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Hi there!

I have notices a program installed and often running on my Computer. i have seared all over and only been able to asertain that it is some web serever program. i would really like to get rid of it if it is safe to. could someone just please tell me what it is actualy doing and if it is just more of vista's junk software, Thanks!

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Since this thread specifically names UltiDev Cassini, here is a short, practical checklist that builds on and but gives concrete checks and safe fallbacks so removal does not break an OEM app that might be using it.

First, confirm what is installed and what is listening. Look for a service or process named like UltiDev/ Cassini (examples include executables installed under C:\Program Files\UltiDev...). Use Task Manager or these commands to map listening ports to the owning process and executable:

netstat -ano | findstr LISTENING
netstat -ano | findstr :8080
tasklist /FI "PID eq <pid-from-netstat>"

Also open Services (services.msc) and look for an UltiDev Cassini service, and check the Program Files UltiDev folders for a "Cassini Web Server" and "Cassini Explorer". (file.net)

If you find no registered applications that need it, stop the service first (Services.msc), set its startup to Manual/Disabled, and change the service recovery action to prevent automatic restarts during removal. If the built-in uninstaller fails, run Microsoft’s Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter to repair the installer database before trying again. Those steps allow a clean uninstall without chasing a stuck service. (3cx.com)

Some third‑party products bundle UltiDev Cassini to host a local web UI (for example, older Kiwi/other reporting or cafe/monitoring tools). Before removing, open the UltiDev Cassini Web Server Explorer (if present) to see registered apps and their ports — that tells you exactly which product, if any, depends on Cassini. (scribd.com)

Quick final notes: make a System Restore point first; export any web folders you see under the UltiDev directory; only delete program folders after the uninstaller completes. If the uninstaller still fails and you are uncomfortable with manual registry/service cleanup, stop and ask for the exact service/exe names shown on the machine before proceeding.

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Member Avatar for goldeagle2005

It is indeed a web server. However, it's not part of the default Vista install. Did you try uninstalling it from Control Panel > Programs and Features ?

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Well, i can see it in the control panel->programs and fetures list. i just don't know if it is esential and if i would hurt my system(ie. cause things to stop working) by uninstalling it.

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Removing it won't hurt your system at all. A web server is an app used to either host webpages, forward emails etc. If you're not running any such tasks on your system, your system will actually perform better due to freeing up of system resources.

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You mention fowarding emails, i do use Windows mail for my gmail acount will that be affected?

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You mention fowarding emails, i do use Windows mail for my gmail acount will that be affected?

Not unless either was specifically routed through said ulitity's service, which is unlikely. Likely the OEM added to install for one of their own apps, or as a stand-alone extra. Either way, are safe to remove.

If you are trully worried about removing, simply disable from starting up at boot (via MSConfig) for a week or two. If not noticing it being used for that period (any app requiring it will load it up as it needs it), then you know you are safe to remove after that :)

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