Intel Security Assist
Overview
Intel Security Assist is a program developed by Intel. The most used version is 1.0.0.532, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 7 files and is usually about 1.11 MB (1,167,360 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 10. While about 61% of users of Intel Security Assist come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\intel\intel(r) security assist
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{4B230374-6475-4A73-BA6E-41015E9C5013}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.11 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Intel Security Assist
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jhisharp.dll - Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader Host Interface
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isa.exe - Intel(R) Security Assist
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isahelperservice.exe
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isaui.exe
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platformchecker.dll
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sigmalibrary.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- isa.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 1.
2 Services
- isa.exe runs as a service named 'Intel(R) Security Assist' (Intel(R) Security Assist) "Security Helper".
- isahelperservice.exe runs as a service named 'isaHelperSvc' (isaHelperSvc) "Security Helper".
Startup File (User Run Once)
- isa.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'Application Restart #5' which loads as C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel(R) Security Assist\isa.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- isa.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'isa' which loads as C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel(R) Security Assist\isa.exe.
How do I remove Intel Security Assist?
You can uninstall Intel Security Assist 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 Intel® Security Assist, 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 Intel Security Assist.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #392
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
99.99% |
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| Windows 7 |
0.01% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
78.95% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
11.42% |
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| Windows 10 Home Single La... |
7.44% |
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| Windows 10 Enterprise |
0.62% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
0.43% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
0.29% |
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Geography
61.22% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
61.22% |
| Italy |
8.30% |
| United Kingdom |
4.45% |
| Germany |
4.37% |
| France |
4.31% |
| Canada |
2.10% |
| Netherlands |
2.07% |
| Spain |
1.97% |
| Australia |
1.14% |
| Brazil |
0.83% |
| Singapore |
0.77% |
| Norway |
0.65% |
| Sweden |
0.61% |
| Belgium |
0.58% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
30.59% |
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| Acer |
24.08% |
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| Dell |
19.50% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
12.39% |
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| Lenovo |
6.38% |
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| MSI |
2.76% |
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| Toshiba |
1.64% |
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| Medion |
1.58% |
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| Alienware |
1.07% |
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Common models |
| Acer Aspire E5-575G |
3.33% |
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| Acer Aspire E5-573G |
3.07% |
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| Dell Inspiron 5559 |
2.86% |
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| HP HP Notebook |
2.84% |
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| ASUSTeK X540SA |
2.55% |
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| ASUSTeK X555LAB |
2.51% |
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About Intel
Intel Corporation is the world's largest semiconductor chip maker and is the inventor of the x86 series of microprocessors found in most personal computers.
Publisher URL: www.intel.com