Should I remove Dell SonicWALL Secure Virtual Assist?

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Version	Distribution
7.0.0.16	50.00%
7.0.0.12	50.00%

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Remove Dell SonicWALL Secure Virtual Assist

Dell SonicWALL Secure Virtual Assist is a software program developed by Dell. The most common release is 7.0.0.16, 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 primary executable is named vasac.exe. The setup package is about 2.62 MB (2,746,216 bytes) when donwloaded. 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 80% of users of Dell SonicWALL Secure Virtual Assist come from the United States, it is also popular in Switzerland.

URL: www.sonicwall.com

Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\sonicwall\virtualassist

Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\SonicWALL\VirtualAssist\Uninstall.bat

Estimated size: 2.62 MB

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 Dell SonicWALL Secure Virtual Assist, 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 Dell SonicWALL Secure Virtual Assist.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 50% Win 10 50%

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

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 8% Keep it 92%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	80.00%
Switzerland	20.00%

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