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Should I remove ASUS Instant Connect?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
27% remove it73% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #906
United States Rank #1,280
Reach 0.7581%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.62 days
342.83 days >
Average installed length: 180.13 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.2.8 82.78%
1.2.2 17.22%

Other programs by ASUS

ASUS Instant Connect

What is ASUS Instant Connect?

ASUS Instant Connect is included with the ASUS Utilities that are typically pre-installed with various laptops. The utility provides various mechanisms to help users connect to the network over a multitude of facilities including Ethernet (broadband), wireless and direct cable connection to a mobile device. However, it is generally designed for instant network/Internet connection via tethering an Android mobile device to a USB cable connected to the laptop. It provides online and offline technical documentation for laptops as well.

Overview

It is typically pre-installed with most new ASUS computers. The most common release is 1.2.8, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named _2333635A113EB59394A20B.exe. The setup package generally installs about 3 files and is usually about 7.91 MB (8,296,960 bytes).

This program is pre-installed on some PCs

Pre-installed software such as this is usually included by default on the manufacturer's PC. Many OEM (original equipment manufacture) software that is included with a new PC is useful and in many cases required for the PC to function properly as in the case of various software drivers. However, some pre-installed software is optional and can be safely removed.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.asus.com
Installation folder: C:\Windows\Installer\{89ECB85A-D933-4CEA-9116-5CBC9C2ED95B}
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{89ECB85A-D933-4CEA-9116-5CBC9C2ED95B}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 7.91 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by ASUS Instant Connect

Program executable:_2333635A113EB59394A20B.exe
Path:C:\Windows\Installer\{89ECB85A-D933-4CEA-9116-5CBC9C2ED95B}\_2333635A113EB59394A20B.exe
MD5:35dc4f5fdb8d468811dd70685150c31f
  • _853F67D554F05449430E7E.exe

How do I remove ASUS Instant Connect?

You can uninstall ASUS Instant Connect from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 ASUS Instant Connect, 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 ASUS Instant Connect.

USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 27%
Keep it 73%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#906
 
REACH
~0.76%
PC installation base

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 84.73%
Windows 7 15.25%
Windows XP 0.02%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 8.1 38.42%
Windows 8 22.17%
Windows 7 Home Premium 12.53%
Windows 10 Home 11.86%
Windows 8.1 Single Langua... 4.08%
Windows 8 Single Language 3.21%

Distribution by countryGeography

41.65% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 41.65%
  Italy 9.31%
  France 7.36%
  Canada 5.03%
  Germany 3.68%
  United Kingdom 3.03%
  Brazil 2.85%
  Australia 2.39%
  Netherlands 2.24%
  Sweden 1.73%
  Belgium 1.22%
  Norway 1.14%
  Spain 1.13%
  DK 1.13%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
ASUS 99.85%
Hewlett-Packard 0.05%
Dell 0.03%
Acer 0.03%
Toshiba 0.01%
Samsung 0.01%
Apple 0.01%
Common models
ASUSTeK X202E 5.53%
ASUSTeK K55VD 5.53%
ASUSTeK S400CA 4.51%
ASUSTeK K55A 4.46%
ASUSTeK K56CB 2.98%
ASUSTeK X502CA 2.87%

About ASUS

ASUSTeK Computer, also often called ASUS is a computer hardware & electronics company.
Publisher URL: www.asus.com

comments2 comments

user comment
expert comment
Stan R. (Expert)over a year ago
Wired tethering may bypass the built in restrictions preventing wifi tethering, but that doesn't mean it is allowed by your carrier in the TOS. Also, many plans have caps on the maximum data transmission, so you won't necessarily be able to use your wireless data connection like you would a DSL or cable connection, or even a wireless broadband connection.
user comment
speedieover a year ago
Asus Instant Connect needs optional Cable to connect your Asus Laptop or PC through your Android phone