Should I remove Virgin Broadband PCguard?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
53% remove it47% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.0.28 |
33.33% |
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| 6.0.1 |
66.67% |
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Virgin Broadband PCguard
from Virgin Broadband
Overview
Virgin Broadband PCguard is a software program developed by Virgin Broadband. The most common release is 6.0.1, 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. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The setup package generally installs about 66 files and is usually about 10.39 MB (10,890,936 bytes). The installed file rpsupdaterR.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 those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows Vista (SP2). While about 63% of users of Virgin Broadband PCguard come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.virginmedia.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{153BC7CA-9F2F-45AC-B4A1-AFAFBD5D904B}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 10.39 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Virgin Broadband PCguard
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AdblockR.dll (by Radialpoint) - Radialpoint Security Services 6.0.1 (Radialpoint 6.0.1)
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AntiFR.dll (by Radialpoint)
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AVCntxtR.dll
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BsLR.dll
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BsnsLgcR.dll
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BsR.dll
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ClBR.dll
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CleanerR.dll
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ClntpR.dll
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CookieR.dll
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CstmUIR.dll
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DInetR.dll
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DlgR.dll
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FileScannerR.dll
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FireR.dll
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FreeSCR.dll
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GUIR.dll
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inhR.dll
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libbz2R.dll
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LibZkR.dll
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OemLibR.dll
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PersistR.dll
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SchedR.dll
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ServiceR.dll
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spywareR.dll
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rpsupdaterR.exe - Radialpoint Security Services (Radialpoint Update Service 6.0.1)
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Fws.exe - Virgin Media PCguard
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NetCnMnR.exe
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OemRepair.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- AVCntxtR.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {FFFFE5C1-34AF-4d4d-B3D3-5BB86A2BAA7B}.
2 Services
- Fws.exe runs as a service named 'PCguard Firewall' (RP_FWS).
- rpsupdaterR.exe runs as a service named 'Virgin Broadband PCguard Update Service' (RPSUpdaterR).
How do I remove Virgin Broadband PCguard?
You can uninstall Virgin Broadband PCguard 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 Virgin Broadband PCguard, 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 Virgin Broadband PCguard.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 53%
Keep it 47%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows Vista (SP2)
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Geography
62.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
62.50% |
| United Kingdom |
37.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| Acer |
50.00% |
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Common models |
| HP 530 Notebook PC |
33.33% |
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| FIC VA250D |
33.33% |
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| Acer Aspire 5920 |
33.33% |
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