Should I remove Lights-Out Client x86?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
25% remove it75% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.6.1.2408 |
16.67% |
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| 1.5.5.2136 |
16.67% |
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| 1.5.4.2055 |
16.67% |
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| 1.5.3.1819 |
50.00% |
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Lights-Out Client x86
from AxoNet Software GmbH
Overview
Lights-Out Client x86 is a software program developed by AxoNet Software GmbH. The most common release is 1.5.3.1819, 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 14 files and is usually about 1021 KB (1,045,504 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 75% of users of Lights-Out Client x86 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\windows server\bin
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{FA8655AE-DFDE-4348-A105-AE39BE732C8C}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1021 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Lights-Out Client x86
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lightsoutclientservice.exe - LightsOutClientService
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lightsoutclientcore.dll - LightsOutClientCore
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axonet.lightsout.vailcommon.dll - Lights-Out (AxoNet.LightsOut.Common)
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axonet.lightsout.vailcommontypes.dll - AxoNet.LightsOut.CommonTypes
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axonet.lightsout.vailinterfaces.dll - AxoNet.LightsOut.Interfaces
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lightsoutclient.commandline.exe - LightsOutClient.Commandline
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lightsoutclientgui.exe - LightsOutClientGUI
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axonet.lightsout.vailtransport.dll - LightsOut (AxoNet.LightsOut.VailTransport)
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axonet.lightsout.vailcommontypes.resources.dll
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lightsoutclientgui.resources.dll
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commandline.dll - Command Line Parsing Library
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nlog.dll (by NLog) - NLog - Advanced .NET Logging (NLog for .NET Framework 4)
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microsoft.win32.taskscheduler.dll (by CodePlex Community) - TaskService (Task Scheduler Wrapper)
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- lightsoutclientservice.exe runs as a service named 'Lights-Out Client Service' (LoClntService) "Wakes up server after resume or start-up".
How do I remove Lights-Out Client x86?
You can uninstall Lights-Out Client x86 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 Lights-Out Client x86, 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 Lights-Out Client x86.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 83%
Win XP 17%
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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 25%
Keep it 75%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
83.33% |
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| Windows XP |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
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Geography
75.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
75.00% |
| Germany |
25.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
40.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
40.00% |
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| Medion |
20.00% |
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Common models |
| MEDION S561X |
16.67% |
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| HP Compaq dc5700 Small Fo... |
16.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... |
16.67% |
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| FUJITSU SIEMENS LIFEBOOK ... |
16.67% |
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| Dell OptiPlex GX280 ... |
16.67% |
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| Dell Dell XPS420 |
16.67% |
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