Privacy Guardian 4.1
What is Privacy Guardian? (from PC Tools Software)
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Overview
Privacy Guardian 4.1 is a software program developed by PC Tools Software. The primary executable is named pg.exe. The setup package generally installs about 9 files and is usually about 5.86 MB (6,140,557 bytes). The installed file update.exe 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 XP. While about 65% of users of Privacy Guardian come from the United States, it is also popular in Belgium and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.pctools.com
Help link: www.pctools.com/privacy-guardian/support
Installation folder: C:\Index.dat\Privacy Guardian\Privacy Guardian\
Uninstaller: "C:\Index.dat\Privacy Guardian\Privacy Guardian\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 5.86 MB
Files installed by Privacy Guardian 4.1
| Program executable: | pg.exe |
| Name: | PC Tools Privacy Guardian |
| Privacy Utility |
| Path: | C:\index.dat\privacy guardian\privacy guardian\pg.exe |
| MD5: | e214b52ed4e4f673e6745146c2c0983e |
Additional files:
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PCTLicHelper.dll - License Helper Dynamic Link Library
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update.exe - Smart Update
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isHelp.dll - Helper Interface
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PgIndex.exe (by WinGuides Software) - Privacy Guardian (Privacy Utility)
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unins000.exe - Inno Setup (Setup/Uninstall)
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helper.dll
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PgHist.exe
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pgsubs.dll
How do I remove Privacy Guardian?
You can uninstall Privacy Guardian 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 Privacy Guardian 4.1, 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 Privacy Guardian.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 39%
Win XP 4%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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US RANK
 #43,323
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
43.48% |
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| Windows XP |
30.43% |
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| Windows Vista |
21.74% |
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| Windows 10 |
4.35% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
34.78% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
30.43% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
17.39% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
4.35% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.35% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
4.35% |
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Geography
64.52% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
64.52% |
| Belgium |
6.45% |
| Canada |
6.45% |
| United Kingdom |
6.45% |
| Australia |
3.23% |
| India |
3.23% |
| Italy |
3.23% |
| New Zealand |
3.23% |
| Sweden |
3.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
52.38% |
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| Dell |
14.29% |
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| Medion |
9.52% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.76% |
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| Gateway |
4.76% |
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| Compaq |
4.76% |
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| Acer |
4.76% |
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| ASUS |
4.76% |
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Common models |
| MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
11.11% |
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| Packard Bell ixtreme M372... |
5.56% |
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| HP-Pavilion NY543AA-ABA s... |
5.56% |
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| HP-Pavilion GU677AA-UUW m... |
5.56% |
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| HP-Pavilion FK477AV-ABA a... |
5.56% |
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| HP-Pavilion AW020AV-ABA e... |
5.56% |
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About PC Tools Software
PC Tools, a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation, develops security utilities for consumers and enterprises whose products include Spyware Doctor which provides spyware protection to secure Windows personal computers, Registry Mechanic, a registry cleaner to fix Windows errors, PC Tools AntiVirus which offers protection against virus infections and File Recover, which recovers files from hard drives, floppy drives, and fixed media.
Publisher URL: www.pctools.com