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!!!

Windows for home | Other | Apps

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments No comments
Answer accepted by question author
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.

Was this answer helpful?

10+ people found this answer helpful.
0 comments No comments
Answer accepted by question author
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

<Removed>

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

Was this answer helpful?

1 person found this answer helpful.
0 comments No comments
Answer accepted by question author
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!

Was this answer helpful?

0 comments No comments

205 additional answers

Sort by: Newest
  1. Anonymous
    2012-11-24T22:41:52+00:00

    Here's a response...put out a Beta and test it rigorously. This is a problem which would be discovered in several minutes. Once again...are you serious? I would certainly say there is a reason to "get nasty" with you.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments No comments
  2. Anonymous
    2012-11-24T22:38:23+00:00

    Are you serious? There is no uninstall application, and so you know the alternative is to contact you, or reply to the link on the site that tells you to try "Add/Remove Programs". It proceeds to say:

    "If for some reason you cannot find your Start Menu, or the Add/Remove Process does not work for you, click the link below for additional removal assistance: Remove strongvault."

    Following the link, you have a form to fill out just below this message:

    "Give us a shout about anything related to Strongvault. We are usually pretty quick to reply, but responses could take up to 48 hours."

    Seriously? You know perfectly well how your product works, and that it causes undesirable results for users. I am surprised that you would even post publicly, with your picture included (assuming that is really you). I couldn't associate myself with something like this...how do you? You don't think so much of it maybe, but there are hundreds of programs out there that do this and cause issues. Even if I am not having the issue myself, I end up helping other people with problems constantly. YOU WASTE PEOPLES' TIME!!!

    In this case, I did accidentally allow it to install with another program. What I really hate is that I saw the note about it just as I clicked to install. I am typically very careful and a little more knowledgeable than the average user, so I know to be careful. In this particular case it was one of several programs that the software offered optionally (pre-selected, which you must change if you don't want it installed). The problem is that the other programs were on a different page as you progress and select 'next' on the installer. It was "fine print relative to the fine print". Quit wasting my time and post a direct response on what is necessary to remove it, before I have to plow through my registry.

    Do you really think this will give your company a good image? Nope! your software will soon be blocked by every adware/malware scanner available. Honestly, think hard about how every small issue like this winds up taking up many hours of peoples' lives...hours of time which should be spent with friends, family, or even ACTUALLY ACCOMPLISHING SOMETHING ON THE COMPUTER. You are part of a system that wastes time and money, and chews up chunks of our lives...unless you correct your actions and remove this sort of practice from your company completely. Man-up and post the easy fix that you know works for your product. You should be embarrassed to post your face, no better than a spammer in my opinion. Working for a collection agency is a more respectful occupation. You should consider a switch.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments No comments