Microsoft Forefront Client Security State Assessment Service
What is Microsoft Forefront Client Security State Assessment Service? (from Microsoft)
SSA scans search for potential vulnerabilities by using SSA checks, which are included in the definitions updates provided by Microsoft and which Client Security distributes to client computers. SSA checks are updated on a monthly basis, typically on the fourth Tuesday of each month. SSA checks describe aspects of the ... Read more
Overview
Microsoft Forefront Client Security State Assessment Service is a software program developed by Microsoft. The most common release is 1.0.1703.0, 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 primary executable is named FcsSas.exe. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 22.69 MB (23,792,882 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 56% of users of Microsoft Forefront Client Security State Assessment Service come from the United States, it is also popular in Norway and India.
Program details
Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=68780
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Forefront\Client Security\Client\SSA\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{E8B56B39-A826-11DB-8C83-0011430C73A4}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 22.69 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Microsoft Forefront Client Security State Assessment Service
| Program executable: | FcsSas.exe |
| Name: | Microsoft Forefront Client Security |
| Microsoft Forefront Client Security State Assessment Service |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Microsoft Forefront\Client Security\Client\SSA\FcsSas.exe |
| MD5: | 7c9cb154260da35d8925a11945e7015b |
Additional files:
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bpacommon.dll - Microsoft Forefront Client Security
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bpaconfigcollector.dll
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FcsSas.exe - Microsoft Forefront Client Security State Assessment Service
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fcssasengine.dll
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FcsSasMsg.dll
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FcsSasOnDemand.exe
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fcssasrpc.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- FcsSas.exe runs as a service named 'Microsoft Forefront Client Security State Assessment Service' (FcsSas) "Helps protect users by providing security state analysis services to the Microsoft Forefront Security Suite.".
How do I remove Microsoft Forefront Client Security State Assessment Service?
You can uninstall Microsoft Forefront Client Security State Assessment Service 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 Microsoft Forefront Client Security State Assessment Service, 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 Microsoft Forefront Client Security State Assessment Service.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 74%
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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
79.96% |
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| Windows 10 |
9.37% |
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| Windows XP |
6.32% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.14% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.22% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Enterprise |
35.08% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
31.37% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
6.97% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.54% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.36% |
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| Windows 8 Enterprise |
1.74% |
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Geography
56.10% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
56.10% |
| Norway |
3.22% |
| India |
2.37% |
| Canada |
2.20% |
| Sweden |
2.03% |
| Mexico |
1.86% |
| Italy |
1.69% |
| United Kingdom |
1.69% |
| MA |
1.53% |
| Netherlands |
1.53% |
| United Arab Emirates |
1.53% |
| South Africa |
1.19% |
| France |
1.19% |
| Germany |
1.19% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
44.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
36.89% |
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| Lenovo |
6.34% |
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| Acer |
4.61% |
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| ASUS |
2.59% |
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| Toshiba |
1.73% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.44% |
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| Intel |
0.86% |
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| Samsung |
0.86% |
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Common models |
| Dell Latitude E6410 |
3.10% |
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| Dell Latitude E6400 |
2.65% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 980 |
2.21% |
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| Dell Latitude E6420 |
2.21% |
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| HP EliteBook 8460p |
2.21% |
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| Dell Latitude D630 |
1.77% |
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About Microsoft
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Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com