Symantec pcAnywhere
What is Symantec pcAnywhere? (from Symantec)
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Overview
Symantec pcAnywhere is a software program developed by Symantec. The most common release is 11.0.0, 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 151 files and is usually about 10.66 MB (11,173,376 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 48% of users of Symantec pcAnywhere come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Israel.
Program details
URL: www.symantec.com
Help link: service.symantec.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\symantec\pcanywhere
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{12018183-866A-11D3-97DF-0000F8D8F2E9}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 10.66 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Symantec pcAnywhere
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navsdk32.dll - Norton AntiVirus Core Technology (Norton AntiVirus SDK Technology)
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s32pcag.dll - Symantec Core Technology (Symantec API Library)
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ndsauth.dll - ndsauth Module
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aboutext.dll - pcAnywhere (pcAnywhere About Box Extensions)
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aboutextres.dll
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adsauth.dll - ADS Authentication Module
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aw32ban.dll - Banyan driver
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aw32capi.dll - CAPI Driver
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aw32evnt.dll - Connection Manager Support DLL
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aw32nb.dll - NetBIOS driver
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aw32prn.dll - Printer driver
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aw32ser.dll - Serial driver
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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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awcht.dll
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awcm32.dll - Connection Manager
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awcmnwtk.dll - Netware Thunk DLL
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awcmthk.dll - 16 Bit Connection Manager Thunk DLL
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awcomm32.dll - Shared Functions
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awconn32.dll - Connection Processor
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awconvrt.dll - Data Conversion Handler
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awcp.dll - Compression Support Module
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awdbeng.dll - Database Engine
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awds32.dll - DataStream Protocol Handler
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awdsp32.dll - Video display handler
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awgate.exe - pcAnywhere Gateway
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awgpilot.dll - Gateway Support Functions
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awgui32.dll - UI Support Functions
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awhk32.dll - Keyboard Support Functions
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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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awio.dll - File I/O Manager
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awioresources.dll
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awlog32.dll - Log Report Module
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awlp32.dll - License Monitor
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awofrwrk.dll - pcAnywhere Object Framework
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awonl32.exe - Online Service Module
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awplay32.dll - Playback Module
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awras32.exe - Remote Networking Module
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awrasapi.dll - Remote Networking Support Functions
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awrem32.exe - Remote Control Module
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awres.dll - Resource DLL for pcAnywhere
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awres-all.dll
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awres-host.dll
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awrpilot.dll - Remote Control Pilot Processor
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awscr32.dll - Script Processor
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awses32.dll - Session Controller
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awshell.dll - Shell Functions
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awshllpg.dll
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awterm32.dll - Terminal Module
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awtime32.dll - Timer Functions
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awwiz32.dll - Wizard Module
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awxfer.dll - File Transfer Engine
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- awhost32.exe runs as a service named 'pcAnywhere Host Service' (awhost32) ""Allows Remote pcAnywhere users to connnect to this machine."".
3 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- awrem32.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Symantec\pcAnywhere\awrem32.exe'.
- awhost32.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Symantec\pcAnywhere\AWHOST32.EXE'.
- winaw32.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Symantec\pcAnywhere\WINAW32.EXE'.
How do I remove Symantec pcAnywhere?
You can uninstall Symantec pcAnywhere 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 pcAnywhere, 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 pcAnywhere.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 65%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
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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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
69.39% |
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| Windows 7 |
23.13% |
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| Windows 10 |
4.08% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.40% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
68.31% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.20% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
4.23% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
2.82% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
1.41% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
1.41% |
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Geography
48.31% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
48.31% |
| Germany |
6.18% |
| Israel |
5.62% |
| Taiwan |
5.06% |
| United Kingdom |
4.49% |
| Saudi Arabia |
3.93% |
| France |
3.93% |
| Spain |
2.25% |
| Australia |
1.69% |
| Canada |
1.69% |
| Italy |
1.12% |
| Singapore |
1.12% |
| South Africa |
1.12% |
| Austria |
1.12% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
31.63% |
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| Intel |
14.29% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
13.27% |
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| GIGABYTE |
9.18% |
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| Acer |
8.16% |
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| American Megatrends |
6.12% |
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| Lenovo |
6.12% |
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| Toshiba |
4.08% |
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| Sahara |
3.06% |
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| ASUS |
2.04% |
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| Compaq |
1.02% |
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| NEC |
1.02% |
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Common models |
| Dell OptiPlex 745 ... |
2.88% |
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| Dell OptiPlex GX620 ... |
1.92% |
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| Dell Latitude E6420 |
1.92% |
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| Acer Veriton M275 |
1.92% |
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| Gigabyte G31M-ES2C |
1.92% |
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| AWARD_ AWRDACPI |
1.92% |
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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