Should I remove Check Point Identity Agent?

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Remove Check Point Identity Agent

Check Point Identity Agent is a program developed by Check Point, Inc. The most used version is 2.1.13, 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 installer includes 31 files and is usually about 15.36 MB (16,102,941 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 22% of users of Check Point Identity Agent come from India, it is also popular in Singapore and the United States.

URL: www.checkpoint.com

Help link: supportcenter.checkpoint.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\checkpoint\Identity Agent\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{D93EC591-E758-486B-BB83-4559261F0C68}

Estimated size: 15.36 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 Check Point Identity 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 Check Point Identity Agent.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 48% Win 7 5%

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

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 2% Keep it 98%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

India	21.74%
Singapore	17.39%
United States	17.39%
Poland	17.39%
Belgium	4.35%
Ecuador	4.35%
Russia	4.35%
Netherlands	4.35%
Czech Republic	4.35%
Italy	4.35%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.

Publisher URL: www.checkpoint.com

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