Agent Dell KACE
What is Agent Dell KACE? (from Dell)
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Overview
Agent Dell KACE is a program developed by Dell. The most used version is 5.5.30275, 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 35 files and is usually about 13.95 MB (14,627,328 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Server 2003. While about 63% of users of Agent Dell KACE come from France, it is also popular in the United States and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.dell.com
Help link: www.kace.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\dell\kace
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{19C7CF38-2785-452C-859F-FCAC2382A363}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 13.95 MB
Language: French (France)
Files installed by Agent Dell KACE
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ampagent.exe - KACE Agent (AMP Service)
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ampkickstart.exe - AMPKickstart
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amptools.exe - AMPTools
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kacecredentialprovider64.dll - KACE Credential Provider
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kcopy.exe - KCopy
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kdeploy.exe - KDeploy
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kinventory.exe - KInventory
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klaunch.exe - KLaunch
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klaunchsvc.exe - KLaunchSvc
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kswmetersvc.exe - KSWMeterSvc
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kuseralert.exe - KUserAlert
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kuseralertlang_de-de.dll
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kuseralertlang_es-es.dll
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kuseralertlang_es-la.dll
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kuseralertlang_fr-fr.dll
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kuseralertlang_it-it.dll
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kuseralertlang_ja-jp.dll
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kuseralertlang_pt-br.dll
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kuseralertlang_zh-cn.dll
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kuseralertlang_zh-tw.dll
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plugindesktopalerts.dll - Desktop Alerts
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pluginrunprocess.dll - Run Process
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pluginweb.dll - Web
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runkbot.exe - runkbot
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inventory.exe (by Dell Inc) - Inventory (Inventory Application for x64 Platform)
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mobileappinfo.dll - eSMART Agent (Mobile App Info DLL (Captures/Returns Mobile App Informations))
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asmmemory.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- kswmetersvc.exe runs as a service named 'Dell KACE Software Meter' (Dell KACE Software Meter) "Manages the Dell KACE Software Meter application".
- ampagent.exe runs as a service named 'Dell KACE Agent' (AMPAgent) "Manages connections between agent and server.".
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- kinventory.exe is added as a firewall exception for '%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Dell\KACE\KInventory.exC:192.168.10.49:enableC:KACE Inventory'.
- ampagent.exe is added as a firewall exception for '%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Dell\KACE\AMPAgent.exC:192.168.10.49:enableC:KACE Agent'.
How do I remove Agent Dell KACE?
You can uninstall Agent Dell KACE 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 Dell KACE, 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 Dell KACE.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 73%
Win 10 9%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
72.73% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
9.09% |
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| Windows XP |
9.09% |
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| Windows 10 |
9.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
45.45% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.18% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
9.09% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
9.09% |
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| Microsoft Windows Server ... |
9.09% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
9.09% |
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Geography
62.50% of installs come from France
Which countries install it?
| France |
62.50% |
| United States |
31.25% |
| Canada |
6.25% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
72.73% |
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| Lenovo |
9.09% |
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| Intel |
9.09% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
9.09% |
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Common models |
| Dell Precision WorkStatio... |
18.18% |
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| Dell Precision WorkStatio... |
18.18% |
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| HP EliteBook 2570p |
9.09% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 790 |
9.09% |
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| Dell Latitude 6430U |
9.09% |
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| VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
9.09% |
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About Dell
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Publisher URL: www.dell.com