Should I remove BullGuard Online Scanner?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
11% remove it89% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0006%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.0.6 |
72.73% |
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Other programs by BullGuard
BullGuard Online Scanner
What is BullGuard Online Scanner? (from BullGuard)
Do a quick free online anti virus scan and check your computer for malware – the first step to antivirus online security. Suspect your computer harbors unwanted visitors? With our free online virus scan you can find out right now – and then start to throw them out. The BullGuard online virus scan will look through the ... Read more
Overview
BullGuard Online Scanner is a program developed by BullGuard. The software installer includes 8 files and is usually about 1.16 MB (1,218,855 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 47% of users of BullGuard Online Scanner come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Vietnam.
Program details
URL: virus-scan.bullguard.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\bullguard ltd\bullguard online scanner
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\BullGuard Ltd\BullGuard Online Scanner\BgPluginUninstaller.exe
Estimated size: 1.16 MB
Files installed by BullGuard Online Scanner
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npbgscanner.dll - BullGuard Antivirus Plugin for Mozilla (npbgscanner)
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BGScanner.dll - BullGuard Online Scanner (BullGuard Online Scanner COM)
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BgScannerActiveX.dll - BullGuard Online Scanner ActiveX
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bdcore.dll (by BitDefender) - BitDefender Core
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- npbgscanner.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npbgscanner.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- npbgscanner.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'BullGuard Antivirus Plugin for Mozilla' with a plugin key of '@bullguard.com/onlinescanner' for all users of the PC.
How do I remove BullGuard Online Scanner?
You can uninstall BullGuard Online Scanner 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 BullGuard Online Scanner, 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 BullGuard Online Scanner.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by BullGuard Online Scanner 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 7 (SP1) 45%
Win 7 18%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Mozilla Firefox
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
63.64% |
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| Windows XP |
36.36% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
36.36% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
36.36% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.18% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.09% |
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Geography
46.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
46.67% |
| United Kingdom |
20.00% |
| Vietnam |
6.67% |
| Brazil |
6.67% |
| Thailand |
6.67% |
| Japan |
6.67% |
| Israel |
6.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
37.50% |
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| American Megatrends |
37.50% |
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| ASUS |
25.00% |
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Common models |
| Intel_ W76OC |
16.67% |
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| EPSON DIRECT CORP. Endeav... |
16.67% |
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| Dell Studio XPS 1640 |
16.67% |
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| Dell Studio 1749 |
16.67% |
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| Dell Dell DM051 |
16.67% |
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| ASUSTeK CM1630 |
16.67% |
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About (from BullGuard Ltd.)
Launched in 2002, BullGuard is one of the fastest growing internet and mobile security brands.
Publisher URL: www.bullguard.com