Hotspot Shield 2.16

How to uninstall Hotspot Shield 2.16 from your computer

This web page contains thorough information on how to uninstall Hotspot Shield 2.16 for Windows. It is written by AnchorFree. You can read more on AnchorFree or check for application updates here. Hotspot Shield 2.16 is commonly set up in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield directory, however this location may vary a lot depending on the user's decision when installing the application. The full command line for uninstalling Hotspot Shield 2.16 is C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\Uninstall.exe. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might be prompted for admin rights. openvpntray.exe is the Hotspot Shield 2.16's main executable file and it takes approximately 137.32 KB (140616 bytes) on disk.

Hotspot Shield 2.16 contains of the executables below. They occupy 4.83 MB (5066264 bytes) on disk.

• Uninstall.exe (244.81 KB)
• af_proxy_cmd.exe (1.12 MB)
• fbw.exe (852.82 KB)
• ffinst.exe (83.55 KB)
• HssInstaller.exe (219.82 KB)
• HssInstaller64.exe (257.32 KB)
• HSSTrayService.exe (75.70 KB)
• hsswd.exe (321.82 KB)
• openvpn.exe (585.82 KB)
• openvpnas.exe (322.34 KB)
• openvpntray.exe (137.32 KB)
• tapinstall.exe (85.74 KB)
• hsssrv.exe (354.82 KB)

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The current page applies to Hotspot Shield 2.16 version 2.16 only. Many files, folders and registry data can not be uninstalled when you want to remove Hotspot Shield 2.16 from your PC.

Folders remaining:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield

Files remaining:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\af_proxy_cmd.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\curl-ca-bundle.crt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\fbw.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\ffinst.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\hssinst.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\HssInstaller.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\HssInstaller64.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\HSSTrayService.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\hsswd.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-ara.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-bur.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-chi.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-eng.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-fre.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-ger.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-per.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-rus.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-spa.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-vie.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\libcurl.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\libeay32.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\libidn-11.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\libssl32.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\openvpn.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\openvpnas.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\openvpntray.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\tapinstall.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\vistahlp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\winhlp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\config\config.hvpn
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\config\hss_data\prop
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\config\hsscon.cfg
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\config\hsserr.cfg
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\config\hssst.cfg
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\config\proxy.hvpn
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\config\sdcon.cfg
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\config\sd-info-direct.cfg
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\config\sd-info-failed.cfg
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\config\sd-info-main.cfg
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\config\upd_dat.cfg
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\driver\OemWin2k.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\driver\taphss.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\driver\taphss.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\hss.ico
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssFF\config_ff.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssFF\config_ff_srch.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssIE\config.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssIE\config_srch.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssIE\HssIE.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssIE\HssIE_64.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\hsswd\default\default.cfg
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\hssdrv.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\hssdrv.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\hssdrv_m.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\hssinst.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\HssInstaller64.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\hsssrv.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\nethss.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\nethss_m.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\wpr.conf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\check.js
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\conect.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connect_original.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connect_stay.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\disconnect.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\disconnect_original.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\greenico.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\HSS_logo.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\lang.js
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\logo.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\message.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\nsidefs.js
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\oac.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\oac.js
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\redico.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\restart.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\turnoff.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\turnon.png
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\license.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\log\config.log
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\log\oas.log
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\Uninstall.exe

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\HotspotShield

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\hshld\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\HssSrv\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\HssTrayService\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\HssWd\ImagePath

A way to erase Hotspot Shield 2.16 using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Hotspot Shield 2.16 is a program by the software company AnchorFree. Frequently, computer users try to remove this program. This is difficult because deleting this manually takes some know-how regarding removing Windows programs manually. One of the best EASY practice to remove Hotspot Shield 2.16 is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around tool to take care of your system.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system utility.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button


5. All the applications existing on your computer will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate Hotspot Shield 2.16 or simply click the Search feature and type in "Hotspot Shield 2.16". If it is installed on your PC the Hotspot Shield 2.16 app will be found automatically. When you select Hotspot Shield 2.16 in the list of applications, the following data about the program is available to you:

• Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have about Hotspot Shield 2.16, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details about the app you are about to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will appear. Confirm the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall Hotspot Shield 2.16.


8. After removing Hotspot Shield 2.16, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items of Hotspot Shield 2.16 that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling Hotspot Shield 2.16 with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.

Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove Hotspot Shield 2.16 by AnchorFree from your computer, we are not saying that Hotspot Shield 2.16 by AnchorFree is not a good application. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove Hotspot Shield 2.16 in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.