InstallX NetAssistant
What is InstallX NetAssistant?
InstallX NetAssistant (W3i, LLC) is part of the InstallIQ potentially unwanted bundler by W3i, LLC. It is typically installed without knowledge when intalling and W3i product bunder. NetAssistant has no visible window and run in the context of your web browser such as Internet Explorer.
About (from Freeze.com)
NetAssistant is a 'helper' application to help you search and find what you're looking for. NetAssistant achieves this by offering alternative suggestions for web pages that have been misspelled, mistyped, or does not exist anymore. NetAssistant is seamless and easy to use. Just type in a web address like you normally ... Read more
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is NetAssistant.dll. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. update.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
- Loads into the web browser
- Known to include offers within the setup
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
InstallX NetAssistant has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: search.freeze.com/search.aspx
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\InstallX\NetAssistant\
Uninstaller: msiexec.exe /x {C792A75A-2A1F-4991-9B85-291745478A79}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Files installed by InstallX NetAssistant
| Program module: | NetAssistant.dll |
| Name: | NetAssistant |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\InstallX\NetAssistant\NetAssistant.dll |
| MD5: | 0b95fa17d6d276b6d7ceb886955a9d0e |
Additional files:
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NetAssistant.dll (by InstallX) - NetAssistant
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update.exe - IE Toolbar (IE Toolbar Updater)
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- NetAssistant.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'NetAssistant' with the class of {E38FA08E-F56A-4169-ABF5-5C71E3C153A1} (NetAssistantBHO).
Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
- NetAssistant.dll loads into IE as a URL Search Hook named 'NetAssistant' with a class of {E38FA08E-F56A-4169-ABF5-5C71E3C153A1} in order to redirect unknown URL searches.
How do I remove InstallX NetAssistant?
You can uninstall InstallX NetAssistant 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 InstallX NetAssistant, 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 InstallX NetAssistant.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by InstallX NetAssistant 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 50%
Win Vista 5%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 82%
Keep it 18%
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US RANK
 #34,057
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
45.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
35.00% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
5.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.00% |
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Geography
97.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
97.14% |
| Iran |
2.86% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
33.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| Intel |
11.11% |
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| ASUS |
5.56% |
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| Toshiba |
5.56% |
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| Lenovo |
5.56% |
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| Gateway |
5.56% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L655 |
5.56% |
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| NVIDIA AWRDACPI |
5.56% |
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| MSI MS-7610 |
5.56% |
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| LENOVO IdeaCentre K300 |
5.56% |
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| HP-Pavilion NY549AA-ABA p... |
5.56% |
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| HP Pavilion 061 PL308AA-A... |
5.56% |
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