Should I remove Remote Access Host?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
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Remote Access Host
from Pro Softnet Corp
Overview
Remote Access Host is a program developed by Pro Softnet Corp. 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 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 43 files and is usually about 10.59 MB (11,103,018 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 95% of users of Remote Access Host come from the United States, it is also popular in Malaysia.
Program details
URL: www.remotepc.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Remote Access Host\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Remote Access Host\RemoteUINST.exe
Estimated size: 10.59 MB
Files installed by Remote Access Host
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StopHostController.exe - StopHostController Application (StopHostController MFC Application)
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RemoteAHC.exe - RemotePC (RemotePC Host Controller)
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HCStop.exe
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vnchooks.dll (by UltraVNC) - UltraVNC - VNCHooks (VNC hooks DLL for Win32)
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RemoteAH.exe (by Pro-SoftNet) - Remote Access Host
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setupdrv.exe - UltraVnc
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InstallMirrorDriver.exe
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RemoteSoundServ.exe
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StartHost.exe
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udt.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- RemoteAH.exe runs as a service named 'RemotePC Host' (remotepc).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- RemoteAHC.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'RemotePC Controller' which loads as C:\Program Files\Remote Access Host\RemoteAHC.exe.
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- RemoteAH.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Remote Access Host\RemoteAH.exe'.
- RemoteSoundServ.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Remote Access Host\RemoteSoundServ.exe'.
How do I remove Remote Access Host?
You can uninstall Remote Access Host 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 Remote Access Host, 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 Remote Access Host.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 38%
Win 7 13%
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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 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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| Windows XP |
25.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.86% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
14.29% |
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Geography
95.24% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
95.24% |
| Malaysia |
4.76% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| Toshiba |
16.67% |
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| Dell |
16.67% |
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| Acer |
16.67% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite P775 |
14.29% |
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| Micro-Star MS-7367 |
14.29% |
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| Hewlett-Packard p2-1221l |
14.29% |
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| HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook ... |
14.29% |
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| Dell Precision WorkStatio... |
14.29% |
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| ATI___ AWRDACPI |
14.29% |
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