Should I remove NETASQ Updater?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0006%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.1.4 |
50.00% |
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| 8.1.3 |
16.67% |
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| 8.1.2 |
8.33% |
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| 8.1.0 |
8.33% |
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| 8.0.3 |
8.33% |
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| 8.0.0 |
8.33% |
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NETASQ Updater
from NETASQ
What is NETASQ Updater? (from NETASQ)
Defending your network against attack is a daily struggle.Failure to invest in a solution which provides real-time protection puts your network security at risk and may cost your organization dearly. NETASQ understands these issues and our INITIAL and PRIVILEGE maintenance contracts offer you real-time protection. Upda... Read more
Overview
NETASQ Updater is a program developed by NETASQ. The most used version is 8.1.4, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 9 files and is usually about 12.38 MB (12,979,331 bytes). netasqupdaterui.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 47% of users of NETASQ Updater come from France, it is also popular in the United States and Belgium.
Program details
URL: www.netasq.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\netasq\netasq updater
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\NETASQ\NETASQ Updater\uninstall.exe" "/C:C:\Program Files\NETASQ\NETASQ Updater\irunin.xml"
Estimated size: 12.38 MB
Files installed by NETASQ Updater
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netasqupdaterui.exe - NETASQ UPDATER
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uninstall.exe - Setup Factory 7.0 Runtime (Setup Application)
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zlibwapi.dll - ZLib.DLL (zlib data compression library)
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QtCore4.dll (by Nokia and/or its subsidiary(-ies)) - Qt4 (C++ application development framework.)
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QtGui4.dll (by Nokia and/or its subsidiary(-ies))
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autoupdate.exe
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enpattern.exe
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libcurl.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- uninstall.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F79FA80B-1467-44F5-A370-C61E2FD060FF}' (runs on registration).
Service
- autoupdate.exe runs as a service named 'NETASQ Updater' (NETASQ Updater).
How do I remove NETASQ Updater?
You can uninstall NETASQ Updater 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 NETASQ Updater, 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 NETASQ Updater.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 83%
Win 10 17%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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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 |
83.33% |
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| Windows 10 |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
66.67% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
16.67% |
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| Windows Server 2008 R2 St... |
8.33% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
8.33% |
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Geography
47.06% of installs come from France
Which countries install it?
| France |
47.06% |
| United States |
29.41% |
| Belgium |
5.88% |
| Netherlands |
5.88% |
| Malaysia |
5.88% |
| United Kingdom |
5.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
70.00% |
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| Dell |
30.00% |
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Common models |
| HP ProBook 6560b |
8.33% |
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| HP Pro 3130 Microtower PC |
8.33% |
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| FUJITSU LIFEBOOK A530 |
8.33% |
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| Dell Vostro 360 |
8.33% |
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| HP ProBook 5220m |
8.33% |
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| HP ProBook 430 G1 |
8.33% |
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