Should I remove FastConnect?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
United States Rank #38,705
Reach 0.0008%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 43.03 days
402.00 days >
Average installed length: 211.22 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.15.420.1 |
93.33% |
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| 1.15.312.1 |
6.67% |
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Other programs by White Sky
FastConnect
from White Sky, Inc.
Overview
FastConnect is a program developed by White Sky. The most used version is 1.15.420.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 36 files and is usually about 24.36 MB (25,539,766 bytes). DotNetUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 96% of users of FastConnect come from the United States, it is also popular in Australia.
Program details
URL: www.whitesky.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\FastConnect
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\FastConnect\uninstall.exe" "/C:C:\Program Files\FastConnect\uninstall.xml"
Estimated size: 24.36 MB
Files installed by FastConnect
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WhiteSky.Services.FeatureControl.dll - WhiteSky.Services.FeatureControl
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WhiteSky.Services.SearchEngine.dll - WhiteSky.Services.SearchEngine
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CommonDotNET.dll - FastConnect
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IdVault.BHO.dll
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IdVault.Browser.Manager.dll
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IDVault.exe
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IdVaultCore.dll
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IDVaultSvc.exe
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IDVaultSvcLib.dll
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PluginCore.dll
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Plugins.Orchid.dll
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WebServiceProxies.dll - Constant Guard Protection Suite
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Automator.exe - Automator
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CppUtils.dll - ID Vault
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Interop.SHDocVw.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'SHDocVw'.
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Interop.Shell32.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'Shell32'.
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Microsoft.mshtml.dll - Assembly imported from type library MSHTML
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uninstall.exe (by Indigo Rose) - Setup Factory 8.0 Runtime (Setup Application)
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Caliburn.Micro.dll (by Blue Spire Consulting) - Caliburn.Micro (Caliburn Micro)
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SplashWindow.exe - SplashScreen
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ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.dll (by ICSharpCode.net) - #ZipLibrary (SharpZipLib for .NET Framework 2.0)
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RestSharp.dll (by John Sheehan, RestSharp Community) - RestSharp
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log4net.dll (by The Apache Software Foundation) - log4net (Apache log4net for .NET Framework 4.0 Client Profile)
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NativeBHO.dll - CGPS (Browser helper)
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Connect.exe
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DotNetUpdate.exe
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IDVault.XmlSerializers.dll
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IdVaultCore.XmlSerializers.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- IDVaultSvc.exe runs as a service named 'FastConnect Service' (IDVaultSvc) "FastConnect process monitoring service.".
How do I remove FastConnect?
You can uninstall FastConnect from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program FastConnect, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove FastConnect.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 80%
Win 7 (SP1) 20%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
80.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
40.00% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
13.33% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
13.33% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.67% |
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| Windows 8.1 Connected |
6.67% |
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Geography
96.15% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
96.15% |
| Australia |
3.85% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| Dell |
25.00% |
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| Toshiba |
16.67% |
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| ASUS |
8.33% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 570 |
14.29% |
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| HP 15 Notebook PC |
14.29% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C850 |
7.14% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C55-B |
7.14% |
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| HP HP Notebook |
7.14% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
7.14% |
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