Should I remove iBOOST?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.5.0 |
100.00% |
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iBOOST
from Starcomms
Overview
iBOOST is a program developed by Starcomms. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 main program executable is ventcfg.exe. The software installer includes 14 files and is usually about 8.51 MB (8,927,015 bytes). VClientUpdate.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 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 63% of users of iBOOST come from NG, it is also popular in the United States and France.
Program details
URL: www.starcomms.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Starcomms iBOOST
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{9C59FA2E-EEDA-41FA-90AC-F8FCBD032E85}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -vuninstall -removeonly
Estimated size: 8.51 MB
Language: English
Files installed by iBOOST
| Program executable: | ventcfg.exe |
| Name: | Venturi Client |
| Venturi Client Configurator |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\starcomms iboost\configurator\ventcfg.exe |
| MD5: | aa832342307c48d39b8ac07a2f594cb2 |
Additional files:
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hs_regex.dll
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instserv.exe
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jpeg-62.dll (by Independent JPEG Group ) - Jpeg (Jpeg: library and tools for JPEG images)
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libj2k.dll
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mpi.dll
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VClientUpdate.exe - TrueUpdate Client
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VentC.exe (by Venturi Wireless) - Venturi Client
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ventcdnsserver.exe (by SQUID Web Proxy Cache - http://www.squid-cache.org/) - SQUID Web Proxy Cache for Windows NT/2000 (Venturi Cache Subsystem)
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ventcsquid.exe (by SQUID Web Proxy Cache - http://www.squid-cache.org/)
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ventcunlinkd.exe
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wget.exe
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xmlparse.dll
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zlib.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- VentC.exe runs as a service named 'Venturi Client' (VenturiClient) "Optimizes access to wireless data networks. Stopping or disabling this service may negatively impact the performance of the wireless connection to the Internet or corporate intranets".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- ventcfg.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Venturi Configurator' which loads as C:\Program Files\Starcomms iBOOST\Configurator\ventcfg.exe -nomsgbox.
How do I remove iBOOST?
You can uninstall iBOOST 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 iBOOST, 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 iBOOST.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 69%
Win 7 8%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
76.92% |
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| Windows 10 |
23.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.08% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
23.08% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
23.08% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
15.38% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
7.69% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
7.69% |
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Geography
62.50% of installs come from NG
Which countries install it?
| NG |
62.50% |
| United States |
25.00% |
| France |
6.25% |
| United Kingdom |
6.25% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
46.15% |
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| Dell |
15.38% |
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| ASUS |
15.38% |
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| Sony |
7.69% |
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| Samsung |
7.69% |
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| Acer |
7.69% |
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Common models |
| HP ProBook 6560b |
15.38% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
15.38% |
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| Sony SVE1512J1EW |
7.69% |
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| Samsung 530U3C/530U4C/532... |
7.69% |
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| HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook ... |
7.69% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
7.69% |
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