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
EXE
bed492c4f461b0af353326076e553844
EXE
105c276bb7b43501225c419b062096d0
EXE
9252a687bd9f43a5f738c652b00caf0a
DLL
88d7091f48c6b3d54b58de56e78082fc
DLL
e1a1389e36b1b74a26d799a3b7a05880
EXE
1a0f346927f491949d2bfdbae6484d66
DLL
394dda70db547103a4af52830e5cdc4a
DLL
445b3b7fb43af134694618a8fcd4eadf
EXE
24fb52973f1b89b8377112b54b3245a3
DLL
b56ff7c97e0ccb0fc70f41a71626f442