Should I remove Sophos System Protection?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.6.0.71	15.85%
1.3.1	35.80%
1.3.0	43.43%
1.2.0	1.53%
1.1.0	2.46%
1.0.2	0.94%

Other programs by Sophos Limited

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• Sophos Virus Removal Tool
• Sophos Anti-Virus
• Sophos AutoUpdate
• Sophos Remote Management System
• Sophos Network Threat Protection
• Sophos Management Communications System
• Sophos Windows Shortcut Exploit Protection Tool
• Sophos Anti-Rootkit 1.5.0
• Sophos Client Firewall
• Sophos Diagnostic Utility
• Sophos Patch Agent
• Sophos Computer Security Scan
• Sophos confic-a Cleanup Tool
• Sophos Management Console
• Sophos Update Manager
• Sophos Authentication Agent
• Sophos Compliance Agent
• Sophos Management Server
• Sophos pcclie-i Cleanup Tool
• Sophos Management Database
• Sophos Control Center
• Sophos PureMessage
• Sophos IPsec Client
• Sophos Cloud AD Sync Utility

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from Sophos Limited

Remove Sophos System Protection

Sophos System Protection is a program developed by Sophos Limited. The most used version is 1.3.0, 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 4 files and is usually about 904 KB (925,696 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 67% of users of Sophos System Protection come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Italy.

URL: www.sophos.com

Help link: www.sophos.com/support

Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\sophos\sophos system protection\config

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{1093B57D-A613-47F3-90CF-0FD5C5DCFFE6}

Estimated size: 904 KB

Language: English (United States)

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 Sophos System Protection, 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 Sophos System Protection.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 67% Win 8.1 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	67.42%
United Kingdom	7.12%
Italy	6.43%
Germany	6.08%
Netherlands	2.26%
France	1.91%
Belgium	1.30%
Canada	1.22%
Australia	1.13%
Hong Kong	0.52%
Switzerland	0.52%
DK	0.52%
Singapore	0.26%
Brazil	0.26%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Sophos is a developer of security software and hardware, including anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-spyware, network access control and data loss prevention for desktops, servers, email systems and other network gateways.

Publisher URL: www.sophos.com

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