Smart Connect
What is Smart Connect? (from Symantec)
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Overview
Smart Connect is a program developed by Symantec. The most used version is 1.3.0.2, 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 2 files and is usually about 1.78 MB (1,866,250 bytes). A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 7 (SP1). While about 88% of users of Smart Connect come from the United States, it is also popular in France.
Program details
URL: www.symantec.com
Help link: www.messagelabs.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Symantec Hosted Services\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{E3112BFC-BB4D-4169-AC6C-A907BB58CFE3}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.78 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Smart Connect
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SmartConnect.exe - MessageLabs Hosted Web Security Smart Connect (Smart Connect)
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RoamingAgentLang.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- SmartConnect.exe runs as a service named 'MessageLabs Hosted Web Security Smart Connect' (SmartConnect) "MessageLabs Hosted Web Security Smart Connect".
How do I remove Smart Connect?
You can uninstall Smart Connect 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 Smart Connect, 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 Smart Connect.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
87.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
87.50% |
| France |
12.50% |
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