Should I remove Bit9 Agent?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #38,070
Reach 0.0012%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 9.09 days
268.28 days >
Average installed length: 140.96 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 7.2.3.3703 |
4.17% |
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| 7.2.3.3327 |
4.17% |
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| 7.2.3.3204 |
20.83% |
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| 7.2.3 |
4.17% |
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| 7.2.2.1119 |
4.17% |
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| 7.2.1.13102 |
4.17% |
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| 7.2.1.1903 |
8.33% |
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| 7.2.1.1752 |
12.50% |
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| 7.2.1.1614 |
4.17% |
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| 7.2.1.1562 |
8.33% |
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| 7.2.1.1128 |
4.17% |
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| 7.2.1.710 |
16.67% |
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| 7.2.1.705 |
4.17% |
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Bit9 Agent
by Bit9, Inc.
Overview
Bit9 Agent is a software program developed by Bit9. The most common release is 7.2.3.3204, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 13.13 MB (13,762,976 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 79% of users of Bit9 Agent come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Qatar.
Program details
URL: www.bit9.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Bit9\Parity Agent\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{622FF86C-96F7-4509-A01F-58EA99F223A6}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 13.13 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Bit9 Agent
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Crawler.exe
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DasCLI.exe - Bit9 Agent Diagnostic Utility
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Notifier.exe - Bit9 Agent User Notification
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NotifierMessages.dll
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Parity.exe - Bit9 Agent Executable
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ParityAgentDB.dll - Bit9 Agent Database Library
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TimedOverride.exe - Bit9 Agent Offline Transition Utility
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ipworksssl8.dll (by /n software inc. - www.nsoftware.com) - IP*Works! SSL C++ Edition Version 8.1 (IP*Works! SSL V8)
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ipworks8.dll (by /n software inc. - www.nsoftware.com) - IP*Works! C++ Edition Version 8.1 (IP*Works! V8)
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libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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ssleay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/)
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- Parity.exe runs as a service named 'Bit9 Agent' (Parity) "Monitors system activity to keep your computer safe from unwanted and potentially malicious software.".
How do I remove Bit9 Agent?
You can uninstall Bit9 Agent from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Bit9 Agent, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Bit9 Agent.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win 10 29%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
70.83% |
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| Windows 10 |
29.17% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Enterprise |
47.83% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
21.74% |
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| Windows 10 Enterprise |
17.39% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
8.70% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
4.35% |
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Geography
79.41% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
79.41% |
| Brazil |
2.94% |
| Qatar |
2.94% |
| France |
2.94% |
| DZ |
2.94% |
| Netherlands |
2.94% |
| Canada |
2.94% |
| Poland |
2.94% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
39.13% |
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| Lenovo |
34.78% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
21.74% |
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| American Megatrends |
4.35% |
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Common models |
| HP EliteBook Folio 9480m |
4.55% |
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| Dell Precision M6600 |
4.55% |
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| Dell Latitude E5440 |
4.55% |
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| LENOVO 20F9003CUS |
4.55% |
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| LENOVO 20CLS0J401 |
4.55% |
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| LENOVO 20FBCTO1WW |
4.55% |
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