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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%

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HD-Service.exe

BlueStacks by Bluestack Systems (Signed)

Remove HD-Service.exe
Version:   0.8.10.3096
MD5:   6670404cb9374c77f737840e1f284964
SHA1:   4b9937a6dabbebe8e34f86531de4ece3b4ad3403

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 Notification Center published by BlueStack Systems, Inc., BlueStacks App Player from BlueStack Systems, Inc. and BlueStacks App Player 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:0.8.10.3096
Size:392.77 KB (402,192 bytes)
Build date:5/21/2014 11:31 AM
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.
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.
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.
Google Inc
9% remove
Google Talk is an instant messaging service that provides both text and voice communication. Google Talk is also the name of the client applications offered by Google to access the service. Google Talk is integrated into Gmail. Users can send instant messages to other Gmail users. As it works within a browser, the Google Talk client does not need to be downloaded to send instant messages to Gmail users. Google also provides a Voice and ...
Sonic Solutions
21% remove
MyDVD includes all you need to put everything you want on DVD and CD. You can easily capture video, add slide shows and burn in a snap.

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:0.00510992%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00275789%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00235203%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:3,796,714 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:18,181,450/sec
17,470,203/sec
Context switches:108/sec
284/sec
Memory
Private memory:13.33 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):13.8 MB
Private (minimum):12.16 MB
Non-paged memory:13.33 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:116.42 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):122.08 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:12.58 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):14.13 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:6,942/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:352 Bytes/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:1/sec
343/min
I/O write transfer:226 Bytes/sec
274.99 KB/min
I/O write operations:1/sec
227/min
I/O other transfer:12.4 KB/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:4,734/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:6
12
Handles:219
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 (Services and Controller app 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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