Should I remove SoftEther VPN Server?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0012%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.00.9387 |
25.00% |
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| 1.01.9379 |
4.17% |
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| 1.00.9376 |
4.17% |
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| 1.00.9371 |
12.50% |
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| 1.00.9367 |
4.17% |
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| 1.00.9091 |
12.50% |
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| 1.00.9079 |
4.17% |
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| 1.00.9038 |
4.17% |
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| 1.00.9033 |
4.17% |
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| 1.00.9029 |
25.00% |
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Other programs by SoftEther Project
SoftEther VPN Server
from SoftEther Project
Overview
SoftEther VPN Server is a software program developed by SoftEther Project. The most common release is 2.00.9387, 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 27.91 MB (29,266,106 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 48% of users of SoftEther VPN Server come from the United States, it is also popular in Japan and Belgium.
Program details
URL: selinks.org
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\softether vpn server
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Server\vpnsetup.exe"
Estimated size: 27.91 MB
Files installed by SoftEther VPN Server
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vpncmd.exe - SoftEther VPN
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vpncmd_x64.exe
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vpnserver.exe
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vpnserver_x64.exe
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vpnsetup.exe
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vpnsmgr.exe
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vpnsmgr_x64.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- vpnserver.exe runs as a service named 'SoftEther VPN Server' (SEVPNSERVER) "This manages the server processes of SoftEther VPN Server. SoftEther VPN Server provides high-performance SoftEther VPN Server functions via TCP/IP protocol. When this service is stopped, SoftEther VPN Server on this computer will stop and SoftEther VPN Client will be unable to establish a VPN connection with this computer.".
- vpnserver_x64.exe runs as a service named 'SoftEther VPN Server' (SEVPNSERVER) "This manages the server processes of SoftEther VPN Server. SoftEther VPN Server provides high-performance SoftEther VPN Server functions via TCP/IP protocol. When this service is stopped, SoftEther VPN Server on this computer will stop and SoftEther VPN Client will be unable to establish a VPN connection with this computer.".
4 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- vpncmd_x64.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\vpncmd_x64.exe'.
- vpncmd.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\vpncmd.exe'.
- vpnsmgr.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Server\vpnsmgr.exe'.
- vpnserver.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Server\vpnserver.exe'.
How do I remove SoftEther VPN Server?
You can uninstall SoftEther VPN Server 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 SoftEther VPN Server, 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 SoftEther VPN Server.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win XP 4%
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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 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
64.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
24.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
8.00% |
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| Windows XP |
4.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
20.83% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
12.50% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.17% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
4.17% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
4.17% |
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Geography
48.15% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
48.15% |
| Japan |
25.93% |
| Belgium |
7.41% |
| Taiwan |
3.70% |
| Canada |
3.70% |
| KE |
3.70% |
| Argentina |
3.70% |
| United Kingdom |
3.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
38.89% |
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| ASUS |
22.22% |
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| GIGABYTE |
11.11% |
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| Acer |
11.11% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
5.56% |
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| Lenovo |
5.56% |
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| Samsung |
5.56% |
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Common models |
| MSI MS-7756 |
5.26% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 780 |
5.26% |
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| Dell Dimension 5100 ... |
5.26% |
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| ASUSTeK G73Jh |
5.26% |
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| Acer Aspire 5920 |
5.26% |
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| ThirdWave Corporation Pri... |
5.26% |
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