Should I remove TelexFree?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
10% remove it90% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0012%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 448.49 days
1048.75 days >
Average installed length: 551.04 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.1.148.18901 |
50.00% |
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1.0.0.0 |
50.00% |
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TelexFree
What is TelexFree? (from the publisher)
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Overview
The most common release is 2.1.148.18901, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. 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 setup package generally installs about 109 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 7. While about 40% of users of TelexFree come from Brazil, it is also popular in the United States and Portugal.
Program details
Help link: www.telexfree.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\telexfree\jre\lib\zi\america
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{6048829E-E617-4465-8740-741116E7BC85}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by TelexFree
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globalshortcut.dll
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hid.dll
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hwaddressretriever.dll
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jdic.dll (by JDesktop Integration Components (JDIC) Project) - JDesktop Integration Components (JDIC) (JDesktop Integration Components binary)
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jdic_misc.dll
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jmsofficecomm.dll
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jmsoutlookaddrbook.dll
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jnawtrenderer.dll
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jndirectshow.dll
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jnffmpeg.dll
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jng722.dll
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jnopus.dll
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jnportaudio.dll
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jnscreencapture.dll
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jnspeex.dll
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junbound.dll
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localhostretriever.dll
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sysactivitynotifications.dll
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tray.dll (by JDesktop Integration Components (JDIC) Project)
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awt.dll (by Oracle) - Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U7 (Java(TM) Platform SE binary)
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dcpr.dll (by Oracle)
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dt_shmem.dll
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dt_socket.dll
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eula.dll - EULA
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fontmanager.dll
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hprof.dll
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instrument.dll
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j2pcsc.dll
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jaas_nt.dll
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java.dll
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java.exe
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java_crw_demo.dll
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java-rmi.exe
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javaw.exe
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jawt.dll
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jdbcodbc.dll
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jdwp.dll
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jli.dll
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jp2iexp.dll
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jp2native.dll
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jp2ssv.dll
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jpeg.dll
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jsound.dll
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management.dll
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mlib_image.dll
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net.dll
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nio.dll
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npt.dll
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pack200.exe
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rmi.dll
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splashscreen.dll
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ssv.dll
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ssvagent.exe
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unpack.dll
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unpack200.exe
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verify.dll
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w2k_lsa_auth.dll
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zip.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- jp2ssv.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper' with the class of {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9}.
- ssv.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object with the class of {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43}.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- javaw.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe'.
How do I remove TelexFree?
You can uninstall TelexFree 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 TelexFree, 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 TelexFree.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by TelexFree 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) 46%
Win XP 4%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
551.04
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
70.83% |
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Windows 10 |
16.67% |
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Windows XP |
8.33% |
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Windows Vista |
4.17% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
8.33% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
8.33% |
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Windows 8.1 |
8.33% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
8.33% |
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Geography
40.00% of installs come from Brazil
Which countries install it?
Brazil |
40.00% |
United States |
30.00% |
Portugal |
6.67% |
Chile |
3.33% |
Colombia |
3.33% |
CM |
3.33% |
Republic Of Moldova |
3.33% |
Spain |
3.33% |
Italy |
3.33% |
United Kingdom |
3.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
27.27% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
18.18% |
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Lenovo |
18.18% |
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Dell |
9.09% |
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ASUS |
9.09% |
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Samsung |
9.09% |
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Toshiba |
4.55% |
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Intel |
4.55% |
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Common models |
Acer Aspire 5750 |
9.09% |
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Acer Aspire 5741 |
4.55% |
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Acer Aspire 5733Z |
4.55% |
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Acer Aspire 5610 |
4.55% |
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-O PHN14007C |
4.55% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L505 |
4.55% |
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