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Should I remove PI AF Client 2010 R3?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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Versions

VersionDistribution
2.4.0.4431 100.00%

PI AF Client 2010 R3

Overview

PI AF Client 2010 R3 is a program developed by OSIsoft. 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 42 files and is usually about 118.69 MB (124,452,658 bytes). A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 7 (SP1). The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.osisoft.com
Help link: techsupport.osisoft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PIPC\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{B26F4D14-EAFA-4718-96A6-CA491710F2CA}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 118.69 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by PI AF Client 2010 R3

  • pi2srvr.dll - PI Software Development Kit (PI SDK PI2 server compatibility module)
  • pisdk.dll - PI SDK 32-bit module
  • PISDKCommon.dll - PISDKCommon 32-bit Module
  • PISDKParse.dll - PISDKParse 32-bit Module
  • PISDKRegistry.dll - PISDKRegistry 32-bit Module
  • PITimeServer.dll - PITimeServer 32-bit Module
  • pibufss.exe - PI Server - Release Branch (PI Buffer Subsystem)
  • MDBTree.ocx - PI-SDK Controls (This file contains the following PI-SDK Controls:MDBTree Control.)
  • PISDKCtl.ocx - This file contains the following PI-SDK Controls: PI-ServerPickList.
  • policy.1.2.OSIsoft.PISDK.Controls.PIArchiveEditor.dll - PIArchiveEditor
  • apisnap.exe - PI API library (PI API snapshot and archive utility)
  • bufserv.exe - PI buffer server
  • bufutil.exe - PI buffer utility
  • pilogsrv.exe - PI log server
  • PISDKDlg.dll - PI-SDK Dialogs (PISDK COM controls and dialogs)
  • policy.1.2.OSIsoft.PISDK.Controls.PISDKCtrlDlg.dll - PISDKCtrlDlg
  • policy.1.2.OSIsoft.AXPISDKCTL.dll - AXPISDKCTL
  • ipisql.exe - PI Server (IPISQL)
  • piartool.exe - PI Archive Tool
  • piconfig.exe - PI Table Configuration Utility
  • pidiag.exe - PI Diagnosis Utility
  • pigetmsg.exe - PI Get Message Utility
  • pilistupd.exe - PI Update Manager List Utility
  • pimsgss.exe - PI Message Subsystem
  • pinetmgr.exe - PI Network Manager
  • pintlog.dll - PI Event Viewer DLL
  • policy.1.2.OSIsoft.AXMDBTREE.dll - AXMDBTREE
  • policy.1.2.OSIsoft.MDBTree.dll - MDBTree
  • AFExplorer.exe - PI AF (PI System Explorer)
  • AFExplorerCommon.dll - AFExplorerCommon
  • AFExport.exe - OSIsoft AFExport Utility
  • AFImport.exe - OSIsoft AFImport Utility
  • AFPlugInAssets.dll - AFPlugInAssets
  • AFPlugInUOM.dll - AFPlugInUOM
  • OSIsoft.I18N.LSTControl.dll - OSIsoft.I18N.LSTControl
  • policy.1.2.OSIsoft.PISDK.dll - PISDK
  • RegPlugIn.exe - OSIsoft Register AFSDK Plug-In
  • SetPISystem.exe - OSIsoft AFSDK Set PISystem

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

5 Services
  • pinetmgr.exe runs as a service named 'PI Network Manager' (pinetmgr).
  • pimsgss.exe runs as a service named 'PI Message Subsystem' (pimsgss).
  • pilogsrv.exe runs as a service named 'PIPC Log Server' (pilogsrv) "Service to manage the number and size of PI-API log files (pipc.log).".
  • pibufss.exe runs as a service named 'PI Buffer Subsystem' (pibufss).
  • bufserv.exe runs as a service named 'PI-Buffer Server' (bufserv) "Service to buffer data sent to a PI server.".

How do I remove PI AF Client 2010 R3?

You can uninstall PI AF Client 2010 R3 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 PI AF Client 2010 R3, 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 PI AF Client 2010 R3.

HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
 
MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)

Distribution by countryGeography

100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 100.00%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 66.67%
Lenovo 33.33%
Common models
LENOVO 2441CQ7 33.33%
Dell Latitude E6410 33.33%
Dell Latitude E6400 33.33%


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