Should I remove PATGuard 2?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.1.0.0 |
80.00% |
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| 2.0.3.1 |
10.00% |
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| 2.0.2 |
10.00% |
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Other programs by Seaward
PATGuard 2
from Seaward
Overview
PATGuard 2 is a program developed by Seaward. The most used version is 2.1.0.0, 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. The software installer includes 27 files and is usually about 767.5 KB (785,920 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 36% of users of PATGuard 2 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.seaward.co.uk
Help link: www.seaward.co.uk/support.asp
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\seaward\patguard 2
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{5EDE7D2F-C368-4F01-8F1C-99FE023691E7}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 767.5 KB
Files installed by PATGuard 2
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cmls12.dll (by combit GmbH) - combit List & Label Storage Manager and Preview Control
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cmll12xl.dll (by combit GmbH) - combit List & Label Export Utility Library
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emanagernr.exe - Seaward PATGuard e-Manager Application (PATGuard e-Manager Application)
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patinstrumentsnr-02.dll - PatInstruments NR Dynamic Link Library (PatInstruments NR DLL)
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cmll12.dll - combit List & Label Reporting Engine
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patpersonnelnr-01.dll - PatPersonnel NR Dynamic Link Library (PatPersonnel NR DLL)
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cmpr12.dll - combit Hierarchical Profile Manager
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cmdw12.dll - combit Multiformat Drawing Manager
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patreportsnr-01.dll - PatReports NR Dynamic Link Library (PatReports NR DLL)
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patsupportnr-02.dll - PatSupport NR Dynamic Link Library (PatSupport NR DLL)
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patukrcnr-01.dll - Patukrc NR Dynamic Link Library (Patukrc NR DLL)
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pgwanr-01.dll - PGWA NR Dynamic Link Library (PGWA NR DLL)
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cmbr12.dll - combit Data Browser Control
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llview12.exe - combit List & Label Viewer (LLVIEW)
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cmmx01.dll - combit Mail Exchange DLL
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cmut12.dll - combit Utility Functions
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cmct12.dll - combit Custom Controls
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patguard.exe - Seaward PATGuard NR (PATGuard NR Application)
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patsplus.dll - PatsPlus Module
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patswin.dll - PatsWin Module
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shire.dll - Shire Module
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330b1dbisamodbcstd.exe
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zipdll.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- emanagernr.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PATGuard 2 e-Manager' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Seaward\PATGuard 2\eManagerNR.exe".
How do I remove PATGuard 2?
You can uninstall PATGuard 2 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 PATGuard 2, 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 PATGuard 2.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 40%
Win XP 10%
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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 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
40.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
40.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
10.00% |
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| Windows XP |
10.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
22.22% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
22.22% |
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| Windows 8 |
11.11% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
11.11% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.11% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Geography
36.36% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
36.36% |
| United Kingdom |
27.27% |
| Australia |
18.18% |
| Ireland |
18.18% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
30.00% |
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| Acer |
20.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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| Samsung |
10.00% |
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| Toshiba |
10.00% |
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| Sony |
10.00% |
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Common models |
| Dell Vostro 460 |
12.50% |
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| Dell Latitude D820 |
12.50% |
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| Sony SVE1512M1EW |
12.50% |
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| Acer Aspire 5750 |
12.50% |
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| HP Compaq 8200 Elite SFF ... |
12.50% |
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| Acer Aspire V5-431 |
12.50% |
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