Should I remove NetTalk?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #27,239
United States Rank #16,878
Reach 0.0059%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.34 |
78.45% |
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| 1.0.9 |
21.55% |
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NetTalk
from netTALK.COM, INC.
Overview
NetTalk is a software program developed by netTALK.COM, INC. The most common release is 1.34, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 966.16 KB (989,343 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 80% of users of NetTalk come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.nettalk.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\nettalk
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\NetTalk\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 966.16 KB
Files installed by NetTalk
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nettalkg.exe - NetTalk Application
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ndisapi.dll - NetTalk TK6000 (ndisapi)
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uninstall.exe - NetTalk (NetTalk DUO/TK6000 Driver Installer)
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nettalkd.exe
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nettalkl.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- nettalkl.exe runs as a service named 'NetTalkUsrLaunchService' (NetTalkUsrLaunchService).
- nettalkd.exe runs as a service named 'NetTalkUsrService' (NetTalkUsrService).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- nettalkg.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'NetTalk' which loads as C:\Program Files\NetTalk\nettalkg.exe.
How do I remove NetTalk?
You can uninstall NetTalk 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 NetTalk, 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 NetTalk.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 62%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
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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 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
63.79% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.66% |
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| Windows XP |
11.21% |
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| Windows Vista |
10.34% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.52% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.66% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.21% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.62% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.03% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.31% |
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Geography
80.23% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
80.23% |
| Canada |
16.95% |
| United Kingdom |
1.13% |
| Mexico |
0.56% |
| Pakistan |
0.56% |
| El Salvador |
0.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
29.89% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
27.59% |
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| Toshiba |
14.94% |
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| Acer |
11.49% |
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| ASUS |
6.90% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.45% |
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| Lenovo |
2.30% |
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| Gateway |
2.30% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.15% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.85% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655D |
2.88% |
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| Dell XPS 8300 |
2.88% |
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| HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook ... |
1.92% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A665 |
1.92% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L505D |
1.92% |
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