Should I remove Nessus64?

Versions

Version	Distribution
4.4.1.15078	53.85%
4.4.0.15045	23.08%
4.2.2.9129	3.85%
4.2.1.9119	3.85%
4.0.1.1021	15.38%

Other programs by Tenable Network Security

• Nessus
• Nessus Agent x64
• Tenable Nessus x64
• Tenable Nessus

from Tenable Network Security, Inc.

Remove Nessus64 by Tenable Network Security

Nessus64 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 21.74 MB (22,800,844 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 7. While about 58% of users of Nessus64 come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Iran.

URL: www.tenablesecurity.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Tenable\Nessus\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{7808E43D-2A8C-4F62-B7DC-558B7185B2CF}

Estimated size: 21.74 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 Nessus64, 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 Nessus64.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 69% Win 10 15%

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	58.06%
France	9.68%
Iran	6.45%
Brazil	3.23%
TN	3.23%
Belgium	3.23%
India	3.23%
Croatia	3.23%
Canada	3.23%
Saudi Arabia	3.23%
United Kingdom	3.23%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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