Should I remove BigFix Enterprise Client?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
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How common is it?
United States Rank #47,612
Reach 0.0012%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 7.2.5.22 |
75.00% |
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| 7.2.4.60 |
4.17% |
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| 7.2.1.357 |
4.17% |
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| 7.1.1.315 |
4.17% |
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| 7.0.9.110 |
8.33% |
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| 7.0.7.96 |
4.17% |
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BigFix Enterprise Client
from BigFix, Inc.
Overview
BigFix Enterprise Client is a software program developed by BigFix. The most common release is 7.2.5.22, 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 18 files and is usually about 8.94 MB (9,369,190 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 52% of users of BigFix Enterprise Client come from the United States, it is also popular in Norway and India.
Program details
URL: www.bigfix.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\BigFix Enterprise\BES Client
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\00\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{B
Estimated size: 8.94 MB
Language: English
Files installed by BigFix Enterprise Client
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BESClientUI.exe - BigFix Enterprise Suite (BigFix Enterprise Suite Client User Interface)
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changeservicestartmode.exe - BigFix, Inc. ChangeServiceStartMode (ChangeServiceStartMode)
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RunAsCurrentUser-2.0.2.exe - RunAsCurrentUser App (BigFix RunAsCurrentUser)
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BESClientComplianceMod.dll - BESClientComplianceMod Module (BigFix BESClientComplianceMod Module)
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libBEScrypto_1_0_0_1.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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libBESssl_1_0_0_1.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/)
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BESClient.exe - BESClient (BigFix BESClient Application)
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TriggerClientUI.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- BESClient.exe runs as a service named 'BES Client' (BESClient) "Facilitates use of the BigFix Enterprise Suite".
How do I remove BigFix Enterprise Client?
You can uninstall BigFix Enterprise Client 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 BigFix Enterprise Client, 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 BigFix Enterprise Client.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 79%
Win 7 4%
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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 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
83.33% |
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| Windows XP |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Enterprise |
58.33% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
20.83% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
4.17% |
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Geography
51.61% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
51.61% |
| Norway |
9.68% |
| India |
6.45% |
| United Arab Emirates |
6.45% |
| Thailand |
3.23% |
| France |
3.23% |
| Indonesia |
3.23% |
| Iran |
3.23% |
| OM |
3.23% |
| Egypt |
3.23% |
| Malaysia |
3.23% |
| United Kingdom |
3.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
56.52% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
26.09% |
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| Lenovo |
17.39% |
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Common models |
| Dell Latitude E6420 |
8.33% |
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| Dell Latitude E6410 |
8.33% |
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| Panasonic Corporation CF-... |
4.17% |
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| LENOVO 2522CC6 |
4.17% |
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| Dell Precision M4600 |
4.17% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 7010 |
4.17% |
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