Should I remove AuthenTec WinBio FingerPrint Software?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
3.2.3.1157	18.91%
3.2.2.1072	24.43%
3.2.2.304	0.06%
3.2.1.1030	13.90%
3.2.0.125	0.57%
3.1.0.80	42.14%

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• Protector Suite 2012
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from AuthenTec, Inc.

Remove AuthenTec WinBio FingerPrint Software

Provides the software fot the biometric fingerprinter scanner.

AuthenTec WinBio FingerPrint Software is a program developed by AuthenTec. The most used version is 3.1.0.80, 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 programs's main executable is AtService.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 10.49 MB of memory. The software installer includes 36 files and is usually about 7.94 MB (8,327,305 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 41% of users of AuthenTec WinBio FingerPrint Software come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Germany.

URL: www.AuthenTec.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Fingerprint Sensor\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{20F5F93B-9A27-4508-87B0-BFD7494FBEC4}

Estimated size: 7.94 MB

Language: English (United States)

AtService.exe
Memory:	10.49 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0000475814%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00003413%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00001345%	0.015104% average

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 AuthenTec WinBio FingerPrint Software, 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 AuthenTec WinBio FingerPrint Software.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 88% Win XP 0%

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

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 5% Keep it 95%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	40.89%
France	4.76%
Germany	4.47%
Brazil	3.86%
United Kingdom	3.86%
Taiwan	2.52%
Australia	2.48%
Japan	2.38%
Canada	2.33%
Iran	2.00%
Italy	1.76%
Spain	1.43%
Singapore	1.38%
Portugal	1.33%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

AuthenTec manufactures fingerprint authentication sensors for personal computers, wireless devices, and building security.

Publisher URL: www.authentec.com

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