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F.E.A.R.

Overview

F.E.A.R. is a software program developed by Monolith Productions. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). 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 primary executable is named FEAR.exe. The setup package generally installs about 48 files and is usually about 8.59 MB (9,005,915 bytes). The installed file fpupdate.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 69% of users of F.E.A.R. come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.whatisfear.com
Help link: support.steampowered.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\steamapps\common\FEAR Ultimate Shooter Edition
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Steam\steam.exe" steaC://uninstall/21090
Estimated size: 8.59 MB

Program filesFiles installed by F.E.A.R.

Program executable:FEAR.exe
Name:F.E.A.R.
Path:C:\pelit\Steam games 3\steamapps\common\FEAR Ultimate Shooter Edition\FEAR.exe
MD5:a74c3325f998f333a16c14bb89622516
Additional files:
  • AppOverlay.dll (by Valve) - Steam Application Overlay Renderer (Steam Application Overlay (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04))
  • AppOverlay64.dll (by Valve) - Steam Application Overlay (buildbot_winslave05_steam_steam_rel_client_win64@winslave05)
  • avutil-51.dll
  • crashhandler.dll - Steam Crash Handler Library (Steam Crash Handler Library (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04))
  • crashhandler64.dll - Steam Crash Handler Library (buildbot_winslave05_steam_steam_rel_client_win64@winslave05)
  • GameOverlayRenderer.dll - Steam Game Overlay Renderer (Steam Game Overlay Renderer (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04))
  • GameOverlayRenderer64.dll - Steam Game Overlay Renderer (buildbot_winslave05_steam_steam_rel_client_win64@winslave05)
  • SDL2.dll - Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL)
  • Steam.dll - Steam (Steam Client Engine)
  • Steam.exe - Steam Client Bootstrapper (Steam Client Bootstrapper (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04))
  • steamclient.dll - Steamclient.dll (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04)
  • steamclient64.dll - Steamclient.dll (buildbot_winslave05_steam_steam_rel_client_win64@winslave05)
  • steamerrorreporter.exe - steamerrorreporter.exe (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04)
  • SteamUI.dll - SteamUI Dynamic Link Library (SteamUI Dynamic Link Library (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04))
  • tier0_s.dll - tier0_s Dynamic Link Library (tier0_s Dynamic Link Library (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04))
  • tier0_s64.dll - tier0_s Dynamic Link Library (buildbot_winslave05_steam_steam_rel_client_win64@winslave05)
  • vstdlib_s.dll - vstdlib_ s.dll (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04)
  • vstdlib_s64.dll - vstdlib_ s.dll (buildbot_winslave05_steam_steam_rel_client_win64@winslave05)
  • _IsRes.dll (by Macrovision) - InstallShield (InstallShield (R) Dialog Resources)
  • binkw32.dll (by RAD Game Tools) - Bink and Smacker (RAD Video Tools)
  • Config.exe - F.E.A.R. Configuration App
  • CSERHelper.dll - CSER Helper (Debug Helper Routines)
  • d3d9.dll
  • dbghelp.dll (by Microsoft) - Debugging Tools for Windows(R) (Windows Image Helper)
  • dsound.dll (by Creative Technology Ltd) - Creative ALchemy
  • dxgi.dll
  • eax.dll (by Creative Technology Ltd) - EAX Unified
  • EngineServer.dll - Server Module
  • FEAR.exe - F.E.A.R.
  • FEARMP.exe
  • FEARServer.exe - F.E.A.R. - Stand-Alone Server
  • fpupdate.exe
  • GameDatabase.dll
  • GameOverlayUI.exe - gameoverlayui.exe (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04)
  • installutil.dll
  • isrt.dll (by Macrovision) - InstallShield (R) RunTime DLL
  • LTMemory.dll
  • MFC71.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET (MFCDLL Shared Library - Retail Version)
  • MFC71u.dll
  • Monolith.PropertyGrid.dll - Monolith PropertyGrid Control
  • msvcp71.dll - Microsoft® C++ Runtime Library
  • msvcr71.dll - Microsoft® C Runtime Library
  • SndDrv.dll
  • steamerrorreporter64.exe - steamerrorreporter.exe (Dave_Steam_i7@DAVE)
  • SteamTmp.exe
  • StringEditRuntime.dll - StringEdit Runtime
  • WMFADist.exe - Windows Media Component Setup Application
  • WriteMiniDump.exe - Win32 MiniDump Helper

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Scheduled Tasks
  • Steam.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E5AA0583-6AD1-483F-BFA9-9DF106F8B3E3}' (runs on registration).
  • SteamTmp.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{0FA4F2B3-5879-4EB7-87D7-15A36952D352}' (runs on registration).
2 Startup Files (User Run)
  • Steam.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Steam' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Steam\steam.exe" -silent.
  • SteamTmp.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Steam' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -silent.
6 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • FEAR.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\FEAR Ultimate Shooter Edition\FEAR.exe'.
  • Steam.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Jeux\Steam\Steam.exe'.
  • SteamTmp.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe'.
  • fpupdate.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Sierra\FEARCombat\fpupdate.exe'.
  • FEARMP.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Sierra\FEAR\FEARMP.exe'.
  • FEARServer.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Sierra\FEAR\FEARServer.exe'.
Network connections
  • SteamTmp.exe connects to cdn-178-79-196-253.pmo.llnw.net (178.79.196.253 port 80).
  • SteamTmp.exe connects to 69.28.145.170 (port 27017).
  • SteamTmp.exe connects to cm-04.lux.valve.net (146.66.152.15 port 27018).
  • SteamTmp.exe connects to 80.239.194.142 (port 27030).
  • SteamTmp.exe connects to VALVE-CORPO.car2.Philadelphia1.Level3.net (4.78.155.50 port 27031).

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

Steam.exe
Memory:108.21 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0002927256%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00007846%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00021427%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:226,425
8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:2
70 average
I/O reads/min:3 Bytes
435.61 KB average
GameOverlayUI.exe
Memory:36.47 MB
Total CPU:0.0126768236%
Kernel CPU:0.00708749%
User CPU:0.00558933%
CPU cycles/sec:30,822,598
Switches/sec:194
I/O reads/min:633.64 KB
I/O writes/min:29.26 KB
SteamTmp.exe
Memory:230.39 MB
Total CPU:0.0025027453%
Kernel CPU:0.00142709%
User CPU:0.00107566%
CPU cycles/sec:28,069,388
Switches/sec:334
I/O reads/min:1.77 MB
I/O writes/min:2.18 MB

How do I remove F.E.A.R.?

You can uninstall F.E.A.R. from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program F.E.A.R., 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove F.E.A.R..
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 85%
Win 7 1%
  
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
  
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 86.96%
Windows 10 9.24%
Windows Vista 2.17%
Windows XP 1.63%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 54.10%
Windows 7 Professional 16.39%
Windows 7 Ultimate 15.30%
Windows 8 Pro 3.83%
Windows 8 1.64%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 1.64%

Distribution by countryGeography

68.92% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 68.92%
  United Kingdom 4.38%
  Australia 3.98%
  Canada 3.98%
  France 2.79%
  New Zealand 1.99%
  Finland 1.20%
  Japan 1.20%
  Germany 1.20%
  Italy 1.20%
  Belgium 0.80%
  Austria 0.80%
  Netherlands 0.80%
  CY 0.40%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
GIGABYTE 25.00%
ASUS 20.45%
Hewlett-Packard 19.32%
Dell 15.91%
Acer 4.55%
American Megatrends 4.55%
Intel 3.41%
MSI 3.41%
Toshiba 3.41%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 4.63%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 3.70%
MSI MS-7640 2.78%
ASUSTeK G75VW 2.78%
ASUSTeK CM6870 1.85%
Dell XPS 8300 1.85%

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