Hotspot Shield 2.74

How to uninstall Hotspot Shield 2.74 from your computer

Hotspot Shield 2.74 is a Windows program. Read more about how to remove it from your computer. It is made by AnchorFree Inc.. You can read more on AnchorFree Inc. or check for application updates here. The program is often installed in the C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield directory. Take into account that this path can differ depending on the user's choice. Hotspot Shield 2.74's complete uninstall command line is C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\Uninstall.exe. openvpntray.exe is the programs's main file and it takes approximately 1.21 MB (1269616 bytes) on disk.

Hotspot Shield 2.74 contains of the executables below. They take 5.10 MB (5350160 bytes) on disk.

• Uninstall.exe (120.74 KB)
• af_proxy_cmd.exe (313.86 KB)
• fbw.exe (520.86 KB)
• FBWMgr.exe (281.86 KB)
• ffinst.exe (83.55 KB)
• hssfixme.exe (81.90 KB)
• HssInstaller.exe (255.36 KB)
• HSSTrayService.exe (76.24 KB)
• hsswd.exe (380.36 KB)
• openvpn.exe (618.86 KB)
• openvpnas.exe (511.36 KB)
• openvpntray.exe (1.21 MB)
• tapinstall.exe (81.24 KB)
• hsssrv.exe (403.36 KB)

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The current page applies to Hotspot Shield 2.74 version 2.74 only. Hotspot Shield 2.74 has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

Folders that were found:

• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield

The files below are left behind on your disk when you remove Hotspot Shield 2.74:

• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\af_proxy.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\af_proxy_cmd.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\fbw.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\FBWMgr.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\ffinst.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\hssfixme.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\hssinst.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\HssInstaller.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\HSSTrayService.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\hsswd.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-ara.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-bur.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-chi.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-eng.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-fre.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-ger.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-jpn.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-per.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-rus.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-spa.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-tur.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-vie.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\libeay32.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\libssl32.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\openvpn.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\openvpnas.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\openvpntray.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\tapinstall.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\vistahlp.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\wddll.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\winhlp.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\zlib1.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\ConduitUninstaller.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\config.hvpn
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\hsscon.cfg
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\hssst.cfg
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\icooff.cfg
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\proxy.hvpn
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\sdcon.cfg
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\sd-info-direct.cfg
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\sd-info-main.cfg
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\driver\OemWin2k.inf
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\driver\taphss.cat
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\driver\taphss.sys
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\hss.ico
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\HssFF\config_ff.txt
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\HssFF\config_ff_srch.txt
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\HssIE\config.txt
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\HssIE\config_srch.txt
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\HssIE\HssIE.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\hsswd\default\default.cfg
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\hssdrv6.cat
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\hssdrv6.sys
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\hssinst.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\HssInstaller.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\HssSrv.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\nethss6.inf
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\wpr.conf
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\blank.html
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\btn_blue_bg.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\btn_close.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\btn_green_bg.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\btn_green_big_bg.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\btn_help.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\btn_info.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\btn_red_bg.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\btn_settings.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\btn_share.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\chbox_off.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\chbox_on.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\common.css
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\common.js
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connected.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connected12.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connected12.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connected16.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connected16.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connected20.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connected20.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connected24.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connected24.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connecting.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connecting12.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connecting12.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connecting16.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connecting16.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connecting20.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connecting20.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connecting24.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\connecting24.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\disconnected.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\disconnected12.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\disconnected12.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\disconnected16.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\disconnected16.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\disconnected20.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\disconnected20.png
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\disconnected24.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\disconnected24.png

Generally the following registry keys will not be removed:

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

Open regedit.exe in order to remove the following registry values:

• 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 remove Hotspot Shield 2.74 from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Hotspot Shield 2.74 is an application by AnchorFree Inc.. Sometimes, people try to uninstall this application. Sometimes this is easier said than done because doing this manually takes some advanced knowledge related to PCs. The best SIMPLE manner to uninstall Hotspot Shield 2.74 is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and all around tool to maximize the performance of your system.

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• download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool


5. All the applications installed on the computer will appear

6. Scroll the list of applications until you find Hotspot Shield 2.74 or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Hotspot Shield 2.74". If it is installed on your PC the Hotspot Shield 2.74 app will be found automatically. After you click Hotspot Shield 2.74 in the list of applications, some data about the application is available to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other users have about Hotspot Shield 2.74, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the app you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. accept the uninstall by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall Hotspot Shield 2.74.


8. After removing Hotspot Shield 2.74, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong Hotspot Shield 2.74 which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Hotspot Shield 2.74 using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove Hotspot Shield 2.74 by AnchorFree Inc. from your computer, we are not saying that Hotspot Shield 2.74 by AnchorFree Inc. is not a good application for your computer. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to remove Hotspot Shield 2.74 supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.