Should I remove VIP Access?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.2.4.44	2.94%
2.2.3.3	4.06%
2.2.1.13	38.00%
2.2.0.46	0.09%
2.1.1.34	47.84%
2.1.0.139	7.08%

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from Symantec Corporation

Remove VIP Access by Symantec

This program is the Symantec Validation and ID Protection Service (VIP) Access Software Development Kit (SDK) software for supported notebook models running a supported operating system. This package provides middleware which, when used with HP SimplePass software, enables One-Time Password (OTP) authentication on selected web sites using the Intel Management Engine.

The most used version is 2.1.1.34, 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. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. 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 main program executable is VIPAppService.exe. The software installer includes 24 files and is usually about 25.49 MB (26,725,874 bytes).

URL: www.symantec.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Symantec\VIP Access Client\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{97C89A11-9AD7-49CE-9F90-54BF075623CE}

Estimated size: 25.49 MB

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 VIP Access, 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 VIP Access.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
3. When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 69% Win 7 0%

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

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 5% Keep it 95%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	65.96%
United Kingdom	3.96%
Canada	3.13%
Germany	3.07%
Australia	2.23%
Japan	2.17%
India	1.28%
Israel	1.09%
France	1.02%
Italy	1.02%
Netherlands	0.96%
Singapore	0.83%
Belgium	0.83%
Taiwan	0.70%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Symantec developers security software for business and consumers and helps customers protect their computers, information, identities and infrastructure by delivering software and services that address risks to security with various products such as Norton AntiVirus, Internet security, and anti-spyware products e.

Publisher URL: www.symantec.com

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