How to remove an SAgent4 error

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SAgent4.exe file information

The process known as SAgent4 belongs to software EPSON Bi-directional Printer by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION (www.epson.com).

Description: The file SAgent4.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows (common is C:\windows\system32\ or C:\program files\common files\epson\ebapi\). Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 122,880 bytes (78% of all occurrences) or 131,072 bytes.
The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. The process uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. SAgent4.exe is able to hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 50% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If SAgent4.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 56% dangerous. The file size is 122,880 bytes (95% of all occurrences) or 110,592 bytes. The program is not visible. SAgent4.exe is not a Windows core file. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. File SAgent4.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. SAgent4.exe is able to hide itself.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as SAgent4.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the SAgent4.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

Some kind of epson remote printer file
duhfadur (further information)

printer status agent for epson CX6400
kenR (further information)

Epson Printer spy tells Epson about your printing
Mike Webby

allows printing to Epson printers on your network

SAgent4 is the network communication module for your printer’s

SAgent4 is the network communication module for your printerâ€™s Status Monitor utility. It actively searches for printers on your local network and will allow you to check the status, ink levels and perform maintenance on the networked printers.

it tried to access epson rx 600...tried
ronaldharding6

We had an sagent error message which asked if we wanted to keep blocking sagent with windows firewall. We said yes and now we can't print to our Epson Stylus Photo R300
Paul Davies

It is the module installed, on windows XP, when you own an Epson Printer & have it networked on your LAN. It doesn't contain any spyware, nor does it send any information to Epson about your printing habits! I am a programmer, who has investigated the processes attached to the file.
John connor

Stupid useless, but inoccuous bloatware from Epson.
Tachion Feynman (further information)

Blocking SAgent4 does not prevent printing on a Epson Stylus C66. Client is Windows XP Pro x64. Printer attached to Windows XP Pro.
James Wilson

Yep, EPSON bloatware for network printing. What's wrong with Windows network printing? Unfortunately seems required.
War Criminal

not dangerous but needed for epson printers to work on lan.
Mauro

its a bit iffy on Terminal Services...
John Doe

sagent4.exe uses 99% of my CPU
Wayne Brown

reports your printing statistics to Epson
DeNieD

Was taking 50% of my CPU time with the D88 printer off!
bjthebiker

Have an Epson printer attached to a XP machine using USB, and have printer sharing turned on. I use another XP machine on the network that prints via the first computer. I have SAgent4.exe blocked using McAfee firewall, and the printer works fine from either machine.
Gus

Installs with Epson C88 drivers. Crashes in Terminal Services. Doesn't appear to be necessary for printer to work in TS
Server Monkey

right now I am down to this trying to find out why my Epson R300 wont print on my network
kate ferguson

Summary: Average user rating of SAgent4.exe: based on 21 votes with 20 reviews.

9 users think SAgent4.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 7 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 3 users doesn't grade SAgent4.exe ("not sure about it").

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