Should I remove Shell Tools?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #46,010
United States Rank #40,564
Reach 0.0018%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.1.0 |
91.43% |
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| 1.0.1 |
8.57% |
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Shell Tools
from Moon Software
Overview
Shell Tools is a program developed by Moon Software. The most used version is 1.1.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is shelltools.exe. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 2.53 MB (2,651,120 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 53% of users of Shell Tools come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Taiwan.
Program details
URL: www.moonsoftware.com
Help link: www.moonsoftware.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Moon Software\Shell Tools\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{B4D94265-AA98-4808-8F68-3ECC69C5A09A}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.53 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Shell Tools
| Program executable: | shelltools.exe |
| Name: | Shell Tools |
| Shell Tools options |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\moon software\shell tools\shelltools.exe |
| MD5: | 8589dcf3102615bc23b8043ef4dbcdaa |
Additional files:
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RegisterServer.exe - RegisterServer (RegisterServer helper (Shell Tools))
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AnyFileShellExt.dll - Shell Tools (AnyFile shell context menu extension)
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FolderBackgroundShellExt.dll - FolderBackground shell context menu extension
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FontFileShellExt.dll - FontFile shell context menu extension
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FontLoader.exe - FontLoader helper (Shell Tools)
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FreshIcons.exe - Fresh Icons (Notify Windows to reload icons)
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RegisterServerShellExt.dll - RegisterServer shell context menu extension
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UrlFileShellExt.dll - UrlFile shell context menu extension
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FontLoaderSysTray.exe - FontLoader (FontLoader tray module)
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- AnyFileShellExt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'ShellToolsAnyFile' with a class of {A213C735-BB12-4FB2-89DA-FC782B6C7D01}.
Startup File (User Run)
- FontLoaderSysTray.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'FontLoader' and executes as C:\Program Files\Moon Software\Shell Tools\FontLoaderSysTray.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- FontLoaderSysTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'FontLoader' which loads as C:\Program Files\Moon Software\Shell Tools\FontLoaderSysTray.exe.
How do I remove Shell Tools?
You can uninstall Shell Tools 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 Shell Tools, 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 Shell Tools.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win 7 3%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
60.00% |
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| Windows XP |
25.71% |
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| Windows Vista |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
27.27% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.24% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
21.21% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
12.12% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.09% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
3.03% |
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Geography
53.49% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
53.49% |
| France |
9.30% |
| Taiwan |
6.98% |
| Netherlands |
4.65% |
| Australia |
2.33% |
| Brazil |
2.33% |
| Canada |
2.33% |
| Germany |
2.33% |
| United Kingdom |
2.33% |
| Greece |
2.33% |
| India |
2.33% |
| Mexico |
2.33% |
| RS |
2.33% |
| Russia |
2.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
34.48% |
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| Dell |
13.79% |
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| GIGABYTE |
10.34% |
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| American Megatrends |
10.34% |
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| Toshiba |
10.34% |
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| Acer |
6.90% |
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| ASUS |
6.90% |
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| Samsung |
3.45% |
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| Intel |
3.45% |
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Common models |
| MSI MS-7309 |
7.69% |
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| Unknow Unknow |
3.85% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite M40 |
3.85% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L850 |
3.85% |
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| Samsung RC530/RC730 |
3.85% |
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| NVIDIA M61PMV |
3.85% |
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