Hotspot Shield 5.2.1

A guide to uninstall Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 from your computer

Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 is a software application. This page contains details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It is developed by AnchorFree Inc.. Check out here where you can get more info on AnchorFree Inc.. Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 is typically set up in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield directory, depending on the user's decision. The complete uninstall command line for Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 is C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\Uninstall.exe. The application's main executable file is named HSSCP.exe and its approximative size is 2.74 MB (2873984 bytes).

Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 is composed of the following executables which occupy 13.19 MB (13830776 bytes) on disk:

• Uninstall.exe (542.35 KB)
• af_proxy_cmd.exe (300.13 KB)
• cfghlp_cmd64.exe (488.13 KB)
• cmw_srv.exe (2.33 MB)
• CrashSender1403.exe (915.13 KB)
• FBW.exe (1.17 MB)
• FBWMgr.exe (603.63 KB)
• HSSCP.exe (2.74 MB)
• hssfixme.exe (97.92 KB)
• HssInstaller.exe (391.63 KB)
• HssInstaller64.exe (813.63 KB)
• HSSTrayService.exe (100.76 KB)
• hsswd.exe (844.70 KB)
• hydra.exe (421.13 KB)
• Launcher.exe (25.13 KB)
• openvpn.exe (678.14 KB)
• tapinstall.exe (85.74 KB)

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The information on this page is only about version 5.2.1 of Hotspot Shield 5.2.1. If you are manually uninstalling Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 we advise you to check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders left behind when you uninstall Hotspot Shield 5.2.1:

• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\CrashRpt\UnsentCrashReports\Hotspot Shield_5.2.1.9543
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\Hotspot Shield
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Hotspot Shield

Generally, the following files are left on disk:

• 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\afvpn.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-console-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-datetime-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-debug-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-errorhandling-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-file-l1-2-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-file-l2-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-handle-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-heap-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-interlocked-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-libraryloader-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-memory-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-namedpipe-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-processenvironment-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-processthreads-l1-1-1.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-profile-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-rtlsupport-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-string-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-synch-l1-2-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-sysinfo-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-timezone-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-core-util-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-conio-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-convert-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-environment-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-filesystem-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-heap-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-locale-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-math-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-multibyte-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-private-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-process-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-string-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-time-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\api-ms-win-crt-utility-l1-1-0.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\cfghlp.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\cfghlp_cmd64.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\cmw_srv.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\cmwhydraplugin.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\concrt140.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\cpau.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\crashrpt_lang.ini
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\CrashRpt1403.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\CrashSender1403.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\FBW.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\FBWMgr.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\HSSCP.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\hssfixme.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\HssInstaller.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\HssRep.5.2.1.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\HSSTrayService.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\hydra.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-ind.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-jpn.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-kor.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-per.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\lang\gui-por.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\Launcher.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\libcurl.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\libeay32.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\libidn-11.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\msvcp140.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\msvcr90.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\NetworkRep.5.2.1.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\openvpn.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\tapinstall.exe
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\ucrtbase.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\vccorlib140.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\vcruntime140.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\vistahlp.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\wddll.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\zlib1.dll
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\config.hvpn
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\hydra_hssst.cfg
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\icooff.cfg
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\proxy.hvpn
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\sd-info-direct.cfg
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\sd-info-failed.cfg
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\sd-info-main.cfg
• C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\config\upd_dat.cfg

Usually the following registry keys will not be removed:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\24C995FA5E2A15247BEE94521A743B32
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\HotspotShield

Additional registry values that you should remove:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\24C995FA5E2A15247BEE94521A743B32\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\driver\
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\hshld\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\HssTrayService\ImagePath

A way to delete Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 is an application marketed by the software company AnchorFree Inc.. Sometimes, people decide to remove it. Sometimes this can be difficult because uninstalling this manually requires some advanced knowledge related to removing Windows programs manually. One of the best QUICK solution to remove Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows system, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your Windows computer.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs tool


5. All the programs installed on your PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 or simply activate the Search field and type in "Hotspot Shield 5.2.1". If it is installed on your PC the Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 app will be found automatically. Notice that when you click Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 in the list of applications, some information about the program is made available to you:

• Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have about Hotspot Shield 5.2.1, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details about the program you want to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will show up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Hotspot Shield 5.2.1.


8. After uninstalling Hotspot Shield 5.2.1, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

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

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 by AnchorFree Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 by AnchorFree Inc. is not a good application. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Hotspot Shield 5.2.1 in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.