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2, 91, 0, 0 25.00%
2, 83, 0, 0 25.00%
2, 79, 0, 0 25.00%
2, 78, 0, 0 25.00%

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shlwapi.dll
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af_proxy_cmd.exe

By AnchorFree Inc (Signed)

Remove af_proxy_cmd.exe
Version:   2, 79, 0, 0
MD5:   4b59553a5a5e02438ce47d8987af07ed
SHA1:   e5d928daf5e51ebb06c767e2e310375a23ee40c6

What is af_proxy_cmd.exe?

Hotspot Shield allows you to create a VPN, or virtual private network, so you can transfer your data securely. When you access the Internet through such connections, you risk having your computer or mobile infected by a virus or even an intruder to enter your system. Moreover, the dangers exist that a malicious person can intercept your information and use it for unfriendly reasons.

About af_proxy_cmd.exe (from AnchorFree Inc)

“Hotspot Shield creates a virtual private network (VPN) between your laptop or iPhone and our Internet gateway. This impenetrable tunnel prevents snoopers, hackers, ISP‘s, from viewing your web browsin”

DetailsDetails

File name:af_proxy_cmd.exe
Publisher:AnchorFree Inc.
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\hotspot shield\bin\af_proxy_cmd.exe
File version:2, 79, 0, 0
Size:313.94 KB (321,472 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:AnchorFree Inc
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details
Network connections
  • [TCP] ec2-23-20-55-236.compute-1.amazonaws.com (23.20.55.236:105)

    • ResourcesResource utilization

    (Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
    Averages
     
    CPU
    Total CPU:0.02291573%
    0.028634%
    Kernel CPU:0.01273323%
    0.013761%
    User CPU:0.01018250%
    0.014873%
    Kernel CPU time:624 ms/min
    100,923,805ms/min
    Context switches:42/sec
    284/sec
    Memory
    Private memory:6.07 MB
    21.59 MB
    Private (maximum):9.96 MB
    Private (minimum):7.14 MB
    Non-paged memory:6.07 MB
    21.59 MB
    Virtual memory:126.68 MB
    140.96 MB
    Virtual memory (peak):126.68 MB
    169.69 MB
    Working set:7.66 MB
    18.61 MB
    Working set (peak):42.38 MB
    37.95 MB
    Resource allocations
    Threads:30
    12
    Handles:208
    600

    BehaviorsProcess properties

    Integrety level:System
    Platform:32-bit
    Command line:openvpn --service hotspotshield_exit_1 1 --config "C:\Program Files\hotspot shield\config\proxy.hvpn" --proxy-ports 990 105 179 465 --local-ip 192.168.2.11 -f 0 -b 60 --cv 0 --auth-user-pass anchorfree-247-conduit3_2.79_sip --management 127.0.0.1 56700 --management-hold --management-query-passwords --management-client --remote 23.20.55.236 3211 --hand-window 10
    Owner:SYSTEM
    Parent process:openvpnas.exe (by AnchorFree Inc)

    ResourcesThreads

    Averages
     
    af_proxy.dll
    Total CPU:0.00238074%
    0.272967%
    Kernel CPU:0.00133043%
    0.107585%
    User CPU:0.00105031%
    0.165382%
    CPU cycles:96,613/sec
    5,741,424/sec
    Context switches:2/sec
    79/sec
    Memory:736 KB
    1.16 MB
    af_proxy_cmd.exe (main module)
    Total CPU:0.00189003%
    Kernel CPU:0.00126002%
    User CPU:0.00063001%
    CPU cycles:32,317/sec
    Memory:332 KB

    Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

    OS versiondistribution
    Windows 7 Ultimate 75.00%
    Windows 7 Home Premium 25.00%

    Distribution by countryDistribution by country

    United States installs about 25.00% of af_proxy_cmd.exe.

    OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

    PC Manufacturerdistribution
    Acer 100.00%
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