Should I remove eScan Internet Security for Windows?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #21,558
United States Rank #38,433
Reach 0.0094%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 18.22 days
537.40 days >
Average installed length: 282.36 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 14.0.1400.1936 |
1.08% |
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| 14.0.1400.1849 |
2.69% |
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| 14.0.1400.1831 |
2.15% |
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| 14.0.1400.1789 |
1.08% |
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| 14.0.1400.1785 |
3.76% |
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| 14.0.1400.1780 |
1.61% |
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| 14.0.1400.1771 |
2.15% |
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| 14.0.1400.1722 |
1.08% |
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| 14.0.1400.1700 |
3.76% |
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| 14.0.1400.1688 |
0.54% |
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| 14.0.1400.1640 |
1.61% |
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| 14.0.1400.1622 |
1.61% |
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| 14.0.1400.1602 |
0.54% |
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| 14.0.1400.1572 |
0.54% |
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| 14.0.1400.1540 |
1.08% |
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| 14.0.1400.1485 |
0.54% |
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| 14.0.1400.1457 |
0.54% |
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| 14.0.1400.1381 |
1.08% |
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| 11.0.1400.2029 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1400.1982 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1400.1849 |
5.91% |
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| 11.0.1400.1831 |
1.08% |
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| 11.0.1400.1789 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1400.1785 |
1.61% |
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| 11.0.1400.1780 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1400.1771 |
1.61% |
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| 11.0.1400.1770 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1400.1700 |
1.61% |
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| 11.0.1400.1640 |
2.15% |
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| 11.0.1400.1632 |
1.08% |
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| 11.0.1400.1622 |
2.69% |
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| 11.0.1400.1540 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1400.1486 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1139.998 |
1.08% |
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| 11.0.1139.969 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1139.953 |
1.08% |
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| 11.0.1139.945 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1139.916 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1139.828 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1139.2029 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1139.1849 |
1.08% |
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| 11.0.1139.1831 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1139.1785 |
1.61% |
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| 11.0.1139.1780 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1139.1771 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1139.1770 |
1.08% |
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| 11.0.1139.1700 |
4.30% |
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| 11.0.1139.1640 |
9.14% |
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| 11.0.1139.1632 |
0.54% |
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| 11.0.1139.1622 |
4.30% |
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| 11.0.1139.1602 |
4.30% |
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| 60 versions |
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eScan Internet Security for Windows
from MicroWorld Technologies Inc.
Overview
eScan Internet Security for Windows is a program developed by MicroWorld Technologies. The most used version is 11.0.1139.1640, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is DPInst.exe. The software installer includes 250 files and is usually about 886.4 KB (907,669 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 7. While about 55% of users of eScan Internet Security for Windows come from India, it is also popular in the United States and BD.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\eScan\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\eScan\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 886.4 KB
Files installed by eScan Internet Security for Windows
| Program executable: | DPInst.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\DIFX\198a84b0eb590201\DPInst.exe |
| MD5: | 3ad86c4f3bd1432abfae46e8dffc697d |
Additional files:
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BACKUP.10369617.mwavscan.exe - MicroWorld AntiVirus Toolkit Utility (MWAV) (MicroWorld Anti Virus & Spyware Toolkit Utility)
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BACKUP.11472372.mwavscan.exe
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BACKUP.14847019.mwavscan.exe
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BACKUP.14881321.mwavscan.exe
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BACKUP.15501688.mwavscan.exe
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BACKUP.21685473.mwavscan.exe
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BACKUP.38602013.mwavscan.exe
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BACKUP.39006658.mwavscan.exe
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BACKUP.39826261.mwavscan.exe
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BACKUP.58941763.mwavscan.exe
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BACKUP.95536441.mwavscan.exe
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ESCANMX2.SYS - eScan Monitor Extension for Windows
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ESCANMXN.SYS
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ESCANMXX.SYS
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BACKUP.10680588.launch.exe - eScan/MailScan/ X-Spam for Windows (MailScan Dispatcher Launcher)
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BACKUP.10818454.launch.exe
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BACKUP.15027797.launch.exe
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BACKUP.16818001.launch.exe
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BACKUP.16903291.launch.exe
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BACKUP.30678911.launch.exe
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BACKUP.51330791.launch.exe
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BACKUP.52061989.launch.exe
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BACKUP.70338419.launch.exe
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BACKUP.11190546.wgwin.exe - MicroWorld Downloader using WGET (WGetWin for Windows)
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BACKUP.14950535.wgwin.exe
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BACKUP.16663453.wgwin.exe
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BACKUP.39641051.wgwin.exe
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BACKUP.53898861.wgwin.exe
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BACKUP.66300831.wgwin.exe
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BACKUP.94635611.wgwin.exe
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BACKUP.97665248.wgwin.exe
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BACKUP.13497554.killproc.exe - eScan/MailScan/ X-Spam/eConceal (Process Terminator)
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BACKUP.14027110.killproc.exe
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BACKUP.11846855.frights.exe - eScan/MailScan/X-Spam/eConceal (Folder Rights)
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BACKUP.12270443.inst_tsp.exe - eScan/MailScan/eConceal/X-Spam (TSP Installer for Windows)
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BACKUP.13108101.inst_tspx.exe
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BACKUP.13666447.frights.exe
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BACKUP.14176008.frights.exe
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BACKUP.14654951.inst_tsp.exe
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BACKUP.20919865.inst_tsp.exe
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BACKUP.48059307.frights.exe
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BACKUP.48246028.inst_tsp.exe
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BACKUP.78276491.inst_tsp.exe
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BACKUP.87162910.frights.exe
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BACKUP.96768251.inst_tsp.exe
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BACKUP.98687521.inst_tsp.exe
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BACKUP.99289213.inst_tsp.exe
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frights.exe
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inst_tsp.exe
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BACKUP.14988234.msg.exe - eScan/MailScan/XSpam/eConceal (Message Display Unit)
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debuginf.exe - eScan / MailScan / eConceal (Debug Information)
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BACKUP.11043280.test2.exe - MWAV/eScan/MailScan/X-Spam (eScan - Suspicious Application Verifier)
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BACKUP.11074785.test2.exe
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BACKUP.12018238.test2.exe
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BACKUP.12520792.test2.exe
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BACKUP.15526974.test2.exe
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BACKUP.15720938.test2.exe
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BACKUP.30652936.test2.exe
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BACKUP.49325553.test2.exe
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BACKUP.73629994.test2.exe
Behaviors exhibited
3 Context Menu Handlers
- escanshx.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'eScanShellExt' with a class of {66B1FB35-3BDD-45A3-9035-E178E6D8CED9}.
- escans64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'eScanShellExt' with a class of {66B1FB35-3BDD-45A3-9035-E178E6D8CED9}.
- BACKUP.53024154.escanshx.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'eScanShellExt' with a class of {66B1FB35-3BDD-45A3-9035-E178E6D8CED9}.
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- CLEANUP.EXE is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named eScanCleanup.
Service
- econser.exe runs as a service named 'eConServ' (EconService) "eScan Firewall Service - "Digital Fortress For Your Computer"".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- CLEANUP.EXE is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'eScan CleanUp' which loads as C:\Program Files1\eScan\Cleanup.exe.
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- DOWNLOAD.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\eScan\DOWNLOAD.EXE'.
- escanpro.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\eScan\ESCANPRO.EXE'.
How do I remove eScan Internet Security for Windows?
You can uninstall eScan Internet Security for Windows 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 eScan Internet Security for Windows, 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 eScan Internet Security for Windows.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 44%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
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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 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
65.05% |
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| Windows 10 |
18.28% |
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| Windows XP |
13.44% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.23% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
32.61% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
15.76% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
13.59% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
8.15% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
6.52% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.43% |
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Geography
55.44% of installs come from India
Which countries install it?
| India |
55.44% |
| United States |
13.99% |
| BD |
8.81% |
| Singapore |
2.07% |
| France |
2.07% |
| Iran |
2.07% |
| Australia |
1.55% |
| South Africa |
1.55% |
| LY |
1.55% |
| NP |
1.55% |
| Pakistan |
1.04% |
| Sri Lanka |
1.04% |
| Costa Rica |
0.52% |
| Jamaica |
0.52% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
25.56% |
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| Acer |
25.56% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
21.80% |
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| Intel |
11.28% |
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| ASUS |
5.26% |
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| Lenovo |
5.26% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.01% |
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| Alienware |
0.75% |
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| Samsung |
0.75% |
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| Sony |
0.75% |
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Common models |
| Dell Dell System Inspir... |
3.67% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
2.75% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 755 |
2.75% |
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| HP ENVY Sleekbook 4 |
2.75% |
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| Gigabyte G41M-ES2L |
2.75% |
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| Intel DG41WV |
2.75% |
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