Should I remove Qualys Cloud Security Agent?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #46,918
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.0.0.101 |
11.11% |
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| 1.6.3.8 |
77.78% |
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| 1.4.5.232 |
11.11% |
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Qualys Cloud Security Agent
by Qualys, Inc.
Overview
Qualys Cloud Security Agent is a program developed by Qualys. The most used version is 1.6.3.8, 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 main program executable is qualysagent.exe. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 3.78 MB (3,962,568 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
Help link: www.qualys.com/company/contacts
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Qualys\QualysAgent
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Qualys\QualysAgent\Uninstall.exe" Uninstall=TRUE
Estimated size: 3.78 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Qualys Cloud Security Agent
| Program executable: | qualysagent.exe |
| Name: | QualysAgent |
| Qualys Cloud Agent |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\qualys\qualysagent\qualysagent.exe |
| MD5: | 698c4296c30dca4ef1c190993af57bc2 |
Additional files:
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QualysAgentUI.exe - QualysAgentUI (Qualys Cloud Agent UI)
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QualysProxy.exe - QualysProxy (Qualys Cloud Agent Proxy Utility)
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Uninstall.exe - QualysAgent (QualysAgent Setup Bootstrap)
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- QualysAgent.exe runs as a service named 'Qualys Cloud Agent' (QualysAgent) "Qualys Cloud Agent helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through existing software vulnerabilities and system misconfigurations.".
How do I remove Qualys Cloud Security Agent?
You can uninstall Qualys Cloud 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 Qualys Cloud 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 Qualys Cloud Security Agent.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 78%
Win 7 (SP1) 22%
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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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
77.78% |
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| Windows 7 |
22.22% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Enterprise |
44.44% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
22.22% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
11.11% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
11.11% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
11.11% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Lenovo |
55.56% |
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| Dell |
33.33% |
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| Sony |
11.11% |
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Common models |
| Sony SVP1121ADZBI |
12.50% |
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| LENOVO 2429HC3 |
12.50% |
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| LENOVO 20HJS0BF0U |
12.50% |
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| LENOVO 20ARS0YB08 |
12.50% |
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| LENOVO 20AQ006HUS |
12.50% |
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| LENOVO 20ALCTO1WW |
12.50% |
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