Should I remove MCShield ::Anti-Malware Tool::?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #13,612
United States Rank #17,161
Reach 0.0221%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.09 days
209.24 days >
Average installed length: 109.94 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.0.5.28 |
72.64% |
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| 3.0.4.27 |
4.14% |
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| 3.0.3.26 |
0.69% |
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| 2.8.3.24 |
6.44% |
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| 2.7.4.23 |
3.91% |
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| 2.7.3.22 |
0.23% |
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| 2.6.3.21 |
2.99% |
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| 2.5.4.20 |
6.90% |
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| 2.4.3.18 |
0.46% |
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| 2.2.4.16 |
0.46% |
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| 2.1.4.13 |
0.46% |
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| 2.0.3.11 |
0.46% |
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| 2.0.1.10 |
0.23% |
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MCShield ::Anti-Malware Tool::
from MyCity
Overview
MCShield ::Anti-Malware Tool:: is a software program developed by MyCity. The most common release is 3.0.5.28, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The primary executable is named mcshieldrtm.exe. The setup package generally installs about 10 files and is usually about 2.93 MB (3,075,357 bytes). The installed file MCUpdater.dll is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. 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 29% of users of MCShield ::Anti-Malware Tool:: come from the United States, it is also popular in RS and Mexico.
Program details
Help link: amf.mycity.rs/mcshield
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\mcshield
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\MCShield\MCS-Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 2.93 MB
Files installed by MCShield ::Anti-Malware Tool::
| Program executable: | mcshieldrtm.exe |
| Name: | MCShield ::Anti-Malware Tool:: |
| MCShield Real-Time Monitor |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\mcshield\mcshieldrtm.exe |
| MD5: | 5d52d3884a2199a73f7c89cefbcd16df |
Additional files:
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MCShieldDS.exe - MCShield :: Anti-Malware Tool:: (MCShield Drive Scanner)
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MCDialogs.dll - MCShield ::Anti-Malware Tool:: (MCShield Drive Scanner dialogs)
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MCProcess.dll - MCShield helper library
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MCShieldCC.exe - MCShield Control Center
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MCS-Uninstall.exe
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MCUpdater.dll - MCShield Auto-Update Module
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_Translator.exe - MCShield (Translator for LNG files)
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- MCShieldRTM.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'MCShield Monitor' and executes as C:\Program Files\MCShield\mcshieldrtm.exe.
How do I remove MCShield ::Anti-Malware Tool::?
You can uninstall MCShield ::Anti-Malware Tool:: 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 MCShield ::Anti-Malware Tool::, 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 MCShield ::Anti-Malware Tool::.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win Vista (SP1) 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
57.01% |
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| Windows 10 |
35.17% |
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| Windows XP |
6.21% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.61% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
27.19% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.75% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.60% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.99% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
6.45% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.45% |
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Geography
28.90% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
28.90% |
| RS |
8.11% |
| Mexico |
4.99% |
| Netherlands |
3.12% |
| India |
2.91% |
| DZ |
2.70% |
| Italy |
2.29% |
| Colombia |
2.08% |
| Russia |
2.08% |
| Croatia |
2.08% |
| Belgium |
2.08% |
| Philippines |
2.08% |
| BA |
1.87% |
| United Kingdom |
1.87% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
27.13% |
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| Acer |
17.44% |
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| Dell |
15.89% |
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| ASUS |
11.24% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.91% |
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| Lenovo |
6.98% |
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| Toshiba |
6.98% |
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| Intel |
2.71% |
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| Samsung |
1.94% |
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| Alienware |
0.78% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.06% |
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| HP 15 Notebook PC |
3.80% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.53% |
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| Gigabyte G41MT-S2P |
2.53% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
1.90% |
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| TOSHIBA PORTEGE Z10t-A |
1.90% |
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