Should I remove MonectHost?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
4.0.1.2	37.77%
3.9.1.9	7.98%
3.8.4.9	29.79%
3.8.2.9	6.38%
3.0.1.231	18.09%

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Remove MonectHost

MonectHost is a software program developed by monect.com. The most common release is 4.0.1.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named monecthost.exe. The setup package generally installs about 32 files and is usually about 30.84 MB (32,333,317 bytes). The installed file checkupdate.dll is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 13% of users of MonectHost come from MA, it is also popular in the United States and DZ.

Help link: www.monect.com/misc.php?mod=faq

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\monecthost

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\MonectHost\Uninstall.exe

Estimated size: 30.84 MB

1. 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.
2. When you find the program MonectHost, 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).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove MonectHost.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 46% Win XP 1%

WHEN IT STARTS Auto-starting? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 7% Keep it 93%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

MA	13.14%
United States	11.43%
DZ	6.29%
BD	5.71%
Egypt	5.71%
Colombia	4.57%
United Kingdom	4.57%
Italy	4.00%
India	3.43%
Russia	2.86%
Mexico	2.86%
Saudi Arabia	2.86%
Brazil	2.29%
TN	2.29%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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