Should I remove SilverSHielD?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 5.5.2.182 |
16.67% |
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| 5.3.24.164 |
50.00% |
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| 5.3.21.161 |
33.33% |
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SilverSHielD
from K2SXS
Overview
SilverSHielD is a software program developed by K2SXS. The most common release is 5.3.24.164, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 7.82 MB (8,197,495 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1). While about 64% of users of SilverSHielD come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.k2sxs.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\K2SXS\SilverSHielD\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{948754D9-DD84-4A71-BBC4-9FA5DEE24E71}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 7.82 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by SilverSHielD
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SilverCLI.exe (by Extenua) - SilverSHielD Command-Line Interface (CLI) (K2SXS SilverSHielD Command-Line Interface (CLI))
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SilverSHielDSvc.exe (by Extenua) - SilverSHielD (K2SXS SilverSHielD SSH/SFTP Server)
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SSHDAdmin.exe - K2SXS SilverSHielD Management Console
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- SilverSHielDSvc.exe runs as a service named 'SilverSHielD' (SilverSHielDServer) "SSH and SFTP server for Windows".
How do I remove SilverSHielD?
You can uninstall SilverSHielD 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 SilverSHielD, 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 SilverSHielD.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
63.64% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
63.64% |
| United Kingdom |
18.18% |
| Germany |
9.09% |
| OM |
9.09% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
60.00% |
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| Intel |
20.00% |
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| Lenovo |
20.00% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO 3156RN2 |
25.00% |
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| Dell Vostro 3700 |
25.00% |
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| Dell Vostro 3500 |
25.00% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1526 |
25.00% |
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