Should I remove G Data CloudSecurity?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
18% remove it82% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #25,690
United States Rank #48,710
Reach 0.0066%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 10.17 days
299.92 days >
Average installed length: 157.59 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.00.2000 |
42.31% |
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| 2.00.0000 |
33.85% |
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| 1.02.0000 |
6.92% |
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| 1.01.0000 |
0.77% |
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| 1.00.0000 |
16.15% |
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G Data CloudSecurity
What is G Data CloudSecurity? (from G Data Software AG)
G Data CloudSecurity is a new, free-of-charge plugin for the popular browsers Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.
It effectively blocks access to known malware distribution and phishing websites - in realtime. The plugin can be used alongside any other installed security suite and is ready for action after instal... Read more
Overview
G Data CloudSecurity is a program developed by G Data Software AG. The most used version is 2.00.2000, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is CloudSecurityIE.dll. The software installer includes 2 files and is usually about 968.51 KB (991,752 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 29% of users of G Data CloudSecurity come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: www.free-cloudsecurity.com
Help link: www.GDataSoftware.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\G Data\G Data CloudSecurity\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{E1E1FA2D-AADF-4197-B4FC-19F952C01FCE}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 968.51 KB
Files installed by G Data CloudSecurity
| Program module: | CloudSecurityIE.dll |
| Name: | G Data Security Software |
| CloudSecurityIE (32-Bit) |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\G Data\G Data CloudSecurity\CloudSecurityIE.dll |
| MD5: | 21f83c75555a047fb01de2fa34c9ee1d |
Additional files:
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CloudSecurityIE.dll - G Data Security Software (CloudSecurityIE (32-Bit))
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CloudSecurityIE64.dll - CloudSecurityIE (64-Bit)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- CloudSecurityIE64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'G Data CloudSecurity' with the class of {AADAC261-4EE9-473A-AB95-D8E153424C38} (G Data CloudSecurity Class).
- CloudSecurityIE.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'G Data CloudSecurity' with the class of {AADAC261-4EE9-473A-AB95-D8E153424C38} (G Data CloudSecurity Class).
2 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- CloudSecurityIE64.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'G Data CloudSecurity' with the class of {AADAC261-4EE9-473A-AB95-D8E153424C38}.
- CloudSecurityIE.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'G Data CloudSecurity' with the class of {AADAC261-4EE9-473A-AB95-D8E153424C38}.
How do I remove G Data CloudSecurity?
You can uninstall G Data CloudSecurity 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 CloudSecurity, 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 CloudSecurity.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by G Data CloudSecurity 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win 7 3%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 18%
Keep it 82%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
60.77% |
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| Windows 10 |
16.92% |
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| Windows XP |
15.38% |
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| Windows Vista |
6.92% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
34.62% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
15.38% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.31% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.77% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.15% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
3.85% |
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Geography
28.78% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
28.78% |
| United States |
17.99% |
| Netherlands |
10.79% |
| Italy |
7.19% |
| Russia |
4.32% |
| Japan |
4.32% |
| Belgium |
3.60% |
| Poland |
2.88% |
| Taiwan |
2.16% |
| RS |
2.16% |
| United Kingdom |
2.16% |
| Brazil |
1.44% |
| France |
1.44% |
| Sweden |
1.44% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
31.15% |
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| Dell |
14.75% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
14.75% |
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| GIGABYTE |
13.11% |
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| Toshiba |
11.48% |
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| American Megatrends |
3.28% |
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| ASUS |
3.28% |
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| Sahara |
3.28% |
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| Intel |
1.64% |
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| Sony |
1.64% |
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| Samsung |
1.64% |
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Common models |
| Dell Vostro 420 Series |
3.03% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
2.02% |
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| Packard Bell imedia S3850 |
2.02% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P200 |
1.01% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A300 |
1.01% |
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| Sony SVE1712C5E |
1.01% |
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Publisher URL: www.gdatasoftware.com