Panda USB Vaccine 1.0.1.4
What is Panda USB Vaccine? (from Panda Security)
Panda USB Vaccine is a free utility from Panda Research which helps prevent malware infections due to the autorun feature of Windows Operating Systems. Once executed the user can choose two types of vaccinations: Computer Vaccination or USB Drive Vaccination. USB Vaccine allows users to vaccinate their PCs in order to ... Read more
Overview
Panda USB Vaccine 1.0.1.4 is a software program developed by Panda Security. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 programs's main executable is usbvaccine.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 4.02 MB of memory. It also includes a system tray icon that is displayed in the notifications area while the program is running. The setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 2.03 MB (2,130,677 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 24% of users of Panda USB Vaccine come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Spain.
Program details
URL: research.pandasecurity.com/archive/Panda-USB-and-AutoRun-Vaccine.aspx
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Panda USB Vaccine\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Panda USB Vaccine\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 2.03 MB
Files installed by Panda USB Vaccine 1.0.1.4
| Program executable: | usbvaccine.exe |
| Name: | USB Vaccine |
| Signed by: | Panda Security S.L |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\panda usb vaccine\usbvaccine.exe |
| MD5: | c0417e571ba2837ea3cbe17e728e17dd |
| Taskbar: | Displays an icon in the notification area |
Additional files:
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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RunInteractiveWin.exe
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USBVaccineSetup.exe - Panda USB Vaccine (Panda USB Vaccine Setup)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- USBVaccine.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F2CD2697-6B1D-44F0-9BFE-B25FBC6EF708}' (runs on registration).
- unins000.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{0AABCC27-41AC-448F-B629-77BA080F3D4A}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- RunInteractiveWin.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named PandaUSBVaccine.
Startup File (User Run)
- USBVaccine.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PandaUSBVaccine' and executes as C:\PROGRAMS D\Panda USB Vaccine\USBVaccine.exe.
Resource utilization averages
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| usbvaccine.exe |
| Memory: | 4.02 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0007426588% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00061531% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00012735% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 10,533 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 5.2 KB | |
How do I remove Panda USB Vaccine?
You can uninstall Panda USB Vaccine 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 Panda USB Vaccine 1.0.1.4, 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 Panda USB Vaccine.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 7 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
61.33% |
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| Windows 10 |
18.23% |
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| Windows XP |
16.01% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.32% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.50% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.73% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
15.99% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.61% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.72% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
3.04% |
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Geography
24.25% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
24.25% |
| Brazil |
8.92% |
| Spain |
4.43% |
| Mexico |
4.01% |
| France |
3.42% |
| BD |
3.26% |
| India |
2.78% |
| MA |
2.78% |
| Italy |
2.35% |
| Russia |
2.24% |
| United Kingdom |
2.14% |
| Argentina |
1.92% |
| Iran |
1.92% |
| DZ |
1.87% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
24.47% |
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| Dell |
22.62% |
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| Acer |
19.90% |
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| ASUS |
9.61% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.18% |
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| Toshiba |
4.27% |
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| Intel |
3.30% |
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| Lenovo |
3.01% |
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| Samsung |
2.91% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.65% |
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| Sahara |
1.07% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.19% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.37% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.01% |
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| HP Pavilion dv4 Notebook ... |
2.46% |
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| Acer Aspire 5732Z |
2.19% |
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| ASUS All Series |
1.91% |
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About Panda Security
Panda Security is a software security developer focusing on the production of antivirus software whose line of to include firewalls, spam and spyware detection applications, cybercrime prevention technology, and other security tools for businesses and home users.
Publisher URL: www.pandasecurity.com