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Should I remove Zscaler?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.5.2.5 14.29%
1.3.1.0 14.29%
1.2.4.000030 14.29%
1.2.3.000005 28.57%
1.2.2.000004 14.29%
1.2.1.000015 14.29%

Zscaler

Overview

Zscaler is a software program developed by Zscaler. The most common release is 1.2.3.000005, 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 35 files and is usually about 41.35 MB (43,356,984 bytes). The installed file ZSAUpdater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 81% of users of Zscaler come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Netherlands.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Zscaler
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Zscaler\ZSAInstaller\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 41.35 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Zscaler

  • ZSAAuth.dll - Zscaler App (Authentication module of Zscaler App)
  • ZSALogger.dll - Logging module of Zscaler App
  • uninstall.exe - Zscaler
  • ZSAHelper.exe - Zscaler App
  • ZSAService.exe
  • ZSATunnel.exe - ZscalerTunnel
  • ZSAUpdater.exe - ZscalerUpdater
  • zscalerappupdater.exe
  • Zscaler-windows-1.2.0.000316-installer.exe
  • Zscaler-windows-1.2.1.000015-installer.exe
  • Zscaler-windows-1.2.2.000004-installer.exe
  • Zscaler-windows-1.2.3.000005-installer.exe
  • Zscaler-windows-1.5.2.5-installer.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

3 Services
  • ZSAService.exe runs as a service named 'ZSAService' (ZSAService) "ZSAService".
  • ZSAUpdater.exe runs as a service named 'ZSAUpdater' (ZSAUpdater) "ZSAUpdater".
  • ZSATunnel.exe runs as a service named 'ZSATunnel' (ZSATunnel) "ZSATunnel".

How do I remove Zscaler?

You can uninstall Zscaler from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Zscaler, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Zscaler.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 71%
Win 7 (SP1) 29%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 71.43%
Windows 7 28.57%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Enterprise 42.86%
Windows 10 Pro 28.57%
Windows 7 Enterprise 14.29%
Windows 7 Ultimate 14.29%

Distribution by countryGeography

81.25% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 81.25%
  United Kingdom 12.50%
  Netherlands 6.25%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 42.86%
Lenovo 42.86%
Medion 14.29%
Common models
MEDIONPC MS-7366 16.67%
LENOVO 2349FE6 16.67%
LENOVO 20AWS08F0B 16.67%
LENOVO 10MLS05F0P 16.67%
HP HP ZBook 15 G3 16.67%
HP HP EliteBook 820 G4 16.67%

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