Should I remove VIP Access?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #2,985
United States Rank #2,324
Reach 0.1972%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 20.04 days
591.25 days >
Average installed length: 310.66 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.0.5.13 |
61.74% |
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2.0.5.11 |
5.45% |
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2.0.4.34 |
1.98% |
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2.0.3.64 |
8.80% |
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2.0.2.141 |
13.43% |
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2.0.2.140 |
8.52% |
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2.0.2.139 |
0.08% |
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VIP Access
from VeriSign, Inc.
What is VIP Access? (from VeriSign)
Validation & ID Protection (VIP) Access Desktop is a free online security credential that you can download to your computer desktop. Use VIP Access as an extra layer of identity protection when you Sign In to participating online banks and merchant sites within the VIP Network. VIP Access helps protect your accounts an... Read more
Overview
VIP Access is a software program developed by VeriSign. The most common release is 2.0.5.13, 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. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named VIPUIManager.exe. The setup package generally installs about 27 files and is usually about 33.65 MB (35,283,393 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 61% of users of VIP Access come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.VeriSign.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Symantec\VIP Access Client\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{E8D46836-CD55-453C-A107-A59EC51CB8DC}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 33.65 MB
Files installed by VIP Access
Program executable: | VIPUIManager.exe |
Name: | VIP Access |
| Symantec VIPUIManager |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Symantec\VIP Access Client\VIPUIManager.exe |
MD5: | 3eab4af1de06c7f26cfcfb28551bf1ce |
Additional files:
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Lue.dll (by Symantec) - Symantec LiveUpdate Technologies (Symantec LiveUpdate Engine)
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LiveUpdateUIDEU.dll (by Symantec) - VIP Access (Symantec LiveUpdateUI Germany DLL)
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LiveUpdateUIELL.dll - Symantec LiveUpdateUI Greek DLL
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LiveUpdateUIESP.dll - Symantec LiveUpdateUI Spanish DLL
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LiveUpdateUIFRA.dll - Symantec LiveUpdateUI French DLL
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LiveUpdateUIITA.dll - Symantec LiveUpdateUI Italian DLL
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LiveUpdateUIJPN.dll - Symantec LiveUpdateUI Japanese DLL
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LiveUpdateUIPTB.dll - Symantec LiveUpdateUI Brazilian DLL
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VIPAddOnForIE.dll - Symantec VIP Access Add-On
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VIPAppService.exe - Symantec VIPAppService
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VIPUIManager.exe - Symantec VIPUIManager
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VIPUIManagerDEU.dll - Symantec VIPUIManager German DLL
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VIPUIManagerELL.dll - Symantec VIPUIManager Greek DLL
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VIPUIManagerESP.dll - Symantec VIPUIManager Spanish DLL
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VIPUIManagerFRA.dll - Symantec VIPUIManager French DLL
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VIPUIManagerITA.dll - Symantec VIPUIManager Italian DLL
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VIPUIManagerJPN.dll - Symantec VIPUIManager Japanese DLL
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VIPUIManagerPTB.dll - Symantec VIPUIManager Brazilian DLL
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WhiteList.exe - Symantec WhiteList App
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JSON.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- VIPAddOnForIE.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Symantec VIP Access Add-On' with the class of {C63CD127-A1CB-4D49-A4F7-D6F88A917BE6} (IEPlugin).
Service
- VIPAppService.exe runs as a service named 'VIPAppService' (VIPAppService) "VIP Service".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
VIPAppService.exe |
Memory: | 2.06 MB | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00000685% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 2,067 | |
I/O reads/min: | 42 Bytes | |
I/O writes/min: | 38 Bytes | |
How do I remove VIP Access?
You can uninstall VIP Access 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 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove VIP Access.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by VIP Access you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- 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.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- 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.
- 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.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 88%
Win XP 0%
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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 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
87.63% |
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Windows 10 |
12.14% |
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Windows XP |
0.23% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
58.78% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.07% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
5.35% |
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Windows 10 Home |
3.25% |
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Windows 8.1 |
0.96% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
0.90% |
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Geography
60.73% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
60.73% |
Canada |
4.48% |
Germany |
3.48% |
United Kingdom |
3.26% |
France |
2.43% |
Japan |
1.54% |
Australia |
1.51% |
DK |
1.35% |
Italy |
1.18% |
Israel |
1.04% |
Taiwan |
0.95% |
Czech Republic |
0.87% |
Hong Kong |
0.85% |
Sweden |
0.85% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Lenovo |
72.18% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
23.31% |
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Sony |
4.51% |
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Common models |
LENOVO 2359CTO |
5.15% |
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LENOVO 2436CTO |
3.53% |
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LENOVO 3254CTO |
3.32% |
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LENOVO 2342CTO |
3.32% |
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LENOVO 3443CTO |
3.19% |
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LENOVO 3259CTO |
3.12% |
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