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What percent of users and experts removed it?
19% remove it81% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
4.1 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Gilisoft International
GiliSoft Privacy Protector 4.1
from Gilisoft International LLC.
Overview
GiliSoft Privacy Protector 4.1 is a software program developed by Gilisoft International. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. 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 25 files and is usually about 24.94 MB (26,147,629 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 50% of users of GiliSoft Privacy Protector come from the United States, it is also popular in India and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.GiliSoft.com
Help link: www.GiliSoft.com/support.php
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\GiliSoft\Privacy Protector\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\GiliSoft\Privacy Protector\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 24.94 MB
Files installed by GiliSoft Privacy Protector 4.1
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PrivacyAgent64.exe - GiliSoft Privacy Protector (GiliSoft Privacy Protector Helper)
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WinFLockerHelp.exe
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GiliPPShell.dll - Gili Privacy Protector (Gili Privacy Protector ContextMenu Module)
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GiliPPShell64.dll
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magicskin.dll - MagicSkin Dynamic Link Library (MagicSkin DLL)
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LoaderElevator.exe
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LoaderElevator64.exe
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LoaderNonElevator.exe
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LoaderNonElevator64.exe
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WFK.exe
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ArmAccess.dll
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Commondll.dll - CommonDll Dynamic Link Library (CommonDll DLL)
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FileGuard.dll (by winFileGuard) - FileGuard Dynamic Link Library (FileGuard DLL)
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FileLockPlugin.dll - FileLockPlugin Module
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FileLockPlugin64.dll
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ISTask.dll (by Genry) - ISTask (ISTask for Inno Setup)
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KernalUI.dll - KernalUI Dynamic Link Library (KernalUI DLL)
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KernalUI64.dll
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OpenExplor.exe
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RestartExplorer.exe
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SafeWipe.dll - SafeWipe Dynamic Link Library (SafeWipe DLL)
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SafeWipe.exe (by Sysinternals) - Sysinternals Sdelete (sdelete)
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unins000.exe - Inno Setup (Setup/Uninstall)
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ve32.dll (by WinAbility® Software) - VistaElevator[TM] (VistaElevator Sample DLL)
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ve64.dll (by WinAbility® Software)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- GiliPPShell64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'GiliPP64' with a class of {80DB8E3E-05F6-404D-856B-A47C556A53CE}.
- GiliPPShell.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Gili PP' with a class of {68264032-9730-4ab3-BEA2-A6CE3EEF6080}.
Internet Explorer BHO
- FileLockPlugin.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FLockObj Class' with the class of {26C3165B-FC58-4910-802D-250B2E68A04E}.
Startup File (User Run)
- WinFLockerHelp.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Windows File Locker Helper' and executes as "C:\Program Files\GiliSoft\Privacy Protector\WinFLockerHelp.exe" UnmountDisk.
How do I remove GiliSoft Privacy Protector?
You can uninstall GiliSoft Privacy Protector 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 GiliSoft Privacy Protector 4.1, 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 GiliSoft Privacy Protector.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by GiliSoft Privacy Protector 4.1 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.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Hewlett-Packard
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win 10 20%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
60.00% |
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Windows XP |
20.00% |
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Windows 10 |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
20.00% |
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Windows 10 Home |
20.00% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
50.00% |
India |
12.50% |
Canada |
12.50% |
China |
12.50% |
United Kingdom |
12.50% |