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What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
4.00.0000 |
100.00% |
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Password Guard v4
from SYDATEC
Overview
Password Guard v4 is a software program developed by SYDATEC. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 10.43 MB (10,938,432 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1). While about 65% of users of Password Guard come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and MA.
Program details
URL: www.sydatec.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\SYDATEC\Password Guard v4
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{49BB48D4-E879-4DBA-9D07-0A755521535C}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0007 -removeonly
Estimated size: 10.43 MB
Language: German
Files installed by Password Guard v4
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pwgexec.exe - Password Guard v4
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pwgimgres.dll
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pwgimgrs2.dll
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pwglc.dll
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pwgsndres.dll
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pwgsndrs2.dll
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pwgtray.exe
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pwguard.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- pwgtray.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Password Guard v4' and executes as C:\Program Files\SYDATEC\Password Guard v4\pwgtray.exe /STARTUP.
How do I remove Password Guard?
You can uninstall Password Guard 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 Password Guard v4, 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 Password Guard.
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
64.71% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
64.71% |
United States |
29.41% |
MA |
5.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Medion |
44.44% |
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Toshiba |
22.22% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
22.22% |
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Dell |
11.11% |
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Common models |
Wortmann AG MOBILE 2300 |
9.09% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE P500 |
9.09% |
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MSI MS-7641 |
9.09% |
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MSI MS-7592 |
9.09% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7501 |
9.09% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7358 |
9.09% |
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