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What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.0 |
100.00% |
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ProVPN
from VPNIZ
Overview
ProVPN is a software program developed by VPNIZ. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The setup package generally installs about 41 files and is usually about 38.01 MB (39,856,740 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 56% of users of ProVPN come from the United States, it is also popular in Iran and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\VPNIZ\ProVPN\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{04F91BCA-FD5F-4FA9-A921-0290B2ABB34B}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 38.01 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by ProVPN
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provpn.exe (by www.webtune.ir --.-- [email protected]) - WebTune.ir SmartConnection
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stunnel.exe
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4758cca.dll
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aep.dll
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atalla.dll
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capi.dll
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chil.dll
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cswift.dll
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FM20.DLL (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Forms (Microsoft® Forms DLL)
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FM20ENU.DLL (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Forms International DLL
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gmp.dll
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gost.dll
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Helper64.exe (by Initex) - Proxifier Portable Edition (Proxifier Portable Edition 64-bit Helper)
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image.ocx (by noOrg) - Project12
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kticonv80_1.11.1.dll (by Free Software Foundation) - libiconv: character set conversion library (LGPLed libiconv for Windows NT/2000/XP and Windows 95/98/ME)
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ktlibeay80_0.9.8t.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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ktssleay80_0.9.8t.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/)
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ktzlib80_1.2.3.dll - zlib (zlib data compression library)
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kvpncadm.exe (by Kerio Technologies) - Kerio Control (Kerio VPN Client Admin Config)
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kvpncgui.exe (by Kerio Technologies) - Kerio VPN Client
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kvpncsvc.exe - Kerio VPN Client Service
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lang.dll
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libeay32.dll
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msstdfmt.dll - MSSTDFMT Object Library (Microsoft Standard Data Formating Object DLL)
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msvcm80.dll - Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005 (Microsoft® C Runtime Library)
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msvcp100.dll - Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010
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msvcp80.dll - Microsoft® C++ Runtime Library
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msvcr100.dll
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msvcr100d.dll
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msvcr80.dll
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msvcr90.dll - Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008
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nuron.dll
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padlock.dll
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PM9.exe (by MyProxy) - MyProxyClient (MyProxy Client)
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Proxifier.exe (by Initex) - Proxifier Portable Edition v3.21
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PrxDrvPE.dll - Proxifier Portable Edition Network Engine
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PrxDrvPE64.dll - Proxifier Portable Edition Network Engine x64
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qtcore4.dll (by Nokia and/or its subsidiary(-ies)) - Qt4 (C++ application development framework.)
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qtgui4.dll (by Nokia and/or its subsidiary(-ies))
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ssleay32.dll
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sureware.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- kvpncsvc.exe runs as a service named 'Kerio VPN Client Service' (KVPNCSvc) "Establishes a safe tunnel between local computer and remote server".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- kvpncgui.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Kerio VPN Client' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Kerio\VPN Client\kvpncgui.exe" /tray.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- provpn.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\VPNIZ\ProVPN\provpn.exe'.
How do I remove ProVPN?
You can uninstall ProVPN 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 ProVPN, 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 ProVPN.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win XP 25%
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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 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
75.00% |
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| Windows XP |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
75.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
25.00% |
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Geography
55.56% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
55.56% |
| Iran |
33.33% |
| United Kingdom |
11.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Acer |
33.33% |
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| ASUS |
33.33% |
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Common models |
| VIA VT8363 |
25.00% |
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| MSI MS-7786 |
25.00% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
25.00% |
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| Acer Extensa 5635G |
25.00% |
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