Should I remove Nessus Agent x64?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 6.11.0.20100 |
33.33% |
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| 6.9.3.20076 |
33.33% |
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| 6.4.2.20034 |
33.33% |
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Other programs by Tenable Network Security
Nessus Agent x64
from Tenable Network Security, Inc.
Overview
Nessus Agent x64 is a software program developed by Tenable Network Security. The most common release is 6.11.0.20100, 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 4 files and is usually about 16.57 MB (17,380,050 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1). Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
URL: www.tenable.com
Help link: tenable.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Tenable\Nessus Agent\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{6D0A48FC-B0D8-489A-A363-C06A10639E2B}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 16.57 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Nessus Agent x64
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nasl.exe - Nessus
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nessuscli.exe
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nessusd.exe
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nessus-service.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- nessus-service.exe runs as a service named 'Tenable Nessus Agent' (Tenable Nessus Agent) "Tenable Nessus Security Agent".
How do I remove Nessus Agent x64?
You can uninstall Nessus Agent x64 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 Nessus Agent (x64), 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 Nessus Agent x64.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
66.67% |
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| Lenovo |
33.33% |
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