Should I remove Viewfinity Agent?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
United States Rank #36,687
Reach 0.0013%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 5.37 days
158.40 days >
Average installed length: 83.23 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 5.0.44789 |
3.85% |
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| 5.0.26703 |
3.85% |
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| 4.5.47505 |
3.85% |
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| 4.5.39467 |
7.69% |
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| 4.5.27434 |
7.69% |
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| 4.2.10588 |
3.85% |
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| 4.2.10582 |
19.23% |
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| 2.3.16372 |
19.23% |
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| 2.3.16371 |
3.85% |
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| 2.3.16370 |
3.85% |
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| 2.3.15.363 |
7.69% |
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| 2.3.12.358 |
3.85% |
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| 2.3.11.356 |
3.85% |
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| 2.3.10.339 |
3.85% |
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| 2.3.5.298 |
3.85% |
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Other programs by Viewfinity
Viewfinity Agent
from Viewfinity
What is Viewfinity Agent? (from Viewfinity)
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Overview
Viewfinity Agent is a software program developed by Viewfinity. The most common release is 4.2.10582, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 primary executable is named vf_agent.exe. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 85.96 MB (90,137,066 bytes). The installed file vf_updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 7. While about 76% of users of Viewfinity Agent come from the United States, it is also popular in Turkey and TN.
Program details
URL: www.Viewfinity.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Viewfinity\Agent\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{58C85E3D-727E-4D48-B5B4-8F8D8684966F}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 85.96 MB
Files installed by Viewfinity Agent
| Program executable: | vf_agent.exe |
| Name: | Viewfinity 3.11 |
| Viewfinity Agent |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\viewfinity\agent\vf_agent.exe |
| MD5: | cc4bd4d5a627ae0998fd3f09d8080ddf |
Additional files:
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vf_tslocal.dll - Viewfinity Product Name
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vf_gpext.dll - Viewfinity Agent (Viewfinity Group Policy Extension)
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vf_rem.exe - Server for Agent-to-Agent communication
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vf_util.dll - Viewfinity Utilities Library (64-bit)
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event_message_file.dll
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vf_updater.exe - Viewfinity Updater
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vftrace.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- vf_agent.exe runs as a service named 'Viewfinity Agent' (vf_agent) "Viewfinity Desktop Manager Agent".
- vf_updater.exe runs as a service named 'Viewfinity Updater' (VF_Updater).
How do I remove Viewfinity Agent?
You can uninstall Viewfinity Agent 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 Viewfinity Agent, 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 Viewfinity Agent.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 85%
Win XP 8%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
92.31% |
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| Windows XP |
7.69% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Enterprise |
88.46% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.69% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
3.85% |
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Geography
76.32% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
76.32% |
| Turkey |
13.16% |
| TN |
2.63% |
| Germany |
2.63% |
| Brazil |
2.63% |
| Singapore |
2.63% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
38.46% |
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| Dell |
34.62% |
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| Lenovo |
26.92% |
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Common models |
| Dell Latitude E7440 |
7.69% |
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| HP EliteBook 8460p |
7.69% |
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| HP EliteBook 8470p |
3.85% |
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| Dell Precision WorkStatio... |
3.85% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 990 |
3.85% |
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| Dell Latitude E6540 |
3.85% |
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