Should I remove hkSFV?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #28,476
United States Rank #29,504
Reach 0.0054%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 38.69 days
471.48 days >
Average installed length: 247.72 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0 |
100.00% |
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hkSFV
from Big-O Software
Overview
hkSFV is a program developed by Big-O Software. 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). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 539.24 KB (552,180 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 39% of users of hkSFV come from the United States, it is also popular in Sweden and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.big-o-software.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\hksfv
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\hkSFV\uninst.exe"
Estimated size: 539.24 KB
Files installed by hkSFV
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hkSFV.exe - hkSFV Application
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hkshlex.dll - hkshlex Module
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uninst.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- hkshlex.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'hkshlex' with a class of {A1A07B07-F70D-482e-B0E8-B6178E73B094}.
Mozilla Plugin
- hkshlex.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name '@Nero.com/KM' with a plugin key of '@Nero.com/KM' for all users of the PC.
Scheduled Task
- hkSFV.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{30927150-8EF0-4FD9-9E3B-5D36BFFC4C48}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove hkSFV?
You can uninstall hkSFV 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 hkSFV (remove only), 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 hkSFV.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by hkSFV you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win XP 1%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Mozilla Firefox
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
57.55% |
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Windows 10 |
19.81% |
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Windows XP |
14.15% |
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Windows Vista |
8.49% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.47% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
18.87% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
14.15% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
11.32% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.66% |
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Windows Vista Business |
3.77% |
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Geography
38.84% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
38.84% |
Sweden |
13.22% |
United Kingdom |
4.96% |
France |
4.13% |
Romania |
4.13% |
Germany |
3.31% |
Norway |
3.31% |
Canada |
2.48% |
Brazil |
1.65% |
Finland |
1.65% |
Indonesia |
1.65% |
Russia |
1.65% |
Thailand |
1.65% |
United Arab Emirates |
0.83% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
28.81% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
22.03% |
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Dell |
16.95% |
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ASUS |
8.47% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.78% |
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American Megatrends |
6.78% |
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Lenovo |
5.08% |
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Sahara |
5.08% |
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Common models |
Dell Inspiron 530 |
4.11% |
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ASUS All Series |
2.74% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.74% |
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Acer Aspire 5738 |
2.74% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite P205 |
1.37% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite A505 |
1.37% |
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