Should I remove OPSWAT GEARS Client?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0009%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.4.14 |
82.35% |
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| 4.4.5 |
17.65% |
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OPSWAT GEARS Client
from OPSWAT Inc.
What is OPSWAT GEARS Client? (from OPSWAT)
Powered by OPSWAT's proven technologies, GEARS allows you to monitor and manage many different application types on devices and configure automatic remediation of issues. GEARS utilizes OPSWAT’s OESIS Framework to provide extensive and detailed information about applications, verification of the authenticity of applica... Read more
Overview
OPSWAT GEARS Client is a program developed by OPSWAT. The most used version is 4.4.14, 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. The software installer includes 40 files and is usually about 12.89 MB (13,512,704 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 45% of users of OPSWAT GEARS Client come from the United States, it is also popular in Belgium and Russia.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\opswat\gears client
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{01076CA1-DC37-41CD-BDDB-427F51CFC40A}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 12.89 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by OPSWAT GEARS Client
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v3testing harness.exe - OESIS Local V3 Testing Harness (Testing Harness for OESIS Local V3)
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gearsagentservice.exe - OPSWAT GEARS Client (GEARS Agent)
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gearshelper.exe - OPSWAT GEARS Helper (GEARS Helper)
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oesiscollector.exe - OESISCollector (OESIS Local Collector)
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oesisdiagnose_v3.exe - OesisDiagnose (OesisDiagnose_V3)
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32bitproxy.exe - OESIS Local (32Bit Proxy)
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64bitproxy.exe - 64BitProxy
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avmanagerunified.dll - AVManagerUnified Module
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coreutils.dll - CoreUtils Library
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fwmanager.dll - FWManager Module
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impl_antiphishinglib.dll - Implementation Support
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impl_antiviruslib.dll
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impl_backupclientlib.dll
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impl_browserlib.dll
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impl_deviceaccesscontrollib.dll
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impl_firewalllib.dll
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impl_hdenclib.dll
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impl_healthagentlib.dll - Impl_Hea Dynamic Link Library
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impl_instantmessengerlib.dll - Impl_InstantMessenger Dynamic Link Library
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impl_p2plib.dll
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impl_softwareproductlib.dll - Impl_SoftwareProduct Dynamic Link Library
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impl_systemmanagementlib.dll
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impl_urlfilteringlib.dll - Impl_URLFiltering Dynamic Link Library
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impl_virtualmachinelib.dll - Impl_VirtualMachine Dynamic Link Library
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impl_vpnclientlib.dll
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oesiscom.dll - OesisCom Module
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oesiscore.dll - OESISCore Library
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appremover_api.dll - AppRemover
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appremover_cli.exe
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thorwac.dll - thorwac
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gearsoesis.dll - GearsOES Dynamic Link Library
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oesisservice.exe - OesisService Module
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oesisjava.dll - OesisJava Module
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appremover_64.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- gearshelper.exe runs as a service named 'OPSWAT GEARS Helper' (OPSWATGEARSHelper) "GEARS Client sends computer status info to your OPSWAT Servers".
- gearsagentservice.exe runs as a service named 'OPSWAT GEARS Client' (OPSWATGEARSClient) "GEARS Client sends computer status info to your OPSWAT Servers".
How do I remove OPSWAT GEARS Client?
You can uninstall OPSWAT GEARS Client 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 OPSWAT GEARS Client, 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 OPSWAT GEARS Client.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win 7 6%
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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 |
76.47% |
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| Windows XP |
11.76% |
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| Windows 10 |
11.76% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
43.75% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.50% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
12.50% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
12.50% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
6.25% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
6.25% |
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Geography
45.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
45.00% |
| Belgium |
15.00% |
| Russia |
10.00% |
| Brazil |
5.00% |
| Taiwan |
5.00% |
| France |
5.00% |
| Australia |
5.00% |
| Sri Lanka |
5.00% |
| Romania |
5.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
28.57% |
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| Dell |
21.43% |
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| Lenovo |
21.43% |
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| Medion |
14.29% |
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| ASUS |
7.14% |
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| Toshiba |
7.14% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C850-CU... |
6.67% |
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| Positivo MOBILE |
6.67% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7318 |
6.67% |
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| Medion P7621 |
6.67% |
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| LENOVO 23535RV |
6.67% |
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| LENOVO 20150 |
6.67% |
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