Shield

A guide to uninstall Shield from your PC

Shield is a Windows application. Read below about how to uninstall it from your computer. It is produced by Gemini CAD Systems. You can read more on Gemini CAD Systems or check for application updates here. Shield is typically set up in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield directory, but this location can vary a lot depending on the user's option while installing the application. The complete uninstall command line for Shield is MsiExec.exe /X{7316218D-9854-46CC-BA34-67FB7BDAB090}. The program's main executable file is titled Shield.exe and occupies 8.65 MB (9065368 bytes).

The following executables are installed together with Shield. They take about 8.65 MB (9065368 bytes) on disk.

• Shield.exe (8.65 MB)

The current web page applies to Shield version 22.1.0 alone. Click on the links below for other Shield versions:

• 22.1.4

Following the uninstall process, the application leaves some files behind on the computer. Part_A few of these are listed below.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall Shield:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield

Generally, the following files are left on disk:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\gconnect.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\libcrypto-1_1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\libeay32.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\platforms\qwindows.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\Qt5Core.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\Qt5Gui.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\Qt5Network.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\Qt5Widgets.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\Resources.dl1
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\Shield.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\shieldres.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\ssleay32.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_INF\amd64\WdfCoInstaller01007.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_INF\amd64\WinUSBCoInstaller.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_INF\amd64\WUDFUpdate_01007.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_INF\DongleDriver.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_INF\i386\WdfCoInstaller01007.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_INF\i386\WinUSBCoInstaller.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_INF\i386\WUDFUpdate_01007.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_INF\winusbinstallation.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_Old_INF\amd64\WdfCoInstaller01007.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_Old_INF\amd64\WinUSBCoInstaller.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_Old_INF\amd64\WUDFUpdate_01007.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_Old_INF\i386\WdfCoInstaller01007.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_Old_INF\i386\WinUSBCoInstaller.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_Old_INF\i386\WUDFUpdate_01007.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_Old_INF\MCHPWinUSBDevice.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_Win7_INF\amd64\WdfCoInstaller01007.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_Win7_INF\amd64\WinUSBCoInstaller.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_Win7_INF\amd64\WUDFUpdate_01007.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_Win7_INF\i386\WdfCoInstaller01007.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_Win7_INF\i386\WinUSBCoInstaller.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_Win7_INF\i386\WUDFUpdate_01007.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\UsbDongleDriver_Win7_INF\MCHPWinUSBDevice.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\winusb_XP32.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDrive\24.201.1006.0005\images\darkTheme\shield_icon.svg
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDrive\24.201.1006.0005\images\lightTheme\shield_icon.svg
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\active.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\background.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\ContactServiceDesk.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\ContactServiceDeskHover.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\Create-Backup-btn.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\Create-Backup-over-btn.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\inactive.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\LoginMyCad.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\LoginMyCadHover.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\MyCAD.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\RegisterOffline.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\RegisterOfflineHover.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\RegisterOnline.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\RegisterOnlineHover.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\ServiceDesk.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\ShieldGeneralInfoBg.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\ShieldRegisterBg.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\ShieldSettingsBg.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\Tab_general_info_hover.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\Tab_general_info_idle.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\Tab_general_info_selected.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\Tab_register_hover.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\Tab_register_idle.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\Tab_register_selected.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\Tab_separator.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\Tab_settings_hover.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\Tab_settings_idle.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\Tab_settings_selected.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Temp\CAD_Gemini CAD Systems\shield\Tab_top_border.bmp
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield 22.1.0\install\Shield.msi
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield 22.1.0\install\Shield1.cab
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\prerequisites\decoder.dll
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\settings.ini
• C:\Windows\Installer\{7316218D-9854-46CC-BA34-67FB7BDAB090}\Shield.exe

Registry that is not cleaned:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\D81261374589CC64AB4376BFB7AD0B09
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{7316218D-9854-46CC-BA34-67FB7BDAB090}

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional values from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\program files (x86)\gemini cad systems\shield\shield.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Downloads\Telegram Desktop\Shield_X22.1.0.54_05Dec2022.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Users\UserName\Downloads\Telegram Desktop\Shield_X22.1.0.54_05Dec2022.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\D81261374589CC64AB4376BFB7AD0B09\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3302616687-3571439641-515853808-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files (x86)\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\Shield.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3302616687-3571439641-515853808-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Gemini CAD Systems\Shield\prerequisites\Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86) - 12.0.30501\vcredist_msvc2013_x86.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3302616687-3571439641-515853808-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Users\UserName\Downloads\Telegram Desktop\Shield_X22.1.0.54_05Dec2022.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\TCP Query User{C83CD079-77C3-45B8-951F-8B801446BF10}C:\program files (x86)\gemini cad systems\shield\shield.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules\UDP Query User{BDF96C80-FC78-4AA9-B412-96ECE1F5B86C}C:\program files (x86)\gemini cad systems\shield\shield.exe

How to erase Shield from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Shield is a program offered by Gemini CAD Systems. Some people want to remove it. Sometimes this can be hard because doing this by hand requires some knowledge regarding Windows program uninstallation. One of the best EASY manner to remove Shield is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your system, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general tool to take care of your system.

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• visit Download Link
• download the setup by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs feature


5. All the programs installed on your PC will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate Shield or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Shield". If it is installed on your PC the Shield app will be found automatically. When you select Shield in the list of apps, some information about the program is made available to you:

• Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other people have about Shield, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details about the program you wish to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. Confirm the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall Shield.


8. After uninstalling Shield, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of Shield that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling Shield with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.

Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to uninstall Shield by Gemini CAD Systems from your computer, nor are we saying that Shield by Gemini CAD Systems is not a good application for your PC. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Shield supposing you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.