Should I remove Browser Guard?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
4.0.0.1884	58.75%
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4.0.0.1550	2.33%
4.0.0.1006	1.71%
4.0.0.125	2.20%

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from PC Tools Software

Remove Browser Guard 4.0 by PC Tools Software

Checks downloads for viruses, adware, spyware or other possibly unwanted programs. Integrates with the search results provided by popular search engines such as Google and Yahoo! so you can see if it is safe to continue even before you visit a website

The most used version is 4.0.0.1884, 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 program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is PCTBrowserDefender.dll. The software installer includes 14 files and is usually about 32.21 MB (33,778,670 bytes). PCTBDUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.

Displayed publisher: PC Tools

URL: www.pctools.com/browserguard

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PC Tools\PC Tools Security\BDT\

Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\PC Tools\PC Tools Security\BDT\unins000.exe"

Estimated size: 32.21 MB

BDTUpdateService.exe
Memory:	20.95 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0903925710%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00484246%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.08555011%	0.015104% average

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 Browser Guard 4.0, 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 Browser Guard.
4. If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
3. When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 67% Win Vista 0%

HOW DOES IT RUN? Plugs into Internet Explorer

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 45% Keep it 55%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	56.22%
United Kingdom	3.80%
Taiwan	3.23%
Germany	3.13%
Canada	3.04%
Australia	1.80%
Poland	1.80%
Italy	1.42%
Brazil	1.33%
Netherlands	1.33%
Turkey	1.23%
France	1.04%
Egypt	1.04%
Spain	0.95%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

PC Tools, a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation, develops security utilities for consumers and enterprises whose products include Spyware Doctor which provides spyware protection to secure Windows personal computers, Registry Mechanic, a registry cleaner to fix Windows errors, PC Tools AntiVirus which offers protection against virus infections and File Recover, which recovers files from hard drives, floppy drives, and fixed media.

Publisher URL: www.pctools.com

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