Check Point SSL Network Extender
What is Check Point SSL Network Extender? (from Check Point, Inc)
SSL Network Extender is a secure connectivity framework for remote access to a corporate network. SSL Network Extender uses a thin VPN client installed on the user's remote computer that connects to an SSL-enabled web server. The web server and the client are in the same VPN.
Overview
Check Point SSL Network Extender is a software program developed by Check Point, Inc. The most common release is 7.01.0000, 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named slimsvc.exe. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 2.01 MB (2,109,014 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 36% of users of Check Point SSL Network Extender come from the United States, it is also popular in Israel and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.checkpoint.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\CheckPoint\SSL Network Extender\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{eb425f91-1b69-4da6-a9a9-9f73d226cfca}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.01 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Check Point SSL Network Extender
| Program executable: | slimsvc.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\checkpoint\ssl network extender\slimsvc.exe |
| MD5: | a79cbc990d839286adc0c36263f8efe5 |
Additional files:
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extender.dll - Check Point Deployment Agent
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vna.sys - vna
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vna_coinstall.dll
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vna_install64.exe
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vna_utils.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- slimsvc.exe runs as a service named 'Check Point SSL Network Extender' (cpextender).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- slimsvc.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\CheckPoint\SSL Network Extender\slimsvc.exe'.
How do I remove Check Point SSL Network Extender?
You can uninstall Check Point SSL Network Extender 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 Check Point SSL Network Extender, 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 Check Point SSL Network Extender.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 62%
Win XP 0%
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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 12%
Keep it 88%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.26% |
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| Windows 10 |
23.31% |
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| Windows XP |
7.77% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.66% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
32.11% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
15.13% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.77% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
7.77% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
5.32% |
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Geography
36.27% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
36.27% |
| Israel |
7.90% |
| Italy |
7.00% |
| Portugal |
4.49% |
| France |
4.31% |
| Germany |
3.41% |
| Brazil |
2.69% |
| United Kingdom |
2.69% |
| Costa Rica |
2.33% |
| Canada |
2.33% |
| Netherlands |
2.15% |
| Turkey |
2.15% |
| Mexico |
1.62% |
| Belgium |
1.26% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
35.62% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
26.14% |
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| Acer |
12.09% |
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| ASUS |
7.52% |
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| Lenovo |
5.88% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.58% |
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| Toshiba |
3.59% |
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| Intel |
1.96% |
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| Apple |
0.98% |
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| Samsung |
0.98% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.65% |
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Common models |
| HP EliteBook 8460p |
2.82% |
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| Dell Latitude E6420 |
2.26% |
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| Dell Latitude E6320 |
2.26% |
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| Dell Latitude E5520 |
2.26% |
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| ASUS All Series |
2.26% |
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| Dell Latitude E6530 |
2.26% |
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About (from Check Point, Inc)
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.
Publisher URL: www.checkpoint.com