Intel Setup and Configuration Software
Overview
Intel Setup and Configuration Software is a software program developed by Intel. The most common release is 8.2.0, 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 setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 36.85 MB (38,639,928 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 Intel Setup and Configuration Software come from the United States, it is also popular in South Africa and Brazil.
Program details
URL: www.intel.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Intel\SCS8.2\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{78A13CBB-40C7-4E11-9405-38C5C3A98AB5}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 36.85 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Intel Setup and Configuration Software
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SCSConsole.exe - Intel® Setup and Configuration Software Console
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ACU.dll - Intel® AMT Configuration Utility DLL
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AMT_SW_GUI.dll - Library containing UI controls
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RCSServer.exe - Remote Configuration Service
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SCSWizardLogic.dll - SCSWizardLogic
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HelpBrowser.exe - HelpBrowser
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IntelSCSInstaller.exe - Intel® SCS Installer
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- RCSServer.exe runs as a service named 'RCSServer' (RCSServer) "Remote Configuration Service for Intel(R) AMT 8.2.0.19".
How do I remove Intel Setup and Configuration Software?
You can uninstall Intel Setup and Configuration Software 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 Intel(R) Setup and Configuration Software, 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 Intel Setup and Configuration Software.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win 10 29%
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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 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
71.43% |
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| Windows 10 |
28.57% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
28.57% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
14.29% |
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Geography
58.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
58.33% |
| South Africa |
8.33% |
| Brazil |
8.33% |
| Norway |
8.33% |
| Sweden |
8.33% |
| Greece |
8.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| American Megatrends |
16.67% |
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| Intel |
16.67% |
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| Lenovo |
16.67% |
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| Dell |
16.67% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO 246836G |
33.33% |
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| HP Compaq 8510p |
16.67% |
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| HP Compaq 8200 Elite SFF ... |
16.67% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 990 |
16.67% |
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| Compal NBLB2 |
16.67% |
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About Intel
Intel Corporation is the world's largest semiconductor chip maker and is the inventor of the x86 series of microprocessors found in most personal computers.
Publisher URL: www.intel.com