Should I remove Emsisoft Internet Security?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #49,714
United States Rank #44,690
Reach 0.0015%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 9.0 |
100.00% |
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Emsisoft Internet Security
from Emsisoft GmbH
Overview
Emsisoft Internet Security is a program developed by Emsisoft GmbH. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 main program executable is a2start.exe. The software installer includes 63 files. a2update.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 49% of users of Emsisoft Internet Security come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: www.emsisoft.com
Help link: support.emsisoft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Emsisoft Internet Security\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Emsisoft Internet Security\unins000.exe"
Files installed by Emsisoft Internet Security
| Program executable: | a2start.exe |
| Name: | Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
| Emsisoft Security Center |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\emsisoft internet security\a2start.exe |
| MD5: | ef244bf455ed111b3e4817d66740fe8d |
Additional files:
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a2dix64.sys - Emsisoft Protection Platform (Emsisoft Protection Platforme)
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a2dix86.sys
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clean.dll - Emsisoft Cleaning Engine
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clean32.dll
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epp.sys - Emsisoft Protection Platform Driver
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epplib.dll - Emsisoft Protection Platform Interface Library
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fw32.dll - Emsisoft Firewall Engine
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fw64.dll
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fwhelper32.dll
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fwhelper64.dll
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fwndis32.sys
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fwndis64.sys
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fwndislwf32.sys
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fwndislwf64.sys
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fwndisxp.sys
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fwtdi32.sys
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fwtdi64.sys
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fwwfp32.sys
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fwwfp64.sys
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a2engine.dll - Emsisoft Scan Framework
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emutils.dll - Emsisoft Scan Framework Utils
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evcdiff.dll - Emsisoft VCDIFF library
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a2acc.dll - Emsisoft Anti-Malware (Emsisoft Anti-Malware File Guard)
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a2accx64.sys
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a2accx86.sys
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a2cmd.exe - Command Line Scanner
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a2contmenu.dll - Emsisoft shell context menu library
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a2contmenu64.dll
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a2core.dll - Emsisoft Anti-Malware Behavior Blocker module
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a2core32.dll
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a2core64.dll
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a2ddax64.sys - Emsisoft Direct Disk Access Support Driver
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a2ddax86.sys
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a2dix64.dll - Emsisoft Anti-Malware Behavior Blocker
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a2dix86.dll
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a2framework.dll - Framework Module
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a2guard.exe - Emsisoft Real-Time Protection
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a2hooks32.dll - Emsisoft Anti-Malware Behavior Blocker user mode hooks
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a2hooks64.dll
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a2service.exe - Emsisoft Protection Service
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a2toast.dll - Emsisoft Toast Notify (Emsisoft toast notification library)
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a2update.dll - Updater Module
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a2util32.sys - Emsisoft Malware-IDS utility driver
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a2util64.sys
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a2wizard.exe - Security Wizard
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a2wsc.dll - Emsisoft WSC Library
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cleanhlp32.dll - Emsisoft Cleaning Helper Driver
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cleanhlp32.sys
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cleanhlp64.sys
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commservice.exe
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EmDmp.exe - Emsisoft Dump Creator
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EmsiClean.exe - Emsisoft Clean
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epp32.sys - Emsisoft Anti-Malware Platform Protection
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epp64.sys
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frme32.dll - File and Registry Modification Engine
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fwwfp732.sys - Emsisoft Firewall SDK
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installerhelper.dll - Installer helper
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- a2start.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4B496BD9-9707-4BFB-91CD-9B7FE7E00489}' (runs on registration).
Service
- a2service.exe runs as a service named 'Emsisoft Protection Service' (a2AntiMalware) "Scans the PC for unwanted software and provides protection from malicious code".
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- a2guard.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'emsisoft anti-malware' which loads as "C:\Program Files\emsisoft internet security\a2guard.exe" /d=60.
- a2start.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'a2start' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Emsisoft Anti-Malware\a2start.exe".
How do I remove Emsisoft Internet Security?
You can uninstall Emsisoft Internet Security 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 Emsisoft Internet Security, 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 Emsisoft Internet Security.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 62%
Win 10 38%
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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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
62.07% |
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| Windows 10 |
37.93% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
31.03% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.69% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
17.24% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.34% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
6.90% |
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| Windows 8 |
3.45% |
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Geography
48.65% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
48.65% |
| Germany |
13.51% |
| Netherlands |
8.11% |
| Belgium |
5.41% |
| South Africa |
2.70% |
| France |
2.70% |
| Switzerland |
2.70% |
| Sweden |
2.70% |
| GH |
2.70% |
| BN |
2.70% |
| Indonesia |
2.70% |
| Spain |
2.70% |
| United Kingdom |
2.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
22.73% |
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| Acer |
22.73% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.18% |
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| GIGABYTE |
9.09% |
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| Toshiba |
9.09% |
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| American Megatrends |
9.09% |
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| Sony |
4.55% |
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| Lenovo |
4.55% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite P775 |
4.76% |
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| TOSHIBA PORTEGE R700 |
4.76% |
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| Sony VPCEB27FG |
4.76% |
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| MSI MS-7885 |
4.76% |
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| MSI MS-7817 |
4.76% |
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| MSI MS-7816 |
4.76% |
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