Panda ActiveScan 2.0
What is Panda ActiveScan? (from Panda Security)
You can use ActiveScan 2.0 whenever you want to make sure that your PC is free from all types of threats.It also detects vulnerabilities of software installed on your PC which could compromise your computer’s security. ActiveScan 2.0 uses ActiveX controls in order to work. These need to be downloaded onto your computer... Read more
Overview
Panda ActiveScan 2.0 is a software program developed by Panda Security. The most common release is 01.04.01.0014, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named as2uninst.exe. The setup package generally installs about 69 files and is usually about 168.07 MB (176,232,263 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 40% of users of Panda ActiveScan come from the United States, it is also popular in Spain and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.pandasecurity.com/activescan
Help link: www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/help
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Panda Security\ActiveScan 2.0
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Panda Security\ActiveScan 2.0\as2uninst.exe
Estimated size: 168.07 MB
Files installed by Panda ActiveScan 2.0
| Program executable: | as2uninst.exe |
| Name: | Panda ActiveScan 2.0 |
| Panda ActiveScan 2.0 Uninstaller module |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\panda security\activescan 2.0\as2uninst.exe |
| MD5: | d306839cc948960d50395d856329e35c |
Additional files:
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Backend.dll - Panda Research Nemesis Prototipe
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pavsddl.dll - PavSddl Dynamic Link Library (Anti-malware Support)
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as2auditor.dll - Panda ActiveScan 2.0 (Panda ActiveScan 2.0 Service Library)
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as2data.dll - Panda ActiveScan 2.0 Support Library
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as2guiie.dll - Panda ActiveScan 2.0 GUI Library
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as2inst.dll - Panda ActiveScan 2.0 Installer Library
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as2scanner.dll - Panda ActiveScan 2.0 Scanner Library
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as2stubie.dll - Panda ActiveScan 2.0 Stub Library
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npwrapper.dll - Panda ActiveScan 2.0 Plugin for Firefox
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libcomm.dll - Panda Anti-malware (Communication Type Library)
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memvfile.dll - Anti-malware protection access library
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pavoe.dll - Panda Anti-Malware (Anti-malware Access Support Library)
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pavvt.dll - VerifyTrust Utility
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pskads.dll - Anti-malware protection service library
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pskahk.dll
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pskalloc.dll - Anti-malware protection support library
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pskas.dll
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pskavs.dll - Anti-Malware Protection Service Library
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pskcmp.dll
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pskfss.dll - Anti-malware protection service
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pskhtml.dll
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pskmdfs.dll
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pskmfs.dll
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psknc.dll - Local Cache Filter
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pskpack.dll
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pskqhs.dll
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pskscs.dll
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pskutil.dll - Anti-Malware Protection support library
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pskvfile.dll
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pskvfs.dll
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pskvm.dll
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psnden.dll - NanoScan Plugin Disk Enumerator
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psndsk.dll - NanoScan Plugin Disk Sign
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psnengav.dll - NanoScan AV Engine
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psnfc.dll - NanoScan Plugin Fast Cache Filter
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vplatprc.dll
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pavinas.dll - PAVINAS (Panda ActiveScan 2.0 PAVINAS Library)
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Engine.dll
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pavboot.sys - Panda Boot Driver
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pavboot64.sys
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mapvfile.dll
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pavexcom.dll
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apicr.dll
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asmdat.dll
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kreexent.dll
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libxml2.dll
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minicrypto.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- npwrapper.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npwrapper.dll'.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- as2guiie.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'ActiveScan 2.0 InnerAV Class' with the class of {20A5256E-1ABF-4898-977D-7CD3A8C18BAD} ({d0566dae-465f-46a5-8c0e-fb9d5ea4fd0d}).
Mozilla Plugin
- npwrapper.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name '@pandasecurity.com/activescan' with a plugin key of '@pandasecurity.com/activescan' for all users of the PC.
How do I remove Panda ActiveScan?
You can uninstall Panda ActiveScan 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 Panda ActiveScan 2.0, 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 Panda ActiveScan.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Panda ActiveScan 2.0 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 48%
Win 7 0%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 21%
Keep it 79%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
52.14% |
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| Windows XP |
24.62% |
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| Windows Vista |
20.95% |
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| Windows 10 |
2.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
29.33% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
24.49% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
16.22% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.92% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.74% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
3.28% |
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Geography
40.16% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
40.16% |
| Spain |
7.51% |
| Germany |
5.57% |
| France |
4.27% |
| Canada |
3.89% |
| Netherlands |
3.24% |
| Italy |
2.98% |
| Belgium |
2.33% |
| Sweden |
2.33% |
| United Kingdom |
2.33% |
| Mexico |
1.94% |
| Brazil |
1.55% |
| Argentina |
1.42% |
| Portugal |
1.42% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
28.30% |
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| Dell |
25.27% |
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| Acer |
15.11% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.97% |
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| Intel |
6.04% |
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| American Megatrends |
4.95% |
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| Toshiba |
4.67% |
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| ASUS |
3.85% |
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| Samsung |
2.20% |
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| Sahara |
1.65% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
6.74% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.18% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
5.06% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... |
3.37% |
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| Acer Aspire 5738 |
2.81% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
1.69% |
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About Panda Security
Panda Security is a software security developer focusing on the production of antivirus software whose line of to include firewalls, spam and spyware detection applications, cybercrime prevention technology, and other security tools for businesses and home users.
Publisher URL: www.pandasecurity.com