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10% remove it90% keep it
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23.0.0.0 100.00%

G Data TotalSecurity 2013

What is G Data TotalSecurity 2013?  (from G Data Software AG)

G Data TotalSecurity 2013 active hybrid protection detects and closes holes in the protective shield fully automatically. It does so quickly and effectively – for comprehensive, efficient protection that does not slow down your PC or laptop. Precision and speed are critical for the fast, successful avoidance of comput...  Read more

Overview

G Data TotalSecurity 2013 is a software program developed by G Data Software AG. 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 setup package generally installs about 63 files. 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 84% of users of G Data TotalSecurity 2013 come from the United States, it is also popular in BG and Brazil.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.gdatasoftware.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\G Data\TotalSecurity\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{0537F06C-F7AC-4022-9BBF-E8F1EACAAC6D}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by G Data TotalSecurity 2013

  • tsnxginstsafe.dll - G Data TopSecret Disc Driver
  • ask.dll - G Data Security Software (G Data AntiSpam UI)
  • ask.en.dll - G Data AntiSpam Language Pack
  • ask.en-us.dll
  • ASK.exe
  • AVK.dll - G Data AntiVirus UI
  • AVK.en.dll - G Data AntiVirus Language Pack
  • AVK.en-us.dll
  • AVK.exe - G Data AntiVirus
  • AVKScanJobC.dll - G Data AntiVirus Scan Job
  • AVKService.en.dll - G Data InternetSecurity Scheduler Service Language Pack
  • AVKService.en-us.dll
  • AVKWctl.en.dll
  • Avkwctlx64.en.dll
  • Avkwctlx64.en-us.dll
  • avkwsc.dll - G Data 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
  • GDSC.en.dll - G Data SecurityCenter Language Pack
  • GDSC.en-us.dll
  • GDSC.exe - G Data SecurityCenter
  • IConn.dll - G Data Internet Update Helper
  • IConn64.dll
  • ScanObjectBrowser.en.dll - G Data Security Software ScanObjectBrowser Language Pack
  • ScanObjectBrowser.en-us.dll
  • ScanObjectBrowserW.dll - ScanObjectBrowser Module
  • ShellExt.dll - G Data AntiVirus Shell Extension
  • ShellExt.en.dll - G Data AntiVirus Shell Extension Language Resource
  • ShellExt.en-us.dll
  • ShellExt64.dll
  • TopSecret.dll - G Data TopSecret
  • TopSecret.exe - G Data TopSecret UI
  • AVKService.exe - G Data InternetSecurity (G Data InternetSecurity Scheduler Service)
  • BootCDWizard.en-us.dll - G Data boot disk wizard (G Data Bootmedia Wizard Language Resource)
  • BootCDWizard.exe - G Data Bootmedia Wizard
  • Sec.exe - G DATA InternetSecurity (G DATA InternetSecurity Setup Helper)
  • BootCDWizard.en.dll - G Data Bootdisk Wizard (G Data Bootdisk Wizard Language Resource)
  • TSNxG.exe - G Data TopSecret
  • TSNxGAVBridge.dll - TopSecret bridge for G Data AV
  • TSNxGData.dll
  • TSNxGDC.exe
  • TSNxGDisc.dll
  • TSNxGDO.exe
  • TSNxGPDC.exe
  • TSNxGRes.dll - G Data Datensafe
  • AVKWCtl.exe - G Data Security (G Data Filesystem Monitor Service)
  • AVKWCtlx64.exe
  • avkcmd.exe - G Data AntiVirus Command Line Tool
  • MiniIcpt2.dll - MiniInterceptor Stub
  • MiniIcpt2X64.dll
  • SysIcpt.dll - SysHook Stub
  • SysIcptx64.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Context Menu Handlers
  • ShellExt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'AVK9CM' with a class of {CAF4C320-32F5-11D3-A222-004095200FF2}.
  • ShellExt64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'AVK9CM' with a class of {CAF4C320-32F5-11D3-A222-004095200FF2}.
2 Scheduled Tasks
  • AVK.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C8F6600A-5FE3-4EEF-9DB4-22EF56BCCF4F}' (runs on registration).
  • GDSC.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{87D2CAB6-B212-4C5A-98DA-91D343C4387B}' (runs on registration).
3 Services
  • AVKService.exe runs as a service named 'Programador G Data' (AVKService).
  • AVKWCtlX64.exe runs as a service named 'G Data file system monitor' (AVKWCtl) "Checks the file system in real time (G Data AntiVirus)".
  • AVKWCtl.exe runs as a service named 'G Data Filesystem Monitor' (AVKWCtl) "AntiVirusKit Realtime Protection for Filesystems".

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

AVKService.exe
Memory:2.16 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0007306017%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00042980%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00030080%
0.015104% average
AVKWCtlx64.exe
Memory:15.48 MB
Total CPU:0.0005340030%
Kernel CPU:0.00014449%
User CPU:0.00038951%

How do I remove G Data TotalSecurity 2013?

You can uninstall G Data TotalSecurity 2013 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 TotalSecurity 2013, 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 TotalSecurity 2013.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win XP 21%
  
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
  
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 50.00%
Windows 10 28.57%
Windows XP 21.43%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 42.86%
Microsoft Windows XP 21.43%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.14%
Windows 8 7.14%
Windows 8 Pro with Media ... 7.14%
Windows 8 Single Language 7.14%

Distribution by countryGeography

84.21% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 84.21%
  BG 5.26%
  Brazil 5.26%
  South Africa 5.26%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 33.33%
Hewlett-Packard 33.33%
Samsung 8.33%
Lenovo 8.33%
Intel 8.33%
GIGABYTE 8.33%
Common models
Samsung 900X3C/900X3D/900... 8.33%
LENOVO IdeaPad Z580 8.33%
HP-Pavilion AV019AA-ABA p... 8.33%
HP ProBook 4530s 8.33%
HP ENVY dv7 Notebook PC 8.33%
Hewlett-Packard h8-1360t 8.33%
Publisher URL: www.gdatasoftware.com

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