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What is QualysAgent.exe & Should You Uninstall It?
Uninstalling it from the Control Panel is very easy
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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In previous articles, we have spoken at length about various executables likevapm.exeandvpnui.exe. In this guide, we take a look at the Qualysagent.exe file.
We will explain what it does and give you expert recommendations if the file can be uninstalled on your Windows devices.
What is QualysAgent?
QualysAgent.exe is a legitimate executable associated with the Qualys Cloud Agent, a security software that can protect devices from various malware and threats. The file is normally located in the path below:
C:\Program Files\Qualys\QualysAgent
You may suspect malware and perform a scan with anefficient antivirus programif you find a file with the same name in a different directory.
What is QualysAgent EXE used for?
Should I Uninstall QualysAgent.exe?
The choice is up to you. Uninstalling it may be beneficial in the following ways:
However, you may experience the following if you uninstall the executable:
How do I uninstall QualysAgent.exe?
1. Using the Control Panel
2. Using the Command Prompt
How do I know if Qualys Agent is installed?
Use the Task Manager
That is as much we cover in this guide. If you actively use the Qualys Cloud Agent on your computer, you will typically need the QualysAgent.exe executable.
If you are looking for alternativeWindows security applications, we cover a few that we love in this other guide. So you may take a look.
Finally, let us know in the comment section if we omitted something in this guide. Our readers would love to hear from you.
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Afam Onyimadu
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems, dating back to his introduction to Windows 98. He is passionate about technology amongst many other fields. Aside from putting pen to paper, he is a passionate soccer lover, a dog breeder, and enjoys playing the guitar and piano.
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Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems.
