Should I remove ASUS Data Security Manager?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #1,846
United States Rank #2,314
Reach 0.3635%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.56 days
429.61 days >
Average installed length: 225.73 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.00.0014 |
62.71% |
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| 1.00.0013 |
21.88% |
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| 1.00.0012 |
0.15% |
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| 1.00.0011 |
2.64% |
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| 1.00.0010 |
1.55% |
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| 1.00.0008 |
0.31% |
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| 1.00.0007 |
2.79% |
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| 1.00.0006 |
6.78% |
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| 1.00.0005 |
0.32% |
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| 1.00.0004 |
0.46% |
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| 1.00.0003 |
0.21% |
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| 1.00.0002 |
0.06% |
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| 1.00.0001 |
0.14% |
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ASUS Data Security Manager
What is ASUS Data Security Manager? (from ASUS)
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Overview
ASUS Data Security Manager is a program developed by ASUS. The most used version is 1.00.0014, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is my_vault.exe. The software installer includes 17 files and is usually about 4.9 MB (5,138,707 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 37% of users of ASUS Data Security Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.asus.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ASUS\ASUS Data Security Manager
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{FA2092C5-7979-412D-A962-6485274AE1EE}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.9 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by ASUS Data Security Manager
| Program executable: | my_vault.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\asus\asus data security manager\my_vault.exe |
| MD5: | e4fa7bd83e8b968e104680d4ee0b7e73 |
Additional files:
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InstADSMSrv.exe - InstServ Application (InstServ)
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AdsmendecExt.dll - 1.3.7.516
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ADSMSrv.exe - ADSMSrv
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Bwiz.exe (by ASUSTek Computer)
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ChkInst.dll
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OverlayIconShlExt.dll - OverlayIconShlExt
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- AdsmendecExt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'ADSMEnDecExt' with a class of {8BB925EB-A385-4F4D-B463-D9CC4A4F98F5}.
Service
- ADSMSrv.exe runs as a service named 'ADSM Service' (ADSMService).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- My_Vault.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\ASUS\ASUS Data Security Manager\My_Vault.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| ADSMSrv.exe |
| Memory: | 1.29 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0007385926% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00069022% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00004837% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 7,108 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 18 Bytes | |
How do I remove ASUS Data Security Manager?
You can uninstall ASUS Data Security Manager 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 ASUS Data Security Manager, 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 ASUS Data Security Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 69%
Win 7 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
78.67% |
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| Windows Vista |
12.33% |
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| Windows 10 |
7.85% |
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| Windows XP |
1.14% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
67.09% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
9.75% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.25% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.78% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
4.64% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
1.75% |
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Geography
37.40% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
37.40% |
| France |
9.63% |
| Germany |
7.99% |
| Italy |
7.93% |
| United Kingdom |
3.40% |
| Netherlands |
3.28% |
| Australia |
3.18% |
| Canada |
2.53% |
| Spain |
2.43% |
| Poland |
2.11% |
| Sweden |
1.74% |
| Taiwan |
1.70% |
| Belgium |
1.49% |
| Portugal |
1.24% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
99.52% |
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| Dell |
0.48% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK K52F |
19.15% |
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| ASUSTeK K50IJ |
11.78% |
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| ASUSTeK K52JT |
6.06% |
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| ASUSTeK K52Jc |
5.73% |
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| ASUSTeK K60IJ |
3.73% |
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| ASUSTeK K52Je |
3.31% |
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About ASUS
ASUSTeK Computer, also often called ASUS is a computer hardware & electronics company.
Publisher URL: www.asus.com