Should I remove Tenable Nessus x64?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
6.11.3.20104	0.36%
6.10.7.20094	0.72%
6.10.5.20090	1.09%
6.10.3.20088	0.36%
6.10.2.20085	0.36%
6.9.2.20074	0.36%
6.9.0.20070	0.72%
6.8.1.20062	2.54%
6.8.0.20061	0.72%
6.7.0.20058	2.17%
6.6.2.20057	0.72%
6.5.5.20048	0.72%
6.5.4.20044	1.81%
6.5.3.20040	0.72%
6.5.2.20039	0.72%
6.5.1.20038	0.36%
6.4.3.20035	3.99%
6.4.2.20034	0.36%
6.4.1.20033	0.72%
6.4.0.20029	0.36%
6.3.7.20026	1.81%
6.3.6.20025	1.45%
6.3.5.20024	0.72%
6.3.3.20021	1.45%
6.3.2.20020	0.36%
6.3.1.20019	0.36%
6.2.1.20013	1.45%
6.1.2.20009	2.90%
6.1.1.20007	0.72%
6.1.0.20005	0.72%
6.0.1.20002	0.36%
5.2.7.25122	9.78%
5.2.6.25116	9.78%
5.2.5.25109	5.07%
5.2.4.25016	8.70%
5.2.3.25015	5.43%
5.2.2.25007	2.90%
5.2.1.24021	10.87%
5.2.0.24017	2.17%
5.0.3.23221	2.90%
5.0.2.23205	6.52%
5.0.1.23111	3.62%

Other programs by Tenable Network Security

• Tenable Nessus
• Nessus64
• Nessus
• Nessus Agent x64

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from Tenable Network Security, Inc.

Remove Tenable Nessus (x64)

Tenable Nessus x64 is a program developed by Tenable Network Security. The most used version is 5.2.1.24021, 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 65 files and is usually about 9.38 MB (9,838,218 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 55% of users of Tenable Nessus x64 come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Canada.

URL: www.tenablesecurity.com

Help link: tenable.com/support

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Tenable\Nessus\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{5F074073-7D25-468B-B129-CEB5773954EA}

Estimated size: 9.38 MB

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 Tenable Nessus (x64), 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 Tenable Nessus x64.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 57% Win 7 3%

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

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 6% Keep it 94%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	55.33%
France	3.55%
Canada	3.55%
Spain	2.07%
Germany	1.78%
India	1.78%
Taiwan	1.48%
United Kingdom	1.48%
Italy	1.48%
Netherlands	1.18%
Australia	1.18%
Malaysia	1.18%
Brazil	1.18%
Singapore	1.18%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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