Should I remove SoftEther VPN Bridge?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.00.9387 |
40.00% |
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1.00.9078 |
20.00% |
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1.00.9074 |
20.00% |
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1.00.9029 |
20.00% |
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Other programs by SoftEther Project
SoftEther VPN Bridge
from SoftEther Project
Overview
SoftEther VPN Bridge is a program developed by SoftEther Project. The most used version is 2.00.9387, 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 7 files and is usually about 26.27 MB (27,546,515 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 70% of users of SoftEther VPN Bridge come from the United States, it is also popular in TN and France.
Program details
URL: selinks.org
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\softether vpn bridge
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Bridge\vpnsetup.exe"
Estimated size: 26.27 MB
Files installed by SoftEther VPN Bridge
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vpnbridge.exe - SoftEther VPN
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vpnbridge_x64.exe
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vpncmd.exe
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vpncmd_x64.exe
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vpnsetup.exe
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vpnsmgr.exe
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vpnsmgr_x64.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- vpnbridge.exe runs as a service named 'SoftEther VPN Bridge' (SEVPNBRIDGE) "This manages the processes of SoftEther VPN Bridge. SoftEther VPN Bridge provides a bridging connection between the network this computer is connected to and a SoftEther VPN Server that is remotely located. When this service is stopped, SoftEther VPN Bridge on this computer will stop and it will no longer be possible to communicate via the bridge connection.".
- vpnbridge_x64.exe runs as a service named 'SoftEther VPN Bridge' (SEVPNBRIDGE) "This manages the processes of SoftEther VPN Bridge. SoftEther VPN Bridge provides a bridging connection between the network this computer is connected to and a SoftEther VPN Server that is remotely located. When this service is stopped, SoftEther VPN Bridge on this computer will stop and it will no longer be possible to communicate via the bridge connection.".
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- vpncmd.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\vpncmd.exe'.
- vpncmd_x64.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\UT-VPN Client\vpncmd_x64.exe'.
How do I remove SoftEther VPN Bridge?
You can uninstall SoftEther VPN Bridge 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 SoftEther VPN Bridge, 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 SoftEther VPN Bridge.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 80%
Win 10 20%
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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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
80.00% |
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Windows 10 |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
40.00% |
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Windows 8.1 Enterprise Ev... |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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Geography
70.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
70.00% |
TN |
10.00% |
France |
10.00% |
Japan |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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ASUS |
33.33% |
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Dell |
33.33% |
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Common models |
Dell Inspiron 1545 |
20.00% |
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MSI MS-7816 |
20.00% |
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HP-Pavilion GG056AA-ABA a... |
20.00% |
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MCJ Co.,Ltd. MSI X58M (MS... |
20.00% |
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ASUSTeK G75VX |
20.00% |
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