Should I remove Extend360 Enforcement Agent?

Versions

Version	Distribution
7.2.7.3	62.50%
7.2.4.60	12.50%
7.1.1.315	12.50%
6.0.15.07	12.50%

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from BigFix, Inc.

Remove Extend360 Enforcement Agent by BigFix

BigFix products consist of the BigFix service delivery platform and various bundled combinations of on-demand BigFix Policy Modules and Extensions delivered as BigFix Solution Packs. BigFix Solution Packs target specific solution areas — security threat suppression (BigFix Endpoint Protection), security configuration management (BigFix Security Configuration and Vulnerability Management) and systems management (BigFix Systems Lifecycle Management). BigFix Policy Modules and Extensions enable specific security and system management services for delivery via the BigFix Platform. Solution Packs integrate collections of thematically-linked Policy Content modules, but customers can also license individual modules to add capabilities to a BigFix Solution Pack, or create completely customer-specific solutions. BigFix services include training with courses on BigFix operations and the BigFix custom Fixlet authoring language. The company also offers installation, implementation, custom Fixlet message content authoring services as well as ongoing user support.

The most common release is 7.2.7.3, 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 8 files and is usually about 4.81 MB (5,040,058 bytes).

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: 4.81 MB

Language: English

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 Extend360 Enforcement 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 Extend360 Enforcement Agent.

OS VERSIONS Win XP 50% Win 7 (SP1) 50%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 5% Keep it 95%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	95.83%
United Kingdom	4.17%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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