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4% remove it96% keep it
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How common is it?
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Versions
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1.0.0.0 |
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Softchoice Harvesting
from Softchoice Corp
Overview
Softchoice Harvesting is a program developed by Softchoice Corp. 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 27 files and is usually about 3.21 MB (3,366,912 bytes). A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 7. The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\sophos\sophos anti-virus\web control
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{EE47CE92-AD44-44A8-A573-68659CEDE284}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.21 MB
Files installed by Softchoice Harvesting
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swc_service.exe (by Sophos Limited) - Sophos Anti-Virus (Sophos Web Control Service)
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swcadapter.dll (by Sophos Limited) - Sophos Web Control Management Adapter
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wcmreschs.dll - Simplified Chinese resources for Sophos Web Control Desktop Messaging Plugin
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wcmrescht.dll - Traditional Chinese resources for Sophos Web Control Desktop Messaging Plugin
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wcmresdeu.dll - German resources for Sophos Web Control Desktop Messaging Plugin
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wcmreseng.dll - English resources for Sophos Web Control Desktop Messaging Plugin
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wcmresesp.dll - Spanish resources for Sophos Web Control Desktop Messaging Plugin
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wcmresfra.dll - French resources for Sophos Web Control Desktop Messaging Plugin
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wcmresit.dll - Italian resources for Sophos Web Control Desktop Messaging Plugin
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wcmresjap.dll - Japanese resources for Sophos Web Control Desktop Messaging Plugin
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wcpreschs.dll - Simplified Chinese resources for Sophos Web Control User Interface Plugin
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wcprescht.dll - Traditional Chinese resources for Sophos Web Control User Interface Plugin
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wcpresdeu.dll - German resources for Sophos Web Control User Interface Plugin
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wcpreseng.dll - English resources for Sophos Web Control User Interface Plugin
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wcpresesp.dll - Spanish resources for Sophos Web Control User Interface Plugin
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wcpresfra.dll - French resources for Sophos Web Control User Interface Plugin
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wcpresit.dll - Italian resources for Sophos Web Control User Interface Plugin
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wcpresjap.dll - Japanese resources for Sophos Web Control User Interface Plugin
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webcontrolmessaging.dll - Sophos Web Control Desktop Messaging Plugin
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webcontrolplugin.dll - Sophos Web Control User Interface Plugin
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- swc_service.exe runs as a service named 'Sophos Web Control Service' (Sophos Web Control Service) "Manages Web Control policy.".
How do I remove Softchoice Harvesting?
You can uninstall Softchoice Harvesting 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 Softchoice Harvesting, 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 Softchoice Harvesting.
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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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?