Should I remove Strongvault Online Backup?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.4.6.0	1.06%
2.1.4.0	41.40%
2.1.1.0	11.06%
2.0.0	16.98%
1.0.1.0	29.51%

Other programs by Stronghold.com

• Strongvault
• Stronghold3
• StrongPHP
• StrongHold Online Backup
• Super Backup Online Backup

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Strongvault is the free version of the Stronghold online backup utility. The free version however is typically installed as a bundled product through various modified installers that are known to distribute potentially unwanted applications. While the program itself is not considered adware and provides many useful features, this particular version uses somewhat deceptive methods to install itself on a user's PC (if you do not actively use Strongvault you can safely remove it). Some 3rd party programs that install this include VLC Media Player bundle.

The most used version is 2.1.4.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. The main program executable is SMessenger.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 28 files and is usually about 14.14 MB (14,831,279 bytes). updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.

Displayed publisher: Strongvault

URL: www.strongvaultfree.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Strongvault Online Backup\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{3002C8EB-2A7E-419B-B77F-5AD7E9F54A5A}

Estimated size: 14.14 MB

Language: English (United States)

SMessenger.exe
Memory:	19.05 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0099032525%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00563523%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00426802%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	47,784	8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:	6	70 average
I/O reads/min:	901 Bytes	435.61 KB average

1. 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.
2. When you find the program Strongvault Online Backup, 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Strongvault Online Backup.
4. 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) 84% Win Server 2003 0%

WHEN IT STARTS Auto-starting? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 64% Keep it 36%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	96.01%
United Kingdom	1.90%
Iran	0.37%
Germany	0.19%
Canada	0.13%
PR	0.11%
Pakistan	0.08%
Sweden	0.08%
United Arab Emirates	0.05%
Mexico	0.05%
Ireland	0.05%
Brazil	0.05%
Hong Kong	0.05%
Italy	0.05%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

The integrity of the Strongvault system goes beyond simply keeping data safe. You'll find excellence throughout your experience.

Publisher URL: strongvaultfree.com

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