Should I remove PrivateTunnel?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.8.4.0	1.78%
2.8.2.0	3.10%
2.8.1.0	1.39%
2.8.0.3	0.15%
2.7.0.10	2.24%
2.7.0.8	4.72%
2.7.0.7	0.46%
2.7.0.5	1.63%
2.6.0.4	1.47%
2.5.5.14	1.63%
2.5.5.11	0.23%
2.5.5.8	0.77%
2.5.5.6	1.32%
2.5.1.3	0.77%
2.5.1.1	0.08%
2.5.0.47	0.15%
2.5.0.4	0.85%
2.4.2.4	12.23%
2.4.2.3	1.70%
2.4.2.2	2.55%
2.4.1.1	2.79%
2.3.10.2	4.49%
2.3.10.1	0.08%
2.3.10.0	0.15%
2.3.9.3	1.47%
2.3.9.2	2.40%
2.3.9.0	0.85%
2.3.8.5	0.62%
2.3.8.4	1.24%
2.3.8.3	0.54%
2.3.8.1	4.10%
2.3.8.0	0.31%
2.3.7.2	0.46%
2.3.6.3	1.08%
2.3.6.2	1.47%
2.3.6.1	0.85%
2.3.5.1	0.46%
2.3.4.0	1.55%
2.3.3.4	0.31%
2.3.3.3	0.15%
2.2.33	0.08%
2.2.16	0.08%
2.2.15	0.15%
2.2.13	0.08%
2.1.17	0.08%
2.0.0.0	34.91%

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• OpenVPN Client
• OpenVPN Connect

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from OpenVPN Technologies

Remove PrivateTunnel by OpenVPN Technologies

PrivateTunnel is a program developed by OpenVPN Technologies. The most used version is 2.0.0.0, 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 51 files and is usually about 5.55 MB (5,814,784 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 45% of users of PrivateTunnel come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and France.

URL: privatetunnel.com

Help link: support.privatetunnel.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\openvpn technologies\privatetunnel\core

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{1880714F-98B5-4DD1-9A33-98863B4E009B}

Estimated size: 5.55 MB

Language: English (United States)

capiws.exe
Memory:	22.74 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0001096002%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00004501%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00006459%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	2,721,067	8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:	2	70 average
I/O reads/min:	2.03 KB	435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:	47 Bytes	105.02 KB average
ovpntray.exe
Memory:	16.22 MB
Total CPU:	0.0001807333%
Kernel CPU:	0.00006560%
User CPU:	0.00011513%

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 PrivateTunnel, 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 PrivateTunnel.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 50% Win 7 (SP1) 0%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 4% Keep it 96%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	45.05%
United Kingdom	6.87%
France	3.76%
Netherlands	2.97%
Germany	2.84%
Canada	2.77%
Italy	2.31%
Saudi Arabia	1.85%
Australia	1.59%
India	1.39%
Russia	1.39%
Turkey	1.19%
Spain	1.06%
Belgium	0.99%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

OpenVPN is an open source program that implements virtual private network (VPN) for creating secure point-to-point connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities.

Publisher URL: openvpn.net

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