France |
8.33% |
| UA |
8.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
50.00% |
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| Intel |
16.67% |
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| GIGABYTE |
16.67% |
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| Dell |
16.67% |
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Common models |
| GBT AWRDACPI |
33.33% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
33.33% |
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| Compal NCL60/61 |
33.33% |
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