Should I remove FlashGet?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
65% remove it35% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #6,825
United States Rank #12,225
Reach 0.0633%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 19.51 days
575.65 days >
Average installed length: 302.46 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.9.6.1073 |
100.00% |
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FlashGet 1.9.6.1073
What is FlashGet?
FlashGet is a freeware download manager for Microsoft Windows. It was originally available in either paid or ad-supported versions, the latter of which included an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object (BHO). There is also some concern about FlashGet downloading every file indicated by its FGUpdate3.ini file that is downloaded from the developer every time FlashGet is started. A malicious FGUpdate3.ini modified for exploit and introduced directly through the developer's server could cause FlashGet to download malware to the computer without alerting the user.
About (from Trend Media Limited)
It uses MHT(Multi-server Hyper-threading Transportation) technique and optimization arithmetic and it can split downloaded files into sections and supports multipoint transfers in parallel. Moreover, the techniques (UDCT, Ultra Disk Cache Tech) can protect your hard disk and make you download more stable. FlashGet sup... Read more
Overview
Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. 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 main program executable is FlashGet.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 109 files and is usually about 67.34 MB (70,612,109 bytes).
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Starts automatically
- Loads into the web browser
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in FlashGet.
| FlashGet3.exe (14f74b19ff101442d4f12355d37fdc25) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4246 |
HW32.Laneul |
| Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.14.02.14.01 |
Android.Adware.Wapsx |
Program details
Displayed publisher: http://www.FlashGet.com
URL: www.FlashGet.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\FlashGet\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\FlashGet\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 67.34 MB
Files installed by FlashGet 1.9.6.1073
| Program executable: | FlashGet.exe |
| Name: | FlashGet |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\FlashGet\FlashGet.exe |
| MD5: | ca19fcdf31b68abca046ac091143ce6b |
| FlashGet is a freeware download manager for Microsoft Windows. It was originally available in either paid or ad-supported versions, the latter of which included an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object (BHO). There is also some concern... |
Additional files:
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componentskrnl.dll
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fnsStatistics.dll
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fnsDirectuix.dll
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fnsScheduler.dll
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fnsSecurity.dll
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fnsArchive.dll
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commonlib.dll
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fnsSkinX.dll
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IEHelper.dll - IEHelper
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(Malware detected) FlashGet3.exe - FlashGet3
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uninst.exe - FlashGet (FlashGet Setup)
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fnsLanguage_en.dll
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Setup.exe (by Adobe Systems) - Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller (Adobe® Flash® Player Installer/Uninstaller 11.5 r502)
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BugReport.dll - BugReportDLL Dynamic Link Library (BugReportDLL DLL)
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P2PCore.dll - P2PModule Dynamic Link Library (P2PModule DLL)
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gt.exe (by Google) - Google Toolbar Installer
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storage.dll (by FLASHGET) - flashget Storage (Storage)
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fgiebar.dll (by Amaze Soft) - fgiebar Module (FlashGet IE Bar)
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jccatch.dll (by www.flashget.com) - JCCATCH Module (Flashget CatchUrl Module)
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FGEMCORE.dll
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BugReport.exe - BugReport
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flashget.exe (by FlashGet.com)
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FGBTCORE.dll
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gtapi.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- jccatch.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'FGCatchUrl' with the class of {2F364306-AA45-47B5-9F9D-39A8B94E7EF7} (flashget urlcatch).
Internet Explorer Extension
- flashget.exe is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- fgiebar.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'FlashGet Bar' with the class of {E0E899AB-F487-11D5-8D29-0050BA6940E3}.
2 Scheduled Tasks
- FlashGet3.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C9F22B61-49D6-4F49-8529-07849D70095E}' (runs on registration).
- flashget.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{AFAEAFCF-DBA8-4E97-A7E3-B2AB3CBA6111}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- FlashGet3.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'FlashGet 3' and executes as "C:\Program Files\FlashGet Network\FlashGet 3\FlashGet3.exe" -minimize.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- flashget.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Flashget' which loads as "C:\Program Files\FlashGet\FlashGet.exe" /min.
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- FlashGet3.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Download manager\FlashGet 3\FlashGet3.exe'.
- flashget.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\FlashGet\flashget.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| FlashGet.exe |
| Memory: | 21.27 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0001729710% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00002160% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00015137% | |
How do I remove FlashGet?
You can uninstall FlashGet from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program FlashGet 1.9.6.1073, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove FlashGet.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by FlashGet 1.9.6.1073 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 65%
Keep it 35%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #6,825
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
61.99% |
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| Windows 10 |
18.12% |
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| Windows XP |
14.60% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.05% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.24% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
23.91% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
21.49% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.54% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.76% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.72% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.39% |
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Geography
19.63% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
19.63% |
| Germany |
9.59% |
| Iran |
6.29% |
| Japan |
4.52% |
| Turkey |
3.99% |
| India |
3.14% |
| United Kingdom |
3.07% |
| France |
2.68% |
| Israel |
2.53% |
| Italy |
2.45% |
| Canada |
2.07% |
| Australia |
2.07% |
| Thailand |
1.92% |
| Spain |
1.61% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
24.09% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.10% |
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| GIGABYTE |
13.14% |
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| Acer |
12.41% |
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| ASUS |
11.24% |
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| Lenovo |
5.40% |
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| Samsung |
4.23% |
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| Intel |
4.09% |
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| Toshiba |
4.09% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.34% |
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| MSI |
0.88% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.40% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.40% |
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| MSI MS-7592 |
3.02% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.02% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.64% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
2.64% |
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About Trend Media Limited
Trend Media Corporation Limited developes the FlashGet Download Manager.
Publisher URL: www.flashget.com