Should I remove G Data AntiVirus SE?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
10% remove it90% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
20.1.0.50 |
30.00% |
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20.0.3.0 |
70.00% |
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Other programs by G Data Software AG
G Data AntiVirus SE
What is G Data AntiVirus SE? (from G Data Software AG)
G Data AntiVirus is a security solution that is easy to install and is administered centrally. It can be used inside and outside the company - regardless of how many clients are using it. G Data AntiVirus runs virtually in the background and offers protection against known and (thanks to intelligent heuristics and beh... Read more
Overview
G Data AntiVirus SE is a software program developed by G Data Software AG. The most common release is 20.0.3.0, 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. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The setup package generally installs about 31 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 7. While about 53% of users of G Data AntiVirus SE come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Sweden.
Program details
URL: www.gdatasoftware.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\G Data\AntiVirus\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{0FDB2D25-D880-4E10-868F-8C64EFE155F1}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: German (Germany)
Files installed by G Data AntiVirus SE
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avkwsc.dll - G DATA Security Software (G DATA WSC Helper)
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avkwsc64.dll
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avkwscpe.exe - G DATA WSC Product Exe
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GDGadgetInst32.exe - G Data Security Software (G Data Gadget Installer)
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GDSC.exe - G Data SecurityCenter
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IConn.dll - G Data Internet Update Helper
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IConn64.dll
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IUpdateAVK.exe - G Data Update Module
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LogShow.dll - LogShow Control
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ScanObjectBrowserW.dll - ScanObjectBrowser Module
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AVK.dll - G Data InternetSecurity (G Data AntiVirus UI)
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AVK.exe
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AVKRes.dll - G DATA InternetSecurity (G DATA Common Resources)
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AVKService.exe - G Data InternetSecurity Scheduler Service
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AVKTray.exe - G Data InternetSecurity Tray Application
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AvkWeb.dll - G Data WebFilter Application
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avkwebfilterff.dll - G Data WebFilter Plugin
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AVKWebIE.dll
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AVKWebIEx64.dll
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CUninst.exe - G DATA AntiVirusKit Deinstall Helper
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ShellExt64.dll - G Data AntiVirus Shell Extension
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AVKScanJobC.dll - G Data Security (G Data AntiVirus Scan Job)
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AVKWCtlX64.exe - AntiVirus (G Data Filesystem Monitor Service)
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avkcmd.exe - G DATA AntiVirus Command Line Tool
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MiniIcpt2X64.dll - MiniInterceptor Stub
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SysIcpt.dll - SysHook Stub
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SysIcptx64.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- ShellExt64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'AVK9CM' with a class of {CAF4C320-32F5-11D3-A222-004095200FF2}.
Internet Explorer BHO
- AVKWebIE.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'G Data WebFilter' with the class of {0124123D-61B4-456f-AF86-78C53A0790C5} (G Data WebFilter Class).
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- AVKWebIE.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'G Data WebFilter' with the class of {0124123D-61B4-456f-AF86-78C53A0790C5}.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- AVKTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'G DATA AntiVirus Trayapplication' which loads as C:\Program Files\G Data\AntiVirus\AVKTray\AVKTray.exe.
How do I remove G Data AntiVirus SE?
You can uninstall G Data AntiVirus SE 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 G Data AntiVirus SE, 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 G Data AntiVirus SE.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by G Data AntiVirus SE you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- 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.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- 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.
- 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.
- Restart Google Chrome.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Acer
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 90%
Win 7 10%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Geography
53.33% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
53.33% |
United States |
33.33% |
Sweden |
6.67% |
Netherlands |
6.67% |
Publisher URL: www.gdatasoftware.com