Should I remove Videotron Maximum Security Service?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 19.6.0.402 |
12.50% |
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| 19.6.0.328 |
12.50% |
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| 19.6.0.326 |
25.00% |
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| 19.4.0.239 |
37.50% |
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| 19.2.0.142 |
12.50% |
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Other programs by Videotron
Videotron Maximum Security Service
from Videotron
Overview
Videotron Maximum Security Service is a program developed by Videotron. The most used version is 19.4.0.239, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The software installer includes 42 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 64% of users of Videotron Maximum Security Service come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Videotron Maximum Security Service\Videotron Maximum Security Service\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Videotron Maximum Security Service\SetupInformation\{6F57816A-791A-4159-A75F-CFD0C7EA4FBF}\installer.exe
Files installed by Videotron Maximum Security Service
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about.exe - Videotron Maximum Security Service v2 (About Information)
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avinfo.exe - Videotron Maximum Security Service Antivirus Information Tool
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bdagent.exe - Videotron Maximum Security Service Agent
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bd-env.dll - Videotron Maximum Security Service Environment
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bdcloud.dll (by Bitdefender) - Bitdefender 2015 v2 (Bitdefender Cloud)
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avc3.sys (by BitDefender) - BitDefender AVC (Active Virus Control filter driver)
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avckf.sys (by BitDefender) - Active Virus Control Kernel Filtering driver
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- bdagent.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Bdagent' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Videotron Maximum Security Service\Videotron Maximum Security Service\bdagent.exe".
How do I remove Videotron Maximum Security Service?
You can uninstall Videotron Maximum Security Service 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 Videotron Maximum Security Service, 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 Videotron Maximum Security Service.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 75%
Win 7 (SP1) 25%
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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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
75.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
50.00% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
25.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
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Geography
64.29% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
64.29% |
| Canada |
35.71% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
42.86% |
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| Toshiba |
14.29% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
14.29% |
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| GIGABYTE |
14.29% |
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| Dell |
14.29% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite S855D |
12.50% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
12.50% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
12.50% |
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| Gigabyte GA-890GPA-UD3H |
12.50% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 745 ... |
12.50% |
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| Acer Aspire XC-217 |
12.50% |
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