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Should I remove Videotron Security Services?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
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Versions

VersionDistribution
9.0.59 75.00%
9.0.44 25.00%

Videotron Security Services

Overview

Videotron Security Services is a software program developed by Videotron. The most common release is 9.0.59, 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 44 files and is usually about 65.7 MB (68,890,547 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 57% of users of Videotron Security Services come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.videotron.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Videotron\Videotron Security Services\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{9F16AC03-E9AD-41EC-B00A-0B6749C2408E}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 65.7 MB
Language: English

Program filesFiles installed by Videotron Security Services

  • AdblockR.dll - Videotron Security Services (Radialpoint 9.0.59)
  • AntiFR.dll
  • AppR.exe - AppDetector 9.0.59
  • BckUpR.dll
  • BehaveEngineR.dll
  • BehaveR.dll
  • BitDefenderEngineR.dll
  • BsLR.dll
  • BsnsLgcR.dll
  • Classifier.dll
  • ClBR.dll
  • CleanerR.dll
  • ClientVer.dll
  • ClntpR.dll
  • CookieR.dll
  • CstmUIR.dll
  • DgR.exe - Videotron Security Services Diagnostic Utility
  • DiagFileGrabber.exe - Radialpoint Diagnostic File Grabber Support Utility 9.0.59
  • DInetR.dll
  • DlgR.dll
  • ExclusionManagerCOMR.dll
  • FileScannerCOMR.dll
  • FileScannerR.dll
  • FireR.dll
  • FreedomAPIR.dll
  • FreeSCR.dll
  • Fws.exe
  • GUIR.dll
  • IdxClnR.exe
  • inhR.dll
  • libbz2R.dll
  • LibZkR.dll
  • MalwareEngineR.dll
  • MalwareEngineRPSR.dll
  • MalwareUIR.dll
  • MalwareUpdateManagerCOMR.dll
  • mg.exe - Radialpoint MDG Support Utility 9.0.59
  • NetCnMnR.exe
  • OemLibR.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • Fws.exe runs as a service named 'Videotron Security Services Firewall' (RP_FWS) "Videotron Security Services Firewall".
Startup File (User Run Once)
  • IdxClnR.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'IndexCleaner' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Videotron\Videotron Security Services\IdxClnR.exe".

How do I remove Videotron Security Services?

You can uninstall Videotron Security Services 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 Videotron Security Services, 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 Videotron Security Services.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win Vista (SP2) 25%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 75.00%
Windows Vista 25.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 75.00%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 25.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

57.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 57.14%
  Canada 42.86%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Toshiba 50.00%
Acer 25.00%
Alienware 25.00%
Common models
TOSHIBA Satellite L775 25.00%
TOSHIBA Satellite A350D 25.00%
eMachines eMachines E627 25.00%
Alienware M11xR3 25.00%

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