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What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
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How common is it?
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Versions

VersionDistribution
2.0.1 100.00%

ShellTools 2.0.1

Overview

ShellTools 2.0.1 is a software program developed by Moon Software. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 3.67 MB (3,846,033 bytes). The installed file updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. 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 56% of users of ShellTools come from the United States, it is also popular in India and Australia.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.moonsoftware.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Moon Software\ShellTools\
Uninstaller: msiexec.exe /x {B4CEFEFB-DAA3-4721-98F8-DF21F0CD3E1E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.67 MB

Program filesFiles installed by ShellTools 2.0.1

  • FontLoader.exe - ShellTools (FontLoader (ShellTools))
  • ShellTools32.dll - ShellTools shell extension
  • ShellTools64.dll
  • ShellToolsConfig.exe - ShellTools Config
  • updater.exe (by Caphyon LTD) - Advanced Updater

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Context Menu Handlers
  • ShellTools64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'ShellTools64' with a class of {E08400B8-1344-4D05-8D63-16E765541732}.
  • ShellTools32.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'ShellTools32' with a class of {4588688A-4873-42AC-A740-84434DD15DC2}.

How do I remove ShellTools?

You can uninstall ShellTools 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 ShellTools 2.0.1, 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 ShellTools.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 53%
Win Server 2003 1%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#29,755

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 55.67%
Windows 10 38.14%
Windows XP 4.12%
Windows Vista 1.03%
Windows Server 2003 1.03%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 22.11%
Windows 7 Home Premium 21.05%
Windows 10 Home 11.58%
Windows 7 Professional 11.58%
Windows 10 Pro 8.42%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.26%

Distribution by countryGeography

55.83% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 55.83%
  India 8.33%
  Australia 5.00%
  Germany 5.00%
  United Kingdom 5.00%
  Italy 4.17%
  Canada 2.50%
  Netherlands 1.67%
  Russia 1.67%
  BB 0.83%
  Chile 0.83%
  China 0.83%
  DK 0.83%
  France 0.83%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 25.00%
Hewlett-Packard 23.21%
Acer 19.64%
GIGABYTE 8.93%
ASUS 8.93%
Alienware 3.57%
Lenovo 3.57%
MSI 3.57%
American Megatrends 3.57%
Common models
ASUS All Series 2.60%
HP Compaq 8100 Elite CMT ... 2.60%
ASUSTeK G551JX 2.60%
Hewlett-Packard P6-2357IN 2.60%
MSI MS-7522 2.60%
Notebook P65_P67RGR... 2.60%

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