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What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Global Rank #7,660
United States Rank #33,643
Reach 0.0539%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 0.10 days
2.98 days >
Average installed length: 1.57 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
25.2.0.2 1.88%
25.2.0.1 2.73%
25.1.0.12 7.82%
25.1.0.11 0.94%
25.1.0.10 3.30%
25.1.0.9 3.01%
25.1.0.8 4.99%
25.1.0.7 1.60%
25.1.0.6 0.38%
25.1.0.5 0.09%
25.1.0.4 40.96%
25.1.0.3 10.73%
25.1.0.2 4.61%
25.0.2.5 6.03%
25.0.2.4 4.05%
25.0.2.3 3.77%
25.0.2.2 2.82%
25.0.2.1 0.28%

G DATA TOTAL PROTECTION

Overview

G DATA TOTAL PROTECTION is a software program developed by G DATA Software AG. The most common release is 25.1.0.4, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named gdsc.exe. The setup package generally installs about 99 files and is usually about 596.58 KB (610,903 bytes). 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 86% of users of G DATA TOTAL PROTECTION come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Austria.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\G DATA\TotalProtection
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\G Data\Setups\{6715BEB5-01F1-41AC-B44B-0A78CD50C433}\setup.exe /InstallMode=Uninstall /_DoNotShowChange=true
Estimated size: 596.58 KB

Program filesFiles installed by G DATA TOTAL PROTECTION

Program executable:gdsc.exe
Name:G DATA Security Software
G DATA SecurityCenter
Path:C:\Program Files\g data\totalprotection\gui\gdsc.exe
MD5:671f9c1862a336af22e5d6faf2663f31
Additional files:
  • BootCDWizard.exe - G DATA security software suite (G DATA BmUpdHelper Resources)
  • BootCDWizard.nl.dll - Wizard G DATA opstartmedium (G DATA Bootmedia Wizard Language Resource)
  • BootCDWizard.es.dll - Asistente G DATA Bootmedia (Recurso de idioma Asistente de medio de arranque G DATA)
  • BootCDWizard.en.dll - G DATA boot medium wizard
  • ask.de.dll - G DATA Security Software (G DATA AntiSpam Language Pack)
  • ask.dll - G DATA AntiSpam UI
  • ask.en.dll
  • ask.es.dll
  • ASK.exe
  • ask.nl.dll
  • AVK.de.dll - G DATA ANTIVIRUS Language Pack
  • AVK.dll - G DATA ANTIVIRUS UI
  • AVK.en.dll - G Data AntiVirus Language Pack
  • AVK.es.dll
  • AVK.exe - G DATA ANTIVIRUS
  • AVK.nl.dll
  • AVKRes.de.dll - G DATA Common Language Resources
  • AVKScanJobC.dll - G DATA ANTIVIRUS Scan Job
  • AVKService.de.dll - G DATA INTERNET SECURITY Scheduler Service Language Pack
  • AVKService.en.dll - G Data InternetSecurity Scheduler Service Language Pack
  • AVKService.es.dll
  • AVKService.exe - G DATA INTERNET SECURITY (G DATA INTERNET SECURITY Scheduler Service)
  • AVKService.nl.dll
  • Avkwctl.de.dll
  • Avkwctlx64.de.dll
  • Avkwctlx64.en.dll
  • AVKWctlx64.es.dll
  • Avkwctlx64.nl.dll
  • avkwsc.dll - G DATA Security Software - WSC Helper
  • avkwsc64.dll
  • avkwscpe.exe - G DATA WSC Product Exe
  • GDASpam.dll - G DATA Anti Spam Module
  • GDASpamx64.dll
  • GDcf.dll - G DATA Mail Content Filter
  • GDcfx64.dll
  • GDGadgetInst32.exe - G DATA Gadget Installer
  • GDLog.exe - G DATA Log Tool
  • IConn.dll - G DATA Internet Update Helper
  • IConn64.dll
  • ScanObjectBrowser.de.dll - G DATA Security Software ScanObjectBrowser Language Pack
  • ScanObjectBrowser.en.dll - G Data Security Software ScanObjectBrowser Language Pack
  • ScanObjectBrowser.es.dll
  • ScanObjectBrowser.nl.dll
  • ScanObjectBrowserW.dll - ScanObjectBrowser Module
  • ShellExt.de.dll - G DATA ANTIVIRUS Shell Extension Language Resource
  • ShellExt.dll - G DATA ANTIVIRUS Shell Extension
  • ShellExt.en.dll - G Data AntiVirus Shell Extension Language Resource
  • ShellExt.es.dll
  • ShellExt.nl.dll
  • ShellExt64.dll
  • TopSecret.exe - G DATA TopSecret UI
  • TS4ntInst32.exe - G DATA TS4nt Installer
  • BCWData.dll - G DATA Bootmedia Wizard (G DATA Bootmedia Wizard Data)
  • BootCDWizard.de.dll
  • Sec.exe - G DATA InternetSecurity (G DATA InternetSecurity Setup Helper)
  • SOBFilesNSE.dll - G DATA TOTAL PROTECTION (G DATA Cloud NSE)
  • avkcmd.exe - G DATA Command Line Scanner

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Context Menu Handlers
  • ShellExt64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'AVK9CM' with a class of {CAF4C320-32F5-11D3-A222-004095200FF2}.
  • ShellExt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'AVK9CM' with a class of {CAF4C320-32F5-11D3-A222-004095200FF2}.
Scheduled Task
  • GDSC.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{9DE56675-4742-4402-9FC3-93D6394D6F58}' (runs on registration).
Service
  • AVKService.exe runs as a service named 'Planificateur G DATA' (AVKService).

How do I remove G DATA TOTAL PROTECTION?

You can uninstall G DATA TOTAL PROTECTION from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program G DATA TOTAL PROTECTION, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove G DATA TOTAL PROTECTION.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 53%
Win Vista 0%
  
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
  
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 53.39%
Windows 10 41.71%
Windows Vista 3.67%
Windows XP 1.22%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 34.28%
Windows 8.1 19.41%
Windows 7 Professional 13.16%
Windows 10 Home 8.43%
Windows 7 Ultimate 5.68%
Windows 8.1 Pro 5.02%

Distribution by countryGeography

85.69% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
  Germany 85.69%
  United States 3.20%
  Austria 2.82%
  France 2.45%
  Switzerland 1.41%
  Netherlands 1.22%
  United Kingdom 0.94%
  Spain 0.47%
  Belgium 0.28%
  Lithuania 0.19%
  Poland 0.19%
  Romania 0.19%
  Italy 0.19%
  MA 0.19%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Medion 27.32%
Acer 20.22%
ASUS 11.29%
Hewlett-Packard 10.75%
Dell 8.01%
GIGABYTE 6.01%
Lenovo 4.74%
Toshiba 4.01%
Samsung 3.46%
Sahara 1.28%
MSI 1.09%
Intel 0.91%
Common models
ASUS All Series 4.72%
MEDION MS-7797 3.83%
MEDIONPC MS-7616 3.83%
Acer Aspire V3-771 3.54%
MEDIONPC MS-7366 2.95%
MEDIONPC MS-7728 2.95%
Publisher URL: www.gdatasoftware.com

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