ForexTime MT4
Overview
ForexTime MT4 is a software program developed by MetaQuotes Software. The most common release is 4.00, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 setup package generally installs about 10 files and is usually about 22.92 MB (24,034,735 bytes). The installed file liveupdate.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 17% of users of ForexTime MT4 come from Italy, it is also popular in the United States and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.metaquotes.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ForexTime MT4
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\ForexTime MT4\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 22.92 MB
Files installed by ForexTime MT4
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metalang.exe - MetaQuotes Language 4 Compiler (MQL4) (MetaQuotes Language Compiler)
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metaeditor.exe - MetaQuotes Language 5 Editor (MetaEditor)
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mql.exe - MQL4/MQL5 Compiler Launcher
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liveupdate.exe - MetaQuotes LiveUpdate
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mql.dll - MQL4/MQL5 Compiler
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metaviewer.dll - MetaViewer
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metaviewer64.dll
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terminal.exe - MetaTrader
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uninstall.exe - Setup
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- terminal.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{02683092-4B77-4B3D-A5FC-2B62A48C6ACF}' (runs on registration).
- metaeditor.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{99B2D769-8754-4B9D-A850-B7052F7A834E}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- terminal.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'MetaTrader' and executes as C:\Program Files\Ava MetaTrader\terminal.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- terminal.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\MetaTrader - FXOpen\terminal.exe'.
How do I remove ForexTime MT4?
You can uninstall ForexTime MT4 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 ForexTime MT4, 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 ForexTime MT4.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 51%
Win 7 3%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
58.97% |
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| Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.13% |
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| Windows XP |
2.56% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
36.84% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
13.16% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.53% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.89% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
5.26% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.26% |
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Geography
16.67% of installs come from Italy
Which countries install it?
| Italy |
16.67% |
| United States |
16.67% |
| United Kingdom |
7.14% |
| India |
7.14% |
| Switzerland |
4.76% |
| Indonesia |
4.76% |
| Malaysia |
4.76% |
| NG |
4.76% |
| Philippines |
4.76% |
| Romania |
4.76% |
| United Arab Emirates |
2.38% |
| Brazil |
2.38% |
| Germany |
2.38% |
| DK |
2.38% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
25.00% |
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| Dell |
18.75% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
12.50% |
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| ASUS |
12.50% |
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| Sony |
9.38% |
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| Toshiba |
6.25% |
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| Lenovo |
6.25% |
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| MSI |
3.13% |
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| Intel |
3.13% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.13% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK K55VD |
6.45% |
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| TOSHIBA TECRA M6 |
3.23% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO C85... |
3.23% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite M840 |
3.23% |
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| ASUSTeK F7F |
3.23% |
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| Alienware Aurora-R3 |
3.23% |
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About (from MetaQuotes Software Corp.)
MetaQuotes Software Corp. is a B2B software development company established in 2000.
Publisher URL: www.metaquotes.net