Should I remove Blue Coat K9 Web Protection?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
4.5.1001	5.58%
4.4.276	50.21%
4.4.270	0.84%
4.4.268	24.41%
4.4.239	0.28%
4.3.188	18.69%

Other programs by Blue Coat Systems

• Blue Coat ProxyClient
• Blue Coat K9 Web Protection
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from Blue Coat Systems, Inc.

Remove Blue Coat K9 Web Protection

Blue Coat K9 Web Protection is a software program developed by Blue Coat Systems. The most common release is 4.4.276, 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. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 42.55 MB (44,621,162 bytes). The installed file update.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. 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 62% of users of Blue Coat K9 Web Protection come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and India.

URL: www.k9webprotection.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\blue coat k9 web protection

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Blue Coat K9 Web Protection\uninst.exe

Estimated size: 42.55 MB

k9filter.exe
Memory:	14.59 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0003750521%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00010272%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00027234%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	3,081,320	8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:	168.84 KB	435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:	41.97 KB	105.02 KB average

1. 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.
2. 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Blue Coat K9 Web Protection.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 48% Win Vista 0%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 12% Keep it 88%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	61.65%
United Kingdom	5.33%
India	2.99%
Canada	2.51%
Israel	1.92%
France	1.71%
Italy	1.65%
Netherlands	1.60%
Brazil	1.33%
Australia	1.17%
DZ	1.17%
Philippines	1.17%
Germany	0.85%
Belgium	0.75%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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