Should I remove eSnips?
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?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.1.0.8 |
66.67% |
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1.1.0.6 |
33.33% |
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eSnips
from eSnips Ltd.
Overview
eSnips is a program developed by eSnips. The most used version is 1.1.0.8, 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 clientgw.exe. The software installer includes 2 files and is usually about 2.76 MB (2,895,246 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 80% of users of eSnips come from the United States, it is also popular in Malaysia.
Program details
URL: www.esnips.com
Installation folder: C:\Utilitiess-WIN7\esnips\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{3D4504EF-5B46-483E-BE1E-CC17C4A0BFFA}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.76 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by eSnips
Program executable: | clientgw.exe |
Name: | eSnips Client Gateway |
Path: | C:\utilitiess-win7\esnips\clientgw.exe |
MD5: | 355ae5a6e6396ddbdfbc58cdd07b8f32 |
Additional files:
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SnipContextMenu.dll - SnipContextMenu
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- SnipContextMenu.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'SnipBar' with a class of {B15EA062-7B33-4622-A0EF-C8B66916A5BB}.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- ClientGW.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'eSnips' which loads as "C:\Program Files\eSnips\ClientGW.exe".
How do I remove eSnips?
You can uninstall eSnips 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 eSnips, 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 eSnips.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win XP 33%
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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 |
66.67% |
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Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
66.67% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
80.00% |
Malaysia |
20.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Toshiba |
50.00% |
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Lenovo |
50.00% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite U300 |
33.33% |
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LENOVO 8705AN8 |
33.33% |
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BIOSTAR Group A780L |
33.33% |
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