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What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #3,571
United States Rank #19,907
Reach 0.1547%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 19.03 days
561.39 days >
Average installed length: 294.97 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.125 |
100.00% |
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Typically installed together
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Protect Disc License Helper 1.0.125 IE
from ProtectDisc Software GmbH
What is Protect Disc License Helper IE? (from ProtectDisc Software GmbH)
Protect Software secures your valuable software, video and data/content effectively against illegal copies and sharing. On CD/DVD/BD, USB-Stick, in local networks or via the Internet, we have the copy protection solution you need. Protect Software enables you to protect virtually any means of distribution. The protecti... Read more
Overview
Protect Disc License Helper 1.0.125 IE is a program developed by ProtectDisc Software GmbH. The main program executable is PDLicenseHelperBroker.exe. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 882.6 KB (903,787 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 87% of users of Protect Disc License Helper IE come from Germany, it is also popular in Austria and the United States.
Program details
URL: www.protectdisc.com
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\protectdisc\license helper v2
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\ProtectDisc\License Helper v2\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 882.6 KB
Files installed by Protect Disc License Helper 1.0.125 IE
Program executable: | PDLicenseHelperBroker.exe |
Name: | Protect Disc |
| License Helper Broker |
Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\protectdisc\license helper v2\PDLicenseHelperBroker.exe |
MD5: | a978befd25f52cbacfab3aefb0014825 |
Additional files:
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NPPDLicenseHelper.dll - Protect Disc License Acquisition Plugin
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PDLicenseHelperBroker.exe - Protect Disc (License Helper Broker)
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TryBuyHelperDLL.dll - ProtectDisc (HelperDLL)
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PDLicenseHelper.dll - License Helper ActiveX Control
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uninst.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- NPPDLicenseHelper.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'NPPDLicenseHelper.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- NPPDLicenseHelper.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name '@protectdisc.com/NPPDLicenseHelper' with a plugin key of '@protectdisc.com/NPPDLicenseHelper'.
How do I remove Protect Disc License Helper IE?
You can uninstall Protect Disc License Helper IE 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 Protect Disc License Helper 1.0.125 (IE), 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 Protect Disc License Helper IE.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Protect Disc License Helper 1.0.125 IE you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win 7 0%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Mozilla Firefox
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
76.66% |
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Windows 10 |
17.11% |
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Windows Vista |
3.51% |
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Windows XP |
2.72% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
55.17% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
11.62% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.85% |
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Windows 8.1 |
4.46% |
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Windows 10 Home |
3.66% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.07% |
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Geography
87.45% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
87.45% |
Austria |
4.03% |
United States |
3.44% |
Switzerland |
1.92% |
Spain |
0.46% |
Netherlands |
0.40% |
Luxembourg |
0.36% |
United Kingdom |
0.26% |
France |
0.20% |
Belgium |
0.17% |
Turkey |
0.17% |
Italy |
0.17% |
Thailand |
0.10% |
Philippines |
0.10% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Medion |
28.30% |
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Acer |
21.80% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
12.86% |
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Dell |
11.83% |
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GIGABYTE |
8.04% |
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ASUS |
7.33% |
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Samsung |
3.60% |
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Lenovo |
1.41% |
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Toshiba |
1.35% |
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Intel |
1.22% |
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American Megatrends |
1.16% |
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Sahara |
1.09% |
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Common models |
MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
7.15% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
4.50% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7616 |
4.50% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7366 |
3.00% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.88% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7708 |
2.65% |
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