Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, AnchorFree Inc publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
hsstrayservice.exe
By AnchorFree Inc (Signed)
| MD5: | b40fce4d292199ce7c693569b2859e7a |
| SHA1: | cb426a75efe3997f36fa2152047d97c4624788da |
| SHA256: | 1729524f4212fec06d9dce410ffe885beba874a62e728098c878c6399c1fbc18 |
What is hsstrayservice.exe?
hsstrayservice.exe is the program that runs in the notification area system tray for the Hotspot Shield application.
About hsstrayservice.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”
Details
| File name: | hsstrayservice.exe |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\hotspot shield\bin\hsstrayservice.exe |
| Size: | 76.67 KB (78,512 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | AnchorFree Inc |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Expiration date: | Monday, April 14, 2014 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
The software is typically bundled with third party installers such as Open Candy. "Offer users the ability to browse the web anonymously to protect their privacy as well as gain access to region-restricted content portals like Hulu, Netflix and more. Note: This product may block advertisements on websites and/or the desktop."
Behaviors
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
38.75% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
13.75% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
13.75% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro |
7.50% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
7.50% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Basic |
3.75% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Premium |
3.75% |
|
| Windows 8 |
2.50% |
|
| Windows 8 Enterprise |
2.50% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
2.50% |
|
| Windows 8 Single Language |
1.25% |
|
| Windows 8 Enterprise N |
1.25% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
1.25% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 19.74% of hsstrayservice.exe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
26.23% |
|
| Toshiba |
16.39% |
|
| ASUS |
16.39% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
9.84% |
|
| Acer |
8.20% |
|
| Lenovo |
6.56% |
|
| Intel |
6.56% |
|
| Sony |
3.28% |
|
| Gateway |
3.28% |
|
| American Megatrends |
1.64% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
1.64% |
|
