Should I remove handyCafe Firewall?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #38,280
Reach 0.0027%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.07 days
120.10 days >
Average installed length: 63.10 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.3 |
100.00% |
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handyCafe Firewall
from Ates Software
Overview
handyCafe Firewall is a program developed by Ates Software. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is iplcln.exe. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 6.78 MB (7,108,280 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 7. While about 29% of users of handyCafe Firewall come from Philippines, it is also popular in the United States and DZ.
Program details
URL: www.handycafe.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\handyCafe\Filter Client\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\handyCafe\Filter Client\Uninstall.exe -uninstall -c
Estimated size: 6.78 MB
Files installed by handyCafe Firewall
| Program executable: | iplcln.exe |
| Name: | handyCafe - Filtre Client |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\handycafe\filter client\iplcln.exe |
| MD5: | 1ce03889582d9f9a1d6e64f00b07d812 |
Additional files:
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ipsrv.exe - handyCafe - Filtre Server
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Uninstall.exe - handyCafe Uninstaller
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_acw.exe - handyCafe App
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clnfw.exe - Turbo Internet Layer
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sporder.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Operating System (WinSock2 reorder service providers)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- iplcln.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{6E985B7A-E665-4B2C-BF6B-6E0FC5306A6B}' (runs on registration).
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- iplcln.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ipcln' which loads as C:\Program Files\handyCafe\Filter Client\iplcln.exe.
- ipsrv.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ipsrv' which loads as C:\Program Files\handyCafe\Filter Server\ipsrv.exe -h.
3 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- iplcln.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\handyCafe\Filter Client\iplcln.exe'.
- clnfw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\handyCafe\Filter Client\clnfw.exe'.
- ipsrv.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\handyCafe\Filter Server\ipsrv.exe'.
How do I remove handyCafe Firewall?
You can uninstall handyCafe Firewall 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 handyCafe Firewall, 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 handyCafe Firewall.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 52%
Win 10 6%
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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 |
87.04% |
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| Windows XP |
7.41% |
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| Windows 10 |
5.56% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
61.11% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
18.52% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.41% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.41% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
3.70% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
1.85% |
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Geography
29.31% of installs come from Philippines
Which countries install it?
| Philippines |
29.31% |
| United States |
15.52% |
| DZ |
8.62% |
| Malaysia |
6.90% |
| Egypt |
5.17% |
| MA |
5.17% |
| YE |
5.17% |
| Brazil |
3.45% |
| India |
3.45% |
| Germany |
1.72% |
| Dominican Republic |
1.72% |
| France |
1.72% |
| GH |
1.72% |
| Italy |
1.72% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
43.48% |
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| Dell |
21.74% |
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| ASUS |
13.04% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
8.70% |
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| Lenovo |
8.70% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.17% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.17% |
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Common models |
| MSI MS-7592 |
6.67% |
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| P4M80P GBTUACPI |
3.33% |
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| MSI MS-7721 |
3.33% |
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| MSI MS-7680 |
3.33% |
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| MSI MS-7610 |
3.33% |
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| LENOVO Lenovo G585 |
3.33% |
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