InstaVerse
Overview
InstaVerse is a program developed by WORDsearch Corp. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 4.53 MB (4,746,312 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 85% of users of InstaVerse come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.instaverse.com
Help link: www.wordsearchbible.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\InstaVerse\
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\{29BCB588-EBE6-442B-8E92-92CDF6E017D7}\Setup.exe" REMOVE=TRUE MODIFY=FALSE
Estimated size: 4.53 MB
Files installed by InstaVerse
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IVUpdateInstaller.exe - ivUpdateInstaller (IV Update Installer)
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InstaVerse.exe - InstaVerse
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IVHook.dll
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killiv.exe
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UNWISE.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{6768D28E-B6AC-49C5-988D-1DD310504E28}' (runs on registration).
- InstaVerse.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F0F00605-6403-4C9F-ACC2-0A65FED14793}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- InstaVerse.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'InstaVerse' and executes as C:\Program Files\InstaVerse\InstaVerse.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- InstaVerse.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'InstaVerse' which loads as C:\Program Files\InstaVerse\InstaVerse.exe.
How do I remove InstaVerse?
You can uninstall InstaVerse 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 InstaVerse, 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 InstaVerse.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 62%
Win Vista (SP2) 3%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
70.27% |
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| Windows XP |
13.51% |
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| Windows 10 |
10.81% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.41% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.54% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
21.62% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
13.51% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.41% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.41% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.41% |
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Geography
84.75% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
84.75% |
| United Kingdom |
5.08% |
| Australia |
1.69% |
| India |
1.69% |
| KE |
1.69% |
| Philippines |
1.69% |
| TT |
1.69% |
| South Africa |
1.69% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
35.14% |
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| Dell |
18.92% |
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| Toshiba |
13.51% |
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| Acer |
8.11% |
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| Intel |
5.41% |
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| Lenovo |
5.41% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.70% |
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| Gateway |
2.70% |
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| Sony |
2.70% |
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| Samsung |
2.70% |
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| ASUS |
2.70% |
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Common models |
| Dell Dell DM061 |
5.88% |
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| ASUSTeK CM5571 |
2.94% |
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| Acer Aspire ES1-111M |
2.94% |
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| Acer Aspire 5349 |
2.94% |
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| VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
2.94% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L655 |
2.94% |
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About (from WORDsearch Corp)
WORDsearch Bible Software, a division of LifeWay Christian Resources, has been a provider of premium Bible study software since 1987.
Publisher URL: www.wordsearchbible.com