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Should I remove Système de protection active ThinkVantage?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
10% remove it90% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #11,816
United States Rank #29,320
Reach 0.0279%

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.81.00.08 0.18%
1.80.08.00 0.55%
1.79.01.03 0.36%
1.79.00.03 16.03%
1.78.0.11 5.65%
1.78.0.10 3.10%
1.78.0.09 5.10%
1.77.0.26 8.20%
1.77.0.20 1.09%
1.77.0.11 11.29%
1.77.0.9 2.91%
1.77.0.8 3.10%
1.77.0.5 1.28%
1.76 10.93%
1.75 7.29%
1.74 8.01%
1.73 3.64%
1.72 3.64%
1.71 2.37%
1.70 2.91%
1.64 0.18%
1.63 0.18%
1.61 1.09%
1.54 0.36%
1.53 0.36%
1.52 0.18%

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Système de protection active ThinkVantage

Overview

Système de protection active ThinkVantage is a software program developed by Lenovo. The most common release is 1.79.00.03, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named AntiDust.exe. The setup package generally installs about 13 files and is usually about 7.26 MB (7,612,928 bytes). 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 58% of users of Système de protection active ThinkVantage come from France, it is also popular in Canada and the United States.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.lenovo.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\thinkpad\tpshocks\mui\0409
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{46A84694-59EC-48F0-964C-7E76E9F8A2ED}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 7.26 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Système de protection active ThinkVantage

Program executable:AntiDust.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\AntiDust.exe
MD5:fb9da1dd951232244203558a96e8ff66
Additional files:
  • tpshcplr.dll - ThinkVantage Active Protection System
  • tpshocks.dll

How do I remove Système de protection active ThinkVantage?

You can uninstall Système de protection active ThinkVantage from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 Système de protection active ThinkVantage, 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 Système de protection active ThinkVantage.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Lenovo
 
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 68%
Win 8 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 69.45%
Windows 10 22.91%
Windows XP 5.45%
Windows Vista 2.18%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 51.75%
Windows 7 Home Premium 11.97%
Windows 8.1 Pro 9.21%
Windows 10 Pro 7.92%
Microsoft Windows XP 4.79%
Windows 7 Ultimate 3.13%

Distribution by countryGeography

57.92% of installs come from France
Which countries install it?
  France 57.92%
  Canada 20.75%
  United States 8.87%
  MA 3.21%
  Belgium 2.08%
  DZ 1.70%
  Switzerland 1.70%
  SN 0.75%
  Germany 0.57%
  TN 0.38%
  Italy 0.38%
  Spain 0.38%
  MQ 0.19%
  RE 0.19%

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a PC hardware and electronics company whose products include personal computers, tablet computers, mobile phones, workstations, servers, electronic storage devices and IT management software.
Publisher URL: www.lenovo.com

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