MetaCentral MT4
Overview
MetaCentral MT4 is a program developed by MetaQuotes Software. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. 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 software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 21.92 MB (22,988,779 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 71% of users of MetaCentral MT4 come from the United States, it is also popular in CY and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.metaquotes.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MetaCentral MT4
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\MetaCentral MT4\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 21.92 MB
Files installed by MetaCentral MT4
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metalang.exe - MetaQuotes Language 4 Compiler (MQL4) (MetaQuotes Language Compiler)
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metaeditor.exe - MetaQuotes Language Editor (MetaEditor)
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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 '{E8D5CF94-0A0A-412B-B063-F71B9BCEA95B}' (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 - Pepperstone\terminal.exe'.
How do I remove MetaCentral MT4?
You can uninstall MetaCentral 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 MetaCentral 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 MetaCentral MT4.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
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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 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista |
50.00% |
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Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
50.00% |
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Geography
71.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
71.43% |
CY |
14.29% |
United Kingdom |
14.29% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
GIGABYTE |
50.00% |
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Acer |
50.00% |
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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