Should I remove ASUS Security Protect Manager?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #19,162
United States Rank #37,807
Reach 0.0118%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 27.76 days
818.81 days >
Average installed length: 430.22 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.1.0.880.9 |
3.86% |
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| 2.1.0.880.20 |
63.95% |
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| 2.1.0.880.18 |
27.04% |
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| 2.1.0.844.12 |
2.15% |
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| 2.0.0.802.5 |
0.43% |
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| 2.0.0.802.31.A |
0.43% |
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| 2.0.0.802.31 |
0.86% |
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| 2.0.0.760.23 |
1.29% |
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Rankings
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- #19,160 Nero Kwik Media Computerbild by Nero AG
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- #19,162 ASUS Security Protect Manager
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ASUS Security Protect Manager
What is ASUS Security Protect Manager?
ASUS Security Protect Manager increases system security through the use of Multifactor AuthenticationPolicy. A system administrator can assign multifactor authentication policies to other users and adminis-trators. Multifactor authentication policies define authentication methods and credentials that are requiredto log on to the system and ASUS Security Protect Manager. Authentication methods include password,TPM password, fingerprint, smart card, or virtual token. Policy can force single or multiple authentica-tion methods or can let the user select from a defined list of authentication methods.
About (from ASUS)
ASUS Security Protect Manager improves system security and productivityby consolidating user passwords and network accounts within a single dataunit called User Identity. Strong Multifactor Authentication and encryptionprotect User Identity and allow secure and convenient access to registeredapplications after logon to... Read more
Overview
- Starts automatically
- Loads into the web browser
Program details
URL: www.asus.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ASUS Security Center\ASUS Security Protect Manager\
Uninstaller: rundll32.exe "C:\Program Files\ASUS Security Center\ASUS Security Protect Manager\Bin\SetupHelper.dll",ExecMain /Uninstall {D8D4AF9A-6ADE-4B14-A7F5-BA
Estimated size: 18.24 MB
Files installed by ASUS Security Protect Manager
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brand.dll (by ASUSTeK Computer) - Cognizance Identity Manager (ASUSTeK Branding Module)
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ASRunDll.exe (by Microsoft)
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ASChnl.dll (by Cognizance) - Secure Communication Channel
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asghost.exe (by Cognizance) - Global Virtual Card Host
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ASPanel.dll - Cognizance Client Application
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ASPanel.exe
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ASSvcSnp.dll - Services and Applications Snapin
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ASTray.exe - Cognizance Tray Icon Utility
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ASVAM.dll - High Level Integration Interface
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ASWallet.dll (by Bioscrypt) - e-Wallet Service
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ASWLNPkg.dll - Winlogon notification handler
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AuthWiz.dll - Cognizance Client Authentication Module
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BioAPIAuth.dll - Bioscrypt Authentication Method
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BioAuth.dll - Biometric Authentication Method
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ItAdminConsole.dll - Identity & Access Management
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ItDAC.dll - Directory Access Component
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ItTalPKCS.dll - HP PKCS11 provider
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ittalsnap.dll - Identity Distribution Extension
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ASBioAT.dll - AuthenTec Fingerprint SDK Wrapper
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ASBioByt.dll - Bioscrypt Core SDK EE Wrapper
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ASBioSG.dll - SecuGen FDx SDK Wrapper
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ASBioSi.dll - Siemens ID Device SDK Wrapper
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ASSock.dll - Cognizance Virtual Channel
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ASTSVCC.dll - Cognizance Identity and Access Management (Terminal Services Virtual Channel Client)
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BioAPIAuthSrv.dll - Bioscrypt Authentication Server Agent
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BioAuthSrv.dll - Biometric Authentication Server Agent
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ItAPS.dll - Application Protection Service
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ItAuth.dll - Authenticaion Server
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ItClient.dll - SSO Hook Module
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ItEncryptedDisk.dll - Encrypted Disks Manager
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ItIEAddIn.dll (by Bioscrypt) - SSO IE Listener
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ItMsg.dll - Common Messages and Images
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ItPackage.exe - Self-extracted encrypted package
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ItPackageExt.dll - Shell extension for self-extracted encrypted package
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ItReports.dll - Report Manager
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ItRPC.dll - Remote Process Calling Library
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ItSSO.dll - Single Sign On Engine
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ittal.dll - Tokens Abstraction Layer
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ItEncrypt.dll - File Encryption
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ItVCard.dll - Virtual Card Provider
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ItVCClient.dll - Cognizance Client Engine
Behaviors exhibited
Autoplay Handler
- ASRunDll.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler (WinampMTPHandler).
Internet Explorer BHO
- ItIEAddIn.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ASUS Security Protect Manager' with the class of {DF21F1DB-80C6-11D3-9483-B03D0EC10000}.
Internet Explorer Extension
- ASWallet.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension as 'ASUS Security Protect Manager User e-Wallet' with a class of {1009C944-97D5-44A9-9E32-DFF54F498968}.
Scheduled Task
- ASRunDll.exe is scheduled as a task named 'SpeedyPC Registration3' (runs daily at 18:00).
Startup File (User Run)
- ASRunDll.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'uprkr' and executes as rundll32.exe ",RetrieveKey.
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- ASTSVCC.dll is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'CognizanceTS' which loads as rundll32.exe C:\Program Files1\ASUSSE~1\ASUSSE~1\Bin\ASTSVCC.dll,RegisterModule.
- ASRunDll.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'CTMasterOnOffMonitor' which loads as Rundll32.exe CTMWatch.dll StartCTMasterOnOffWatch.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- asghost.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\IAM\Bin\asghost.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| ASRunDll.exe |
| Memory: | 3.12 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0001028429% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00005540% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00004745% | |
| asghost.exe |
| Memory: | 12.29 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0198640175% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.01352320% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00634082% | |
| Switches/sec: | 480 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 415 Bytes | |
| I/O writes/min: | 4 Bytes | |
How do I remove ASUS Security Protect Manager?
You can uninstall ASUS Security Protect Manager from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program ASUS Security Protect Manager, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove ASUS Security Protect Manager.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by ASUS Security Protect Manager you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 64%
Win 10 1%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
75.54% |
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| Windows 7 |
13.30% |
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| Windows XP |
10.30% |
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| Windows 10 |
0.86% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
59.66% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
10.30% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
8.58% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
6.87% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
5.58% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
3.00% |
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Geography
12.70% of installs come from France
Which countries install it?
| France |
12.70% |
| United States |
11.07% |
| Germany |
11.07% |
| Taiwan |
10.66% |
| Australia |
6.97% |
| Italy |
5.74% |
| Spain |
4.10% |
| Russia |
2.87% |
| Canada |
2.87% |
| Czech Republic |
2.87% |
| Poland |
2.87% |
| Sweden |
2.46% |
| Portugal |
2.46% |
| Turkey |
2.05% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
96.60% |
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| Dell |
2.04% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.36% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK M51Va |
6.31% |
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| ASUSTeK M70Vn |
6.31% |
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| ASUSTeK M50Vm |
5.86% |
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| ASUSTeK M51Vr |
5.41% |
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| ASUSTeK M50Vn |
4.50% |
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| ASUSTeK F8P |
3.60% |
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About ASUS
ASUSTeK Computer, also often called ASUS is a computer hardware & electronics company.
Publisher URL: www.asus.com