BitGuard
What is BitGuard?
BitGuard is software application developed by MediaTechSoft Inc.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 63.50% of installations running this operating system. BitGuard's installer is typically 8.00 MB in size and installs around 7 files.
BitGuard is most popular in the United States with 17.57% of installations residing in this country.
When using a computer that is connected to the internet, BitGuard is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.
About BitGuard?
BitGuard, also known as BProtector, Application Manager, and Browser Protector, is a software application specifically designed to prevent the uninstallation of software installed by the provider and its affiliates. This software is compatible with Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox browsers. It has been distributed in various versions through co-bundle installers from several download partners, including One Installer LLC, FIRSERIA (downloadyourplayer.com), Tuguu SL, Somoto Ltd., Amonetize Ltd., and Coolapptech.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in BitGuard.
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| AhnLab-V3 | 2014.01.04 | Trojan/Win32.Rotbrow |
| Avira AntiVir | 7.11.123.132 | APPL/BProtector.Gen |
| Antiy-AVL | 2.0.3.7 | Trojan/Win32.Generic |
| avast! | 2014.9-140110 | Win32:BProtect-D [Trj] |
| AVG | 2015.0.3599 | Bprotect.G |
| Bkav FE | 1.3.0.4613 | W32.Clod059.Trojan |
| Clam AntiVirus | 0.98/18155 | Win.Adware.BProtector |
| Comodo Security | 17552 | Application.Win32.bProtector.KAT |
| Dr.Web | 9.0.0.010 | Adware.BGuard.47 |
| ESET-NOD32 | 8.9250 | a variant of Win32/bProtector.A |
| Fortinet FortiGate | 1/10/2014 | Riskware/BProtector |
| G Data | 14.1.22 | Win32.Application.BHO |
| K7 AntiVirus | 13.175.10735 | Trojan |
| K7GW | 13.175.10735 | Trojan ( 0000d2141 ) |
| Kaspersky | 14.0.0.4489 | Trojan.Win32.Bromngr |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus | 331020.49267 | Win32.Troj.Undef.(kcloud) |
| Malwarebytes | v2014.01.10.07 | PUP.Optional.PerformerSoft.A |
| McAfee | 5600.7255 | Adware-Bprotect!425622F8DB26 |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | 7.7255 | Adware-Bprotect!425622F8DB26 |
| Microsoft Security Essentials | 1.10201 | TrojanDropper:Win32/Rotbrow.A |
| Sophos | 4.96 | BProtector |
| Symantec | 1/10/2014 rev. 6 | Adware.GoonSquad |
| VIPRE Antivirus | 25078 | Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall | 7.2.277 | TROJ_GEN.F47V1001 |
Software Behaviors
- Services:
-
- BitGuard.exe runs as a service named 'BitGuard' (BitGuard) "Your browser protector service".
- Firewall:
-
- BitGuard.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\ProgramData\BitGuard\2.6.1673.238\{c16c1ccb-1111-4e5c-a2f3-533ad2fec8e8}\BitGuard.exe'.
Software Details
- URL:
- https://www.mediatechsoft.com/contact.html
- Support:
- https://www.mediatechsoft.com/uninstall.html
- Installation path:
- C:\ProgramData\bitguard\2.6.1673.238\{c16c1ccb-1111-4e5c-a2f3-533ad2fec8e8}
- Uninstaller:
- "C:\ProgramData\BitGuard\2.6.1673.238\{c16c1ccb-1111-4e5c-a2f3-533ad2fec8e8}\uninstall.exe" /Uninstall /{15D2D75C-9CB2-4efd-BAD7-B9B4CB4BC693} /um
- Size:
- 8.00 MB
- Language:
- English
BitGuard Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- BitGuard.exe
- Name:
- BitGuard
- Path:
- C:\ProgramData\bitguard\2.6.1673.238\{c16c1ccb-1111-4e5c-a2f3-533ad2fec8e8}\BitGuard.exe
- MD5:
- 30312a75be27ed57ac1f7d657108f016
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –
| File Type | Filename | MD5 |
|---|---|---|
|
EXE
|
9a154c3959277f2678616709bac31dd2 | |
|
DLL
|
71e3273d907418f394b7dcb3a76695c3 | |
|
DLL
|
86958c2c033219f56c9f0b3a181b4628 | |
|
EXE
|
BitGuard.exe
Malware
|
30312a75be27ed57ac1f7d657108f016 |
|
DLL
|
17f6d044c752f5fc46325cee933dd1f6 | |
|
EXE
|
483fcf432217d71544246aa760d98cdc | |
|
EXE
|
63ca5cf9f0de5306e4a343269f3a88e3 |