Should I remove PSafe Protege?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
25% remove it75% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0012%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 160.15 days
733.48 days >
Average installed length: 385.39 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.4.1301.10401 |
30.43% |
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| 3.4.1212.19402 |
39.13% |
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| 3.4.1212.7401 |
26.09% |
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| 3.2.1211.23401 |
4.35% |
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PSafe Protege
What is PSafe Protege? (from PSafe)
With antivirus PSafe Protects installed, your computer is protected 24 hours a day so you only worry about what you really need. Download files, run applications and surf the internet without fear of having your computer infected by threats such as viruses, trojans, malware and spyware. Although simple and easy to use,... Read more
Overview
PSafe Protege is a software program developed by PSafe. The most common release is 3.4.1212.19402, 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 primary executable is named PSafesvc.exe. The setup package generally installs about 36 files and is usually about 92.93 MB (97,447,971 bytes). The software utilizes the Nokia Qt cross-platforms C++ framework. 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 25% of users of PSafe Protege come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Mexico.
Program details
URL: www.psafe.com/Protege-antivirus
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\psafe
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\PSafe\Uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 92.93 MB
Files installed by PSafe Protege
| Program executable: | PSafesvc.exe |
| PSafe-SVC |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\psafe\PSafesvc.exe |
| MD5: | c3d9f076a5640707fd34a0e9a03394e6 |
Additional files:
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PSafeCategoryFinder.exe - PSafe CatagoryFinder (PSafe CategoryFinder)
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PSafeSysTray.exe - PSafe System Tray
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PSafeNSEx64.dll - PSafe LockBox (PSafe Namespace Extension)
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PSafeNSEx86.dll
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PSafeWD.exe - PSafe (PSafeWD)
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PSafeWDS.exe
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CrashLib.dll - CrashLib Dynamic Link Library
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libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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UpdateHelper.dll - PSafe Update Helper
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setup.exe - PSafe Suite (Instalador do PSafe Suite)
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pshw.dll (by AzSDK Technology) - HardwareID (AzSDK HardwareId DLL *FULL*)
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PSafesvc.exe - PSafe-SVC
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Uninstall.exe - Instalación de PSafe Protege (Canal:31)
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QtCore4.dll (by Digia Plc and/or its subsidiary(-ies)) - Qt4 (C++ application development framework.)
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QtDeclarative4.dll (by Digia Plc and/or its subsidiary(-ies))
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QtGui4.dll
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QtNetwork4.dll
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QtWebkit4.dll
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QtXml4.dll
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pluginsetup.exe
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pssupport.exe
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pswviewer.exe
Behaviors exhibited
3 Services
- PSafeWD.exe runs as a service named 'PSafeWD' (PSafeWD).
- PSafesvc.exe runs as a service named 'PSafeSVC' (PSafeSVC).
- PSafeCategoryFinder.exe runs as a service named 'PSafeLockBoxSvc' (PSafeLockBoxSvc).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- PSafeSysTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PSafeSysTray' which loads as "C:\Program Files\PSafe\PSafeSysTray.exe".
How do I remove PSafe Protege?
You can uninstall PSafe Protege 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 PSafe Protege, 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 PSafe Protege.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 70%
Win 10 4%
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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 25%
Keep it 75%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
91.30% |
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| Windows XP |
4.35% |
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| Windows 10 |
4.35% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
39.13% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.43% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.70% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
4.35% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
4.35% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
4.35% |
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Geography
25.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
25.00% |
| Brazil |
17.86% |
| Mexico |
14.29% |
| Argentina |
14.29% |
| Colombia |
10.71% |
| Uruguay |
7.14% |
| Chile |
3.57% |
| PR |
3.57% |
| Guatemala |
3.57% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Acer |
33.33% |
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| Dell |
14.29% |
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| Toshiba |
14.29% |
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| ASUS |
4.76% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite T215D |
5.00% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO C85... |
5.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L845 |
5.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L745 |
5.00% |
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| Positivo Informatica S/A ... |
5.00% |
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| MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL ... |
5.00% |
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About (from PSafe)
The PSafe is a Brazilian company that aims to provide security, trust and tranquility for the digital life of Brazilians.
Publisher URL: www.psafe.com