Should I remove File Association Helper?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.2.225.65451	82.63%
1.1.6.53763	17.37%

Typically installed together

• WinZip 17.5

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• WinZip
• WinZip Driver Updater
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• WinZip Registry Optimizer
• WinZip System Utilities Suite
• WinZip Malware Protector
• WinZip Courier
• WinZip 19.5
• WinZip Self-Extractor
• WinZipBar Toolbar
• WinZip E-Mail Companion
• WinZipSmartNotifications
• WinZip Disk Tools
• WinZip Express for Outlook
• WinZip Express for Office
• WinZip Update Manager
• Winzip Self Extractor
• WinZip Command Line Support Add-On 2.2
• WinZipCLx64
• WinZip_CmdLine_32
• Winzip Command Line

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Remove File Association Helper by WinZip Comput...

File Association Helper is a software program developed by WinZip Computing. The most common release is 1.2.225.65451, 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. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 1.09 MB (1,146,880 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 46% of users of File Association Helper come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Italy.

Displayed publisher: WinZip Computing International, LLC

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\file association helper

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{936B9029-265A-45CB-88DA-B00EAB4DD14C}

Estimated size: 1.09 MB

Language: English (United States)

fahwindow.exe
Memory:	1.67 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0026754380%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00089208%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00178336%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	292,439,745	8,062,084 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 File Association Helper, 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 File Association Helper.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 57% Win 8 0%

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 53% Keep it 47%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	46.03%
United Kingdom	7.20%
Italy	4.32%
Canada	4.05%
France	3.37%
Australia	2.40%
Netherlands	2.37%
India	2.11%
Spain	1.72%
Germany	1.22%
Mexico	1.21%
Belgium	1.01%
Sweden	0.90%
Philippines	0.72%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

WinZip is a file archiver and compressor for Windows developed by WinZip Computing.

Publisher URL: www.winzip.com

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