Should I remove Publishers' Assistant-Lyric?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
V5.1h |
33.33% |
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V5.1f |
33.33% |
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V5.1e |
33.33% |
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Publishers' Assistant-Lyric
from Upper Access Publishing
Overview
Publishers' Assistant-Lyric is a program developed by Upper Access Publishing. The most used version is v5.1h, 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 10 files and is usually about 30.2 MB (31,662,245 bytes). dbupdate.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 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
Program details
URL: www.pubassist.com
Help link: www.pubassist.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\pubassist
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files2\PUBASS~1\UNWISE.EXE C:\Program Files2\PUBASS~1\INSTALL.LOG
(Wise Installer is used for installing and uninstalling this software.)
Estimated size: 30.2 MB
Files installed by Publishers' Assistant-Lyric
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dbpack.exe
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dbupdate.exe
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pa.exe
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pa_reg.exe
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pafixmemo.exe
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pareindex.exe
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paresetlogin.exe
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pastartup.exe
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UNWISE.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UNWISE.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{F71A9918-1861-4EFE-AE94-530BDDE46DD4}' (runs on registration).
Service
- UNWISE.EXE runs as a service named 'Browser System Enahncer' (671c50b0).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- UNWISE.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE'.
How do I remove Publishers' Assistant-Lyric?
You can uninstall Publishers' Assistant-Lyric 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 Publishers' Assistant-Lyric, 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 Publishers' Assistant-Lyric.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
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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 10 |
66.67% |
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Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 10 Pro |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
33.33% |
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Windows 8.1 Connected |
33.33% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
66.67% |
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Dell |
33.33% |
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Common models |
Dell Precision WorkStatio... |
33.33% |
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Acer Veriton X4610G |
33.33% |
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Acer Aspire XC-603 |
33.33% |
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