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Versions
Version | Distribution |
3.0.1409 |
100.00% |
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ProtectStar Data Shredder 3
from ProtectStar Inc.
What is ProtectStar Data Shredder 3? (from ProtectStar)
ProtectStar Data Shredder Professional is a state-of-the-art
and professional tool that has won numerous awards
and that allows for secure deletion of data from
hard drives and external data storage devices. This user-friendly solution, which runs under
Microsoft Windows, enables users to efficiently
del... Read more
Overview
ProtectStar Data Shredder 3 is a program developed by ProtectStar. The software installer includes 8 files and is usually about 8.37 MB (8,781,124 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 88% of users of ProtectStar Data Shredder 3 come from the United States, it is also popular in Croatia.
Program details
URL: www.protectstar.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ProtectStar\DataShredder\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{5A530221-4D0F-4ED2-ADDF-8BB1F4A10AB8}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 8.37 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by ProtectStar Data Shredder 3
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DataShredderBoot.exe - Data Shredder (Data Shredder Boot Executable)
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DataShredderBoot64.exe
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DataShredderGUI3.exe - Data Shredder Executable
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DataShredderGUI364.exe
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DataShredderShellExt.dll - Data Shredder Shell Extension
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DataShredderShellExt64.dll
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DataShredderConsole.exe - Data Shredder Console Executable
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DataShredderConsole64.exe
How do I remove ProtectStar Data Shredder 3?
You can uninstall ProtectStar Data Shredder 3 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 ProtectStar (TM) Data Shredder 3, 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 ProtectStar Data Shredder 3.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win XP 33%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
87.50%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
33.33% |
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Geography
87.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
87.50% |
Croatia |
12.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
66.67% |
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Dell |
33.33% |
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Common models |
HP Pro 3120 Microtower PC |
33.33% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
33.33% |
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Dell OptiPlex 990 |
33.33% |
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