How to remove an OpcEnum error

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OpcEnum.exe file information

The process known as OPC Server Enumerator (version 1.10) or OpcEnum Module or OPC Discovery Service Executable belongs to software OPC Server Enumerator or RSLinx or OPC Discovery Service or RSLinx Classic (version 2.56.00 CPR 9) by OPC Foundation (www.opcfoundation.org).

Description: OpcEnum.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 98,304 bytes (53% of all occurrences), 90,112 bytes and 4 more variants.
The program has no visible window. OpcEnum.exe is not a Windows system file. OpcEnum.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Therefore the technical security rating is 41% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case of problems with OpcEnum.exe, you may also uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ RSLinx or RSLinx Classic.

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If OpcEnum.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files", the security rating is 30% dangerous. The file size is 60,416 bytes. The program has no file description. The program is not visible. The program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. File OpcEnum.exe is not a Windows system file.
In case of problems with OpcEnum.exe, you may also uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ RSLinx.

If OpcEnum.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 0% dangerous. The file size is 135,168 bytes. Program can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. The process is not active. The program has no visible window. The service has no detailed description. It is not a Windows system file.
In case of problems with OpcEnum.exe, you may also do the following:

search the support area on the Softing-ia website
update the program
uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Add/Remove programs ⇒ Softing OPC Toolbox

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as OpcEnum.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the OpcEnum.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

This is used in OPC communications (Ole for Process control) and is enabled or required by many SCADA packages. It is an inter computer communications driver so unless you are playing with scada software it should not be running.
alkemist

This file is required by OPC Servers/Clients to list down the OPC servers installed on a computer. This file is harmless and deleting it will cause communication errors in OPC and SCADA softwares.
Shikhar (further information)

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the OPC Enumerator is a browser for local or remote OPC server applications. It replaces the older method of browsing the registry directly (including by remote users) which was a possible security risk. The OPC Foundation has distributed several versions of the OPC Enum, and some vendors have produced "custom" versions that are limited to their own branded products.

Made by OPC Foundation. Part of resdistributable packages included in most SCADA software. Allows browsing of OPC client-server nodes in plantwide factory automation architectures.
Michel A. Levesque, PEng. (further information)

Driver installed by Rockwell Software (Allen Bradly) for their RsLinx communication drivers. Used for connecting PC to industrial controllers like PLC's or other equipment.
Lonnie R. West (further information)

opcenum.exe is the file which provide an interface into the local host Component Category Manager that can be accessed by remote OPC clients over DCOM.
Rajeeve

It is essential for OPC data transfer communication to list down the Active servers in a remote machine on a network or domain
Abhishek Bansh Prasad

Not essential for windows but is essential for any kind of computer controlled presses, like Minster, used in manufacturing.
Jon

Summary: Average user rating of OpcEnum.exe: based on 9 votes with 9 reviews.

5 users think OpcEnum.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users doesn't grade OpcEnum.exe ("not sure about it").

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