Should I remove RSA Authentication Agent?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 7.3.3.99 |
16.67% |
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| 7.3.2.76 |
16.67% |
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| 7.2.1.28 |
50.00% |
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| 7.1.2.21 |
16.67% |
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Other programs by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
RSA Authentication Agent
by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
Overview
RSA Authentication Agent is a software program developed by RSA, The Security Division of EMC. The most common release is 7.2.1.28, 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 primary executable is named QuickPINSvc.exe. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 9.78 MB (10,257,503 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Server 2003. While about 94% of users of RSA Authentication Agent come from the United States, it is also popular in Singapore.
Program details
URL: www.rsa.com
Help link: www.rsa.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\RSA\RSA Authentication Agent\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{1CBBF615-E223-45A3-BE98-4B67EC6846DA}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 9.78 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by RSA Authentication Agent
| Program executable: | QuickPINSvc.exe |
| Name: | RSA Desktop Component |
| RSA SecurID PIN Unlock Service |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\RSA\RSA Authentication Agent\QuickPINSvc.exe |
| MD5: | 0e414758204bbd20bcd295d7ae576dd1 |
Additional files:
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QuickPINSvc.exe - RSA Desktop Component (RSA SecurID PIN Unlock Service)
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da_svc.exe - RSA Security Authentication Offline Days Actuator
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DASvcApiWrapper.dll - Offline Authentication API
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DASvcMsg.dll
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nla.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- da_svc.exe runs as a service named 'RSA Authentication Agent Offline Local' (OASVC_Local) "Enables RSA Authentication Manager offline authentication.".
- QuickPINSvc.exe runs as a service named 'RSA SecurID PIN Unlock Service' (RSA SecurID PIN Unlock Service) "Supports RSA SecurID PIN unlock for RSA Authentication Agent for Windows".
How do I remove RSA Authentication Agent?
You can uninstall RSA Authentication 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 RSA Authentication 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 RSA Authentication Agent.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 83%
Win Server 2003 17%
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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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
83.33% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
33.33% |
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| Microsoft Windows Server ... |
16.67% |
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Geography
94.12% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
94.12% |
| Singapore |
5.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
40.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
40.00% |
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| Lenovo |
20.00% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO 20FH001TUS |
16.67% |
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| IBM IBM x3850-[88634SA]- |
16.67% |
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| HP ZBook 17 |
16.67% |
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| HP Pro3500 Series |
16.67% |
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| Dell Latitude E6430 |
16.67% |
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| Dell Inspiron 3558 |
16.67% |
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