Should I remove Surfing Protection?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.4	0.31%
1.3	10.98%
1.2	44.37%
1.0	44.35%

Typically installed together

• IObit Uninstaller
• Advanced SystemCare 7

Other programs by IObit

• IObit Uninstaller
• IObit Malware Fighter
• Advanced SystemCare 7
• Smart Defrag 3
• Advanced SystemCare 8
• Smart Defrag 2
• Start Menu 8
• Smart Defrag 4
• Advanced SystemCare 9
• IObit Malware Fighter 3
• Smart Defrag 5
• Game Booster 3
• IObit Unlocker
• IObit Malware Fighter 4
• Protected Folder
• Advanced SystemCare 10
• Driver Booster 5
• Driver Booster 2
• Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 7
• Advanced SystemCare 11
• IObit Malware Fighter 5
• ManageMyMobile
• Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 6
• Driver Booster 3.2
• Advanced SystemCare 5
• Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 8
• Game Booster
• Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 9
• Advanced SystemCare 3
• Random Password Generator
• Smart Defrag 4 Pro
• Advanced SystemCare 4
• Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 10
• Smart Defrag
• WinMetro
• Advanced WindowsCare Personal
• IObit Malware Fighter 6
• Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 11
• Password Folder
• Game Assistant 2 Beta
• Driver Booster 2 Beta
• Advanced Spyware Remover
• IObit Uninstaller 9
• IObit Surfing Protection
• Game Assistant 3
• Driver Booster 7
• IObit Security 360
• IObit Malware Fighter 3 Beta
• IObitCom Toolbar
• Malware Cleaner

Rankings

• #131 Defraggler by Piriform
• #132 League of Legends by Riot Games
• #133 Java 7 Update 45 by Oracle
• #134 Akamai NetSession Interface
• #135 PlayReady PC Runtime x86 by Microsoft
• #136 Surfing Protection by IObit
• #137 Adobe Shockwave Player 11.6
• #138 Energy Star by Hewlett-Packard
• #139 ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid
• #140 MyFreeCodec
• #141 Adobe Flash Player 16 NPAPI

from IObit

Remove Surfing Protection by IObit

Surfing Protection is a software program developed by IObit. The most common release is 1.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to 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 unins002.exe. The setup package generally installs about 19 files and is usually about 11.84 MB (12,415,234 bytes). The installed file SPUpdate.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 40% of users of Surfing Protection come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

URL: www.iobit.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\IObit\Surfing Protection\

Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\IObit\Surfing Protection\unins000.exe"

Estimated size: 11.84 MB

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 Surfing Protection, 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 Surfing Protection.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. 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.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

HOW IT STARTS Scheduled task? Yes (Runs on Windows boot)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 27% Keep it 73%

GLOBAL RANK #136

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	40.01%
Germany	7.72%
United Kingdom	5.68%
Italy	4.46%
Brazil	3.16%
Canada	2.93%
France	2.69%
Netherlands	1.84%
Australia	1.76%
Sweden	1.56%
Russia	1.42%
DZ	1.33%
Egypt	1.18%
Czech Republic	1.14%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Founded in 2004 by two creative and enthusiastic programmers, IObit is focused on providing consumers with innovative and comprehensive system utilities and security software for superior PC performance and security.

Publisher URL: www.iobit.com

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