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NetZero DataShield
from NetZero, Inc.
Overview
NetZero DataShield is a program developed by NetZero. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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 software installer includes 8 files and is usually about 18.61 MB (19,519,118 bytes). The software utilizes the Nokia Qt cross-platforms C++ framework. A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 7 (SP1). The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\NetZero DataShield\
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\{49F93606-F59D-4E6F-8BA9-32626DE6F86F}\Setup.exe" REMOVE=TRUE MODIFY=FALSE
Estimated size: 18.61 MB
Files installed by NetZero DataShield
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libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL shared library)
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ssleay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/)
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QtCore4.dll (by Digia Plc and/or its subsidiary(-ies)) - Qt4 (C++ application development framework.)
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QtGui4.dll (by Digia Plc and/or its subsidiary(-ies))
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QtNetwork4.dll
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QtXml4.dll
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launcher.exe
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NetZero.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- NetZero.exe is scheduled as a task named 'VpnClientLaunch'.
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- NetZero.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named VpnClientStartOnLogon.
How do I remove NetZero DataShield?
You can uninstall NetZero DataShield 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 NetZero DataShield, 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 NetZero DataShield.
HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
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