Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange
Overview
Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange is a program developed by Symantec. The most used version is 6.5, 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 117 files and is usually about 498.89 KB (510,863 bytes). AUPDATE.EXE is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 78% of users of Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange come from the United States, it is also popular in CI and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.Symantec.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Symantec\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{52EACAF1-EDED-4984-998F-87B4362A0F05}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 498.89 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange
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CmafConsolidatedReportGen.exe - Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft® Exchange Console
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CmafReportGen.exe
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CmafReportSrv.exe
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Symantec.Cmaf.CmdRouter.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.Common.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.Connector.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.DExLProxy.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.DExLService.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.Reporting.AR.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.Reporting.Charts.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.Reporting.Common.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.Reporting.DataAccess.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.Reporting.Management.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.Security.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.SettingsManager.Client.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.UI.Common.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.UI.Core.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.UI.exe
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Symantec.Cmaf.UI.Layout.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.UI.Validation.dll
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Symantec.Cmaf.UI.ViewManagement.dll
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CFRuleEng.dll - Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange
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EMSStoreAccess.dll
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EMSStoreAccessE2k10_E15.dll
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Symantec.MailSecurity.Server.TransferSettings.exe
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cx_lib.dll - Symantec Security Technologies (Symantec cxLib Library)
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csapi.dll - Symantec Content Scanning API (Symantec Content Scanning API Library)
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ManagedSecurityHelper.dll - Managed Security Helper
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Dec2.dll - File Decomposer (File Decomposer Component)
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DecSDK.dll
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ecmldr32.DLL - ECOM Loader (Symantec Engine Common Object Model Loader)
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adsauth.dll - pcAnywhere (ADS Authentication Module)
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ALUNOTIFY.EXE - LiveUpdate (Symantec ALUNotify Module)
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ALUNOTIFYRES.DLL - Symantec ALUNotifyRes Module
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AluSchedulerSvc.exe - Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler Service
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AluSchedulerSvcRes.dll - Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler Service Resource
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AUPDATE.EXE - Automatic LiveUpdate Module
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AUPDATERES.DLL - Automatic LiveUpdate Resource Module
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aw32spx.dll - SPX driver
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aw32tcp.dll - TCP/IP driver
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awcfgmgr.dll - Configuration Manager
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awchat.dll - Chat Manager
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awcm32.dll - Connection Manager
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awconn32.dll - Connection Processor
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awcp.dll - Compression Support Module
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awds32.dll - DataStream Protocol Handler
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awdsp32.dll - Video display handler
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awFileMgr.exe - PCA_AW_FILE_MGR
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awgui32.dll - UI Support Functions
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awhk32.dll - pcAnywhere Message Hooks DLL
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awhk64.dll
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awhlogon.dll - Host Logon Engine
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awhost32.exe - pcAnywhere Host
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awhpilot.dll - pcAnywhere Host Pilot Processor
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AwHProbe.exe - pcAnywhere Probe Module
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AwHProbeDll.dll - Probe Desktop Interactivity Module
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awhseq.dll - Host Sequence Processor
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awhutil.dll - Host Utility Library
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AwHxPrb.dll - Probe Messenger Module
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AwInvite.exe - PCA AwInvite
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AwInviteResources.dll - Host Invitation Helper
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- LuComServer_3_3.EXE runs as a service named 'LiveUpdate' (LiveUpdate) "LiveUpdate Core Engine".
- awhost32.exe runs as a service named 'Symantec pcAnywhere Host Service' (awhost32) "Allows Remote pcAnywhere users to connect to this machine.".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- awhost32.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Symantec\pcAnywhere\awhost32.exe'.
How do I remove Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange?
You can uninstall Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange 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 Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange, 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 Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win 10 25%
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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 11%
Keep it 89%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
75.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
50.00% |
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| Windows Small Business Se... |
25.00% |
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| Windows Server 2012 R2 St... |
25.00% |
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Geography
77.78% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
77.78% |
| CI |
11.11% |
| United Kingdom |
11.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
66.67% |
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| Dell |
33.33% |
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Common models |
| IBM IBM System x3400 M3 S... |
25.00% |
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| HP ProLiant DL380 G7 |
25.00% |
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| HP EliteBook 8570p |
25.00% |
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| Dell Precision WorkStatio... |
25.00% |
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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