Microsoft Intune Endpoint Protection
Overview
Microsoft Intune Endpoint Protection is a software program developed by Microsoft. The most common release is 4.8.204.0, 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. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The setup package generally installs about 31 files and is usually about 29.06 MB (30,468,404 bytes). 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 45% of users of Microsoft Intune Endpoint Protection come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and South Africa.
Program details
URL: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=206391&mkt=en-us
Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=206391&mkt=it-it
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\Setup.exe" /x
Estimated size: 29.06 MB
Files installed by Microsoft Intune Endpoint Protection
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NisLog.dll - Microsoft Network Inspection System (Microsoft Network Inspection System Logging Provider)
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NisWFP.dll
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DbgHelp.dll - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
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SymSrv.dll - Symbol Server
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ConfigSecurityPolicy.exe - Microsoft Endpoint Protection (Microsoft Security Client Policy Configuration Tool)
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MsseWat.dll - Microsoft Security Essentials (Microsoft Security Essentials WGA module)
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MpAsDesc.dll - Microsoft Malware Protection (Definition Update Descriptions)
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MpAzSubmit.dll - MpAzSubmit Module
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MpClient.dll - Client Interface
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MpCmdRun.exe - Microsoft Malware Protection Command Line Utility
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MpCommu.dll - Communication Module
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mpevmsg.dll - Event Resource Module
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MpOAv.dll - IOfficeAntiVirus Module
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MpRTP.dll - AntiMalware Realtime Monitor
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MpSvc.dll - Service Module
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MpTpmAtt.dll - TPM Attestation
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MsMpCom.dll - COM Utility
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MsMpEng.exe - Antimalware Service Executable
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NisIpsPlugin.dll - Microsoft Network Realtime Inspection Plugin
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NisSrv.exe - Microsoft Network Realtime Inspection Service
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mpuxhostproxyoob.dll - Microsoft Security Client (COM Proxy for mpuxhost (MP Modern shell host))
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MpUxSrvOob.exe - MP modern host server
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MsMpRes.dll - User Interface Resource Module
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msseces.exe - Microsoft Security Client User Interface
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Setup.exe - Microsoft Security Client Setup
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SetupRes.dll - Microsoft Security Client Setup Resources
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shellext.dll - Microsoft Security Client Shell Extension
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MsMpLics.dll - Microsoft Antimalware (License Module)
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ProtectionMgmt.dll - Protection Management WMIv2 Provider
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EppManifest.dll - Microsoft Intune (Intune Resource Module)
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SqmApi.dll - SQM Client
Behaviors exhibited
Autoplay Handler
- shellext.dll is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'DVDFabHDDecrypterOnDVDArrival' with the ProgID of 'DVDFabHDDecrypterOpen' and the action verb 'Open.
Context Menu Handler
- shellext.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'OpenWithCtxMenuExt' with a class of {BC654325-1273-C2A9-2B7C-45D29BCE68FB}.
Mozilla Plugin
- shellext.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Microsoft SharePoint Plug-in for Firefox' with a plugin key of '@microsoft.com/SharePoint,version=14.0' for all users of the PC.
3 Scheduled Tasks
- msseces.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{6FA94EF8-7B88-4C31-9AF5-D831F612AF54}' (runs on registration).
- MpCmdRun.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Microsoft Security Essentials Scan' (runs daily at 11:00 PM).
- Setup.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{8394A627-17ED-49B2-BAB7-EDEA22CED87E}' (runs on registration).
2 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- msseces.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 5.
- MpCmdRun.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named MS-AntiVir-Update.
2 Services
- NisSrv.exe runs as a service named 'Microsoft Netwerkinspectie' (NisSrv) "Biedt bescherming tegen inbraakpogingen die gericht zijn op bekende en recentelijk gevonden zwakke plekken in netwerkprotocollen".
- MsMpEng.exe runs as a service named 'Microsoft Antimalware Service' (MsMpSvc) "Helps protect users from malware and other potentially unwanted software".
Startup File (User Run)
- msseces.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Microsoft Sequrity Essential' and executes as C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\msseces.exe.
Startup File (User Run Once)
- msseces.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'Application Restart #1' which loads as C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\msseces.exe -Recover.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- msseces.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'msseces.exe' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\msseces.exe".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- shellext.dll is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files2\HEWLET~1\PCCOE3~1\OVCMS~1\radexecd.exe'.
How do I remove Microsoft Intune Endpoint Protection?
You can uninstall Microsoft Intune Endpoint Protection 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 Microsoft Intune Endpoint Protection, 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 Microsoft Intune Endpoint Protection.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Microsoft Intune Endpoint Protection you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 63%
Win XP 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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
63.33% |
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| Windows 10 |
35.00% |
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| Windows XP |
1.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
45.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
18.33% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
11.67% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.33% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
3.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
3.33% |
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Geography
45.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
45.33% |
| United Kingdom |
12.00% |
| South Africa |
6.67% |
| Italy |
4.00% |
| Singapore |
2.67% |
| Brazil |
2.67% |
| DK |
2.67% |
| Canada |
2.67% |
| United Arab Emirates |
2.67% |
| Hong Kong |
1.33% |
| BH |
1.33% |
| France |
1.33% |
| Norway |
1.33% |
| Costa Rica |
1.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
42.59% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Lenovo |
12.96% |
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| ASUS |
3.70% |
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| Samsung |
3.70% |
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| Acer |
1.85% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.85% |
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Common models |
| HP EliteBook Folio 9470m |
5.26% |
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| HP EliteBook 8530w |
3.51% |
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| Dell Latitude E5430 non-v... |
3.51% |
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| HP ProBook 4530s |
3.51% |
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| HP ProBook 450 G1 |
3.51% |
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| HP Pro3500 Series |
1.75% |
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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com