Panda Protection Service
Overview
Panda Protection Service is a software program developed by Panda Security. The most common release is 16.01.03.0000, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The setup package generally installs about 44 files and is usually about 146.68 MB (153,806,202 bytes). The installed file NdkApi.Update.dll 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 users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 80% of users of Panda Protection Service come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.pandasecurity.com/redirector/?app=Home&prod=4251&lang=eng&custom=181159
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Security Protection\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Security Protection\Setup.exe" /X{456A8117-2915-414D-8435-AC57447C4E2D}
Estimated size: 146.68 MB
Files installed by Panda Protection Service
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pkncmp.dll - BloqueNCMP Dynamic Link Library
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pknaccess.dll - pksaccess Dynamic Link Library
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asapsdk.dll (by CYREN Software) - CYREN Advanced Security SDK
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CommsWrapper.dll - Cloud Antivirus Platform (Communications Wrapper)
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borlndmm.dll (by Embarcadero Technologies) - CodeGear Memory Manager
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NConv.dll - Nano Network Security (Nano Converter)
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NNSManager.dll - NNS Manager
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NNSStGen.dll - PRL Structures Generator for Network Protector
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cc3290mt.dll (by CodeGear) - CodeGear C++Builder (CodeGear C++ Multi-thread RTL (WIN/VCL MT))
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pknact.dll - Panda Anti-malware (Nano Actuator)
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pknboot.dll - Panda Anti-Malware (pknboot)
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pknbufae.dll - Anti Malware Protection Library
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JobLauncher.exe - UA Platform (Scheduled jobs launcher)
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NdkApi.Analysis.dll - NDK On Demand Analysis Manager
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NdkApi.Common.dll - NDK Common utilities library
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NdkApi.Communication.dll - NDK Communications Manager
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NdkApi.Configuration.dll - NDK Configurations Manager
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NdkApi.dll - NDK Entry API
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NdkApi.License.dll - NDK Licenses Manager
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NdkApi.Network.dll - NDK Network
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NdkApi.Notification.dll - NDK Notifications Manager
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NdkApi.Prl.dll - NDK Panda Rules Language Manager
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NdkApi.Quarantine.dll - NDK Quarantine Manager
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NdkApi.Reports.dll - NDK Reports Manager
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NdkApi.Service.Control.dll - NDK Service Control Manager
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NdkApi.Service.Info.dll - NDK Service Info Manager
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NdkApi.TuneUp.dll - NDK TuneUp
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NdkApi.Update.dll - NDK Update module
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NdkApi.UsbVaccine.dll - NDK Usb vaccine module
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PAV3WSC.exe - Windows Security Center Manager
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MiniCrypto.dll
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Pavsddl.dll - Anti-malware Support
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- JobLauncher.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{68EA5301-28E4-474F-99D3-518B31118C66}' (runs weekly on Sundays at 10:00).
How do I remove Panda Protection Service?
You can uninstall Panda Protection 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 Panda Protection 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 Panda Protection Service.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 86%
Win 7 (SP1) 14%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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US RANK
 #46,682
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
85.71% |
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| Windows 7 |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
69.23% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
15.38% |
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| Windows 10 Home Insider P... |
7.69% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
7.69% |
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Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
80.00% |
| United Kingdom |
10.00% |
| Germany |
5.00% |
| Spain |
5.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
69.23% |
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| Dell |
15.38% |
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| Acer |
7.69% |
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| ASUS |
7.69% |
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Common models |
| Hewlett-Packard 500-281 |
15.38% |
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| HP HP ENVY m7 Notebook |
7.69% |
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| HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15 |
7.69% |
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| HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... |
7.69% |
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| HP EliteBook 8440p |
7.69% |
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| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
7.69% |
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About Panda Security
Panda Security is a software security developer focusing on the production of antivirus software whose line of to include firewalls, spam and spyware detection applications, cybercrime prevention technology, and other security tools for businesses and home users.
Publisher URL: www.pandasecurity.com