What is Intel Security Assist and is it needed? True Key - what is the program for and how to remove it.
Hello everyone Today we will talk about a program from the great about the mighty Intel company, sometimes it seems to me that this best manufacturer iron, maybe it is? The name of the Intel Security Assist program already suggests that it is something related to security, and since it is Intel, it MAYBE worth the program. Intel Security Assist may appear on the computer on its own, as additional application to drivers. Windows itself can install it through the update center. I also found info that this program is put together with Intel Me (unfortunately I don't know what it is).
It means that I also found information on the Internet that Intel Security Assist is a security component and is of little use for a purely home PC. In principle, everything is correct, if you parse the name of the Intel Security Assist program, it turns out that this is an Intel security assistant. Here is something like this
Look guys, I found this interesting picture on the Internet:
You will probably ask, well, what's wrong with that, what kind of value did I find here? And I'll tell you what! You see there is a letter M, well, such a little red icon, you see? Well, guys, this is the McAfee logo, this is something like a program that checks the security on your computer. That is, she looks to see if you have an antivirus and something else looks there, I don’t remember exactly, I just know that this program is not very useful. Although here is what I described, it refers to some McAfee, but I don’t remember which one, the fact is that there are several of them! In any case, I can already conclude that if you remove Intel Security Assist from the computer, then in 98% of cases nothing will happen, the computer will continue to function as before
For example, do you know what the Intel Management Engine Components program is? Not? Well, it doesn’t matter, however, when installing this application, it will still be installed, see how much software, there is also Intel Security Assist:
It's all type additional software, it is needed for the type of advanced features of some kind, but in practice we often simply do not use such software
I also found this picture, here something is written in English:
But what did they want to tell us? I don’t know English, so I got into the Google translator, and there I translated everything and this is what is written there:
So, here everything is more or less clearly stated that Intel Security Assist can help with updates to protect your device. But damn it, it also says here that Intel would like to somehow collect information about our device, well, here we mean a computer, a laptop, and if it collects all this information, then it will be able to turn on the service! Oh, damn it, what is it and what did Intel want to tell us about its program? Hey, Intel, you're not telling us something here, you know what, come on goodbye ..
I also know this, I remember vaguely, but in general I somehow bought Intel processor about two years ago, the Pentium G3220 model, well, in the box with the process there was also a piece of paper where something was written about McAfee. Everything was in English, and the paper was black and white. In short, I think that McAfee is something like some kind of security product from Intel, and the company quietly promotes it, so calmly and without straining the user
How to remove Intel Security Assist from the computer completely? Look, press the Win + R buttons on the keyboard, then write the following command in the window:
Then a window will open with a list of all the programs sitting on your computer, here you need to find Intel Security Assist, select the program and then click on Delete:
This is shown at the top how to do it in Windows 10, but here it is shown almost the same, but already in Windows 7:
And in the first and second cases, you can also in that window, well, where is the list of software, then click on the Intel Security Assist program right click and select Delete. All the guys, I wrote everything, good luck to you and I look forward to visiting you again
22.04.2017Dear friends, if you have found on your computer True Key and do not know what kind of program it is, then you are in the right place. Today we will review with you the functionality this application and find out how to remove True Key from your computer (and should it be done at all). Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that some of the antiviruses define True Key as malicious software and the user is looking for answers to all questions in a panic.
I will not pull the cat by the tail and write right away - True Key is enough interesting program and, most importantly, with fairly good functionality. But the approach to advertising and promoting your product, combined with a fairly large price tag, kills all the advantages and involuntarily thinks about an alternative.
True Key Intel Security is the full name of this PC application. Such monsters as Intel and McAffe took part in its development, and if I trust the former, I always bypassed the products of the second development participant. This software can be divided into two logical parts:
- The True Key Intel Security application itself is installed like any other program on your computer and is a kind of password manager - all information and settings are made through the application itself;
- Browser extension - responsible for synchronizing the application and browsers. It is worth installing the application, logging in, activating the browser extension and you will automatically log in to all previously saved sites - and this is not only on a computer or laptop, the application is also available for smartphones.
It turns out a kind of analogue of synchronizing browsers with each other (they have been able to do this for a long time, completely free), but here one significant minute appears - the program is shareware. For free, you can enter only 15 passwords into the program, do you want more? — pay 900 rubles per year (price is current at the time of writing).
The price is relatively small, but considering dampness product and various alternatives - I think that we will have to say goodbye to it. Searching for broken versions on torrents is not the smartest solution. I would not trust all my passwords to an unknown program modified by someone - it's more expensive for myself. Considering that you most likely stumbled upon True Key on your computer quite by accident - even if you want to use it ... delete and download again from the official site from sin.
How True Key appears on your system
Each user can visit the official website of the program and download the paid version to your computer. Some very harmful antiviruses (Avast for example) can falsely work and warn of evil and terrible program. In fact, True Kay does nothing wrong, but their method of promotion is just AHTUNG.
Wanted to update Adobe Flash Player- receive and sign, you may have set True Key (by the way, did you notice that along with the flash player, it was almost always offered before free scanner from McAfee ... and who is one of the True Kay developers there?). Have you updated your Intel chipset drivers? - be careful, without your knowledge, nothing will most likely be established. In most cases, you probably missed the little checkbox, leaving which you agreed to install True Key on your computer.
Thinking out loud: my personal opinion, it may be wrong, for such a distribution policy, users simply complained about this program and the software automatically began to be identified as dangerous software. Like Sputnik.Mail, for example, or the Amigo browser - it seems that the software does nothing wrong, they even have their own chips - but the distribution policy ruins all use in the bud, and even users are negatively tuned
So, we figured out what the True Key program is. If you have not installed it and do not want to use it, then the question arises - how to remove True Key from your computer? There is nothing unusual here - the application was developed by fairly reputable companies and there can be no difficulties, but just in case, we will consider standard way and Alternative option- if something went wrong.
Remove True Key via Application Manager
As I wrote above, the application is remarkably removed through the control panel loved by everyone. Open "Add/Remove Programs" (in Windows 10, this item is simply called “Programs”) in the control panel and in the list, find "Intel Security True Key". Click on the Uninstall/Change button and wait complete removal True Kay - after that it is recommended to restart the computer.
How to remove True Key from a computer if the application is not removed
There are situations when the True Key application cannot be deleted by regular Windows tools (this is a wake-up call to think that something is not quite right with your OS) what it is connected with - I can not say, on test system I couldn't reproduce this situation. (and didn't really try). Therefore, I offer you an alternative option for uninstalling the True Kay program.
- We call the "Task Manager" (I don't know spells, so press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC);
- In the list, we look for everything related to True Key and complete all these processes. The picture below is an example from the dispatcher Windows tasks 10;
This way we unloaded the application from random access memory computer and it will no longer interfere with us during uninstallation.
The next step is to use a third party uninstaller (since the standard let us down). For example I used CCleaner (I don't like her, but for our needs it will do)- the free version will be enough for us, there is nothing to look for broken and patched - everything works right out of the box.
Go to "Tools" - "Uninstall programs" and look for "Intel Security True Key" in the list. Click "Uninstall" and wait for the program to be uninstalled. After completion, as usual, restart the computer and use it without annoying True Key.
Well, we figured out what kind of program this is - True Key and how to remove it from your computer. There should not be any particular difficulties here - everything is as simple and standard as possible, no more difficult than uninstalling a game or any other program.
P.S. Dear friends, understand correctly - the True Key application is not bad and, perhaps, worth the money if you cannot remember all your passwords and you do not mind paying 900 rubles a year to autofill them on all devices. But here are the methods of getting on the computer True Kay causes only negative emotions and I want to uninstall this program as soon as possible (we just got acquainted with the methods of removing True Key in this note)
Users are accustomed to the fact that small, second-rate programs come bundled with the installer of the popular software. Among such software, True Key stands out. What kind of program is this, what is it for and how to remove it from your computer, you can read in the framework of this article.
True Key - what is it
Functions
The program is multiplatform, can provide work in one account from several devices.
Login methods (can be combined) |
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| Face recognition | A webcam is required. The procedure scans your face, remembers its features and, based on the analysis, determines whether to grant access or not. |
| Fingerprint | You need a fingerprint scanner. |
| Multi-factor authentication | To access the application on a PC, you need to enter a verification code from another device (for example, from a phone). |
| master password | Application access password. |
| To confirm your entry, you need to follow the link. | |
| trusted device | The program remembers the device from which you work and offers to write it to the trusted ones. If you try to log in from another device, the program will notify you about it. |
Working with information |
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| Launchpad | After logging into your account, you can conveniently organize your work with websites. |
| Password Manager | Once enter the data and the program will automatically enter them for you. |
| Storing information about cards and accounts | Allows you to store data electronic invoices, plastic cards, passport and other personal data. |
| Password generator | Allows you to generate complex and strong password for guard account or other data. |
| Facial recognition when logging into Windows | A webcam is required. The program allows not only to store personal data in Windows profile, but also to protect the profile itself. |
| Encryption and synchronization | The information is stored on your device, and when synchronized with another device, the AES-256 encryption algorithm is used. |
The program is good, free version that supports storing 15 passwords. To remove the restrictions, you can purchase a paid version for 999 rubles per year.
Hello everyone, now I will talk about what kind of program this Intel Security True Key is. But the fact that the name of the program contains the word Intel is already pleasing. Well, that is, I think that you understand what I mean, I personally have long associated the word Intel with quality. But I don’t want to offend anyone, well, who doesn’t like this office, it’s just my opinion. I like Intel, but I wouldn't mind AMD process, which has 8 cores and a TDP of 125W! This is a good octa-core affordable price! But what am I talking about? I got a little carried away, so sorry..
Back to Intel program Security True Key. So it seems like this program was the first to appear on smartphones and tablets from Prestigio. I can’t say that I really like this company, somehow it doesn’t inspire confidence…
Well, Intel Security True Key is positioned as a program that will save you from passwords, you no longer need to remember them, invent them and all that. The trick is that instead of passwords, a face, fingerprints, foot size, or something like that will be used. As for me, this technology has been around for a long time and it has also been in a damp state for a long time, well, everyone is used to passwords, including me, and I don’t know how long it takes for the world to switch from passwords to fingerprints. And it is unlikely that everything in practice works without glitches ...
So these are the things, but here, of course, it’s also pleasing that this program is from Intel, that is, it’s possible that it’s worth trying it, but the question about convenience remains further open.
Intel Security True Key debriefing
Well, I downloaded this program to my computer to see what it is all about.
In general, I'm starting to install, here's what a beautiful installer:
But the installation began, everything is also beautifully decorated:
It also seems that some McAfee components were installed .. Although I did not see that it was written to me somewhere that they would also be installed. Well, okay, I think, anyway, McAfee is also from Intel ..
Everything was installed for about a minute, then I pressed the Continue button and the True Key program opened, this is how it looked:
As for me, Hello could have been written less. I clicked Get Started and was prompted to create a free True Key profile:
Well, you know, I didn’t do it, well, I was already too lazy .. I was just wondering what kind of program it was, but in order to start using it, you need to register in it, that’s how things are
By the way, here's something else I thought, I read that instead of a password, a face contour can be used. That is, with age, this contour can cease to be perceived? Or, for example, you have a bruise there, well, or something else, in short, a bandage on your head. So everything turns out, you no longer log in to the site using True Key? Well, I do not know. But as I wrote at the beginning, all this is still very damp and inconvenient, I think they will still use passwords for a very long time, although it is unlikely that they will be completely abandoned ...
In general, these are the things. Now you need to see what this program puts in Windows in general, so to speak, what kind of things it brings into Windows. So I rebooted, the tray icon was gone, I thought that probably Intel Security True Key is not loaded with Windows, but if I knew how wrong I was!
So I opened the task manager and this is what I see there:
As you can see, there are a lot of processes here, and there are even processes from McAfee.
So let's go to understand, the McAfee.TrueKey.Service.exe process is launched from this folder:
C:\Program Files\TrueKey
It turned out that McTkSchedulerService.exe and McAfee.TrueKey.ServiceHelper.exe are also launched from that folder.
The pabeSvc64.exe process, which is similar in name to a virus, is launched from this folder:
C:\Program Files\Intel\BCA
In general, as you can see, there are a bunch of processes. But it seems that I understood why I was not informed that McAfee components would also be installed, as I understand it, they are needed for the True Key program itself to work. After all, McAfee is like something like an antivirus, I don’t remember exactly, but I know exactly what is related to security. That is, True Key and McAfee are security programs from Intel, so the fact that McAfee components are installed only indicates that the True Key program uses McAfee security features. Well something like this
Look, in this folder:
C:\Program Files
After installing True Key, three folders appeared (and you may have more):
At the same time, interestingly, the True Key program itself runs under the truekey.exe process and was installed in this folder:
C:\Program Files\Intel Security\True Key\application
But in this folder:
C:\Program Files (x86)
The McAfee folder appeared:
But I had it empty, I don’t know why it was created ...
It’s strange, but I didn’t find anything in autoload either from the True Key program or from McAfee, and I think I know why ... Probably new services have appeared that perform the task of autorunning the program .. In general, I’m going to look ..
I open the task manager, go to the Services tab and click the button with the same name there:
The Services window opens. Well, what needed to be proven, here I found four services, these are Intel Security True Key, Intel Security True Key Scheduler, Intel (R) Biometric and Context Agent Service and TrueKeyServiceHelper, here they are all:
Maybe you will have more of these services, but I have so many. Yes perishing, so would to say, many services of course. The True Key program, as we see, is being decently introduced into the computer!
So let's go through each service. That is, I will double-click on each to understand what kind of process it starts from. Here is the Intel Security True Key service (kind of like the main service):
Here is the Intel Security True Key Scheduler service (obviously something to do with the scheduler):
Here is the Intel(R) Biometric and Context Agent Service (related to biometrics and something else):
Well, the TrueKeyServiceHelper service (this already applies to support or help):
These are the things, of course, what can I say, it’s quite robust. Four services, as for me, this is already a bit much, but this is my opinion ...
If you want to disable some service, then just double-click on it in the list, then where Startup type is, select Disabled and click the Stop button. Thus, you turn it off completely. But it is possible that the True Key program will then turn it on again .. This is life guys .. You need to be able to survive ..
How can I completely remove True Key from my computer?
Yes, if True Key got on your computer randomly, then I understand why you want to delete it. After all, it is decently being introduced into the computer, right with the roots, and processes and folders and services, this is already too much. It's better to remove it completely!