Should I remove Microsoft Forefront codename Stirling Agent?

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Remove Microsoft Forefront codename Stirling Ag...

Microsoft Forefront codename Stirling Agent is a program developed by Microsoft. 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 installer includes 7 files and is usually about 574.5 KB (588,288 bytes). A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 7. While about 83% of users of Microsoft Forefront codename Stirling Agent come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.

Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=68780

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft forefront\forefront system\client\agent

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{BCFF3E20-B95C-46DD-92BD-450AD23FACFA}

Estimated size: 574.5 KB

Language: English (United States)

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 Microsoft Forefront codename Stirling Agent, 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 Microsoft Forefront codename Stirling Agent.

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

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 2% Keep it 98%

MOST USED OS ~99% Windows 7

United States	83.33%
Canada	16.67%

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