Ashampoo Anti-Virus
Overview
Ashampoo Anti-Virus is a software program developed by Ashampoo. The most common release is 1.3.0, 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. 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 primary executable is named aav_main.exe. The setup package generally installs about 46 files. The installed file AAV_Updater.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 users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 37% of users of Ashampoo Anti-Virus come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.ashampoo.com
Help link: www.ashampoo.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo Anti-Virus\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo Anti-Virus\unins000.exe" /SILENT
Files installed by Ashampoo Anti-Virus
| Program executable: | aav_main.exe |
| Name: | Ashampoo Anti-Virus |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\ashampoo\ashampoo anti-virus\aav_main.exe |
| MD5: | ab371a70a550a5b2a1afa7c0e75fe5e9 |
Additional files:
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AAV_CheckRemove.exe - Ashampoo Anti-Virus 2014
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AAV_Contexthandler32.dll
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AAV_Contexthandler64.dll
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AAV_Guard.exe - Ashampoo Anti-Virus
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AAV_Updater.exe
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bdcore.dll (by Bitdefender) - Bitdefender Core
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AAV_Refresh.exe
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AAV_Service_XP.exe
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AAV_WSC_Remove_XP.exe
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- AAV_Contexthandler32.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {F3ADF9F5-A6E9-4F8D-984F-39D9E37E429B}.
- AAV_Contexthandler64.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {F3ADF9F5-A6E9-4F8D-984F-39D9E37E429B}.
Service
- AAV_Service_XP.exe runs as a service named 'AAVService' (AAVService).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- AAV_Guard.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Ashampoo Anti-Virus Guard' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo Anti-Virus\AAV_Guard.exe" -AUTORUN.
How do I remove Ashampoo Anti-Virus?
You can uninstall Ashampoo Anti-Virus 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 Ashampoo Anti-Virus, 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 Ashampoo Anti-Virus.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 67%
Win XP 2%
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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 27%
Keep it 73%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
67.27% |
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| Windows 7 |
30.91% |
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| Windows XP |
1.82% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
30.91% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
27.27% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.55% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.91% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
3.64% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
3.64% |
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Geography
36.51% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
36.51% |
| Germany |
15.87% |
| Italy |
9.52% |
| United Kingdom |
9.52% |
| Netherlands |
6.35% |
| Taiwan |
3.17% |
| Vietnam |
1.59% |
| UA |
1.59% |
| Lebanon |
1.59% |
| France |
1.59% |
| Sweden |
1.59% |
| DZ |
1.59% |
| Greece |
1.59% |
| Austria |
1.59% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
22.22% |
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| Dell |
13.33% |
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| GIGABYTE |
11.11% |
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| Lenovo |
11.11% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
11.11% |
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| Medion |
11.11% |
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| Toshiba |
6.67% |
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| ASUS |
4.44% |
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| Samsung |
4.44% |
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| Sony |
2.22% |
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| Packard Bell |
2.22% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK K93SM |
4.26% |
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| Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 6.... |
4.26% |
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| LENOVO 20251 |
4.26% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
4.26% |
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| Dell Inspiron 7720 |
4.26% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE P50-A-1... |
2.13% |
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About Ashampoo
Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG is a computer software company based in Oldenburg, Germany. They are best known for Ashampoo Burning Studio and Ashampoo WinOptimizer.
Publisher URL: www.ashampoo.com