Should I remove SANsurfer FC HBA Manager?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 5.0.1.0 |
66.67% |
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| 1.0.0.0 |
33.33% |
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SANsurfer FC HBA Manager
from QLogic
Overview
SANsurfer FC HBA Manager is a program developed by QLogic. The most used version is 5.0.1.0, 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. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software installer includes 20 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 64% of users of SANsurfer FC HBA Manager come from the United States, it is also popular in Finland and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: www.qlogic.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\QLogic Corporation\SANsurfer
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\QLogic Corporation\SANsurfer\UninstallData\SANsurferUninstaller.exe"
Files installed by SANsurfer FC HBA Manager
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QLSDM.DLL - SAN/Device Mgt. & HBA Common Library
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ql2xhai2.dll - QLogic HBAAPI 2.0 Library
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SANsurfer.exe (by Acresso) - InstallAnywhere (LaunchAnywhere)
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SANsurferWebServerManager.exe (by Acresso)
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agent_library.dll
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qlremote.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- SANsurfer.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FB63F58C-BC73-435E-B2A9-22229890C02A}' (runs on registration).
3 Services
- SANsurferWebServerManager.exe runs as a service named 'LexiCom' (LexiCom).
- SANsurfer.exe runs as a service named 'UPSMSRMI' (UPSMSRMI).
- qlremote.exe runs as a service named 'QLogic Management Suite Java Agent' (QLManagementAgentJava).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- SANsurfer.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'UPSMS' which loads as C:\Program Files\Dell\UPSManagementSoftware\UPSMS.exe.
How do I remove SANsurfer FC HBA Manager?
You can uninstall SANsurfer FC HBA Manager 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 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager, 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 SANsurfer FC HBA Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 33%
Win 10 17%
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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 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
16.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Server (R) 2008 E... |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
33.33% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
16.67% |
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| Microsoft Windows Server ... |
16.67% |
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Geography
63.64% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
63.64% |
| Finland |
9.09% |
| Netherlands |
9.09% |
| DK |
9.09% |
| United Kingdom |
9.09% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
80.00% |
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| Dell |
20.00% |
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Common models |
| HP ProLiant BL685c G7 |
33.33% |
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| Supermicro X9DRG-QF |
16.67% |
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| HP ProLiant BL460c G1 |
16.67% |
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| HP EliteBook 8560w |
16.67% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530s |
16.67% |
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