Should I remove Agent Shell?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 0.3.23.0 |
20.00% |
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| 0.3.20.0 |
20.00% |
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| 0.3.13.0 |
50.00% |
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| 0.2.23.0 |
10.00% |
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Agent Shell
by Spiceworks
Overview
Agent Shell is a program developed by Spiceworks. The most used version is 0.3.13.0, 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 installer includes 37 files and is usually about 4.32 MB (4,526,080 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 93% of users of Agent Shell come from the United States, it is also popular in France and South Africa.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\spiceworks agent shell
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{AC4D49D7-14E6-424F-828A-A7A626951E49}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.32 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Agent Shell
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agentshellservice.exe - Agent Shell Service (AgentShellService)
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common.dll - Spiceworks Common
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agentshell.exe - Agent Shell
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cloud inventory module.dll - CloudInventoryModule
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classic agent module.dll - ClassicAgentModule
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inventory module.dll - InventoryModule
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quartz.dll (by http://www.quartz-scheduler.net/) - Quarz.NET 2.3.3 for .NET 4.0
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commandline.dll - Command Line Parser Library
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common.logging.core.dll (by http://netcommon.sourceforge.net/) - Common Logging Framework
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common.logging.dll (by http://netcommon.sourceforge.net/)
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websocket4net.dll (by WebSocket4Net) - WebSocket4Net (WebSocket4Net for .NET 4.0/Mono 2.10+)
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microsoft.win32.taskscheduler.dll (by CodePlex Community) - TaskService (Task Scheduler Wrapper)
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config.json
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- AgentShellService.exe runs as a service named 'Spiceworks Agent Shell Service' (AgentShellService) "The Spiceworks Agent Shell Service".
How do I remove Agent Shell?
You can uninstall Agent Shell 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 Agent Shell, 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 Agent Shell.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 60%
Win 7 (SP1) 40%
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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 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
60.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
40.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
40.00% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
20.00% |
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Geography
92.59% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
92.59% |
| France |
3.70% |
| South Africa |
3.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
40.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
30.00% |
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| Alienware |
10.00% |
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| Sony |
10.00% |
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| Lenovo |
10.00% |
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Common models |
| Sony VPCF13RFX |
10.00% |
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| LENOVO 80UV |
10.00% |
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| HP EliteBook Folio 9470m |
10.00% |
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| HP EliteBook 840 G2 |
10.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 500-459 |
10.00% |
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| Dell XPS 8920 |
10.00% |
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