Probably, none of the users of computer or mobile systems need to say that today in the same Internet to access many services, services or sites, you must enter a login and password. But you won’t remember all of them. And to keep data on a computer in the form of the same text file, and even in unencrypted form, is a very dangerous business. One solution to this problem is Intel Security True Key. It was jointly developed by Intel and MacAfee. So why are many users who have tried it in practice, trying to get rid of this application?
True Key: what is this program?
The True Key application is positioned as a reliable utility that allows you to store logins, passwords and any other user registration data not on a personal computer or laptop, but on a remote server.
In addition, it is worth paying attention to one more side of the True Key application. What kind of program is this in terms of security of access to sensitive data, it is not difficult to understand if you look at the capabilities of its system for maintaining confidential information. Naturally, there is complete encryption of information, the ability to synchronize between multiple accounts, the task of a trusted device to log in, etc.
What is True Key for? Security Issues
In terms of protecting data from unauthorized use, the application offers not only standard methods. So, for example, in addition to encryption and setting secure communication channels, the program allows you to identify the user by fingerprint or even by matching facial features.
Thus, protection seems to be provided at the highest level. However, the registration data is saved not on the local terminal, but, as already mentioned, on the remote server, which increases the user's chances that his information will not be stolen.
However, not all so simple. Now another look at the True Key app. What kind of program it is, it’s already a little clear, let’s go, so to speak, to the commercial side. The fact is that the application itself is, as it were, conditionally free. Why "like"? Just because the freeware version supports up to 15 passwords. If there are more, you will have to fork out for a premium account, which will cost about $ 20.
Why is there a need to remove it?
Now the most important question: “Why are some users trying to get rid of such a seemingly necessary and advanced application?” (how to remove the True Key program by several methods will be discussed a bit later).
Here, according to many users and experts, the problem is that the developers of the application clearly went too far with advertising, and some methods of authorization look very inconvenient. In addition, the program gets onto some computers spontaneously. This happens either if there are utilities for updating Intel drivers on the computer, or through the installation of other applications as an affiliate program, or as a virus masquerading as an official utility. In the latter case, the user receives a browser hijacker, making it difficult to search, changing the start pages, adding ads, redirecting him to commercial or questionable sites and stealing personal information. And this option has nothing to do with the official app.
Standard procedure
So, let's see how to remove the True Key program in the simplest way using the OS tools for this. We will make a reservation right away: the application is cross-platform, and the methodology may vary in different systems, so here are the removal methods for Windows.
Let's say a number of questions arose acutely for the user: “What is this - True Key?” and “How to uninstall a program?” We assume that he has already dealt with the first. We must find the answer to the second.
The solution to the problem is standard for all Windows systems. To uninstall the application, use the program and component section in the "Control Panel", where you just need to find the program itself and perform a standard uninstall. But that is not all.
After that, you need to enter the registry editor (regedit in the "Run" console), search for the name and delete all keys that correspond to the application. But in this way it is also possible to remove not at all what is required.
Therefore, after standard deletion, it is better to use the CCleaner utility or the like, which will find all outdated or unused keys and delete them without user intervention.
Using narrowly targeted utilities
Another solution might be to use programs like iObit Uninstaller. Its interface is somewhat reminiscent of the window of the section of programs and components of Windows, so finding a program in the list is not difficult.
In this case, a standard uninstaller will be launched first, after which a search for residual files and registry keys will be performed. All this garbage will also need to be removed, and with the use of the line to destroy files on the hard drive. If for some reason the application does not appear in the list, it can be deleted using the Forced Uninstall forced uninstall module with a preliminary search.
What if it is a virus?
Finally, a few words about the True Key app. What kind of program is in the original is already clear. But in the event that after installation there are suggestions about a virus with the above symptoms, you should first use an anti-virus scanner, but not the one installed in the system, but some third-party portable utility, and if the threat is not detected, use the listed steps for manual removal .
Note: in all cases, first in the “Task Manager” you must forcefully terminate all the processes associated with the program, remove the application module from startup, and it is advisable to remove it with the system boot in safe mode (required only for cases of virus infection).