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Should I remove Startpins Toolbar Removal Tool?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
63% remove it37% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Poor
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How common is it?
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Versions

VersionDistribution
1.0 100.00%

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Startpins Toolbar Removal Tool

What is Startpins Toolbar Removal Tool?

During installation, the Security Stronghold Removal Tool utility will provide various bundled applications including RegClean Pro registry cleaner. It will then download utilities from its server and scan the user's PC. After scanning, it will show a number of 'malware' files found, including the bundled RegClean it installed. In order to remove the 'malware' you are required to purchase a product called True Sword Antispyware or Stronghold Antivirus.

About  (from Security Stronghold)

Startpins Toolbar copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is startpins.exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Startpins Toolbar and value startpins.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name startpins.exe or Startpins Toolbar. Startpins Toolbar Removal Tool will find and full...  Read more

Overview

The main program executable is startpinstoolbarremovaltool.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 3 files.
Startpins Toolbar Removal Tool has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.SecurityStronghold.com
Help link: www.SecurityStronghold.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Startpins Toolbar Removal Tool\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Startpins Toolbar Removal Tool\unins000.exe"

Program filesFiles installed by Startpins Toolbar Removal Tool

Program executable:startpinstoolbarremovaltool.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\startpins toolbar removal tool\startpinstoolbarremovaltool.exe
MD5:0b5ac91edfc03e58af003ea9b543b39e
Additional files:
  • conduitinstaller.exe (by Conduit)
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall

How do I remove Startpins Toolbar Removal Tool?

You can uninstall Startpins Toolbar Removal Tool from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Startpins Toolbar Removal Tool, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Startpins Toolbar Removal Tool.

USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 63%
Keep it 37%
 
MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
 
COUNTRY POPULARITY
83.33%
United States

Distribution by countryGeography

83.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 83.33%
  Germany 16.67%

About (from Security Stronghold)

Company Profile Security Stronghold Company was founded by several computer security professionals.
Publisher URL: www.securitystronghold.com

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