Should I remove Blue Coat ProxyClient?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
3.4.4.9	4.00%
3.4.4.7	12.00%
3.4.4.6	24.00%
3.4.4.2	8.00%
3.4.3.2	8.00%
3.3.3.1	20.00%
3.3.2.7	4.00%
3.3.2.4	4.00%
3.3.2.1	4.00%
3.3.1.1	8.00%
3.2.1.2	4.00%

Other programs by Blue Coat Systems

• Blue Coat K9 Web Protection
• Unified Agent
• ThreatPulse Client Connector

from Blue Coat Systems, Inc.

Remove Blue Coat ProxyClient

Blue Coat ProxyClient is a software program developed by Blue Coat Systems. The most common release is 3.4.4.6, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 82 files and is usually about 17.45 MB (18,294,883 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 58% of users of Blue Coat ProxyClient come from the United States, it is also popular in India and Australia.

URL: www.bluecoat.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Blue Coat\ProxyClient\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{D35B0C7A-4545-4A98-A810-3810B3FE25E5}

Estimated size: 17.45 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 ProxyClient, 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 ProxyClient.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 76% Win 7 4%

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 7% Keep it 93%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	57.50%
India	10.00%
Australia	7.50%
Germany	5.00%
France	2.50%
Turkey	2.50%
Vietnam	2.50%
Thailand	2.50%
Brazil	2.50%
Egypt	2.50%
United Kingdom	2.50%
Korea	2.50%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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