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Should I remove Connectify 2017?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #26,402
United States Rank #22,999
Reach 0.0062%

Versions

VersionDistribution
2017.4.5.38776 17.89%
2017.4.4.38725 12.20%
2017.4.3.38710 3.25%
2017.4.3.38702 0.81%
2017.4.2.38677 8.13%
2017.4.1.38641 2.44%
2017.4.0.38561 18.70%
2017.2.3.38497 8.13%
2017.2.2.38486 1.63%
2017.2.2.38479 1.63%
2017.2.0.38454 2.44%
2017.1.0.38338 14.63%
2017.0.1.38257 6.50%
2017.0.0.38236 1.63%

Connectify 2017

Overview

Connectify 2017 is a software program developed by Connectify. The most common release is 2017.4.0.38561, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The setup package generally installs about 30 files and is usually about 39.72 MB (41,649,316 bytes). 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 50% of users of Connectify 2017 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Netherlands.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.connectify.me
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Connectify
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Connectify\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 39.72 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Connectify 2017

  • ndisapi_wlan.dll - Windows Packet Filter Kit (ndisapi)
  • Analytics.exe - Connectify 2017 (Analytics)
  • Connectify.exe - Connectify Hotspot
  • Connectifyd.exe - Connectify Daemon Service
  • ConnectifyGopher.exe - Connectify Helper Application
  • ConnectifyShutdown.exe - Connectify Shutdown App
  • ConnectifyStartup.exe - ConnectifyStartup
  • ConnectifySupportCenter.exe - Connectify Hotspot Support Center
  • DriverSwitcher.exe - Connectify Driver Manager
  • EmojiControls.dll - EmojiKeyboard
  • Uninstall.exe
  • ConnectifyNAT.dll - Connectify
  • ConnectifyService.exe
  • GlobalAtomTable.exe
  • NativeLibrary.dll
  • raygun4cpp.dll
  • speedtest.exe
  • WlanCap.dll
  • ndisapi.dll (by NT Kernel Resources)
  • HardwareHelperLib.exe - HardwareHelperLib
  • connectify_cli.exe - connectify_cli
  • CookComputing.XmlRpcServerV2.dll (by Cook Computing) - XML-RPC.NET (XML-RPC.NET Server)
  • CookComputing.XmlRpcV2.dll (by Cook Computing) - XML-RPC.Net (XML-RPC.NET)
  • log4net.dll (by The Apache Software Foundation) - log4net (Apache log4net for .NET Framework 4.0)
  • ConnectifyNetServices.exe
  • GetFileVersion.exe
  • log4cplus.dll
  • OneAPNative.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • Connectify.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{BF28B3F8-B34B-461D-B746-AFC39AFE48AA}' (runs on registration).
Service
  • ConnectifyService.exe runs as a service named 'Connectify Hotspot 2017' (Connectify) "Turns your computer into a WiFi hotspot".
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • Connectify.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Connectify Hotspot' which loads as C:\Program Files\Connectify\Connectify.exe autorun.

How do I remove Connectify 2017?

You can uninstall Connectify 2017 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 Connectify 2017, 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 Connectify 2017.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 76%
Win 7 1%
  
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
  
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 76.42%
Windows 7 23.58%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Pro 29.27%
Windows 10 Home 22.76%
Windows 7 Ultimate 8.94%
Windows 7 Professional 8.13%
Windows 10 Home Single La... 6.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro 4.88%

Distribution by countryGeography

49.68% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 49.68%
  United Kingdom 6.45%
  Netherlands 5.81%
  Germany 4.52%
  France 4.52%
  Italy 4.52%
  Singapore 3.87%
  Spain 3.23%
  South Africa 2.58%
  United Arab Emirates 1.94%
  Sweden 1.94%
  Thailand 1.94%
  Austria 1.29%
  Czech Republic 1.29%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
ASUS 24.00%
Dell 19.00%
Hewlett-Packard 19.00%
Acer 15.00%
Lenovo 14.00%
MSI 4.00%
Medion 2.00%
Intel 1.00%
Alienware 1.00%
GIGABYTE 1.00%
Common models
ASUS All Series 1.92%
ASUSTeK UX51VZA 1.92%
HP EliteBook 8460p 1.92%
Dell Inspiron 3558 1.92%
LENOVO 20236 1.92%
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 1.92%

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