Should I remove M86 Security Authenticator?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #39,315
United States Rank #23,237
Reach 0.0026%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.0.33 |
37.25% |
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| 2.0.32 |
1.96% |
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| 2.0.31 |
15.69% |
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| 2.0.13 |
5.88% |
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| 2.0.12 |
1.96% |
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| 2.0.11 |
27.45% |
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| 2.0.5 |
1.96% |
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| 2.0.2 |
3.92% |
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| 2.0.1 |
3.92% |
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M86 Security Authenticator
from M86 Security
Overview
M86 Security Authenticator is a program developed by M86 Security. The most used version is 2.0.33, 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 2 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 90% of users of M86 Security Authenticator come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Taiwan.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\m86 security\authenticator
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{A99C9D89-305D-4F01-B9D0-6137F5728A31}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by M86 Security Authenticator
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authenticat.exe - M86 Authenticator
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authenticat_s.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- authenticat_s.exe runs as a service named 'M86 Security Authenticator' (M86_Auth) "Provides user identification to the M86 web filter to select user profile.".
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- authenticat.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'M86_AUTH' which loads as C:\Program Files\M86 Security\Authenticator\Authenticat.exe.
- authenticat_s.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'M86_AUTH' which loads as C:\Program Files\M86 Security\Authenticator\Authenticat.exe.
How do I remove M86 Security Authenticator?
You can uninstall M86 Security Authenticator 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 M86 Security Authenticator, 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 M86 Security Authenticator.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 94%
Win 10 2%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
94.12% |
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| Windows XP |
3.92% |
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| Windows 10 |
1.96% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Enterprise |
66.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
28.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
4.00% |
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| Windows 10 Education |
2.00% |
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Geography
90.48% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
90.48% |
| United Kingdom |
3.57% |
| Taiwan |
1.19% |
| Mexico |
1.19% |
| Japan |
1.19% |
| Spain |
1.19% |
| Canada |
1.19% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
76.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
16.00% |
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| Lenovo |
4.00% |
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| Intel |
2.00% |
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| Toshiba |
2.00% |
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Common models |
| Dell OptiPlex 745 ... |
16.33% |
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| Dell Latitude E6410 |
8.16% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 960 |
6.12% |
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| Dell Latitude E6420 |
6.12% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 760 |
4.08% |
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| Dell Latitude D630 |
4.08% |
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