Should I remove VPN Shield?

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.6.0	16.67%
1.5.017	33.33%
1.5.012	16.67%
1.0.152	16.67%
1.0.151	16.67%

from STIDIA S.A.

Remove VPN Shield by STIDIA

VPN Shield is a program developed by STIDIA. The most used version is 1.5.017, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. The software installer includes 10 files and is usually about 1.2 MB (1,261,568 bytes). A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 10. While about 75% of users of VPN Shield come from the United States, it is also popular in OM and China.

Help link: www.vpnshieldapp.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\stidia s.a\vpn shield

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{1A34728F-0850-467F-9965-C267FA47A147}

Estimated size: 1.2 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 VPN Shield, 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 VPN Shield.

HOW IT STARTS Scheduled task? Yes (Runs on Windows boot)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 22% Keep it 78%

MOST USED OS ~99% Windows 10

United States	75.00%
OM	8.33%
China	8.33%
Saudi Arabia	8.33%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

---