Symantec PKI Client
Overview
Symantec PKI Client is a program developed by Symantec. The most used version is 2.15.0.17457, 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. The software installer includes 43 files and is usually about 18.7 MB (19,606,274 bytes). 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 Symantec PKI Client come from the United States, it is also popular in Netherlands and India.
Program details
Help link: www.symauth.com/support/contact/index.html#support4
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Symantec\PKI Client\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{9FAC5052-9AA2-4181-9B0B-6CA5AECE5FDA}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 18.7 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Symantec PKI Client
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nptblive-4-x86_64.dll - Symantec Authentication Client (Symantec Authentication Client - Browser Support)
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tblive-4-com-x86_64-4.17.0.0.dll - Symantec Authentication Client - IE Support
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PKIClient-API.dll - Symantec\ PKI\ Client
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BOAS-x86_64-2.0.0.0.dll - Symantec PKI Client (Symantec PKI Client - BOAS Subsystem)
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nptblive-4-x86.dll - Symantec PKI Client - Browser Support
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PKIClient.exe - Symantec PKI Client --
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PKIClientAgent.exe
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SAND-x86_64-1.0.0.0.dll - Symantec PKI Client - SAND Subsystem
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tblive-4-com-x86_64-4.10.0.0.dll - Symantec PKI Client - IE Support
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tblive-4-com-x86_64-4.10.1.0.dll
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tblive-4-com-x86_64-4.11.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-com-x86_64-4.13.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-com-x86_64-4.14.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-com-x86_64-4.5.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-com-x86_64-4.9.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-com-x86-4.13.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-com-x86-4.14.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-core-x86_64-4.11.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-core-x86_64-4.12.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-core-x86_64-4.12.1.0.dll
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tblive-4-core-x86_64-4.13.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-core-x86_64-4.15.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-core-x86_64-4.16.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-core-x86_64-4.17.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-core-x86_64-4.20.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-core-x86_64-4.6.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-core-x86-4.15.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-core-x86-4.16.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-core-x86-4.17.0.0.dll
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tblive-4-helper-console-x86.exe - Symantec PKI Client - Helper
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tblive-4-helper-console-x86_64.exe
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tblive-4-helper-x86.exe
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tblive-4-helper-x86_64.exe
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TBCSP.dll - Symantec Corporation Cryptographic Service Provider
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CSPPKCS11.dll
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PKCS11.dll
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regcard.exe
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TBPKCS11.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- regcard.exe runs as a service named 'Lenovo Camera Mute' (LENOVO.CAMMUTE).
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- PKIClientAgent.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Symantec PKI Client' which loads as C:\Program Files\Symantec\PKI Client\PKIClientAgent.exe.
- PKIClient.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Symantec PKI Client' which loads as C:\Program Files\Symantec\PKI Client\PKIClient.exe.
How do I remove Symantec PKI Client?
You can uninstall Symantec PKI Client 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 PKI Client, 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 PKI Client.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 73%
Win 7 2%
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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 3%
Keep it 97%
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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 Enterprise |
38.78% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
20.41% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
8.16% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
8.16% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
8.16% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.08% |
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Geography
73.97% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
73.97% |
| Netherlands |
9.59% |
| India |
6.85% |
| Canada |
2.74% |
| Russia |
1.37% |
| United Kingdom |
1.37% |
| Italy |
1.37% |
| Switzerland |
1.37% |
| Germany |
1.37% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
50.00% |
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| Lenovo |
16.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
10.00% |
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| Toshiba |
8.00% |
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| Acer |
6.00% |
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| ASUS |
4.00% |
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| Samsung |
2.00% |
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| Alienware |
2.00% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.00% |
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Common models |
| Dell Latitude E6430 |
14.29% |
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| LENOVO 2349G7U |
6.12% |
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| Dell Precision 7510 |
6.12% |
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| Dell Latitude E5440 |
6.12% |
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| ASUS All Series |
4.08% |
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| Dell Latitude E7450 |
4.08% |
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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