Windows - Software - Uninstall Agent Ransack

What the Agent Ransack Uninstaller does

This Automox Worklet™ removes Agent Ransack from Windows endpoints by detecting and uninstalling both 32-bit and 64-bit installations. The Worklet uses the Windows registry to locate installed versions and executes the appropriate uninstall procedure for each instance found.

Agent Ransack is a file search and indexing utility developed by MythicSoft. While the application itself is legitimate software, organizations may need to uninstall it as part of their software lifecycle management, security compliance, or to reduce endpoint resource consumption.

The Worklet examines registry keys including HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall, HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall, HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall. exe -ArgumentList "/x $($version.PSChildName) /qn", "Get-ItemProperty", and "Get-ChildItem".

Why remove Agent Ransack from your organization

Standardizing your endpoint software inventory reduces operational overhead and minimizes potential security risks associated with unnecessary applications. Removing unused or unauthorized utilities frees system resources and simplifies software management across your fleet.

Automated uninstallation through Automox allows you to enforce consistent application states across hundreds or thousands of endpoints without requiring manual intervention. This approach eliminates the risk of incomplete uninstalls that can leave registry entries or files behind.

How Agent Ransack removal works

1. Evaluation phase: The Worklet scans the Windows registry at both 32-bit and 64-bit locations (HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall and HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall) to detect Agent Ransack installations.

2. Remediation phase: When the application is found, the Worklet retrieves the uninstall string and executes it with the /S parameter for silent removal. For MSI-based installations, it uses msiexec with /qn (quiet, no-ui) and /norestart flags to prevent restart prompts.

Agent Ransack uninstallation requirements

• Windows operating system (any version from Windows 7 forward)

• Supports both 32-bit and 64-bit installations

• Works with both EXE and MSI installer packages

• No user interaction required - silent removal mode

• Supports RunNow (FixNow) for immediate execution

Expected removal completion

After the Worklet runs successfully, Agent Ransack will be completely removed from the endpoint. You can verify successful installation by checking the installed applications list in Control Panel or by searching for the application in the Start menu. The application will no longer appear in the installed programs list, and all associated registry entries will be deleted from both the 64-bit and 32-bit registry locations.

The uninstall process typically completes within seconds and does not require an endpoint restart. You can verify successful removal by checking the Programs and Features control panel or querying the registry for Agent Ransack entries.

How to validate uninstall agent ransack changes

1. Run this Worklet on a pilot Windows endpoint and review evaluation output for uninstall agent ransack.

2. Confirm Automox activity logs show successful completion and exit code 0.

3. Verify endpoint state using checks aligned to evaluation script logic, such as Write-Output, Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty.

4. Validate remediation effects from script operations such as Test-InstalledSoftware, Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty, then rerun evaluation for compliance.

For technical validation, compare endpoint state to the Worklet evaluation logic and remediation flow for uninstall agent ransack. This supports repeatable software lifecycle workflows, faster change control review, and auditable compliance evidence.

Useful script references for this Worklet include evaluation operations such as Write-Output, Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty and remediation operations such as Test-InstalledSoftware, Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty. Use these indicators to verify that endpoint changes match intended policy outcomes.