Should I remove CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.0.0.7 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Computer Associates
CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware
Overview
CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware is a software program developed by Computer Associates. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The setup package generally installs about 14 files and is usually about 17.33 MB (18,172,799 bytes). The installed file ppdoupdate.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 75% of users of CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware come from the United States, it is also popular in BF and YE.
Program details
URL: www.my-etrust.com/?lang=en-US
Help link: www.pestpatrol.com/Support/default.asp
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust Internet Security Suite\eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust Internet Security Suite\eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware\cauninst.exe" /u
Estimated size: 17.33 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware
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cavres.dll - Computer Associates eTrust Internet Security Suite (CA ISS Common Resource Library)
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ppctl.dll - eTrust PestPatrol version 5.0 COM control (eTrust PestPatrol version 5 SDK)
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cavprod.dll - Computer Associates Anti-Spyware (CA Anti-Spyware Product Resources)
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cavfrm.dll - Computer Associates Antivirus (CA Antivirus Resource Framework)
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calic.dll - Ca License Management
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PestPatrol5.exe - eTrust PestPatrol (eTrust PestPatrol main graphical user interface)
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PPActiveDetection.exe - eTrust PestPatrol background protection application
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ppdoupdate.exe - eTrust PestPatrol Update utility
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ppv5consumercl.exe - eTrust PestPatrol command line scanner
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PPV5Updater.exe - eTrust PestPatrol Updater
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ezavlic.dll - Licensing
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cauninst.exe
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license.dll (by Cheyenne Software Inc Us) - ARCSERVE (Cheyenne License Library)
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ShFolder.Exe (by Microsoft) - Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 2000 Operating System (Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor)
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- PPActiveDetection.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'eTrustPPAP' which loads as "C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust Internet Security Suite\eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware\PPActiveDetection.exe".
How do I remove CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware?
You can uninstall CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware 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 CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware, 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 CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 43%
Win XP 14%
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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 7 |
42.86% |
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| Windows 10 |
42.86% |
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| Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.29% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
14.29% |
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Geography
75.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
75.00% |
| BF |
8.33% |
| YE |
8.33% |
| Poland |
8.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Samsung |
33.33% |
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| Toshiba |
16.67% |
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| Dell |
16.67% |
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| Alienware |
16.67% |
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| Acer |
16.67% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L850-D7... |
16.67% |
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| Samsung RV408/RV508 |
16.67% |
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| Samsung 905S3G/906S3G/915... |
16.67% |
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| Packard Bell imedia S3720 |
16.67% |
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| Dell Dell System XPS L7... |
16.67% |
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| ATI___ AWRDACPI |
16.67% |
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About Computer Associates
CA Technologies (Computer Associates International) is an independent application provider.
Publisher URL: www.ca.com