The genuine BESClient.exe file is a software component of IBM BigFix by IBM. IBM BigFix is a management software for securing, monitoring and patching groups of computers located on enterprise networks. BESClient.exe runs the BigFix Enterprise Client. This is not an essential Windows process and can be disabled if known to create problems.
IBM BigFix (originally IBM Endpoint Manager) was the product of IBM's acquisition of BigFix's assets. BigFix features a single agent that provides real-time control over hundreds of thousands of endpoints based on heterogeneous platforms from a single management console. BigFix can be used for OS deployment, patch management, software distribution, as well as for real-time protection against viruses, malware and other vulnerabilities.
IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) is an American corporation that develops computer hardware and software technology, and offers hosting, infrastructure and consultation services. IBM was founded in 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR). The company currently generates over $80 billion in annual revenue and employs over 377,000 people. IBM is currently based in Armonk, New York, United States.
BEsClient stands for BigFix Enterprise Client Application
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the BESClient.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Description: BESClient.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. BESClient.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\BigFix Enterprise\BES Client\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 5,387,640 bytes (16% of all occurrences), 2,370,632 bytes and 4 more variants.
The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows core file. The software uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet. BESClient.exe is a Verisign signed file. BESClient.exe is certified by a trustworthy company. You can uninstall this program in the Control Panel.
BESClient.exe is able to hide itself and monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 25% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If you have any problems with BESClient.exe, you can uninstall the program using the Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ IBM BigFix Client or BigFix Enterprise Client, go to the support area [1][2] of the IBM website or update [1][2] the program.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as BESClient.exe. Therefore, you should check the BESClient.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
Used by corporations to insure that the latest security patches are on the PC
This is the agent application for the BES enterprise systems management product. Ryan Russell (further information)
Required by enterprise to manage computers
Sends info back to others for application tracking. If you like to be tracked, you'll love it. C Butler
It may have been installed by my company on my company laptop. It is trying to reach 66.206.25.237... David Sanders
BESClient.exe is using 99% of my cpu causing my computer to work at dial up speed. It' irritating if you ask me.
It uses to much cpu and it nothing more than spyware for my company. I blocked it immediately after seeing that it is monitoring and trying to report on my software. Disgruntled employee
It's on my system and sometimes brings it to it's knees. Our system admin told me I could remove it so I did! Jeffrey DeWitt
Used by Corporations to insure that the latest patches for applications and security are loaded. Markus
This process is eating since today and for at least one uninterrupted hour 48% of my CPU power which implies heat and noise. I stopped it manually. carlos blanquer
Used in Enterprise networks to apply (security) updates. Uli Reyher
lousy application.. used much cpu resources! david
If is part of the Fiberlink package, which sucks royally. Drags down the performance of the computer and dont really offer that much functionality with value. Agressive Enterprise IT Admin
My department has decided to install this nonsense and my system is struggeling, especially since I have VMWare running so Im getting a double hit by this nonsense Tom Martin
Just another corporate spyware scanner. Uninstall if you can get away with it. IT Employee
It is installed on my work PC and it significantly reduces my productivity. But, at least the IT guys can spy on my machine...so that's good. programmer
My company might be using it for system updates, but in addition it also kills any torrent programs every 10 minutes.. Vilo
It doesn't use much CPU time, but does sometimes cripple my system with its disk accesses. My company installs it to manage my laptop. Jimbert
It is used by my company to insure that the latest patches for applications and security are loaded. If you are using a company owned computer, deal with it. They they own the computer not you. :) As far as it potentially spying on you, if you are worried about them spying on you doing something, you shouldn't be doing it at work anyway... Therock
It is a useful tool for IT to watch PC's for malware installs, and to track version updates. It have some flakyness where it consumes CPU, but the latest Build (9) seems to have taken care of most of it. IT Policies are in place for a reason. There should be no reason this is on a home PC unless you put it there. Chris
the program slow down each pc. vcenter5.5 and 6 destroyed. we had to set up new both Cluster. also the Software installs a Network scan Software and scans the hole Network all day Long. you cann see the scans with wireshark. AND after complete de-installation the programm is still running hidden as Service and sending data on a 52311 Port to the Internet. Martin
Used by the company to update the softwares Guccinn
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Summary: Average user rating of BESClient.exe:
based on 25 votes with 23 user comments.
8 users think BESClient.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
4 users think it's probably harmless.
5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
2 users suspect danger.
6 users think BESClient.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
Best practices for resolving BESClient issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with BESClient. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the BESClient.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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User Comments
Ryan Russell (further information)
C Butler
David Sanders
Disgruntled employee
Jeffrey DeWitt
Markus
carlos blanquer
Uli Reyher
david
Agressive Enterprise IT Admin
Tom Martin
IT Employee
programmer
Vilo
ANex (further information)
Jimbert
Therock
Chris
Martin
Guccinn
Summary: Average user rating of BESClient.exe: based on 25 votes with 23 user comments. 8 users think BESClient.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 4 users think it's probably harmless. 5 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 6 users think BESClient.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.