iCloud

iCloud

by Apple Inc.

What is iCloud?

iCloud is software application developed by Apple Inc.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 10 with nearly 61.51% of installations running this operating system. iCloud's installer is typically 22.00 MB in size and installs around 121 files. The most common release is 4.0.6.28 with 26.66% of all installations currently using this version.

iCloud is most popular in the United States with 59.04% of installations residing in this country.

iCloud adds 5 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, iCloud is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About iCloud?

iCloud is a comprehensive cloud storage and cloud computing solution that enables users to securely store and access a wide range of data, including music and iOS applications, on remote servers. With seamless integration across iOS-based devices and personal computers, users can effortlessly download and synchronize their content across multiple platforms. Additionally, iCloud provides the convenience of wireless backups for iOS devices, eliminating the need for manual backups through iTunes. Effortlessly backup and access your important data with iCloud.

Software Behaviors

Firewall:
  • iCloudServices.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloudServices.exe'.
Scheduled tasks:
  • EReporter.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Apple Diagnostics' (runs daily at 8:59 AM).
  • ShellStreamsShortcut.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F07A24F1-C5DC-4FAB-A8BD-51B4F52D0432}' (runs on registration).
  • ApplePhotoStreams.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FCC5C67C-3A15-4F1E-9C1A-53B644F3EF92}' (runs on registration).
  • iCloud.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C34C0899-B405-4FDA-AC55-A0757A6C609B}' (runs on registration).
  • iCloudWeb.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B738F606-0283-4DA4-9415-097C7D0BA01F}' (runs on registration).

Startup Entries

Startup tasks:
  • iCloudServices.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named iCloudServices_Reg_HKCURun_S-1-5-21-902653428-2055137271-2479168837-1001.
  • iCloudDrive.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named iCloudDrive_Reg_HKCURun_S-1-5-21-902653428-2055137271-2479168837-1001.
  • ApplePhotoStreams.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 4.
  • AppleIEDAV.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 7.
  • iCloudPhotos.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 5.
  • iCloud.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named iCloud.
Registry entries:
  • iCloud.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'iCloud' and executes as C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloud.exe.
  • iCloudPhotos.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'iCloudPhotos' and executes as C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloudPhotos.exe.
  • iCloudDrive.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'iCloudDrive' and executes as C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloudDrive.exe.
  • ApplePhotoStreams.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'ApplePhotoStreams' and executes as C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\ApplePhotoStreams.exe.
  • AppleIEDAV.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'AppleIEDAV' and executes as C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\AppleIEDAV.exe.
  • iCloudServices.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'iCloudServices' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloudServices.exe".
Registry entries (User):
  • iCloud.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'iCloud' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloud.exe".

Software Details

URL:
https://www.apple.com
Support:
https://www.apple.com/support
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\
Uninstaller:
MsiExec.exe /I{55E4E0FD-8415-4D6F-9F68-67A84697AE64}
Size:
22.00 MB
Language:
English

iCloud Executable Details

Primary executable:
ApplePhotoStreams.exe
Name:
iCloud
Path:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\ApplePhotoStreams.exe
MD5:
105c276bb7b43501225c419b062096d0
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by iCloud
File Type Filename MD5
DLL
6acf5db923997f0910d5764e64e44743
DLL
540c781f087d275c1aae1a35602e3d24
DLL
69795d69879a5c0356abd5351eee3253
EXE
bca9c01703bb0ab9cd42652c1a9eb68a
DLL
b045c27fa6304a440103b740498f470b
EXE
a05ef0fc0c4815d2766415211b550635
EXE
fd68d11dce475932c1ccf869d7afa7db
DLL
11145ffd87db93e887ed1f03907b863c
DLL
ed4583d8f1ca1a333a0ef86ad3523fe1
DLL
691e74a2b0aca6fc14c7e43235861d25