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Should I remove UltraVnc?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
26% remove it74% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #2,455
United States Rank #2,978
Reach 0.2541%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 19.81 days
584.34 days >
Average installed length: 307.03 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.2.2.3 0.02%
1.2.2.2 0.04%
1.2.17 0.02%
1.2.12 0.06%
1.2.11 0.16%
1.2.1.7 0.50%
1.2.1.6 0.46%
1.2.1.5 0.24%
1.2.1.2 1.12%
1.2.1.1 2.14%
1.2.1.0 1.76%
1.2.09 0.08%
1.2.06 0.18%
1.2.05 0.12%
1.2.04 0.08%
1.2.0.9 1.28%
1.2.0.6 2.76%
1.2.0.5 5.09%
1.2.0.4 1.14%
1.2.0.3 1.50%
1.2.0.1 2.02%
1.1.93 1.14%
1.1.9.6 11.68%
1.1.9.3 6.37%
1.1.9.1 3.97%
1.1.9.0 6.31%
1.1.8.9 1.28%
1.1.8.8 1.18%
1.1.8.7 0.06%
1.1.8.6 0.94%
1.1.8.5 0.44%
1.1.8.4 0.28%
1.1.8.3 0.52%
1.1.8.2 0.14%
1.1.8.1 1.96%
1.1.8 6.37%
1.1.7 0.16%
1.1.6 0.26%
1.1.5 0.12%
1.1.4 0.06%
1.1.2 0.06%
1.1.1 0.10%
1.1.0 0.60%
1.0.963 0.02%
1.0.962 8.94%
1.0.9.62 7.29%
1.0.9.6.1 12.66%
1.0.9.6 3.15%
1.0.9.5 3.13%
1.0.9.4 0.08%

UltraVnc

What is UltraVnc?  (from uvnc bvba)

UltraVNC is a software that can display the screen of another computer (via internet or network) on your own screen. The program allows you to use your mouse and keyboard to control the other PC remotely. It means that you can work on a remote computer, as if you were sitting in front of it, right from your current loc...  Read more

Overview

UltraVnc is a program developed by uvnc bvba. The most used version is 1.0.9.6.1, 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. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). 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 programs's main executable is winvnc.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 2.27 MB of memory. The software installer includes 25 files and is usually about 2.33 MB (2,448,213 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 39% of users of UltraVnc come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.uvnc.com
Help link: forum.ultravnc.info
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\UltraVNC\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\UltraVNC\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 2.33 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by UltraVnc

Program executable:winvnc.exe
Name:UltraVNC
VNC server for win32
Path:C:\Program Files\uvnc bvba\UltraVNC\winvnc.exe
MD5:71867d71c0d15ce63b8621dc41421f6f
Additional files:
  • uvnc_settings.exe - uvnc_set Application
  • UVNC_Launch.exe - UVNC Console
  • SCHook.dll - SC Hook
  • SCHook64.dll
  • vncviewer.exe (by UltraVNC) - UltraVNC VNCViewer (VNCViewer)
  • authadmin.dll (by UltraVNC) - UltraVNC authadmin (MS-Logon I for UltraVNC)
  • authSSP.dll - UltraVNC authSSP (MS-Logon II for UltraVNC)
  • ldapauth.dll - UltraVNC ldapAuth
  • ldapauth9x.dll - UltraVNC ldapAuth9x
  • ldapauthnt4.dll - UltraVNC ldapAuthnt4
  • MSLogonACL.exe - UltraVNC MSLogonACL (MSLogonACL)
  • setcad.exe
  • setpasswd.exe
  • testauth.exe - UltraVNC testauth
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
  • vnchooks.dll - UltraVNC - VNCHooks (VNC hooks DLL for Win32)
  • workgrpdomnt4.dll - UltraVNC workgrpdomnt4
  • logging.dll - UltraVNC logging (Logging for UltraVNC MS-Logon)
  • logmessages.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • vncviewer.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{1EEFDAC8-E3B8-4A3D-9CC4-16287B6A5D0D}' (runs on registration).
Service
  • winvnc.exe runs as a service named 'winvnc_uvnc_service' (winvnc) "Provides secure remote desktop sharing".
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • winvnc.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\uvnc bvba\UltraVNC\winvnc.exe'.
  • vncviewer.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\uvnc bvba\UltraVNC\vncviewer.exe'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

winvnc.exe
Memory:2.27 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0038309381%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00246072%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00137022%
0.015104% average
vncviewer.exe
Memory:1.64 MB
Total CPU:0.0001817458%
Kernel CPU:0.00014540%
User CPU:0.00003635%

How do I remove UltraVnc?

You can uninstall UltraVnc from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 UltraVnc, 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 UltraVnc.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 63%
0%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 26%
Keep it 74%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 66.10%
Windows 10 25.34%
Windows XP 6.34%
Windows Vista 2.06%
Windows Server 2003 0.14%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 35.13%
Windows 7 Ultimate 12.39%
Windows 7 Home Premium 11.99%
Microsoft Windows XP 6.30%
Windows 10 Pro 6.18%
Windows 7 Enterprise 5.31%

Distribution by countryGeography

39.22% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 39.22%
  Germany 8.91%
  Italy 6.48%
  France 6.17%
  Brazil 4.07%
  United Kingdom 3.59%
  Canada 2.15%
  Spain 1.99%
  Japan 1.60%
  Taiwan 1.55%
  Australia 1.53%
  Netherlands 1.29%
  Poland 1.05%
  Austria 1.00%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 36.09%
Hewlett-Packard 26.73%
Acer 10.14%
ASUS 8.15%
GIGABYTE 7.65%
Intel 2.88%
Lenovo 2.67%
Samsung 2.35%
Toshiba 1.81%
American Megatrends 0.96%
Sahara 0.57%
Common models
ASUS All Series 4.30%
Dell OptiPlex 7010 3.36%
Dell Latitude E6420 3.08%
Dell OptiPlex 790 2.99%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 2.80%
Dell OptiPlex 390 2.80%

comments1 comment

user comment
user comment
eeeover a year ago
Ammyy Admin allows you to remotely control another computer. Points to the ease of use, requires no special configurations, but only limited to a minimum.