Should I remove AUSkey software?

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1.4.3	100.00%

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from ABR

Remove AUSkey software 1.4.3 by ABR

AUSkey software 1.4.3 is a program developed by ABR. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The software installer includes 44 files and is usually about 85.56 KB (87,613 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 88% of users of AUSkey software come from Australia, it is also popular in the United States and Japan.

URL: abr.gov.au/ABR_BC

Help link: help.abr.gov.au/content.asp?doc=/content/19242.htm&usertype=BC

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ABR\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{88A86DCC-39C7-41C7-B2FC-855212222084}

Estimated size: 85.56 KB

Language: English (United States)

javaw.exe
Memory:	100.32 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0007119518%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00038814%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00032381%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	2,762,447	8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:	9	70 average
I/O reads/min:	27.84 KB	435.61 KB average

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 AUSkey software 1.4.3, 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 AUSkey software.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
3. When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 56% Win 7 2%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 22% Keep it 78%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

Australia	87.50%
United States	10.42%
Japan	2.08%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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