Should I remove ISYS:desktop 8?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0001%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.0.2.84 |
50.00% |
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| 8.0.1.58 |
50.00% |
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Other programs by ISYS Search Software
ISYS:desktop 8
from ISYS Search Software Pty Ltd
Overview
ISYS:desktop 8 is a program developed by ISYS Search Software. The most used version is 8.0.2.84, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is iqw.exe. The software installer includes 37 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 80% of users of ISYS:desktop 8 come from the United States, it is also popular in Australia.
Program details
URL: www.isys-search.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\isys 8
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{C1545AFC-4869-4ED8-8BEE-50EF7BF19D9C}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by ISYS:desktop 8
| Program executable: | iqw.exe |
| Name: | ISYS:desktop |
| ISYS Query |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\isys 8\iqw.exe |
| MD5: | 8dd1ce6776fe4c6e36c772a304affde7 |
Additional files:
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ISYSWF.DLL - ISYS Search Software (ISYS Search Software SWF Indexer)
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iknow8.exe - ISYS Search Engine (ISYS Knowledge Warehouse)
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isys8.dll
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ISYSAUTH.DLL - ISYS Authorization Module
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ISYSBAND.DLL - ISYS Search Toolbar
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ISYSCACHE.DLL - ISYS Browser Cache Interface
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ISYSDC.dll - ISYS Document Cacher
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ISYSDMS.DLL - ISYS Search Engine - Document Management System Integration
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ISYSENTT.dll - ISYS 8 Entity Helper
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ISYSHTML.dll - ISYS HTML Render
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ISYSPDF6.DLL - ISYS PDF text extraction library
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ISYSPDFL.DLL - ISYS PDF support library
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ISYSSC.EXE - ISYS Search Engine - Start Center
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ISYSSCRIPT.DLL - ISYS Scripting Support
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ISYSSHELL.DLL - ISYS Shell Integration
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ISYSSQL.dll - ISYS Search Engine - SQL Integration
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isysu8.dll
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ISYSWNET.DLL - ISYS WordNet support library
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TEMPLATEEDITOR.EXE - ISYS Template Editor
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IDBW.EXE - ISYS:desktop (ISYS Utilities)
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ISYSLN.DLL - ISYS Lotus Notes Access
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ISYSPDR.DLL - Http fetch module
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SPDCRAWL.DLL - ISYS:spider (Web spider crawl module)
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ISYSACT8.dll - ISYS:8 (ISYS ACT! 8)
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iagent8.exe - ISYS Intelligent Agent
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ILCM.EXE - ISYS License Manager
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ISYSinst.dll - Install Uninstall helper
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ILRawRead.dll (by ImageLib Skyline Tools) - SkyLineTools ImageLib ILRawRead (ILRawRead)
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CRDE2003.dll (by Creative Development LTD) - ImageLib Core Dll (ImageLib Core DLL)
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ISP2003.dll (by Creative Development LTD) - Special Effects Library Suite 7.0
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isysevnt.dll
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isyslds.dll
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LCPPN24.DLL
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libeay32.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- ISYSSHELL.DLL added to Windows Explorer under the name 'ISYSShell' with a class of {7762B037-469D-4173-84F6-32B35DA2037B}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- ISYSBAND.DLL is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'ISYS Search' with the class of {E038C6C6-666B-43AA-AE82-A296AF7A80D2}.
How do I remove ISYS:desktop 8?
You can uninstall ISYS:desktop 8 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 ISYS:desktop 8, 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 ISYS:desktop 8.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by ISYS:desktop 8 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- 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.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- 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.
- 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.
- Restart Google Chrome.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Lenovo
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OS VERSIONS
Win XP 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
50.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
50.00% |
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Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
80.00% |
| Australia |
20.00% |