Should I remove ShellExtension?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #41,391
United States Rank #42,454
Reach 0.0023%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.0 |
80.00% |
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1.2.0.2 |
2.22% |
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1.2.0.1 |
17.78% |
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ShellExtension
from FirmTools
Overview
ShellExtension is a software program developed by FirmTools. The most common release is 2.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named ftsopt.exe. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 702.56 KB (719,426 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 41% of users of ShellExtension come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.firmtools.com/go/?shell
Help link: www.firmtools.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\FirmTools\ShellExtension
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\FirmTools\ShellExtension\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 702.56 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by ShellExtension
Program executable: | ftsopt.exe |
Name: | FirmTools ShellExtension Configuration |
| ShellExtension Options |
Path: | C:\Program Files\firmtools\shellextension\ftsopt.exe |
MD5: | 60d1d71be9a5c80607d66820f937ee64 |
Additional files:
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shellext.dll - FirmTools ShellExtension
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firmconv.dll - File Convertor
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Uninstall.exe - ShellExtension (FirmTools ShellExtension installation file)
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- shellext.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'FirmConvert' with a class of {70F51CDA-99D4-4e65-8743-85AEBE9F8263}.
How do I remove ShellExtension?
You can uninstall ShellExtension 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 ShellExtension, 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 ShellExtension.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 49%
Win XP 2%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
#41,391
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
51.11% |
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Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Windows Vista |
11.11% |
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Windows 10 |
4.44% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.89% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
13.33% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.89% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.89% |
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Windows 10 Home |
4.44% |
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Geography
40.74% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
40.74% |
Germany |
16.67% |
Australia |
9.26% |
Japan |
7.41% |
Czech Republic |
3.70% |
Uruguay |
1.85% |
Belgium |
1.85% |
Switzerland |
1.85% |
Korea |
1.85% |
Sweden |
1.85% |
India |
1.85% |
Spain |
1.85% |
Netherlands |
1.85% |
Croatia |
1.85% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
21.21% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
18.18% |
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ASUS |
15.15% |
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Intel |
12.12% |
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American Megatrends |
12.12% |
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Medion |
6.06% |
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Lenovo |
6.06% |
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Sahara |
3.03% |
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NEC |
3.03% |
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Acer |
3.03% |
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Common models |
MEDIONPC MS-7091 |
6.06% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L500 |
3.03% |
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NEC PC-VJ24TLZCD |
3.03% |
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MSI MS-7798 |
3.03% |
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MSI MS-7610 |
3.03% |
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MSI MS-7592 |
3.03% |
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