Trend Micro Threat Management Agent x64
Overview
Trend Micro Threat Management Agent x64 is a software program developed by Trend Micro. The most common release is 3.2.1024, 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 setup package generally installs about 13 files and is usually about 8.52 MB (8,929,280 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 87% of users of Trend Micro Threat Management Agent x64 come from the United States, it is also popular in Taiwan.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\windows\peagent
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{3002F2B1-441F-4F8C-B336-DFCEF5F7E684}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 8.52 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Trend Micro Threat Management Agent x64
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balloon.dll - Trend Micro Threat Managerment Agent (Balloon message box utilities)
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hclogparser.dll - HCLogPar Dynamic Link Library
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msfw.dll
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peagent.exe - Trend Micro Threat Management Agent
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peagentapi.dll - TMAgent API Library
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peagentmonitor.exe - TMAgent GUI Monitor
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xerces-c_3_1.dll (by Apache Software Foundation) - Xerces-C++ Version 3.1.1 (Shared Library for Xerces-C++ Version 3.1.1)
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libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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ssleay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/)
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zlib1.dll - zlib (zlib data compression library)
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- peagent.exe runs as a service named 'Trend Micro Threat Management Agent' (TMAgent).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- peagentmonitor.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Policy Enforcer' which loads as "C:\WINDOWS\PEAgent\PEAgentMonitor.exe" /LAUNCH.
How do I remove Trend Micro Threat Management Agent x64?
You can uninstall Trend Micro Threat Management Agent x64 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 Trend Micro Threat Management Agent (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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Trend Micro Threat Management Agent x64.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 86%
Win 10 14%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
85.71% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Enterprise |
57.14% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
28.57% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
14.29% |
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Geography
86.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
86.67% |
| Taiwan |
13.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Lenovo |
42.86% |
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| Acer |
28.57% |
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| Sony |
14.29% |
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| Dell |
14.29% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO 4284WV5 |
28.57% |
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| LENOVO 2447CN5 |
14.29% |
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| Dell Latitude E6520 |
14.29% |
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| Acer TravelMate P633-M |
14.29% |
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| Sony SVD11215CWB |
14.29% |
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| Acer TM4750 |
14.29% |
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About Trend Micro
Trend Micro is a software security company that developes the Titanium Internet Security, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security, OfficeScan, and other security products and services.
Publisher URL: www.trendmicro.com