Should I remove Vantage FX Trader?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0013%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 49.71 days
535.25 days >
Average installed length: 281.23 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.00 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by MetaQuotes Software
Vantage FX Trader
Overview
Vantage FX Trader 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 11 files and is usually about 26.71 MB (28,003,112 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 23% of users of Vantage FX Trader come from the United States, it is also popular in Australia and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.metaquotes.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Vantage FX Trader
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Vantage FX Trader\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 26.71 MB
Files installed by Vantage FX Trader
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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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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 '{F2C8FFC9-64B6-4FE5-880C-9B6B023158CD}' (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\Go Trader MT4\terminal.exe'.
How do I remove Vantage FX Trader?
You can uninstall Vantage FX Trader 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 Vantage FX Trader, 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 Vantage FX Trader.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 44%
Win XP 4%
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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 7 |
48.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
44.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.00% |
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| Windows XP |
4.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.00% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
12.00% |
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| Windows 8 |
8.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
4.00% |
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Geography
23.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
23.33% |
| Australia |
20.00% |
| Italy |
10.00% |
| United Kingdom |
6.67% |
| Norway |
6.67% |
| Philippines |
6.67% |
| South Africa |
6.67% |
| Austria |
3.33% |
| Brazil |
3.33% |
| Spain |
3.33% |
| Indonesia |
3.33% |
| IQ |
3.33% |
| Thailand |
3.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
30.43% |
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| Acer |
17.39% |
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| Samsung |
13.04% |
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| Dell |
8.70% |
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| Toshiba |
8.70% |
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| Sony |
8.70% |
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| MSI |
4.35% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.35% |
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| ASUS |
4.35% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite Pro P30... |
4.76% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE L775-12... |
4.76% |
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| Sony VPCEH10EB |
4.76% |
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| Sony SVD13211SGW |
4.76% |
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| Samsung RF511/RF411/RF711 |
4.76% |
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| Samsung 530U4E/540U4E |
4.76% |
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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