Quest Foglight NMS
What is Quest Foglight NMS? (from Quest Software)
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Overview
Quest Foglight NMS is a program developed by Quest Software. The most used version is 6.9.25399, 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 5 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 74% of users of Quest Foglight NMS come from the United States, it is also popular in MK and NG.
Program details
URL: www.quest.com
Help link: support.quest.com/SUPPORT/index?page=home
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Quest Software\Foglight NMS\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{A0D1A2F2-D43A-4C44-95A9-D108AE68878D}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Quest Foglight NMS
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ptagentservice.exe - Quest Foglight® NMS (PtLaunch EXE)
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PtLaunchDll.dll - PtLaunchDLL
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ptserverconfig.exe
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ptserverservice.exe
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ptstudio.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- ptserverservice.exe runs as a service named 'Quest Foglight NMS Server' (QuestNmsServer) "Network troubleshooting, configuration, forecasting and remediation platform.".
- ptagentservice.exe runs as a service named 'Quest Foglight NMS Agent' (QuestNmsAgent) "Monitors and manages network devices for configured platform.".
How do I remove Quest Foglight NMS?
You can uninstall Quest Foglight NMS 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 Quest Foglight NMS, 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 Quest Foglight NMS.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 77%
Win XP 8%
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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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
76.92% |
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| Windows 10 |
15.38% |
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| Windows XP |
7.69% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
30.77% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
23.08% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
15.38% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
7.69% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
7.69% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.69% |
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Geography
74.07% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
74.07% |
| MK |
3.70% |
| NG |
3.70% |
| Australia |
3.70% |
| Spain |
3.70% |
| Germany |
3.70% |
| United Kingdom |
3.70% |
| BG |
3.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
45.45% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
36.36% |
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| GIGABYTE |
9.09% |
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| ASUS |
9.09% |
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Common models |
| Dell Dell XPS420 |
18.18% |
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| HP 650 Notebook PC |
9.09% |
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| HP Pavilion PPPPPPP-CCC#M... |
9.09% |
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| Hewlett-Packard h8-1414 |
9.09% |
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| Gigabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H |
9.09% |
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| HP-Pavilion NC684AA-ABA a... |
9.09% |
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About Quest Software
Quest manufactures software used by IT professionals in a variety of industries and although they are best known for TOAD, used by database professionals, they offers other products that develop, manage, monitor and protect packaged and custom software applications, as well as associated software infrastructure components, such as databases, application servers, operating systems and hypervisors.
Publisher URL: www.quest.com