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Should I remove Microsoft iSCSI Software Target?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%

Versions

VersionDistribution
3.3.16575.0 50.00%
3.2 50.00%

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Microsoft iSCSI Software Target

Overview

Microsoft iSCSI Software Target is a program developed by Microsoft. The most used version is 3.3.16575.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 15 files and is usually about 6.11 MB (6,406,144 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows 7 (SP1). The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft iscsi software target
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{72ECE1AD-E204-490C-A92D-D1BA4E301116}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 6.11 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Microsoft iSCSI Software Target

  • wtclusresres.dll - Microsoft iSCSI Software Target Cluster Resource Extension Resource DLL
  • wtclusres.dll - Microsoft iSCSI Software Target Cluster Resource Extension DLL
  • wtsnapinres.dll - Microsoft iSCSI Software Target MMC Snap-In Resource DLL
  • wintargetres.dll - Microsoft iSCSI Software Target Service Resource
  • wtsnapin.dll - Microsoft iSCSI Software Target MMC Snap-In
  • wintarget.exe - Microsoft iSCSI Software Target Service
  • wtwmiprov.dll - Microsoft iSCSI Target WMI Provider
  • wtstatusproxyps.dll - WinTarget Status proxy stub dll
  • wtstatusproxy.exe - Microsoft Sapporo Status Proxy
  • wintargetps.dll - WinTarget proxy stub dll
  • wtcli.exe - Microsoft Sapporo CLI
  • sqmapi.dll - SQM Client
  • wtlmdrv.sys - Microsoft Sapporo Local mount Driver
  • microsoft.iscsi.target.commands.dll - Microsoft (R) Windows (R) Operating System (Microsoft iSCSI Target Commands)
  • microsoft.iscsi.target.commands.resources.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • wintarget.exe runs as a service named 'Microsoft iSCSI Software Target' (WinTarget) "Enables this computer to serve as an iSCSI target.".

How do I remove Microsoft iSCSI Software Target?

You can uninstall Microsoft iSCSI Software Target from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 iSCSI Software Target, 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 iSCSI Software Target.

OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista 50.00%
Windows 7 50.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows (R) Storage Serve... 50.00%
Windows Server 2008 R2 St... 50.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 100.00%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Intel 50.00%
Acer 50.00%

About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com

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