Lenovo USB Blocker
Overview
Lenovo USB Blocker is a software program developed by Lenovo. The most common release is 1.0.0.37, 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. The setup package generally installs about 15 files and is usually about 20.16 MB (21,141,709 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 23% of users of Lenovo USB Blocker come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.Lenovo.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Lenovo\USB Blocker\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{18706F18-ACE4-4510-A59C-104693E7978B}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -removeonly
Estimated size: 20.16 MB
Files installed by Lenovo USB Blocker
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USBBKSvc.exe - USB Blocker Service (Lenovo USB Blocker Service)
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USBBlockerShell.dll - USB Blocker Shell (Lenovo USB Blocker Shell)
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USBBlockerApi.dll - USB Blocker API (Lenovo USB Blocker API)
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UBlocker.exe - USB Blocker (Lenovo USB Blocker)
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Toast.dll
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zd.dll
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atl100.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio® 10 (ATL Module for Windows)
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mfc100.dll (by Microsoft) - MFCDLL Shared Library - Retail Version
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mfc110u.dll - Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2012
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msvcp100.dll - Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010 (Microsoft® C Runtime Library)
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msvcp110.dll
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msvcr100.dll
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msvcr110.dll
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msvcr120.dll - Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2013
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- USBBKSvc.exe runs as a service named 'USBBKSvc' (USBBKSvc) "USBBKSvc service".
How do I remove Lenovo USB Blocker?
You can uninstall Lenovo USB Blocker 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 Lenovo USB Blocker, 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 Lenovo USB Blocker.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 94%
Win 7 (SP1) 6%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
94.09% |
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| Windows 7 |
5.91% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 Connected |
37.03% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
22.62% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
21.10% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.79% |
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| Windows 8.1 Connected Sin... |
5.17% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
2.41% |
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Geography
23.47% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
23.47% |
| United Kingdom |
17.11% |
| Italy |
8.52% |
| Germany |
5.34% |
| Spain |
4.71% |
| Sweden |
4.01% |
| Netherlands |
3.56% |
| France |
3.37% |
| Russia |
2.74% |
| Australia |
2.29% |
| DK |
2.23% |
| Ireland |
1.91% |
| Belgium |
1.78% |
| Finland |
1.78% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Lenovo |
99.92% |
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| Acer |
0.08% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO 80ES |
37.38% |
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| LENOVO 20382 |
10.74% |
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| LENOVO 80EU |
9.90% |
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| LENOVO 20383 |
7.53% |
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| LENOVO 80F0 |
7.04% |
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| LENOVO 80EW |
6.56% |
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a PC hardware and electronics company whose products include personal computers, tablet computers, mobile phones, workstations, servers, electronic storage devices and IT management software.
Publisher URL: www.lenovo.com