Should I remove Winguard Pro 2005?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
5.9 |
33.33% |
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5.7 |
66.67% |
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Winguard Pro 2005
from WGSoft
Overview
Winguard Pro 2005 is a software program developed by WGSoft. The most common release is 5.7, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named wgp.exe. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 1.92 MB (2,017,986 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7. While about 63% of users of Winguard Pro 2005 come from the United States, it is also popular in India and Philippines.
Program details
URL: www.winguardpro.com
Help link: www.winguardpro.com/contact.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WGP\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\WGP\unins001.exe"
Estimated size: 1.92 MB
Files installed by Winguard Pro 2005
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wgp.exe - Winguard Pro 2005
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unins000.exe - Inno Setup (Uninstaller)
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wgpnote.exe - Project1
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- wgp.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'WinGuard Pro' which loads as C:\Program Files\WGP\wgp.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- unins000.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Lavalys\EVEREST Home Edition\unins000.exe'.
How do I remove Winguard Pro 2005?
You can uninstall Winguard Pro 2005 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 Winguard Pro 2005, 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 Winguard Pro 2005.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 67%
Win 7 33%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
66.67% |
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Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
66.67% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
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Geography
62.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
62.50% |
India |
12.50% |
Philippines |
12.50% |
United Kingdom |
12.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
50.00% |
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ASUS |
50.00% |
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Common models |
Intel DG41CN |
33.33% |
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Dell Dimension 5000 ... |
33.33% |
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BIOSTAR Group G31-M7 TE |
33.33% |
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