Packard Bell Data Secure
Overview
Packard Bell Data Secure is a software program developed by Packard Bell. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 9 files and is usually about 7.56 MB (7,932,025 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 20% of users of Packard Bell Data Secure come from Germany, it is also popular in France and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.packardbell.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\packard bell data secure
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Packard Bell Data Secure\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 7.56 MB
Files installed by Packard Bell Data Secure
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PBDataSecure.exe - Packard Bell Data Secure (Data Secure)
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Uninstall.exe
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DSMsg.exe - Data Secure Messenger
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DSSendTo.exe - Data Secure Send to (SendTo Application for Data Secure)
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DSExport.exe - Data Secure Export (Data Secure Export Utility)
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DSImport.exe - Data Secure Import
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PBBackup.exe (by Nec Computers International) - Backup Engine
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PBBckupUI.exe (by Nec Computers International) - Backup UI
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DSRClick.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- DSRClick.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'dsContextMenu' with a class of {CB6C13AE-D1BD-4EA5-81FC-A1AC20942B6A}.
2 Scheduled Tasks
- PBDataSecure.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{57032DC1-181D-4E9A-BB87-EAD385A9A6FB}' (runs on registration).
- DSMsg.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Packard Bell Data Secure for GK' (runs monthly on Fridays at 13:07).
2 Startup Files (User Run)
- PBBckupUI.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Data Secure' and executes as C:\APPS\DataSecure\PBBckupUI.exe /HIDDEN.
- PBDataSecure.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Packard Bell Data Secure' and executes as C:\Program Files\Packard Bell Data Secure\PBDataSecure.exe.
How do I remove Packard Bell Data Secure?
You can uninstall Packard Bell Data Secure 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 Packard Bell Data Secure, 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 Packard Bell Data Secure.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 44%
Win 10 7%
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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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
44.44% |
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| Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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| Windows Vista |
14.81% |
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| Windows 10 |
7.41% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
44.44% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.93% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
14.81% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
7.41% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
3.70% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
3.70% |
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Geography
20.00% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
20.00% |
| France |
16.67% |
| Italy |
13.33% |
| United States |
13.33% |
| DK |
6.67% |
| Spain |
6.67% |
| United Kingdom |
6.67% |
| Netherlands |
6.67% |
| Belgium |
3.33% |
| Luxembourg |
3.33% |
| Norway |
3.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| American Megatrends |
15.79% |
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| Acer |
15.79% |
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| Medion |
15.79% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
15.79% |
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| Dell |
10.53% |
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| Toshiba |
10.53% |
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| ASUS |
5.26% |
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| Intel |
5.26% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.26% |
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Common models |
| FUJITSU SIEMENS MS-7379VP |
8.70% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite U400 |
4.35% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite M70 |
4.35% |
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| Packard Bell NEC IMEDIA M... |
4.35% |
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| NEC EBERLY - GA-K8VM-P-NF |
4.35% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7616 |
4.35% |
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About Packard Bell
Packard Bell is a computer manufacturer and a subsidiary of Acer. Packard Bell shares products with Gateway, both owned by Acer.
Publisher URL: www.packardbell.com