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What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #41,044
United States Rank #34,293
Reach 0.0023%

Versions

VersionDistribution
6.0.9.6 97.83%
6.0.9.5 2.17%

F-PROT Antivirus for Windows

What is F-PROT Antivirus for Windows?  (from FRISK Software)

F-PROT Antivirus for Windows, built on the award-winning F-PROT Antivirus scanning engine, tried and tested for over 20 years, is one of the most advanced antivirus software applications on the market today. F-PROT Antivirus has the competitive advantage of reliability, ease of use and exceptionally low resource consum...  Read more

Overview

F-PROT Antivirus for Windows is a program developed by FRISK Software. The most used version is 6.0.9.6, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The programs's main executable is fpwin.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 5.9 MB of memory. The software installer includes 49 files and is usually about 10.87 MB (11,397,280 bytes). updater_client_mod.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 58% of users of F-PROT Antivirus for Windows come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.f-prot.com
Help link: www.f-prot.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\FRISK Software\F-PROT Antivirus for Windows\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{E58B329B-FB28-4874-90DE-0D7CB2709267}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 10.87 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by F-PROT Antivirus for Windows

Program executable:fpwin.exe
Name:F-PROT Antivirus for Windows
Graphical User Interface (F-PROT Antivirus)
Signed by:FRISK Software International
Path:C:\Program Files\frisk software\f-prot antivirus for windows\fpwin.exe
MD5:17e973ed54122438b68aa53eac6e1d37
Graphical User Interface is part of F-Prot Antivirus, a scanning engine that provides detection capability using neural network and heuristic detection.
Additional files:
  • config.dll - F-PROT Antivirus for Windows (Configuration functionality (F-PROT Antivirus))
  • config_client_mod.dll - Config client module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • config_disp_mod.dll - Config dispatcher module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • cryptlib.dll - Cryptographic functionality (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • db_client_mod.dll - DB client module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • db_disp_mod.dll - DB dispatcher module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • defhandler_client_mod.dll - DEF file handler client module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • defhandler_disp_mod.dll - DEF file handler dispatcher module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • F_PROT_RESOURCE.dll - Image resource DLL for F-PROT Antivirus
  • FPAV_RTP.sys - FPAV - RealTime Protector
  • FPAVENG.dll - FPAVENG Dynamic Link Library (F-PROT Antivirus Engine and Signature Handler)
  • fpavofficeie.dll - F-PROT Antivirus Office/IE Plugin
  • FPAVServer.exe - F-PROT Antivirus dispatcher service
  • fpoutavext.dll - F-PROT Antivirus Outlook Plugin
  • FProtTray.exe - Icon in the taskbar notification area (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • fptrayproc.exe - Handling of updates (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • FPWinENG.dll - English text resource DLL for F-PROT Antivirus
  • fssf.exe - Service failure handling (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • FStopW.sys
  • license_client_mod.dll - License client module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • license_disp_mod.dll - License dispatcher module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • logger.dll - Logging module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • network.dll - Network functionality (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • notification_client_mod.dll - Notification client module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • notification_disp_mod.dll - Notification dispatcher module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • ods_client_mod.dll - ODS client module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • ods_disp_mod.dll - ODS dispatcher module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • onaccess_client_mod.dll - OAS client module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • onaccess_disp_mod.dll - OAS dispatcher module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • OSVIL.dll - OS version information (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • quar_client_mod.dll - Quarantine client module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • quar_disp_mod.dll - Quarantine dispatcher module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • quarantine.dll - Quarantine functionality (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • sc_disp_mod.dll - Windows Security Center interface (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • scannercom_client_mod.dll - Scanner-comm client module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • scannercom_disp_mod.dll - Scanner-comm dispatcher module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • Scheduler.dll - Scheduler interface (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • security_client_mod.dll - Security client module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • security_disp_mod.dll - Security dispatcher module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • shellext.dll - Shell Context Menu Handler
  • StubProxy.dll - Proxy module for dispatcher (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • updater_client_mod.dll - Update client module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • updater_disp_mod.dll - Internet update dispatcher module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • utils.dll - Utility functions (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • V4ODS.dll - FPAVENG interface module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • xmlparser.dll - XML parser module (F-PROT Antivirus)
  • FPAVDEF.dll - FPAVDEF_FWD DLL (FPAVDEF Legacy Forwarder)
  • fpscan.exe - FPSCAN (F-PROT Antivirus Command-Line Scanner)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Context Menu Handler
  • shellext.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'F-PROT Antivirus' with a class of {4700D2DB-2BEE-477d-ACE3-CBFFDFBAF81D}.
Scheduled Task
  • FPWin.exe is scheduled as a task named 'F-PROT Antivirus - SCAN-WEEKLY' (runs weekly on Thursdays at 10:00).
Service
  • FPAVServer.exe runs as a service named 'F-PROT Antivirus for Windows system' (FPAVServer) "Service for F-PROT Antivirus for Windows".
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • FProtTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'F-PROT Antivirus Tray application' which loads as C:\Program Files\FRISK Software\F-PROT Antivirus for Windows\FProtTray.exe.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

fpwin.exe
Memory:5.9 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0926421290%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.08482035%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00782178%
0.015104% average
Switches/sec:3
70 average
FPAVServer.exe
Memory:71.43 MB
Total CPU:0.0883041269%
Kernel CPU:0.03283872%
User CPU:0.05546540%
Switches/sec:2

How do I remove F-PROT Antivirus for Windows?

You can uninstall F-PROT Antivirus for Windows 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-PROT Antivirus for Windows, 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-PROT Antivirus for Windows.

OS VERSIONS
Win XP 41%
Win Vista (SP1) 2%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP 45.65%
Windows 7 36.96%
Windows Vista 17.39%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 44.44%
Windows 7 Professional 17.78%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 11.11%
Windows 7 Home Premium 8.89%
Windows 7 Ultimate 6.67%
Windows Vista Home Basic 4.44%

Distribution by countryGeography

57.63% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 57.63%
  Germany 10.17%
  Canada 5.08%
  Australia 3.39%
  Turkey 3.39%
  United Kingdom 3.39%
  Singapore 1.69%
  South Africa 1.69%
  Thailand 1.69%
  Uruguay 1.69%
  France 1.69%
  Norway 1.69%
  Switzerland 1.69%
  BN 1.69%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 26.67%
Hewlett-Packard 13.33%
MSI 10.00%
Intel 10.00%
Toshiba 6.67%
Acer 6.67%
Packard Bell 3.33%
Compaq 3.33%
American Megatrends 3.33%
ASUS 3.33%
Medion 3.33%
Lenovo 3.33%
Common models
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL ... 4.88%
Micro-Star MS-7549 4.88%
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL ... 2.44%
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL ... 2.44%
VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... 2.44%
Unknow Unknow 2.44%

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HelpedMeover a year ago
I've been using F-Prot since January 1999. I love this program. My family and friends have all been convinced to switch because it is strong protection and good value.