Should I remove IBM BigFix Client?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
9.5.9.62	1.43%
9.5.8.38	7.14%
9.5.7.94	2.86%
9.5.6.63	7.14%
9.5.5.196	8.57%
9.5.4.38	10.00%
9.5.3.211	2.86%
9.5.2.56	11.43%
9.5.1.9	1.43%
9.2.11.19	1.43%
9.2.9.36	7.14%
9.2.8.74	8.57%
9.2.7.53	12.86%
9.2.6.94	17.14%

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by IBM Corp.

Remove IBM BigFix Client

IBM BigFix Client is a software program developed by IBM. The most common release is 9.2.6.94, 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 15 files and is usually about 28.38 MB (29,757,878 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 86% of users of IBM BigFix Client come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.

URL: www.ibm.com/security/bigfix

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\BigFix Enterprise\BES Client\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{F6B6E3B3-2383-416A-8233-DCC681449426}

Estimated size: 28.38 MB

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 IBM BigFix 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove IBM BigFix Client.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 50% Win 7 1%

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

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 1% Keep it 99%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	85.84%
Germany	2.65%
Italy	2.65%
Singapore	0.88%
Dominican Republic	0.88%
Belgium	0.88%
France	0.88%
Norway	0.88%
DZ	0.88%
Indonesia	0.88%
Japan	0.88%
Netherlands	0.88%
Canada	0.88%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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