Should I remove File Type Assistant?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
74% remove it26% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #1,372
United States Rank #1,124
Reach 0.4988%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 31.61 days
932.53 days >
Average installed length: 489.97 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2014.5.21.0 |
2.70% |
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2014.5.6.0 |
22.61% |
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2014.3.25.0 |
7.01% |
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2014.3.4.0 |
8.94% |
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2014.1.24.0 |
7.52% |
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2013.4.8.0 |
39.62% |
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2012.11.29 |
6.44% |
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2012.11.9.0 |
1.75% |
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2012.10.26.0 |
3.42% |
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File Type Assistant
What is File Type Assistant?
File Type Assistant is typically bundled by various 3rd party software through modified installers of generally free open source software using the InstallIQ downloader. The modified InstallIQ installer will typically take a known product and wrap it in an installer that includes various types of adware toolbars and such. This includes Free File Viewer, Final Media Player, BitZipper and Music Oasis.
From the EULA:
"By accessing the Sites and downloading the Content, you hereby grant us permission to display promotional information, advertisements, and offers for third party products or services. The Advertising may include, without limitation, content, offers for products or services, data, links, articles, graphic or video messages, text, software, music, sound, graphics or other materials or services. The timing, frequency, placement and extent of the Advertising changes are determined in our sole discretion. You further grant us permission to collect and use certain aggregate information in accord with our Privacy Policy."
"Your download and software installation is managed by InstallIQ. InstallIQ: downloads the files necessary to install your software; and scans your computer for specific files and registry settings to ensure software compatibility with your operating system and other software installed on your computer. Once InstallIQ has been initiated, you will be presented with a welcome screen, it allows you to choose to install the software or cancel out of the process. We may show you one or more partner software offers. You are not required to accept a software offer to receive your download. We may also offer to: change your browser’s homepage; change your default search provider; and install icons on your computer’s desktop, including third-party offers. Software we own and our partner’s software may include advertisements within the application."
About (from Trusted Software)
The File Type Assistant from Trusted Software is a little helper application that kicks in when you try to open a file you do not have a viewer or player for. You can select either to visit the Trusted Software website where we offer safe and tested software that can open the type of file you need a viewer for, or you ... Read more
Overview
- Malware detected in the program
- Starts automatically
- Delivers various 'optional' bundled software during install
- Displays unwanted advertisements
- The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in File Type Assistant.
TSASetup.exe (138f539d2a00787d6b9dd09649233413) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
AVG |
2015.0.3496 |
MalSign.Trusops |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.9703 |
Win32/FileTypeAssistant.A |
K7 AntiVirus |
13.176.11806 |
Unwanted-Program |
K7GW |
13.176.11806 |
Unwanted-Program ( 00495cd51 ) |
VIPRE Antivirus |
28458 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
tsassist.exe (8da7fbaf30350ca1521a006a1f11ad1d) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
MalSign.Trusops.C4B |
ESET-NOD32 |
9691 |
Win32/FileTypeAssistant.A |
McAfee |
6.0.4.564 |
Artemis!8DA7FBAF3035 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!8DA7FBAF3035 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
28336 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
tsassist.20120810.exe (595a675f7267a77a01f867f99202bcfe) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
PUA.Win32.FileTypeAssistant.A |
ESET-NOD32 |
11366 |
a variant of Win32/FileTypeAssistant.A potentially unwanted |
File Type Assistant has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.trustedsoftware.com/utility-software/free-file-viewer.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\File Type Assistant\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\File Type Assistant\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 5.25 MB
Files installed by File Type Assistant
Program executable: | tsassist.exe |
Name: | The File Type Assistant |
| Find software to open your files |
Signed by: | Trusted Software ApS |
Path: | C:\Program Files\File Type Assistant\tsassist.exe |
MD5: | 52ab8d22229957eecd72c1a0acbaef76 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) tsassist.20120810.exe - The File Type Assistant (Find software to open your files)
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tsassist.20121109debug.exe
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TSASetup.exe - File Type Assistant
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ftacfg.exe (by FTA ApS) - File Type Assistant Configuration
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itdownload.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
3 Scheduled Tasks
- TSASetup.exe is scheduled as a task named 'ProgramRefresh-ATFST' (runs daily at 3:40 PM).
- tsassist.exe is scheduled as a task named 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\ProgramUpdateCheck.job'.
- tsassist.20120810.exe is scheduled as a task named 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\ProgramUpdateCheck.job'.
2 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- tsassist.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named ProgramUpdateCheck.
- tsassist.20120810.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named ProgramUpdateCheck.
3 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- tsassist.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\File Type Assistant\tsassist.exe'.
- tsassist.20120810.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program\File Type Assistant\tsassist.exe'.
- TSASetup.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\File Type Assistant\tsasetup.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
tsassist.exe |
Total CPU: | 9.2397350993% | |
Kernel CPU: | 6.61192053% | |
User CPU: | 2.62781457% | |
How do I remove File Type Assistant?
You can uninstall File Type Assistant 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 File Type Assistant, 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 File Type Assistant.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win 7 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 74%
Keep it 26%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
71.31% |
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Windows XP |
9.83% |
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Windows Vista |
9.62% |
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Windows 10 |
9.20% |
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Windows Server 2003 |
0.03% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.44% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.31% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
11.38% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
9.68% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.41% |
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Windows 8.1 |
2.90% |
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Geography
58.25% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
58.25% |
United Kingdom |
6.21% |
Canada |
3.70% |
Australia |
3.01% |
Germany |
2.99% |
India |
1.72% |
France |
1.26% |
South Africa |
0.98% |
Israel |
0.92% |
Netherlands |
0.91% |
Belgium |
0.80% |
Italy |
0.79% |
New Zealand |
0.70% |
Spain |
0.69% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
29.54% |
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Dell |
25.67% |
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Acer |
16.53% |
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Toshiba |
9.13% |
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ASUS |
5.84% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.59% |
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Samsung |
2.34% |
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Lenovo |
2.15% |
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Intel |
1.85% |
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American Megatrends |
1.36% |
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Sahara |
0.99% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.30% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
5.80% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
5.04% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
3.46% |
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Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.65% |
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Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.29% |
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About (from Trusted Software)
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