Should I remove Nessus?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0012%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.4.1.15078 |
33.33% |
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| 4.4.0.15045 |
12.50% |
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| 4.2.2.9129 |
20.83% |
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| 4.2.1.9119 |
8.33% |
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| 4.0.2.1064 |
20.83% |
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| 4.0.1.1021 |
4.17% |
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Other programs by Tenable Network Security
Nessus
from Tenable Network Security, Inc.
Overview
Nessus is a software program developed by Tenable Network Security. The most common release is 4.4.1.15078, 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 23 files and is usually about 14.94 MB (15,664,914 bytes). The program is built using the Nokia Qt cross-platforms native C++ framework. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 48% of users of Nessus come from the United States, it is also popular in Spain and France.
Program details
URL: www.tenablesecurity.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Tenable\Nessus\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{736993F9-99FC-4890-AEAE-F3D631794C65}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 14.94 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Nessus
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nasl.exe - Nessus
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nessus.exe
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nessus-adduser.exe
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nessus-admin.exe
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nessus-chpasswd.exe
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nessuscmd.exe
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nessusd.exe
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nessus-fetch.exe
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nessus-libraries.dll
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nessus-mkcert.exe
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nessus-mkcert-client.exe
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nessus-rmuser.exe
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nessus-service.exe
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nessussvrmanager.exe
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nessus-update-plugins.exe
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libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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ssleay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/)
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pssdk.dll (by microOLAP Technologies LTD) - Packet Sniffer SDK (Packet Sniffer SDK v4.2 32bit)
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zlib1.dll - zlib (zlib data compression library)
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QtCore4.dll (by Nokia and/or its subsidiary(-ies)) - Qt4 (C++ application development framework.)
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QtGui4.dll (by Nokia and/or its subsidiary(-ies))
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QtXml4.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- nessus-service.exe runs as a service named 'Tenable Nessus' (Tenable Nessus) "Tenable Nessus Network Security Scanner".
How do I remove Nessus?
You can uninstall Nessus 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 Nessus, 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 Nessus.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 63%
Win 10 8%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
62.50% |
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| Windows XP |
20.83% |
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| Windows Vista |
8.33% |
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| Windows 10 |
8.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
29.17% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
20.83% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.50% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.33% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.17% |
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Geography
48.48% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
48.48% |
| Spain |
12.12% |
| France |
9.09% |
| Italy |
9.09% |
| MA |
6.06% |
| Brazil |
3.03% |
| Finland |
3.03% |
| Japan |
3.03% |
| Turkey |
3.03% |
| Saudi Arabia |
3.03% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
45.45% |
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| Samsung |
9.09% |
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| Acer |
9.09% |
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| Toshiba |
9.09% |
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| NEC |
4.55% |
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| Compaq |
4.55% |
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| ASUS |
4.55% |
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| Sony |
4.55% |
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| Dell |
4.55% |
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| American Megatrends |
4.55% |
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Common models |
| HP G62 Notebook PC |
9.52% |
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| Samsung RV411/RV511/E3511... |
4.76% |
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| Dell Dell DM051 |
4.76% |
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| TOSHIBA TECRA A11 |
4.76% |
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| Sony VGN-FW270AE |
4.76% |
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| NEC Computers Internation... |
4.76% |
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