WebClient

WebClient allows Win32 applications to access and edit documents on the Internet.

Reference:

• Search Microsoft Support: WebClient

In XPlite Professional you can find WebClient under the group titled  Advanced System Services.

Install WebClient:

WebClient is a stand-alone component. The function of WebClient does not rely on any other XPlite Professional components and removing other components in XPlite Professional should not influence WebClient.

Uninstall WebClient:

WebClient is not required by other system components in XPlite Professional. You can safely uninstall WebClient without compromising other XPlite Professional components.

BUT PLEASE NOTE: You may have other software installed that does require WebClient. If you encounter any compatibility issues with other software you can quickly and easily reinstall WebClient using XPlite Professional.

Compatibility:

XPlite Professional can completely uninstall WebClient and reinstall to repair WebClient on:

• Windows XP Professional: orig, SP1, SP2
• Windows XP Home: orig, SP1, SP2
• Windows 2003 Server: orig, SP1, SP2(coming!)

User Removal Statistics for WebClient

XPlite:
Of 74 sampled Windows XP users, 35 left WebClient installed and 39 people uninstalled WebClient from their system.

Pro Users can help us collect these removal statistics.

1. In XPlite or 2000lite press to access preferences.
2. Ensure logging is on.
3. Check "Send component state data when checking for upgrades" on the Preferences tab.
4. Using the Check for Upgrades button on the About tab.

The information sent is the last block only of component installation state data - you can see this in the log as "option=1" or "option=0". No personal information is conveyed.