What is File Type Assistant?
By Trusted Software
Why should I uninstall File Type Assistant?
File Type Assistant uses the InstallIQ software bundler and includes thrid party programs such as Yontoo Toolbar, Reminder by We-Care.com, and FriendsChecker.
Typical installation path: C:\Program Files\file type assistant\
Description from Trusted Software“The File Type Assistant from Trusted Software is a little helper application that kicks in when you try to open a file you do not have a viewer or player for. You can select either to visit the Trusted Software website where we offer safe and tested software that can open the type of file you need a viewer for, or you can let Windows handle it the way it normally does. ”
Publisher about URL: http://www.trustedsoftware.com/what.html
Files installed by File Type Assistant
- ftacfg.exe
- itdownload.dll
- tsassist.exe
- unins000.exe
How to Automatically Uninstall File Type Assistant (with Boost)
If you you do not have Boost installed yet, download Boost and enjoy your PC.
Open Boost by either double-clicking the Boost icon 
in your notification area next to your PC's clock, or single-clicking the Boost icon and clicking the Open Boost button on the top left of the Boost notification window.
If you are not currently on the My PC screen of the main Boost window, click the My PC tab.
Click the Optimize programs button 
, this will launch the Program Optimization screen.
Locate the program in the list called File Type Assistant by Trusted Software. (The program could be listed under any of the section such as Uninstall Recommended, Possible Uninstall, etc. based on how well File Type Assistant performs on your PC.)
File Type Assistant by Trusted Software
To the right of the list item, click the Uninstall 
button and Boost will completely remove File Type Assistant from your PC.
How to Manually Uninstall File Type Assistant (with Windows)
Use Add/Remove Programs control panel in Windows makes to uninstall File Type Assistant. Follow the appropriate instructions below to use this control panel.
Windows 7
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Large or Small icon view, click Programs and Features. If you're using Category view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select File Type Assistant from the list of programs, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Classic View, double-click Programs and Features. In Control Panel Home view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select File Type Assistant from the program list, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows XP
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
Select File Type Assistant from the list of programs and click Remove.