Should I remove HDGUARD 8?

Versions

Version	Distribution
8.1.1.2	18.18%
8.1.1.1	18.18%
8.1.0.9	9.09%
8.1.0.5	9.09%
8.1.0.4	9.09%
8.1.0.1	36.36%

from Ramcke DatenTechnik GmbH

Remove HDGUARD 8 by Ramcke DatenTechnik GmbH

HDGUARD 8 is a software program developed by Ramcke DatenTechnik GmbH. The most common release is 8.1.0.1, 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. The setup package generally installs about 31 files. The installed file iUpdate.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 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 36% of users of HDGUARD 8 come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Switzerland.

URL: www.rdt-global.com

Help link: www.rdt-global.de/contact_en.html

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\RDT Global\HDGUARD\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{9D9E73D0-FE99-4303-8210-22D8E35B05A6}

Language: English (United States)

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 HDGUARD 8, 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 HDGUARD 8.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 55% Win 10 9%

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 5% Keep it 95%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

Germany	35.71%
United States	28.57%
Switzerland	7.14%
Australia	7.14%
Austria	7.14%
Philippines	7.14%
Italy	7.14%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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