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What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #11,861
United States Rank #20,853
Reach 0.0277%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 13.38 days
394.69 days >
Average installed length: 207.38 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.00.9387 |
43.22% |
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| 1.01.9380 |
6.23% |
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| 1.01.9379 |
3.11% |
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| 1.00.9377 |
5.31% |
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| 1.00.9376 |
1.28% |
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| 1.00.9371 |
3.48% |
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| 1.00.9367 |
1.65% |
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| 1.00.9091 |
12.64% |
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| 1.00.9079 |
3.85% |
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| 1.00.9078 |
1.83% |
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| 1.00.9074 |
1.28% |
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| 1.00.9072 |
0.37% |
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| 1.00.9069 |
0.37% |
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| 1.00.9053 |
0.37% |
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| 1.00.9051 |
0.37% |
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| 1.00.9045 |
1.47% |
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| 1.00.9043 |
0.55% |
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| 1.00.9038 |
2.56% |
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| 1.00.9037 |
0.18% |
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| 1.00.9035 |
1.28% |
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| 1.00.9033 |
0.73% |
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| 1.00.9030 |
1.10% |
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| 1.00.9029 |
5.31% |
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| 1.00.9027 |
0.55% |
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| 1.00.9026 |
0.18% |
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| 1.00.9024 |
0.73% |
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SoftEther VPN Client
from SoftEther Project
What is SoftEther VPN Client? (from SoftEther Project)
SoftEther VPN ("SoftEther" means "Software Ethernet") is one of the world's most powerful and easy-to-use multi-protocol VPN software. SoftEther VPN is an optimum alternative to OpenVPN and Microsoft's VPN servers. SoftEther VPN has a clone-function of OpenVPN Server. You can integrate from OpenVPN to SoftEther VPN sm... Read more
Overview
SoftEther VPN Client is a software program developed by SoftEther Project. The most common release is 2.00.9387, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 76.45 MB (80,168,551 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 18% of users of SoftEther VPN Client come from the United States, it is also popular in Taiwan and Japan.
Program details
URL: selinks.org
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\softether vpn client
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\vpnsetup.exe"
Estimated size: 76.45 MB
Files installed by SoftEther VPN Client
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vpnclient.exe - SoftEther VPN
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vpnclient_x64.exe
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vpncmd.exe
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vpncmd_x64.exe
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vpncmgr.exe
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vpncmgr_x64.exe
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vpninstall.exe
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vpnsetup.exe
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VpnGatePlugin_x64.dll (by University of Tsukuba) - VPN Gate Software (VPN Gate Plug-in DLL for SoftEther VPN)
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VpnGatePlugin_x86.dll (by University of Tsukuba)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- vpnclient_x64.exe runs as a service named 'SoftEther VPN Client' (SEVPNCLIENT) "This manages the Virtual Network Adapter device driver and connection service for the SoftEther VPN Client. When this service is stopped, it will not be possible to use SoftEther VPN Client on this computer to connect to a SoftEther VPN Server.".
- vpnclient.exe runs as a service named 'SoftEther VPN Client' (SEVPNCLIENT) "This manages the Virtual Network Adapter device driver and connection service for the SoftEther VPN Client. When this service is stopped, it will not be possible to use SoftEther VPN Client on this computer to connect to a SoftEther VPN Server.".
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- vpnclient_x64.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SoftEther VPN Client UI Helper' which loads as "C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\vpnclient_x64.exe" /uihelp.
- vpnclient.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SoftEther VPN Client UI Helper' which loads as "C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\vpnclient.exe" /uihelp.
6 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- vpncmgr_x64.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\vpncmgr_x64.exe'.
- vpncmgr.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\vpncmgr.exe'.
- vpncmd_x64.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\vpncmd_x64.exe'.
- vpncmd.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\vpncmd.exe'.
- vpnclient_x64.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\vpnclient_x64.exe'.
- vpnclient.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SoftEther VPN Client\vpnclient.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| vpnclient_x64.exe |
| Memory: | 37.81 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0013012627% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00055388% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00074738% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 1,558,762 | |
| Switches/sec: | 394 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 9.01 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 13.71 KB | |
How do I remove SoftEther VPN Client?
You can uninstall SoftEther VPN 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 SoftEther VPN 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 SoftEther VPN Client.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 62%
Win 7 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
68.32% |
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| Windows 10 |
22.34% |
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| Windows XP |
7.33% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.01% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
27.81% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.68% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.71% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.00% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
4.79% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.87% |
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Geography
18.20% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
18.20% |
| Taiwan |
12.45% |
| Japan |
10.54% |
| France |
8.81% |
| Iran |
7.66% |
| Hong Kong |
4.60% |
| United Kingdom |
4.02% |
| China |
2.68% |
| Indonesia |
2.11% |
| Vietnam |
1.92% |
| Germany |
1.72% |
| Malaysia |
1.72% |
| Korea |
1.53% |
| MA |
1.53% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
22.61% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.47% |
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| Acer |
18.15% |
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| Dell |
15.92% |
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| GIGABYTE |
10.51% |
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| Lenovo |
4.14% |
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| Toshiba |
4.14% |
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| MSI |
1.59% |
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| Samsung |
1.59% |
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| Apple |
0.96% |
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| NEC |
0.96% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.96% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.02% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.41% |
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| Samsung 550P5C/550P7C |
2.41% |
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| ThirdWave Corporation Pri... |
2.41% |
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| Gateway DX4300 |
1.81% |
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| Acer Aspire 5750G |
1.81% |
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