Should I remove Web Security Agent?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #45,936
United States Rank #31,783
Reach 0.0018%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.48 days
220.73 days >
Average installed length: 115.98 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 5.0.2.3 |
2.86% |
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| 4.4.5.40 |
2.86% |
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| 4.4.4.9 |
2.86% |
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| 4.4.3.17 |
2.86% |
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| 4.4.2.20 |
2.86% |
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| 4.4.1.9 |
2.86% |
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| 4.4.1.8 |
5.71% |
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| 4.4.0.72 |
5.71% |
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| 4.4.0.33 |
2.86% |
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| 4.3.1.53 |
2.86% |
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| 4.3.1.19 |
5.71% |
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| 4.3.0.28 |
2.86% |
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| 4.3.0.26 |
11.43% |
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| 4.2.5.0 |
2.86% |
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| 4.2.3.30 |
25.71% |
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| 4.2.1.20 |
11.43% |
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| 4.2.0.11 |
5.71% |
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Web Security Agent
from Barracuda Networks, Inc.
Overview
Web Security Agent is a program developed by Barracuda Networks. The most used version is 4.2.3.30, 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 46 files and is usually about 7.25 MB (7,598,189 bytes). WSAUpdater.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 Web Security Agent come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.BarracudaNetworks.com
Help link: www.barracuda.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Barracuda\Web Security Agent\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{C890BEDB-C229-4C16-9DC4-5A7C28159346}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 7.25 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Web Security Agent
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wsawd.sys - Barracuda Networks Watchdog (Watchdog Driver)
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BarracudaWSA.exe - Web Security Agent
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WSAConfiguration.exe - WSA Configuration
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WSAMonitor.exe - WSAMonitor
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WSAProxy.exe - Barracuda WSA Proxy
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WSAUpdater.exe - WSA Updater
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BarracudaCert.dll
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BWSAInstaller.exe - WFPInstaller
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RegisterLSP.exe - RegisterLSP64.exe (RegisterLSP)
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RegisterLSP64.exe
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BarracudaWSA.dll
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BarracudaWSA64.dll
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WSAService.exe - Barracuda WSA (Barracuda WSA Service)
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wsawdFile.sys - PassThrough Filter Driver
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wsawdReg.sys - Registry Filter System Driver
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bawsa64.sys - WFP driver
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Updater.exe - WSA Updater
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bawsa.sys
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WSALanguage.dll - WSALanguage
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pwe.dll
Behaviors exhibited
3 Services
- WSAProxy.exe runs as a service named 'Barracuda WSA Proxy' (wsa_proxy) "Barracuda Web Security Agent Proxy Service".
- WSAService.exe runs as a service named 'Barracuda WSA Service' (WSAService) "Barracuda WSA Service".
- BarracudaWSA.exe runs as a service named 'BarracudaWSA' (BarracudaWSA) "Barracuda Web Security Agent".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- WSAMonitor.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'BWSA' which loads as C:\Program Files\Barracuda\Web Security Agent\wsamonitor.exe.
How do I remove Web Security Agent?
You can uninstall Web Security Agent 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 Web Security Agent, 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 Web Security Agent.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 80%
Win XP 3%
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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 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
80.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
17.14% |
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| Windows XP |
2.86% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
62.86% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
8.57% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.57% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
8.57% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.71% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
2.86% |
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Geography
78.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
78.43% |
| United Kingdom |
11.76% |
| Australia |
5.88% |
| Canada |
1.96% |
| United Arab Emirates |
1.96% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
50.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.59% |
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| Lenovo |
11.76% |
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| Intel |
8.82% |
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| Acer |
8.82% |
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Common models |
| Acer Aspire SW5-012 |
8.57% |
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| VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
8.57% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 360 |
8.57% |
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| Dell Latitude E5400 |
5.71% |
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| HP HP ProBook 640 G2 |
5.71% |
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| Dell Latitude E5430 non-v... |
5.71% |
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