Sophos Computer Security Scan
What is Sophos Computer Security Scan? (from Sophos Limited)
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Overview
Sophos Computer Security Scan is a software program developed by Sophos Limited. The most common release is 1.1.0.405, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 primary executable is named Sophos Computer Security Scan.exe. The setup package generally installs about 18 files and is usually about 6.46 MB (6,772,483 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 70% of users of Sophos Computer Security Scan come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/network-security-scan.aspx
Installation folder: C:\Sophos\Computer Security Scan\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{EDE875B0-6566-4E93-B955-C63AE5F4737C}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 6.46 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Sophos Computer Security Scan
Program executable: | Sophos Computer Security Scan.exe |
Name: | Sophos Computer Security Scan |
Path: | C:\Sophos\Computer Security Scan\Sophos Computer Security Scan.exe |
MD5: | 38888a71230cdc6629d29a0bd3920182 |
Additional files:
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crypto.dll - Sophos Update Manager (Cryptography module)
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Resources.dll - Resources component
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retailer.dll - Sophos SDDS client library
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SophosUpdateMgr.exe
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Sophos Computer Security Scan.exe - Sophos Computer Security Scan
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sqlite3.dll
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vcredist_x86.exe (by Microsoft) - Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Sophos Computer Security Scan.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E0FCBCFA-AAAF-4CDC-BE8B-BE0E72309D3C}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Sophos Computer Security Scan?
You can uninstall Sophos Computer Security Scan 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 Sophos Computer Security Scan, 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 Sophos Computer Security Scan.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win XP 4%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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GLOBAL RANK
#37,431
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
75.44% |
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Windows Vista |
10.53% |
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Windows 10 |
10.53% |
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Windows XP |
3.51% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
29.82% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
22.81% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
21.05% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.77% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.51% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
3.51% |
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Geography
70.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
70.00% |
United Kingdom |
5.00% |
Netherlands |
3.75% |
South Africa |
2.50% |
Italy |
2.50% |
MA |
1.25% |
Colombia |
1.25% |
Belgium |
1.25% |
France |
1.25% |
Finland |
1.25% |
Mexico |
1.25% |
AO |
1.25% |
Romania |
1.25% |
DK |
1.25% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
20.41% |
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Acer |
20.41% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
16.33% |
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Toshiba |
14.29% |
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Lenovo |
8.16% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.12% |
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Apple |
6.12% |
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ASUS |
4.08% |
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Sony |
2.04% |
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American Megatrends |
2.04% |
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Common models |
Apple Inc. MacBookPro10,1 |
6.00% |
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Dell OptiPlex 780 |
4.00% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite A215 |
4.00% |
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Acer Aspire E1-571 |
2.00% |
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Acer Aspire 5732Z |
2.00% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite Pro A30... |
2.00% |
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About Sophos Limited
Sophos is a developer of security software and hardware, including anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-spyware, network access control and data loss prevention for desktops, servers, email systems and other network gateways.
Publisher URL: www.sophos.com