Should I remove Cylance PROTECT?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #37,244
United States Rank #25,095
Reach 0.0029%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.64 days
136.76 days >
Average installed length: 71.86 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.0.1480.24 |
5.17% |
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| 2.0.1468.32 |
1.72% |
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| 2.0.1450.8 |
1.72% |
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| 2.0.1440.41 |
5.17% |
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| 2.0.1420.14 |
6.90% |
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| 1.2.1418.64 |
10.34% |
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| 1.2.1410.62 |
3.45% |
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| 1.2.1410.60 |
1.72% |
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| 1.2.1400.45 |
3.45% |
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| 1.2.1400.39 |
5.17% |
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| 1.2.1390.74 |
5.17% |
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| 1.2.1380.48 |
10.34% |
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| 1.2.1380.41 |
1.72% |
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| 1.2.1370.119 |
3.45% |
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| 1.2.1370.99 |
12.07% |
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| 1.2.1360.68 |
5.17% |
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| 1.2.1360.66 |
1.72% |
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| 1.2.1350.68 |
1.72% |
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| 1.2.1330.31 |
1.72% |
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| 1.2.1320.92 |
1.72% |
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| 1.2.1310.18 |
3.45% |
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| 1.2.1300.28 |
3.45% |
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| 1.2.1280.121 |
1.72% |
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| 1.1.975.1 |
1.72% |
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Cylance PROTECT
by Cylance, Inc.
Overview
Cylance PROTECT is a software program developed by Cylance. The most common release is 1.2.1370.99, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 59 files and is usually about 58.18 MB (61,001,728 bytes). The installed file cylance.host.updater.dll is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. 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 77% of users of Cylance PROTECT come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Singapore.
Program details
URL: cylance.com
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\package cache\{a75ea771-c0cd-4ccc-857b-93d61f41a0fd}
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{a75ea771-c0cd-4ccc-857b-93d61f41a0fd}\CylanceProtectSetup.exe" /uninstall
Estimated size: 58.18 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Cylance PROTECT
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CylanceProtectSetup.exe - Cylance PROTECT
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cylance.updatemgr.interfaces.dll - CylancePROTECT (Cylance.UpdateMgr.Interfaces)
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isamplescoring.dll - ISampleScoring
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samplescoring2.dll - SampleScoring (SampleScoring2 (PE))
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commonutils.dll - CommonUtils
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cylancesvc.exe - Cylance Agent
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cylance.host.updater.dll - Cylance.Host.Updater
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cylance.host.versions.dll - Cylance.Host.Versions
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infinitydotnet.dll - Infinity for .NET (InfinityDotNet Class Library)
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samplescoring2ole.dll - SampleScoring2 (OLE)
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samplescoring2pdf.dll - SampleScoring2 (PDF)
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cylance.host.analysis.dll - Cylance.Host.Analysis - Enterprise
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cylance.host.ccui.interfaces.dll
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cylance.host.commandcontrolui.dll - Cylance.Host.CommandControlUI
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cylance.host.controller.dll - Cylance.Host.Controller
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cylance.host.cylancevenue.dll - Cylance.Host.CylanceVenue
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cylance.host.infinitymodel.dll - Cylance.Host.InfinityModel
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cylance.host.windowseventlogwriter.dll - Cylance.Host.WindowsEventLogWriter
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cylance.interfaces.dll - Interfaces
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cymemdef.dll - Memory Exploitation Defense
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cyprotectdrv64.sys - Cylance Protect Driver
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cyupdate.exe - CyUpdate
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cyhelper64.dll - Cylance Desktop Helper
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cylanceui.exe - Cylance Protect
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cymemdef64.dll
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sqlite.interop.dll (by Robert Simpson, et al) - System.Data.SQLite (System.Data.SQLite Interop Assembly)
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cylance.host.cylancevenuemodule.dll - Cylance.Host.CylanceVenueModule
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cylance.host.memdefps_gac.dll - Cylance.Host.MemDefPS
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cylance.host.systeminformation.dll - Cylance.Host.SystemInformation
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cymemdefps.dll - PowerShell Script Control
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cymemdefps64.dll
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cylance.host.wmiprovider_gac.dll - Cylance.Host.WmiProtectProvider
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cylance.host.infinitymodelole.dll - Cylance.Host.InfinityModelOLE
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cylance.host.infinitymodelpdf.dll - Cylance.Host.InfinityModelPDF
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- cylancesvc.exe runs as a service named 'Cylance PROTECT' (CylanceSvc) "Monitors for advanced security threats to your computer.".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- cylanceui.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'CylanceUI' which loads as C:\Program Files\Cylance\Desktop\CylanceUI.exe.
How do I remove Cylance PROTECT?
You can uninstall Cylance PROTECT 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 Cylance PROTECT, 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 Cylance PROTECT.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 64%
Win 10 36%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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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 |
63.79% |
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| Windows 10 |
36.21% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
35.71% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
21.43% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
21.43% |
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| Windows 10 Enterprise |
5.36% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.57% |
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| Windows Server 2012 R2 St... |
1.79% |
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Geography
77.38% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
77.38% |
| United Kingdom |
5.95% |
| Singapore |
2.38% |
| India |
2.38% |
| Spain |
2.38% |
| Germany |
2.38% |
| South Africa |
1.19% |
| Brazil |
1.19% |
| France |
1.19% |
| Ecuador |
1.19% |
| Mexico |
1.19% |
| Jamaica |
1.19% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
54.55% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
21.82% |
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| Lenovo |
14.55% |
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| Intel |
3.64% |
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| Sahara |
1.82% |
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| Acer |
1.82% |
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| Samsung |
1.82% |
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Common models |
| Dell Latitude E7270 |
3.64% |
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| Dell Latitude E5450 |
3.64% |
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| Dell Latitude E5440 |
3.64% |
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| Dell Precision 7710 |
3.64% |
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| Dell Latitude E6420 |
3.64% |
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| Dell Latitude E6430 |
3.64% |
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