Should I remove StopSign Internet Security?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
55% remove it45% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #40,441
United States Rank #25,599
Reach 0.0024%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.03 days
207.27 days >
Average installed length: 108.90 days
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StopSign Internet Security
from eAcceleration
What is StopSign Internet Security? (from eAcceleration)
Malware scanning is done behind the scenes so you can work without being interrupted. The Threat Scanner is the core of the StopSign malware defense engine. Its primary objective is to detect, identify, and cure computer infections of any kind, including viruses, spyware, trojans, root kits, keyloggers, worms, browser ... Read more
Overview
StopSign Internet Security is a software program developed by eAcceleration. 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. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The setup package generally installs about 85 files and is usually about 103.88 MB (108,921,467 bytes). The installed file eaccel_updater.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 10. While about 86% of users of StopSign Internet Security come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.stopsign.com
Help link: support.stopsign.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\StopSign
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files1\StopSign\INSTAL~1\eaccelsetup.exe -AddRemove
Estimated size: 103.88 MB
Files installed by StopSign Internet Security
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stopsact.dll - StopSign Internet Security (StopSign Web Activation Module)
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eaccel_updater.exe - StopSign by eAcceleration (StopSign Update and Account Manager Setup)
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station_setup.exe - StopSign Software Station
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dlinst.dll - eAcceleration Installer (Download and installer module.)
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eac_framework_install.exe - eAcceleration Framework (Framework Module)
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popupblocker_plugin.dll - StopSign® Popup Blocker (StopSign® Popup Blocker Software Station plugin)
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sspopupblocker.dll
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sspopupblockerctrl.exe - StopSign® Popup Blocker Control
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stopapi4com.dll - StopSign Threat Scanner (StopAPI COM Wrapper)
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threatscan_setup-c.exe
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viprecomsvc.exe - Vipre COM Wrapper
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viprecomsvcPS.dll
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appinsp.dll - StopSign® Firewall (Application Inspector module)
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ChkSys.dll - ChkSys module
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cnr_setup.exe - StopSign Installer
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DownloadGuard_Install.exe
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eac_frac32.dll - eAcceleration Filesystem Redirection Agnostic Components
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eac_frac64.dll
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eaccel_setup_update.exe - StopSign Product Installer
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eacceleration_install.exe
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eaccelsetup.dll - eaccelsetup Module
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eaccelsetup.exe
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eaccelsetup0.dll
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exhlp.dll - exhlp
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firewall.dll
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firewall_mgr.exe
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firewall_mgrPS.dll - firewall_mgr Proxy/Stub DLL
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firewall_mgrPS64.dll
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firewall_notify.dll
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FWBand.dll - Firewall Desk Band
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FWBand64.dll
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FWDriver.dll - FWDriver module
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fwelevationwrapper.dll - Firewall elevation wrapper
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FWObjs.dll - Firewall application objects
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fwps.dll - fwps module
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fwps64.dll
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FWService.exe - StopSign Firewall main module
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fwsetup.exe - StopSign Firewall Installer
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FWWizard.dll - FWWizard module
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PlgProtect.dll - PlgProtect Module
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PlgSpam.dll - PlgSpam Module
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scanner_install.exe
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ssfwmonsvc.dll - StopSign® Firewall Security Center Provider
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ssupload_setup.exe
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syssnap_install.exe
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txtClass.dll - Spam Filter Classification Module
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UICommon.dll - UICommon Module
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vclnr_setup.exe
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XMLConfig.dll - XMLConfig Module
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onaccess.exe - On-Access Scan (Real-time virus protection powered by StopSign)
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onaccess_fw.dll
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onaccess_hk32.dll
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onaccess_hk64.dll
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onaccess_pd.dll
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onaccess_update.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- sspopupblocker.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object with the class of {B753C7C5-0942-4b7f-BC27-942B52BDAC66}.
Internet Explorer Extension
- sspopupblocker.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {24BE56F9-F0B6-4ac7-97F1-8CACEDA9A427}.
2 Services
- FWService.exe runs as a service named 'FWService' (FWService) "StopSign Firewall Service".
- viprecomsvc.exe runs as a service named 'Vipre COM Service' (viprecomsvc) "Service wrapping Vipre scanning engine in a COM API for StopSign Threat Scanner".
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- sspopupblockerctrl.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'StopSignPopupBlocker' which loads as C:\Program Files2\StopSign\POPUPB~1\sspopupblockerctrl.exe /Startup.
- onaccess.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'OnAccess' which loads as "C:\Program Files\StopSign\OnAccess\onaccess.exe" -erk.
How do I remove StopSign Internet Security?
You can uninstall StopSign Internet Security 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 StopSign Internet Security, 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 StopSign Internet Security.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by StopSign Internet Security you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 46%
Win Vista (SP2) 2%
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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 55%
Keep it 45%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
52.08% |
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| Windows 10 |
31.25% |
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| Windows XP |
14.58% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
41.67% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.58% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
10.42% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
8.33% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.25% |
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| Windows 8 |
6.25% |
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Geography
86.30% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
86.30% |
| United Kingdom |
5.48% |
| Canada |
4.11% |
| Switzerland |
2.74% |
| Poland |
1.37% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.64% |
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| Acer |
20.51% |
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| Lenovo |
10.26% |
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| Dell |
7.69% |
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| Toshiba |
7.69% |
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| Samsung |
5.13% |
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| ASUS |
5.13% |
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| Sony |
2.56% |
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| Sahara |
2.56% |
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| Intel |
2.56% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.56% |
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| Gateway |
2.56% |
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Common models |
| VIA PM800-8237 |
2.22% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L645 |
2.22% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L355D |
2.22% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C855D |
2.22% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
2.22% |
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| Sony SVT15117CDS |
2.22% |
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