Should I remove Altiris Agent?

Versions

Version	Distribution
7.1.8400.15400	14.29%
6.0.0.2416	57.14%
6.0.0.2394	14.29%
6.0.0.2389	14.29%

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Remove Altiris Agent

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Altiris Agent is a program developed by Altiris. The most used version is 6.0.0.2416, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 20 files and is usually about 138.02 MB (144,720,562 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 75% of users of Altiris Agent come from the United States, it is also popular in Spain and Germany.

URL: www.symantec.com/theme.jsp?themeid=altiris

Help link: www.altiris.com/support

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\altiris\altiris agent

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Altiris\Altiris Agent\AeXNSAgent.exe /uninstall

Estimated size: 138.02 MB

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 Altiris 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Altiris Agent.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 57% Win XP 43%

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 6% Keep it 94%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	75.00%
Spain	8.33%
Germany	8.33%
United Kingdom	8.33%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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