InstantOn
Overview
InstantOn is a program developed by ASUS. The most used version is 2.1.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. The main program executable is _6FEFF9B68218417F98F549.exe. The software installer includes 12 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 15% of users of InstantOn come from Italy, it is also popular in France and the United States.
Program details
URL: www.asus.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\common files\instanton\instanton.gadget\images
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{749F674B-2674-47E8-879C-5626A06B2A91}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by InstantOn
| Program executable: | _6FEFF9B68218417F98F549.exe |
| Path: | C:\Windows\Installer\{749F674B-2674-47E8-879C-5626A06B2A91}\_6FEFF9B68218417F98F549.exe |
| MD5: | f6c1afc1a570c2d7a2103817aa2de49b |
Additional files:
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gadgetcontroller.exe
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install.dll
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projectcontrol.dll
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insonwmi.exe - InsOnWMI
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instantoncom.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- insonwmi.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named InsOnWMI.
How do I remove InstantOn?
You can uninstall InstantOn 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 InstantOn, 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 InstantOn.
HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #13,038
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
74.63% |
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| Windows 10 |
25.37% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
57.26% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
22.44% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
7.05% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.77% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
2.99% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
1.07% |
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Geography
15.21% of installs come from Italy
Which countries install it?
| Italy |
15.21% |
| France |
12.50% |
| United States |
10.42% |
| Netherlands |
8.96% |
| Brazil |
7.50% |
| Germany |
5.83% |
| Spain |
4.38% |
| Portugal |
2.92% |
| Belgium |
2.29% |
| Poland |
2.08% |
| Malaysia |
2.08% |
| Australia |
1.88% |
| Norway |
1.67% |
| Iran |
1.46% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
98.59% |
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| Acer |
0.71% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
0.47% |
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| Lenovo |
0.24% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK K54LY |
30.65% |
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| ASUSTeK N55SF |
21.30% |
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| ASUSTeK N75SF |
18.48% |
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| ASUSTeK K84C |
6.96% |
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| ASUSTeK 1215B |
4.13% |
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| ASUSTeK N45SF |
3.04% |
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About ASUS
ASUSTeK Computer, also often called ASUS is a computer hardware & electronics company.
Publisher URL: www.asus.com