What is Pandora TV? How to Detect and Remove PC Pandora Spyware

Pandora.TV service file is the process that loads when the user executes the file pandoraservice.exe. This is from the software Pandora Service, which is a video-sharing tool that enables users to upload videos and share them via Internet protocol. This is a Korean-developed video-sharing and broadcasting program that enables users to upload and view videos hosted by Pandora TV. Approximate size of the file is 611.15 KB. The file has been found to use up large amounts of system resources, with an average CPU utilization of 0.01283%. Its RAM utilization is also considered as a bit high, using up to 16.33 MB of RAM space. Finally, its average context switches per second is a staggering 1,182/sec. This is ten times more than the average context switches per second of most programs, which is generally pegged at 100/second. The file uses the executable services.exe as its parent process. General file folder is C:\program files\pandora.tv\panservice\pandoraservice.exe.

How can I stop pandoraservice.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. pandoraservice.exe. is used by Pandora.TV service file If you shut down pandoraservice.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop pandoraservice.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Pandora.TV service file, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Pandora.TV service file, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

Is pandoraservice.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

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Description of the threat

Threat name

Executable file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

pandoraservice.exe

Win32 (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Seven, Windows 8)

PandoraTV infection method

PandoraTV copies its file(s) to yours HDD. A typical file name is pandoraservice.exe. Then it creates a startup key in the registry with the name PandoraTV and the value pandoraservice.exe. You can also find it in the list of processes named pandoraservice.exe or PandoraTV.

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Pandora tv or Pandora service what is it?

Pandora Service and Pandora TV - these two utilities are usually installed along with KMPlayer program. Pandora Service is an application designed to search for codecs from the Internet, existing and missing codecs on your computer.

Pandora TV is a program that allows you to watch streaming “Online TV” from using KMPlayer... Again, allegedly...

So, in essence, both programs are absolutely useless, but seem to be harmless. At least there are no absolutely negative reviews about them... Except that no one can really explain why they are needed at all, and why they need to be installed “on the sly” and without warning users...

Delete along with KMPlayer. And install VLC Media Player, which is no worse, provides viewing streaming without any problems and does not download anything incomprehensible to the computer...

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“Pandora tv what kind of program is this” - we are talking about not exactly a program, but rather about an executive file that executes important function for functioning separate program. It may seem to you that this is a tautology, but you cannot be more precise, because this is exactly the case.

Now in absolutely all areas of development computer applications There is competition and it is very intense. The scope of providing programs that allow you to play files of various multimedia content. That’s why they are all now actively trying to stand out in some way, to show that their program is the best of those available to the user to choose from.

A quite popular music player called KMP Player was also actively working towards how to stand out. And, to tell the truth, I overdid it a little in this endeavor. Creating your own internal service called Pandora Service was designed to automate the update of all software...

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Pandora Additional Details (from PandoraTV)

Pandora TV is a User Generated Content based video portal and personal broadcasting service offering VOD and live video streaming for anyone in the world. Founded in October 2004, Pandora TV has always been the top leading player in Korean video space with many innovative services. World’s first offering of unlimited upload size and storage space, Open API for standard video platform, personalized broadcasting station with individual user’s own Channel, international search that gathers related videos all around the world and shows, are only some of the services offered by Pandora TV. Pandora TV’s technological advances on video platform and services as well as its proven business model have been well recognized by investors. Pandora TV raised over $16 million from Silicon Valley venture capitals – one lead by Altos Ventures and another by DCM – in two consecutive funding rounds in 2006 and 2007, which is the largest foreign...

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Several more appear unnecessary applications, which are also not easy to get rid of. One such application is Pandora TV. In this article we will figure out what this program is and how to remove it. Let's get started. Go!

Pandora TV gets into the system during the installation of some free utilities. Be sure to pay attention to the “Additional modules” section (there may be a different name), since there you can uncheck those very unnecessary programs, which are installed by default along with the main one. Pandora Service causes constant appearance advertising banners in the browser, which is very annoying when working with a computer.

There are several ways to remove Pandora Service from your system. This can be done using third party programs or manually.

If your antivirus software fails, download Stronghold AntiMalware. This utility It will remove unnecessary software, clean the registry and return the browser to normal.

To fix the problem manually, you will have to dig into the system files and delete some of them. Unfortunately, certain system files Pandora TV may be damaged, but you can restore using the operating system installation package Windows systems. The list below shows processes that need to be stopped and files that need to be deleted:

Please note that some system files may have the same names, but they are necessary for the correct operation of Windows. If you don’t quite understand WHAT you are deleting, it is better to use a special utility.

Be sure to get rid of the “pandora.tv” folder located on the “C” drive in “Program Files” and the “no information” registry key value. The key itself should not be deleted, only its value. Be very careful when editing the registry, as your actions can greatly affect the operation of the electronic computer. To go to the registry, in Windows search Type "regedit" and run as administrator.

You can also try uninstalling Pandora TV through the list of programs in the Control Panel. However, the application may begin to protect itself from uninstallation, as a result you will receive an error that you do not have enough rights to uninstall.

Pandora Service often installs special extensions in browsers. To get rid of them, use the SpyHunter or Stronghold AntiMalware utilities. But you can do everything yourself without using third-party tools.

Let's look at how to remove Pandora TV from Internet Explorer. Once your browser is open, click on the special options icon at the top right. In the list that appears, click “Configure add-ons.” Then go to the "Toolbars and Extensions" tab. Select unnecessary add-ons from the list and click the “Disable” button.

Similar actions are also performed for other web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera). The only difference is how to navigate to the extensions window of a specific browser. In Chrome you can do this very quickly by typing “chrome://extensions/” in the address bar. For Mozilla, enter "about:addons". Once in the addons window, disable them in the same way as was described in the case of Internet Explorer.

Threat Information

Threat name:

Executable file: pandoraservice.exe

Threat type: Adware

Affected OS: Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Affected browsers:Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari

Pandora Service infection method

installed on your computer along with free programs. This method can be called " batch installation". Free programs suggest you install additional modules(Pandora Service). If you do not decline the offer, the installation will begin in the background. Pandora Service copies its files to your computer. This is usually the pandoraservice.exe file. Sometimes a startup key is created with the name Pandora Service and the value pandoraservice.exe. You can also find the threat in the list of processes named pandoraservice.exe or Pandora Service. a folder called Pandora Service is also created in the C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData folders. After installation, Pandora Service begins to display advertising banners and pop-up ads in browsers. It is recommended to uninstall Pandora Service immediately. If you have additional questions about the Pandora Service, please contact us. You can use the programs below to remove Pandora Service from your browsers.

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How to remove Pandora Service manually

The problem can be resolved manually by deleting files, folders and registry keys belonging to the Pandora Service threat. Damaged system files and components can be restored if you have the installation package for your operating system.

To get rid of Pandora Service, you need to:

1. Stop the following processes and delete the corresponding files:

KMPElevateExecutor.exe
KMPService.exe
KMPServiceStarter.exe
PanElevateExecutor.exe
PanServiceStarter.exe
Proxy.dll
killp.exe
PanStreamer.dll
avformat-53.dll
unins000.exe
UnistAX.exe

Warning: You only need to delete files with the names and paths specified here. The system may contain useful files with the same names. We recommend using this to solve the problem safely.

2. Remove the following malicious folders:

C:\Program Files\pandora.tv\

3. Remove the following malicious registry keys and values:

Warning: if the value of a registry key is specified, then you need to delete only the value and not touch the key itself. We recommend using for these purposes.

Uninstall Pandora Service and associated programs through Control Panel

We recommend that you review the list installed programs and find Pandora Service as well as any other suspicious and unfamiliar programs. Below are instructions for different Windows versions. In some cases, Pandora Service is protected by malicious process or service and does not allow you to uninstall itself. If Pandora Service does not uninstall or gives an error that you do not have enough rights to uninstall, perform the following steps in Safe Mode or Safe mode with boot network drivers or use .

Windows 10

Click on the menu Start and select Options.
Click on the item System and select Applications and features in the list on the left.
Find it in the list and click on the button Delete near.
Confirm by pressing the button Delete in the opening window, if necessary.

Windows 8/8.1

Click right click mouse in the lower left corner of the screen (in desktop mode).
In the menu that opens, select Control Panel.
Click on the link Uninstall a program In chapter Programs and components.
Look for other suspicious programs in the list.
Click the button Delete.
Wait for the uninstallation process to complete.

Windows 7/Vista

Click Start and select Control Panel.
Select Programs and components And Uninstall a program.
Find in the list of installed programs.
Click on the button Delete.

Windows XP

Click Start.
From the menu, select Control Panel.
Select Install/Remove programs.
Find and related programs.
Click on the button Delete.

Remove Pandora Service add-ons from your browsers

In some cases, it installs add-ons in browsers. We recommend using the free "Remove Toolbars" function in the "Tools" section of the program to remove Pandora Service and related add-ons. We also recommend that you conduct a full scan of your computer using Wipersoft and Stronghold AntiMalware. To remove add-ons from your browsers manually, do the following:

Internet Explorer

Launch Internet Explorer and click on the gear icon in the upper right corner
From the drop down menu select Configure add-ons
Select a tab Toolbars and Extensions.
Select or another suspicious BHO.
Click the button Disable.

Warning: This instruction only deactivates the add-on. To completely remove Pandora Service, use .

Google Chrome

Launch Google Chrome.
In the address bar, enter chrome://extensions/.
On the list installed add-ons Find and click on the trash can icon next to it.
Confirm deletion.

Mozilla Firefox

Launch Firefox.
In the address bar, enter about:addons.
Click on the tab Extensions.
On the list installed extensions find .
Click the button Delete near the extension.

Protect your computer and browsers from infection

Advertising software like Pandora Service is very widespread, and, unfortunately, most antivirus programs do a poor job of detecting such threats. To protect yourself from these threats, we recommend using it, it has active computer protection modules and browser settings. It doesn't conflict with installed antiviruses and provides an additional layer of protection against threats like Pandora Service.