McAfee Pledge
from McAfee, Inc.
What is McAfee Pledge? (from McAfee)
McAfee Pledge is a software token that makes your device an easy to use and cost-effective authentication token. With Pledge you can generate one-time password without Internet connection enabling you to authenticate to protected corporate remote access services, virtual desktop environments, bring your own device serv... Read more
Overview
McAfee Pledge is a program developed by McAfee. The most used version is 2.1.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 main program executable is Pledge.exe. The software installer includes 1 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 7. While about 82% of users of McAfee Pledge come from the United States, it is also popular in Norway and India.
Program details
URL: www.mcafee.com
Help link: mysupport.mcafee.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\McAfee Pledge
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\McAfee Pledge\Uninstall_McAfee Pledge\Uninstall McAfee Pledge.exe"
Files installed by McAfee Pledge
| Program executable: | Pledge.exe |
| Name: | InstallAnywhere |
| LaunchAnywhere |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\McAfee Pledge\Pledge.exe |
| MD5: | 8be4a2fbb73a6e3dfc1f5d386b1365e3 |
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Pledge.exe (by Flexera Software) - InstallAnywhere (LaunchAnywhere)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Pledge.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{9D692FF7-4C96-433D-BC33-2C239E2BCBB8}' (runs on registration).
Service
- Pledge.exe runs as a service named 'LexiCom' (LexiCom) "CLEO Secure File Transfer".
How do I remove McAfee Pledge?
You can uninstall McAfee Pledge 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 McAfee Pledge, 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 McAfee Pledge.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win 10 20%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
80.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Enterprise |
40.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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Geography
81.82% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
81.82% |
| Norway |
9.09% |
| India |
9.09% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
60.00% |
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| Dell |
40.00% |
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Common models |
| HP EliteBook 820 G1 |
20.00% |
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| HP Pavilion dm3 Notebook ... |
20.00% |
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| Dell Precision M4800 |
20.00% |
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| Dell Latitude E6430 |
20.00% |
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| HP Compaq 6200 Pro SFF PC |
20.00% |
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About McAfee
McAfee, a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, is a dedicated security technology company that delivers proactive solutions and services to help secure systems, networks, and mobile devices.
Publisher URL: www.mcafee.com