Norton WMI Update
Overview
Norton WMI Update is a program developed by Symantec. The most used version is 2005.1.2.20, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 main program executable is symwsc.exe. The software installer includes 15 files and is usually about 1.75 MB (1,838,060 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 66% of users of Norton WMI Update come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.symantec.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\common files\symantec shared\security center
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{1526D87C-A955-4FAB-BF18-697BA457E352}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.75 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Norton WMI Update
| Program executable: | symwsc.exe |
| Name: | Norton Security Center |
| Norton Security Center Service |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\common files\symantec shared\security center\symwsc.exe |
| MD5: | 67c5af84809468061121fbcbecb19285 |
Additional files:
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SYMSCUI.EXE - Norton Security Console (Norton Security Console NSC Mini UI stub Component)
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sscnav.dll - Norton Security Center (Norton Security Center Plug-in)
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sscnis56.dll
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sscnis7.dll
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symscwb.dll - Norton Security Center Helper
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symwscno.exe - Norton Security Center Notification Helper
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usrprmpt.exe
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wschlpr.dll - Symantec WSC Helper
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- symwsc.exe runs as a service named 'SymWMI Service' (SymWSC) "Symantec WMI Service".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- UsrPrmpt.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SSC_UserPrompt' which loads as C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe.
How do I remove Norton WMI Update?
You can uninstall Norton WMI Update 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 Norton WMI Update, 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 Norton WMI Update.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 74%
Win 10 1%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
81.90% |
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| Windows 7 |
13.79% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.45% |
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| Windows 10 |
0.86% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
86.27% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
6.86% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
2.94% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
0.98% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
0.98% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
0.98% |
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Geography
65.73% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
65.73% |
| United Kingdom |
5.59% |
| Australia |
4.20% |
| France |
3.50% |
| Germany |
2.80% |
| Japan |
2.10% |
| Canada |
2.10% |
| Italy |
2.10% |
| Switzerland |
1.40% |
| Sweden |
1.40% |
| Greece |
1.40% |
| MA |
0.70% |
| Brazil |
0.70% |
| Russia |
0.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
19.72% |
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| American Megatrends |
18.31% |
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| Sahara |
15.49% |
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| GIGABYTE |
9.86% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
9.86% |
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| Intel |
8.45% |
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| Gateway |
7.04% |
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| NEC |
2.82% |
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| Compaq |
2.82% |
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| ASUS |
2.82% |
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| Acer |
2.82% |
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Common models |
| GBT AWRDACPI |
2.35% |
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| Dell Computer Dimension 2... |
2.35% |
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| Acer Aspire T120E |
2.35% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A70 |
2.35% |
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| vpr Matrix 2000 ... |
1.18% |
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| VIA K7VM2. |
1.18% |
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About Symantec
Symantec developers security software for business and consumers and helps customers protect their computers, information, identities and infrastructure by delivering software and services that address risks to security with various products such as Norton AntiVirus, Internet security, and anti-spyware products e.
Publisher URL: www.symantec.com