Steganos Privacy Suite 14
What is Steganos Privacy Suite 14? (from Steganos GmbH)
Steganos Privacy Suite 14 - Proven all-round protection for your privacy. Locks and encrypts documents, photos and your e-mail post office in a virtual data safe. Secures USB sticks, CDs and DVDs when on the go. Organizes and manages all of your passwords and access information. All securely encrypted, of course. Sup... Read more
Overview
Steganos Privacy Suite 14 is a software program developed by Steganos GmbH. The most common release is 14.2.2, 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. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. 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 primary executable is named [INSTALLDIR]Suite.exe. The setup package generally installs about 54 files and is usually about 582.58 KB (596,559 bytes). The installed file SteganosUpdater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. 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 61% of users of Steganos Privacy Suite 14 come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Austria.
Program details
URL: www.steganos.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\steganos privacy suite 14
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Steganos Privacy Suite 14\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 582.58 KB
Files installed by Steganos Privacy Suite 14
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SPMIEToolbar64.dll - Steganos Password Manager 14 (Steganos Password Manager Internet Explorer Toolbar)
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DropCypher.exe - Steganos Privacy Suite 14 (Dropbox Encryption)
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EmailEncryption.exe - Steganos EmailEncryption
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EmailEncryptionDLL.dll - Steganos EmailEncryption DLL
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EmailEncryptionOutlookPlugin2.dll - Steganos Encryption Outlook Plugin
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EmailViewer.exe - Steganos EmailViewer
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FileManager.exe - Steganos FileManager
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fredirstarter.exe - File Redirection Starter
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LibShred.dll - Steganos Shredder DLL
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PasswordManager.exe - Steganos Password Manager
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PasswordManagerStandalone.exe - Steganos Password Manager Standalone
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PortableSafe.exe - Steganos PortableSafe
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PrivateFavorites.exe - Steganos PrivateFavorites
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Safe.exe - Steganos Safe
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SafeShutdown.exe - Steganos Safe Shutdown
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sfs.dll - Steganos FreeSpace Shredder DLL
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Shredder.exe - Steganos Shredder
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ShredderLow.exe
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ShutdownPasswordManager.exe - PasswordManager ShutdownApp
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ShutdownSafe.exe - Safe ShutdownApp
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ShutdownSuite.exe - Suite ShutdownApp
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SPMIEToolbar.dll - Internet Explorer Toolbar and BHO
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StartInstallEngine.exe - Steganos StartInstallEngine
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startmonitor.dll - File Redirection Startmonitor
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SteganosBrowserMonitor.exe - Steganos Trace Destructor Browser Monitor
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SteganosHotKeyService.exe - Steganos Hot Key Service
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SteganosUpdater.exe - Steganos Updater
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Suite.exe - Steganos Privacy Suite
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TraceDestruct.dll - Steganos TraceDestructor DLL
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TraceDestructMSOffice.dll - Steganos TraceDestructor MSOffice DLL
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TraceDestructor.exe - Steganos TraceDestructor
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uninstall.exe
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SPMExporter.dll - SPMExporter
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SPMExporter.exe
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sleeapi.dll (by Softwareentwicklung Remus -ArchiCrypt-) - ArchiCrypt Live Engine (ACLEngine Dynamic Link Library (DLL))
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CopyProcess.exe
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fileredirection.dll
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passwordmanager.conversion.exe
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privatefavorites.conversion.exe
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ResetPendingMoves.exe
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ShellExtension.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer Extensions
- SPMIEToolbar.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {024538B9-3F39-49FF-9503-975F743210FA}.
- SPMIEToolbar64.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {024538B9-3F39-49FF-9503-975F743210FA}.
2 Internet Explorer Toolbars
- SPMIEToolbar.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Steganos Password Manager Toolbar' with the class of {9C65D12D-CF9D-454D-8049-61965D8C6FFF} (123.48.50.52.53.51.56.66.57.45.51.70.51.57.45.52.57.102.102.45.57.53.48.51.45.57.55.53.70.55.52.51.50.49.48.70.65.125).
- SPMIEToolbar64.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Steganos Password Manager Toolbar' with the class of {9C65D12D-CF9D-454D-8049-61965D8C6FFF} (123.48.50.52.53.51.56.66.57.45.51.70.51.57.45.52.57.102.102.45.57.53.48.51.45.57.55.53.70.55.52.51.50.49.48.70.65.125).
2 Internet Explorer Web Browsers
- SPMIEToolbar.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Steganos Password Manager Toolbar' with a class of {9C65D12D-CF9D-454D-8049-61965D8C6FFF}.
- SPMIEToolbar64.dll installs an IE Web Browser in Internet Explorer named 'Steganos Password Manager Toolbar' with a class of {9C65D12D-CF9D-454D-8049-61965D8C6FFF}.
Scheduled Task
- fredirstarter.exe is scheduled as a task named 'SSS14 File Redirection Starter_Reg_HKLMWow6432Run'.
4 Startup Files (User Run)
- SteganosBrowserMonitor.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'SSS14 Browser Monitor' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Steganos Privacy Suite 14\SteganosBrowserMonitor.exe".
- PasswordManager.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'SSS14_PasswordManager' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Steganos Privacy Suite 14\PasswordManager.exe".
- DropCypher.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'DropboxEncryption' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Steganos Privacy Suite 14\DropCypher.exe" -boot.
- Safe.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Privat' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Steganos Privacy Suite 14\Safe.exe" -entry Safe.ToggleDrive.Privat.
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- fredirstarter.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SSS14 File Redirection Starter' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Steganos Privacy Suite 14\fredirstarter.exe".
- SteganosHotKeyService.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Steganos HotKeys' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Steganos Privacy Suite 14\SteganosHotKeyService.exe".
How do I remove Steganos Privacy Suite 14?
You can uninstall Steganos Privacy Suite 14 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 Steganos Privacy Suite 14, 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 Steganos Privacy Suite 14.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Steganos Privacy Suite 14 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) 56%
Win 7 0%
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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 23%
Keep it 77%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
57.82% |
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| Windows 10 |
35.63% |
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| Windows XP |
3.87% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.69% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
31.20% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.32% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
12.14% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
11.30% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.59% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
3.88% |
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Geography
61.31% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
61.31% |
| United States |
14.74% |
| Austria |
3.85% |
| United Kingdom |
3.52% |
| France |
2.51% |
| Switzerland |
1.84% |
| Canada |
1.68% |
| Australia |
1.01% |
| Netherlands |
1.01% |
| Romania |
0.67% |
| Italy |
0.67% |
| India |
0.50% |
| New Zealand |
0.50% |
| Portugal |
0.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Medion |
22.62% |
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| Acer |
18.75% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
17.86% |
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| Dell |
11.90% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.63% |
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| ASUS |
7.14% |
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| Toshiba |
6.55% |
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| Lenovo |
2.08% |
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| Samsung |
1.79% |
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| Alienware |
1.49% |
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| Sahara |
1.19% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.85% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
4.85% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
3.88% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.91% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7616 |
2.43% |
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| MEDION MS-7848 |
2.43% |
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About (from Steganos GmbH)
Steganos’ advanced encryption options make hiding photos, documents and contact data easy — an invaluable tool when you consider how many laptops are lost or stolen everyday.
Publisher URL: www.steganos.com