How to disable ksfetch formerly ksurl

Some time ago, I received frequent feedback from my internet security software that ksurl was trying to update. I understood that this has something to do with google, and I solved the problem through adding keystoneagent (or something) from the library/google directory to the list of applications to block from establishing contact. That worked ok, until I my system started being harassed by something called ksfetch several times a day. I understand that this again is a google agent trying to establish contact for the purpose of updating. The difference with the former ksurl residing in the fact that ksfetch is downloaded every time and as such recognized as a new application by my internet security software. I already deleted google chrome from the system, as also all visible contents of the library/google folder, yet this function keeps popping up several times a day. Where does it reside, and how do I definitively disable it. Thanks.

This forum is for troubleshooting Apple Software Update for Windows, a software package for Windows designed to update Apple products that run on Windows, and not related to your question in any way.  I suggest you contact Google or whoever made the software that you're having issues with.

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