Spigot Removal Tool
What is Spigot Removal Tool?
During installation, the Security Stronghold Removal Tool utility will provide various bundled applications including RegClean Pro registry cleaner. It will then download utilities from its server and scan the user's PC. After scanning, it will show a number of 'malware' files found, including the bundled RegClean it installed. In order to remove the 'malware' you are required to purchase a product called True Sword Antispyware or Stronghold Antivirus.
Overview
The most used version is build_1.0.0.150_rev_3314_date_09:49:21 10-02-14, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The main program executable is spigotremovaltool.exe. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 112.16 MB (117,612,452 bytes).
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Known to include offers within the setup
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Spigot Removal Tool.
| spigotremovaltool.exe (dfbd6723b021473caab78ef03efbc3ca) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| ESET-NOD32 |
7.7611 |
probably a variant of Win32/SecurityStronghold |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.146 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0820 |
Spigot Removal Tool has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.SecurityStronghold.com
Help link: www.SecurityStronghold.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Spigot Removal Tool\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Spigot Removal Tool\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 112.16 MB
Files installed by Spigot Removal Tool
| Program executable: | spigotremovaltool.exe (Malware detected) |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\spigot removal tool\spigotremovaltool.exe |
| MD5: | dfbd6723b021473caab78ef03efbc3ca |
Additional files:
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
How do I remove Spigot Removal Tool?
You can uninstall Spigot Removal Tool 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 Spigot Removal Tool, 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 Spigot Removal Tool.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 78%
Win 10 11%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 57%
Keep it 43%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
50.16
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
77.78% |
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| Windows XP |
11.11% |
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| Windows 10 |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.44% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
22.22% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
11.11% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.11% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Geography
64.29% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
64.29% |
| Spain |
14.29% |
| Brazil |
7.14% |
| United Kingdom |
7.14% |
| Paraguay |
7.14% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
33.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| ASUS |
16.67% |
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| Acer |
16.67% |
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Common models |
| MEGAWARE MW-H61H2-M2 |
14.29% |
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| HP Compaq 2510p Notebook ... |
14.29% |
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| Dell Dell System Inspir... |
14.29% |
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| MSI MS-7681 |
14.29% |
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| ASUSTeK U46E |
14.29% |
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| HPE-590t |
14.29% |
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About (from Security Stronghold)
Company Profile
Security Stronghold Company was founded by several computer security professionals.
Publisher URL: www.securitystronghold.com