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Should I remove Cisco Configuration Assistant?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #31,621
United States Rank #23,672
Reach 0.0043%

Versions

VersionDistribution
3.2(3) 46.43%
3.2(2) 17.86%
3.2(1) 7.14%
3.2 4.76%
3.1(1) 7.14%
3.1 1.19%
3.0(1) 7.14%
3.0 1.19%
2.2(6) 2.38%
2.2(5) 2.38%
2.2(4) 1.19%
1.9(1) 1.19%

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Cisco Configuration Assistant

Overview

Cisco Configuration Assistant is a software program developed by Cisco Systems. The most common release is 3.2(3), with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The setup package generally installs about 40 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 67% of users of Cisco Configuration Assistant come from the United States, it is also popular in Mexico and Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

Help link: www.cisco.com/techsupport
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\CiscoSMB\Cisco Configuration Assistant
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\CiscoSMB\Cisco Configuration Assistant\utilities\uninstall\uninstall.exe

Program filesFiles installed by Cisco Configuration Assistant

  • prelaunch.exe - prelaunch Application (prelaunch MFC Application)
  • uninstall.exe
  • awt.dll (by Sun Microsystems) - Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 U12 (Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition binary)
  • axbridge.dll (by Sun Microsystems) - ActiveX Bridge for JavaBeans(TM)
  • cmm.dll (by Eastman Kodak Company) - KODAK DIGITAL SCIENCE Java CMM
  • dcpr.dll
  • deploy.dll - Java(TM) Deployment Library
  • dt_shmem.dll
  • dt_socket.dll
  • eula.dll - EULA
  • fontmanager.dll
  • hpi.dll
  • hprof.dll
  • instrument.dll
  • ioser12.dll
  • j2pkcs11.dll - Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0
  • jaas_nt.dll
  • java.dll
  • java.exe
  • java_crw_demo.dll
  • JavaAccessBridge.DLL (by Sun Microsystems©)
  • javacpl.exe - Java(TM) Control Panel
  • javaw.exe
  • JavaWebStart.dll - Java(TM) Web Start ActiveX Control
  • javaws.exe - Java(TM) Web Start Launcher
  • jawt.dll
  • JAWTAccessBridge.DLL (by Sun Microsystems©)
  • JdbcOdbc.dll
  • jdwp.dll
  • jpeg.dll
  • jpicom32.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in COM Library
  • jpiexp32.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in for Internet Explorer
  • jpinscp.dll
  • jpioji.dll
  • jpishare.dll - Java(TM) Plug-in Share Library
  • jsound.dll
  • jsoundds.dll
  • jucheck.exe - Java(TM) Update Checker
  • unzipsfx.exe
  • WindowsAccessBridge.DLL

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • prelaunch.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{98AC43B0-8A76-4D48-868C-657A9876388D}' (runs on registration).

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

java.exe
Memory:27.26 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0039609352%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00200667%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00195427%
0.015104% average
Switches/sec:5
70 average

How do I remove Cisco Configuration Assistant?

You can uninstall Cisco Configuration Assistant from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 Cisco Configuration Assistant, 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 Cisco Configuration Assistant.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 51%
Win XP 1%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#31,621

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 53.57%
Windows 10 45.24%
Windows XP 1.19%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 28.57%
Windows 8.1 Pro 21.43%
Windows 7 Ultimate 10.71%
Windows 7 Home Premium 9.52%
Windows 10 Pro 7.14%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 3.57%

Distribution by countryGeography

67.27% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 67.27%
  Mexico 5.45%
  Canada 4.55%
  Australia 3.64%
  France 2.73%
  United Kingdom 2.73%
  Saudi Arabia 1.82%
  Chile 0.91%
  Slovenia 0.91%
  BH 0.91%
  Germany 0.91%
  Spain 0.91%
  Poland 0.91%
  Kuwait 0.91%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 33.33%
Hewlett-Packard 31.88%
Lenovo 13.04%
Acer 10.14%
ASUS 5.80%
Toshiba 1.45%
Samsung 1.45%
Intel 1.45%
American Megatrends 1.45%
Common models
Dell Latitude E6320 2.67%
Dell Latitude E5440 2.67%
Dell OptiPlex 380 2.67%
HP Z210 Workstation 2.67%
Dell Latitude E6330 2.67%
HP EliteBook 8470p 2.67%

About Cisco Systems

Cisco designs, manufactures, & sells networking equipment whose portfolio of products & services is focused on market segments, Enterprise & Service Provider, Small Business & the Home.
Publisher URL: www.cisco.com

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