NetWorx 5.2.4
What is NetWorx? (from Softperfect Research)
NetWorx is a simple and free, yet powerful tool that helps you objectively evaluate your bandwidth situation. You can use it to collect bandwidth usage data and measure the speed of your Internet or any other network connection. NetWorx can help you identify possible sources of network problems, ensure that you do not ... Read more
Overview
NetWorx 5.2.4 is a software program developed by Softperfect Research. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named networx.exe. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 8.59 MB (9,004,292 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 25% of users of NetWorx come from the United States, it is also popular in Iran and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.softperfect.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\NetWorx\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\NetWorx\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 8.59 MB
Files installed by NetWorx 5.2.4
| Program executable: | networx.exe |
| Name: | NetWorx |
| NetWorx Application (64-bit) |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\NetWorx\networx.exe |
| MD5: | 33f747859898d256fc4aba00fdcd62e2 |
Additional files:
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deskband.dll - NetWorx (NetWorx Desk Band (64-bit))
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nfapi.dll - NetFilter DLL
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- deskband.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name '&NetWorx Desk Band' with the class of {FEEA54B4-D80F-41C7-87B9-DC08E6D3255F}.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- networx.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'NetWorx' which loads as "C:\Program Files\NetWorx\networx.exe" /auto.
How do I remove NetWorx?
You can uninstall NetWorx 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 NetWorx 5.2.4, 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 NetWorx.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by NetWorx 5.2.4 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 7 (SP1) 65%
Win XP 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 25%
Keep it 75%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
75.51% |
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| Windows XP |
14.29% |
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| Windows 10 |
6.12% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
32.99% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
27.84% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
13.40% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.31% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.12% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
4.12% |
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Geography
25.23% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
25.23% |
| Iran |
18.69% |
| Canada |
10.28% |
| United Kingdom |
6.54% |
| Taiwan |
3.74% |
| India |
3.74% |
| Australia |
2.80% |
| Russia |
2.80% |
| Germany |
2.80% |
| Hungary |
2.80% |
| Greece |
1.87% |
| Indonesia |
1.87% |
| Japan |
1.87% |
| LY |
0.93% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
20.59% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
16.18% |
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| Dell |
14.71% |
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| GIGABYTE |
14.71% |
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| American Megatrends |
13.24% |
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| ASUS |
10.29% |
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| Intel |
2.94% |
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| Lenovo |
2.94% |
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| MSI |
2.94% |
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| Gateway |
1.47% |
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Common models |
| Acer Aspire 5742 |
4.05% |
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| GBT AWRDACPI |
2.70% |
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| ASUSTeK K40IN |
2.70% |
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| HPE-360jp |
2.70% |
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| HP G60 Notebook PC |
2.70% |
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| HP Elite 7000 Microtower ... |
1.35% |
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About (from Softperfect Research)
SoftPerfect Research is a small software development team located in Brisbane, Australia.
Publisher URL: www.softperfect.com