Should I remove Blue Coat K9 Web Protection?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
11% remove it89% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.2.44 |
33.33% |
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| 3.2.36 |
66.67% |
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Other programs by Blue Coat Systems
Blue Coat K9 Web Protection
from Blue Coat Systems, Inc.
What is Blue Coat K9 Web Protection? (from Blue Coat Systems)
K9 Web Protection is easy-to-use Parental Control and Internet filtering software that helps parents protect their children online. K9 Web Protection has the ability to block adult, porn and other offensive content, prevent spyware infections, and monitor visited sites on any Internet access connection (AOL, MSN, Yahoo... Read more
Overview
Blue Coat K9 Web Protection is a program developed by Blue Coat Systems. The most used version is 3.2.36, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 main program executable is k9filter.exe. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 9.93 MB (10,410,301 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 50% of users of Blue Coat K9 Web Protection come from the United States, it is also popular in France.
Program details
URL: www.bluecoat.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\blue coat k9 web protection
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Blue Coat K9 Web Protection\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 9.93 MB
Files installed by Blue Coat K9 Web Protection
| Program executable: | k9filter.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\blue coat k9 web protection\k9filter.exe |
| MD5: | 83f62c9e9a55f9455eebaad71f4b019d |
Additional files:
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- k9filter.exe runs as a service named 'Blue Coat K9 Web Protection' (WebFilter) "Provides Internet filtering services for your PC.".
How do I remove Blue Coat K9 Web Protection?
You can uninstall Blue Coat K9 Web Protection 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 Blue Coat® K9 Web Protection, 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 Blue Coat K9 Web Protection.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 50%
Win 10 17%
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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 11%
Keep it 89%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
50.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 |
16.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
40.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
20.00% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
50.00% |
| France |
50.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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| Dell |
25.00% |
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| Acer |
25.00% |
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| ASUS |
25.00% |
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Common models |
| VIA K7VT4APro |
20.00% |
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| Packard Bell Easynote ME6... |
20.00% |
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| HP-Pavilion VC896AA-ABF s... |
20.00% |
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| Dell Latitude D820 |
20.00% |
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| ASUSTeK K52JT |
20.00% |
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