Should I remove Nessus64?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #44,386
Reach 0.0013%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
4.4.1.15078 |
53.85% |
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4.4.0.15045 |
23.08% |
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4.2.2.9129 |
3.85% |
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4.2.1.9119 |
3.85% |
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4.0.1.1021 |
15.38% |
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Other programs by Tenable Network Security
Nessus64
from Tenable Network Security, Inc.
Overview
Nessus64 is a software program developed by Tenable Network Security. The most common release is 4.4.1.15078, 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 setup package generally installs about 23 files and is usually about 21.74 MB (22,800,844 bytes). The program is built using the Nokia Qt cross-platforms native C++ framework. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 7. While about 58% of users of Nessus64 come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Iran.
Program details
URL: www.tenablesecurity.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Tenable\Nessus\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{7808E43D-2A8C-4F62-B7DC-558B7185B2CF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 21.74 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Nessus64
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nasl.exe - Nessus
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nessus.exe
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nessus-adduser.exe
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nessus-admin.exe
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nessus-chpasswd.exe
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nessuscmd.exe
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nessusd.exe
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nessus-fetch.exe
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nessus-libraries.dll
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nessus-mkcert.exe
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nessus-mkcert-client.exe
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nessus-rmuser.exe
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nessus-service.exe
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nessussvrmanager.exe
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nessus-update-plugins.exe
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libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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ssleay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/)
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pssdk.dll (by microOLAP Technologies LTD) - Packet Sniffer SDK (Packet Sniffer SDK v4.2 64bit)
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zlib1.dll - zlib (zlib data compression library)
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QtCore4.dll (by Nokia and/or its subsidiary(-ies)) - Qt4 (C++ application development framework.)
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QtGui4.dll (by Nokia and/or its subsidiary(-ies))
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QtXml4.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- nessus-service.exe runs as a service named 'Tenable Nessus' (Tenable Nessus) "Tenable Nessus Network Security Scanner".
How do I remove Nessus64?
You can uninstall Nessus64 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 Nessus64, 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 Nessus64.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 69%
Win 10 15%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
84.62% |
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Windows 10 |
15.38% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
36.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
16.00% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
8.00% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.00% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
4.00% |
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Geography
58.06% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
58.06% |
France |
9.68% |
Iran |
6.45% |
Brazil |
3.23% |
TN |
3.23% |
Belgium |
3.23% |
India |
3.23% |
Croatia |
3.23% |
Canada |
3.23% |
Saudi Arabia |
3.23% |
United Kingdom |
3.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
26.09% |
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Acer |
21.74% |
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GIGABYTE |
13.04% |
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Dell |
8.70% |
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Sony |
8.70% |
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ASUS |
8.70% |
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Sahara |
4.35% |
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Lenovo |
4.35% |
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Toshiba |
4.35% |
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Common models |
Sony VPCCW21FX |
5.00% |
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Sony SVE15123CNW |
5.00% |
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HP ProBook 4530s |
5.00% |
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Gateway NV55S |
5.00% |
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ASUSTeK G73Jh |
5.00% |
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LENOVO 2516CTO |
5.00% |
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