Should I remove AVG Quick ThreatScan?

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Remove AVG Quick ThreatScan by AVG Technologies

AVG Quick ThreatScan scans and detects malicious threats such as viruses, spyware, adware and more. Takes just seconds to download. Ultra-fast scan performs virus check in 2-3 minutes.

AVG Quick ThreatScan is a program developed by AVG Technologies. The most used version is qts-1.12.3-c6b1-1d-norm-is, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. 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 main program executable is qtsd.exe. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 47.89 MB (50,220,826 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 89% of users of AVG Quick ThreatScan come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Slovakia.

URL: www.avg.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\avg quick threatscan

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\AVG Quick ThreatScan\Uninstall.exe /uninstall

Estimated size: 47.89 MB

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 AVG Quick ThreatScan, 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 AVG Quick ThreatScan.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 63% Win 7 13%

WHEN IT STARTS Auto-starting? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 9% Keep it 91%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	88.89%
Canada	5.56%
Slovakia	5.56%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

AVG Technologies is a global leader in security software, protecting more than 110 million consumers and small business computer users in 167 countries.

Publisher URL: www.avg.com

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