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VersionsAdditional versions

0.8.11.3116 2.38%
0.8.10.3096 16.67%
0.8.7.3066 4.76%
0.8.5.3042 2.38%
0.8.2.3018 7.14%
0.7.18.921 4.76%
0.7.17.916 2.38%
0.7.16.910 2.38%
0.7.15.909 2.38%
0.7.14.901 2.38%
0.7.13.899 2.38%
0.7.12.896 7.14%
0.7.11.885 2.38%
0.7.10.869 2.38%
0.7.9.860 2.38%
0.7.8.829 23.81%
0.7.7.813 2.38%
0.7.5.2700 2.38%
0.7.4.793 2.38%
0.7.0.722 4.76%

Relationships

Child processes
Related files

HD-Service.exe

BlueStacks by Bluestack Systems (Signed)

Remove HD-Service.exe
Version:   0.7.12.896
MD5:   424bc9745d52cd5501214c01379378ca
SHA1:   f9c93f6f93f3473591927a52b6dd955e42959574
SHA256:   820b7557b88804f31fefbc9213ca6ccac59a6ceeff875a135143007826a0515b

Overview

hd-service.exe runs as a service under the name BlueStacks Android Service (BstHdAndroidSvc) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including BlueStacks App Player published by BlueStack Systems, Inc., BlueStacks Notification Center from BlueStack Systems, Inc. and BlueStacks Notification Center by BlueStack Systems, Inc.. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Bluestack Systems which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:hd-service.exe
Publisher:BlueStack Systems, Inc.
Product name:BlueStacks
Description:BlueStacks Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\bluestacks\hd-service.exe
File version:0.7.12.896
Size:383.82 KB (393,032 bytes)
Build date:5/13/2013 3:50 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Bluestack Systems
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, April 2, 2012
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
BlueStack Systems, Inc.
9% remove
BlueStacks is the first production software that allows you to use your favorite mobile apps on a Windows PC. You can download apps like Angry Birds Space, Temple Run, Evernote or Documents to Go directly into BlueStacks, or sync the apps from your phone using the BlueStacks Cloud Connect Android app.
BlueStack Systems, Inc.
26% remove
BlueStacks App Player lets you run apps from your phone fast and fullscreen on Windows. At the heart of BlueStacks is a multi-OS runtime with breakthrough virtualization technology. Apps developed for different operating systems can execute simultaneously, side-by-side, on the same computer. The BlueStacks user interface is fully configurable. In addition, BlueStacks can integrate with the custom software experiences designed and develo...
BlueStack Systems, Inc.
3% remove
1Mobile Market is a mobile app that can run on the BlueStacks App Player. The BlueStacks App Player lets you run apps from your phone fast and fullscreen on Windows.
Skype Technologies S.A.
9% remove
Sometimes an emoticon just isn't enough. With face-to-face video calling, now you can watch your friends smile, wink and LOL. Just click the call button at the top of your friend's profile or chat window — no need to launch new software. No answer? Leave a video message. Video calling allows you to talk to your friends face to face. All you need to do is complete a quick, one-time setup, and you’re ready to call any friend on Facebook. ...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'BstHdAndroidSvc' (BlueStacks Android Service)
  • BstHdAndroidSvc

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00012126%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00008962%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00003164%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:8,954,141 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Memory
Private memory:15.01 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):13.35 MB
Private (minimum):13.31 MB
Non-paged memory:15.01 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:113.53 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):117.06 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:13.35 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):13.96 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:6
12
Handles:184
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\bluestacks\hd-service.exe" bsthdandroidsvc android
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:BstHdAndroidSvc
Display name:BlueStacks Android Service
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (by Microsoft)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 45.24%
Windows 7 Home Premium 19.05%
Windows 8 11.90%
Windows 8 Pro 7.14%
Windows 7 Home Basic 4.76%
Windows Vista Home Premium 4.76%
Windows 8.1 Pro 2.38%
Windows 8.1 2.38%
Windows 8 Enterprise 2.38%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 28.57% of BlueStacks.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Acer 30.23%
ASUS 18.60%
Toshiba 18.60%
Hewlett-Packard 6.98%
Dell 4.65%
Lenovo 4.65%
Intel 4.65%
MSI 4.65%
Sony 4.65%
GIGABYTE 2.33%
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