Should I remove PC Matic Super Shield?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
59% remove it41% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #37,567
Reach 0.0009%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.0.44 |
100.00% |
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Typically installed together
Other programs by PC Pitstop
PC Matic Super Shield 1.0.0.44
Overview
PC Matic Super Shield 1.0.0.44 is a software program developed by PC Pitstop. 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 22 files and is usually about 10.26 MB (10,754,464 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 93% of users of PC Matic Super Shield come from the United States, it is also popular in Australia and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.pcpitstop.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PCPitstop\Super Shield\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\PCPitstop\Super Shield\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 10.26 MB
Files installed by PC Matic Super Shield 1.0.0.44
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PCMaticRT.exe - Super Shield Realtime Protection (PC Matic Super Shield)
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InstallHelper.dll - PC Pitstop Install Helper
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PCPitstopRTService.exe - PC Matic Super Shield (PC Matic Super Shield Service)
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SBSetupDrivers.exe (by GFI Software) - GFI Firewall SDK (GFI Firewall SDK Drivers Installer)
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pcmaticRTde.dll
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pcmaticRTen.dll
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pcmaticRTes.dll
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pcmaticRTfr.dll
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pcmaticRTit.dll
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pcmaticRTjp.dll
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pcmaticRTptb.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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UninstallDriver.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- PCPitstopRTService.exe runs as a service named 'PCPitstop Realtime' (PCPitstop Realtime) "This service handles PC Pitstop's PC Matic Super Shield protection".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- PCMaticRT.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PC MaticRT' which loads as C:\Program Files\PCPitstop\Super Shield\PCMaticRT.exe.
How do I remove PC Matic Super Shield?
You can uninstall PC Matic Super Shield 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 PC Matic Super Shield 1.0.0.44, 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 PC Matic Super Shield.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win XP 6%
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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 59%
Keep it 41%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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| Windows Vista |
16.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
11.11% |
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| Windows XP |
5.56% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
29.41% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
23.53% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.76% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.76% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
5.88% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.88% |
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Geography
93.10% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
93.10% |
| Australia |
3.45% |
| Canada |
3.45% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
35.29% |
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| Dell |
23.53% |
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| Toshiba |
11.76% |
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| Acer |
11.76% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.88% |
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| Gateway |
5.88% |
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| ASUS |
5.88% |
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Common models |
| Dell XPS 8500 |
11.76% |
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| Dell Inspiron 580 |
5.88% |
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| Acer Aspire M5100 |
5.88% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P745 |
5.88% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite M305 |
5.88% |
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| MSI MS-7636 |
5.88% |
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About (from PC Pitstop LLC)
In 2004, PC Pitstop introduced its first PC optimization software called Optimize.
Publisher URL: www.pcpitstop.com