Should I remove G Data AntiVirus Client?
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 0.0008%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
11.0.0 |
43.75% |
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10.7.0 |
31.25% |
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10.5.0 |
6.25% |
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1.00.0000 |
18.75% |
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Other programs by G Data Software AG
G Data AntiVirus Client
What is G Data AntiVirus Client? (from G Data Software AG)
G Data ClientSecurity offers the best possible all-round protection for company data of any type against threats from viruses, Trojans, spam and hackers. Modern company networks are highly mobile, so employees always have confidential company data close at hand - on notebooks, smartphones or tablets, both for field-bas... Read more
Overview
G Data AntiVirus Client is a program developed by G Data Software AG. The most used version is 11.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is AVKCl.exe. The software installer includes 97 files and is usually about 87.66 MB (91,915,406 bytes). IUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 43% of users of G Data AntiVirus Client come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and France.
Program details
URL: www.gdatasoftware.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\G DATA\AVKClient\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{7F07767B-0141-49E4-A850-5EAB7D08C2FA}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 87.66 MB
Language: German (Germany)
Files installed by G Data AntiVirus Client
Program executable: | AVKCl.exe |
Name: | G Data Security Software |
| G Data Security Software Client |
Path: | C:\Program Files\G DATA\AVKClient\AVKCl.exe |
MD5: | 0c7dcbaed28d8957a6375cd5c23fd788 |
Additional files:
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AVKBackupService.ru.dll
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AVKCL.ru.dll - G Data Security Software Client Resource
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AVKBackupService.de.dll - G Data Security Software
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AVKBackupService.en.dll
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AVKBackupService.es.dll
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AVKBackupService.fr.dll - Logiciel G Data Security
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AVKBackupService.it.dll
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AVKBackupService.pl.dll
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AVKBackupService.pt-BR.dll
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AVKBackupService.tr.dll
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AVKCL.de.dll
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AVKCL.en.dll
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AVKCL.es.dll
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AVKCl.exe - G Data Security Software Client
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AVKCL.fr.dll
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AVKCL.it.dll
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AVKCL.pl.dll
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AVKCL.pt-BR.dll
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AVKCL.tr.dll
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AVKClRes.dll
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AVKExchc.dll - !!! Special build from branch='trunk' !!!
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AvkExchd.de.dll - G Data Security Software AvkExchange Languagepack
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AvkExchd.en.dll
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AvkExchd.es.dll
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AvkExchd.fr.dll
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AvkExchd.it.dll
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AvkExchd.pl.dll
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AvkExchd.pt-BR.dll
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AvkExchd.ru.dll
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AvkExchd.tr.dll
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AvkMail.de.dll - G Data Security Software AVKMail Language Pack
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AVKMail.dll - G Data AntiVirus Mail Scanner Helper
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AvkMail.en.dll
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AvkMail.es.dll
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AvkMail.fr.dll
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AvkMail.it.dll
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AvkMail.pl.dll
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AvkMail.pt-BR.dll
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AvkMail.ru.dll
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AvkMail.tr.dll
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Avkwctlx64.de.dll
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Avkwctlx64.en.dll
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Avkwctlx64.es.dll
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AVKWCtlX64.exe - G Data Filesystem Monitor Service
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Avkwctlx64.fr.dll
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Avkwctlx64.it.dll
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Avkwctlx64.pl.dll
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avkwsc.dll - G Data WSC Helper
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avkwsc64.dll
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avkwscpe.exe - G DATA Security Software (G DATA WSC Product Exe)
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ClShExt.de.dll - G Data Security Software Client Shell Extension Resource
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ClShExt.en.dll
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Gdaspam.dll - G Data Anti Spam Module
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Gdaspamx64.dll
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gdcf.dll - G Data Mail Content Filter
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gdcfx64.dll
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gddcinst32.exe - G Data Device Control Installer
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gddcres.dll - G Data Device Control Message Resources
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GDOfficeAddinRes.dll - G Data OfficeAddin Languagepack
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GDOfficeAddinx64.dll - G Data Office Add-In
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- ClShExt64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'AVKCLCM' with a class of {CAF4C320-32F5-11D3-A222-007095200FF2}.
3 Services
- AVKWCtl.exe runs as a service named 'G Data Gardien' (AVKWCtl).
- AVKWCtlX64.exe runs as a service named 'G Data Filesystem Monitor' (AVKWCtl) "AntiVirusKit Realtime Protection for Filesystems".
- AVKCl.exe runs as a service named 'G Data AntiVirus Klient' (G Data AntiVirus Klient) "Chroni komputer przed wirusami.".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- AVKCl.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'AVK Client' which loads as "C:\Program Files\G Data\AVKClient\AVKCl.exe" /GUI.
How do I remove G Data AntiVirus Client?
You can uninstall G Data AntiVirus Client 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 G Data AntiVirus Client, 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 G Data AntiVirus Client.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win Vista (SP2) 6%
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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 11%
Keep it 89%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Windows XP |
25.00% |
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Windows 10 |
18.75% |
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Windows Vista |
6.25% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
37.50% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
25.00% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
12.50% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
6.25% |
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Windows Vista Business |
6.25% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
6.25% |
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Geography
42.86% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
42.86% |
United States |
23.81% |
France |
14.29% |
Poland |
9.52% |
Brazil |
4.76% |
Italy |
4.76% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
28.57% |
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Intel |
21.43% |
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GIGABYTE |
14.29% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
14.29% |
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Toshiba |
7.14% |
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Alienware |
7.14% |
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Lenovo |
7.14% |
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Common models |
HP Z200 Workstation |
8.33% |
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Dell Vostro 220s Series |
8.33% |
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Dell OptiPlex 760 |
8.33% |
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Gigabyte PH67A-UD3-B3 |
8.33% |
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FUJITSU LIFEBOOK A530 |
8.33% |
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Dell XPS 8500 |
8.33% |
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Publisher URL: www.gdatasoftware.com