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Should I remove Vuu PCRemoval Tool?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
76% remove it24% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 99.30 days
421.10 days >
Average installed length: 221.26 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
build_1.0.0.155_rev_3434_date_12:01:28 10-04-14 50.00%
build_1.0.0.142_rev_3343_date_12:50:45 28-02-14 50.00%

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Vuu PCRemoval Tool

What is Vuu PCRemoval Tool?

As part of the installation, the Security Stronghold Removal utility will provide various bundled offers including a PC optimization utility. 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 common release is build_1.0.0.155_rev_3434_date_12:01:28 10-04-14, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named vuupcremovaltool.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 102.24 MB (107,206,072 bytes).
  • Delivers various 'optional' bundled software during install
  • The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Vuu PCRemoval Tool has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.SecurityStronghold.com
Help link: www.SecurityStronghold.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Vuu PCRemoval Tool\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Vuu PCRemoval Tool\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 102.24 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Vuu PCRemoval Tool

Program executable:vuupcremovaltool.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\vuu pcremoval tool\vuupcremovaltool.exe
MD5:a5e8e88fc502e62de5164f5c41d63ce3

How do I remove Vuu PCRemoval Tool?

You can uninstall Vuu PCRemoval Tool 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 Vuu PCRemoval 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Vuu PCRemoval Tool.
  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) 75%
Win 10 25%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 76%
Keep it 24%
 
AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
221.26
Days

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 75.00%
Windows 10 25.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 75.00%
Windows 8.1 25.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

77.78% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 77.78%
  Germany 11.11%
  United Kingdom 11.11%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 66.67%
Acer 33.33%
Common models
Hewlett-Packard Presario ... 33.33%
HP ProBook 4440s 33.33%
Acer Aspire S7-391 33.33%

About (from Security Stronghold)

Company Profile Security Stronghold Company was founded by several computer security professionals.
Publisher URL: www.securitystronghold.com

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