What program is Strong Vault connected to?

Anonymous
2012-10-09T08:58:09+00:00

I thought that Strong Vault was something I did not need and tried to delete it....I deleted whatever program it was linked to though.....embarASSing to have to ask this question :(   I rethought the situation though and thought maybe it is best to keep it....It have been deleted or rather the program that Strong Vault is connected to is gone and Strong Vault still pops up and tries to backup the files of where I am trying to get to...and I have to click on the cancel button several times to get it to stop the process it can't complete...Did I make a big GOOF or what.....SOS SOS...EmbarASSingly....I would praise the person who can help me FOREVER!!! Should it reinstall it or them??? SOS IF NOT, I need help to get it deleted...I am so confused that now I am making a mess of my question....Thank You Very Much  signed ...I own up to my mistake ...I feel VERY foolish....Laugh at me if you will rabbit said Elmer Fudd....Hey! maybe I should use that for my internet username!!  FUDD!! ( Forever Doing Dumbness) !!  Seriously...somebody please take pity on the elderly!!!

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Anonymous
2012-11-06T08:29:14+00:00

This program is holding some virus like qualities. You are not allowed to install a free version only a paid one, when the program sneaks in through something else it'll force you to see an error everytime you turn on your computer.

Nice try Craig. I found a fix and felt it was important to post; http://support.microsoft.com/mats/program\_install\_and\_uninstall click on this link and click run, let it troubleshoot for you but you select the files to delete (something along the lines of that, it was the second option) after that is done it will show you guessed it "StrongVault" or "Strong Hold" click on that and let it uninstall and clean up. Restart your computer you will be good to go.

The link provided does not install anything I checked. It is also through Microsoft. Let me know if this helps!

Last Craig, cut your **** if when your program is searched in google and the first link is to uninstall you seemingly screwed up. First time posting thought I would help. Gabe.

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Anonymous
2012-11-18T18:02:17+00:00

I suddenly found this "strongvault" program on my computer after installing "VLC Media Player".  It has caused havoc.  I now have error messages when I am trying to open important programs for mmy business.  It has also caused a fatal error and has stopped "SOS messaging from working.  Anybody know what I can do about this.  Why don't the people at "Strongvault" or Stronghold, or whoever they are have a large box asking whether you want to install their program before allowing it to just try to commandeer your system??? Some programs now tell me the data cannot be found and has been moved to a different location.  I believe this may have legal ramifications, since the moved information is propriety and confidential... I need immediate help before I contact the legal channels for this mess.  I hope the folks at microsoft can help!

We do not do anything that would cause files from other programs to be moved or deleted. It sounds as though the messages you are seeing are referring to the Strongvault uninstaller not being found, which is part of the Windows installer glitch others have reported in this thread. Use Microsoft's FixIt app first to try and resolve the problem:

http://support.microsoft.com/mats/program_install_and_uninstall

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If you are still having problems after trying both of these, please contact me directly at craig[at]stronghold.com with as many details as possible on what you are experiencing.

Thanks.

Craig

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Anonymous
2012-10-09T15:33:26+00:00

Hi Penney,

Which version of Windows are you using?

You can do a system restore to before you deleted the program:

For XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084

For Vista

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-is-System-Restore

For Windows 7

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/system-restore

Also, if this is the Strong Vault you are talking about, here is instructions on how to remove it:

http://strongvaultfree.com/pages/uninstall

Hope this helps!

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-02-01T11:40:23+00:00

    I have just used the Microsoft Fix It wizard and had to use it twice as Strongvault was in my programmes folder twice - so watch out for that. Very strange as it was only in there once when I looked earlier. I think it is mutating/duplicating itself! I am not convinced I have got rid of it, as I checked my Start bar and it was there even though I had deleted it previously. Deleted it again, but not convinced that all the files are gone. Have emptied recycle bin too - just in case it can do harm from there. Will report back if this "Alien" software either "reappears" or if more strange things continue to happen. Still mad as **** about this - someone needs to put cowboy companies like these out of business.

    If you check out stronghold.com who are the holding company for stonrgvault on www.scamadvisor.com

    You get these details which shows that the owner/s of the company are hiding their identities by registering with Domainsbyproxy.com  - see wiki article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domains\_by\_Proxy

    Make of that what you will?!!!  Suffice to say that groups like Anonymous are very anti people hiding behind websites that can only be indentified when forced by the US Government.  Just as I thought a cowboy outfit.

    Domain name: stronghold.com

    Domain Title: Best Online Backup - Online PC Data Backup Solutions - Stronghold

    Description: Stronghold is the best online backup solution on the market for PC owners. Award winning

    Domain Age: 16 Years, 300 Days

    Website Speed: Very Fast

    Owner: Domains By Proxy, LLC

    Address: DomainsByProxy.com, 14747 N Northsight Blvd Suite 111, PMB 309, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, United States

    City: Scottsdale

    Country: United States

    Postcode: 85260

    Website Location: United States

    Probable website origin :-

     77%;    United States

     23%;    Poland

    Notes:-

    The owner of the website is using a service to hide their identity

    This website is deemed to be popular by Alexa with a ranking of 203069

    This website has a good online trust rating.

    This website has a good online reliability.

    Analysis Details:- 

    Although this website appears to be based in United States there are other countries involved and you should review this information carefully and decide if it is as you expect.

    This site is using an anonymous service - which prevents us from identifying the site owner. This can sometimes be just so that the owner does not receive spam, but be aware that many scam sites use this as a method to hide their identify.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-01-31T13:34:36+00:00

    Hi Janaia

    You need to do what Gabe says on page one - see below.  It is what others have done (inc me) and it seems to have worked.  I had to do it twice though as had two copies of SV in my programme folder, so look out for that!  Good luck, Simone

    "This program is holding some virus like qualities. You are not allowed to install a free version only a paid one, when the program sneaks in through something else it'll force you to see an error everytime you turn on your computer.

    Nice try Craig. I found a fix and felt it was important to post; http://support.microsoft.com/mats/program\_install\_and\_uninstall click on this link and click run, let it troubleshoot for you but you select the files to delete (something along the lines of that, it was the second option) after that is done it will show you guessed it "StrongVault" or "Strong Hold" click on that and let it uninstall and clean up. Restart your computer you will be good to go.

    The link provided does not install anything I checked. It is also through Microsoft. Let me know if this helps!

    Last Craig, cut your **** if when your program is searched in google and the first link is to uninstall you seemingly screwed up. First time posting thought I would help. Gabe."

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