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Should I remove fst_ca_17?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
89% remove it11% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0011%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.70 days
345.21 days >
Average installed length: 181.38 days

fst_ca_17

What is fst_ca_17?

The program will install an opensource or legitimate bundled software program or one that is typically commercial with a limited trial offer in exchange for the user consenting to install an offer such as a web browser toolbar or extension that will hijack the user's home and search pages. Please note, there is minimal user consent so if the user does not read the full terms then they will be unaware what this package is doing.

From the Terms: "During the install process, you will be given an option to allow the extension to become your default search engine and/or your default home page. If you consent to make it your home page, it will become your default home page that will appear each time you open your Internet browser. If you consent to make this your default search engine, your Internet browser default search engine will be set to SaveDaily Deals. You will be using the web search services when you enter queries in your browser search box, when you enter queries in your browser address bar, and when you enter misspelled, incorrectly formatted, or unresolved DNS submissions in your browser address bar."

About  (from Tuto4pc)

During the install process, you will be given an option to allow the extension to become your default search engine and/or your default home page. If you consent to make it your home page, it will become your default home page that will appear each time you open your Internet browser. If you consent to make this your...  Read more
Overview
  • Starts automatically
  • Delivers various 'optional' bundled software during install
  • Hijacks the web browser's home page
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
fst_ca_17 has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.

Program detailsProgram details

Displayed publisher: FREESOFTTODAY
URL: ca.freesofttoday.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\fst_ca_17\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\fst_ca_17\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 8.19 MB

Program filesFiles installed by fst_ca_17

Program executable:fst_ca_17.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\fst_ca_17\fst_ca_17.exe
MD5:7e6203a38ecfc93950d565ac040a28b0
Additional files:
  • predm.exe (by AA) - AA (AA Setup)
  • freeSoftToday_widget.exe
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Startup File (All Users Run)
  • fst_ca_17.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'fst_ca_17' which loads as "C:\Program Files\fst_ca_17\fst_ca_17.exe".

How do I remove fst_ca_17?

You can uninstall fst_ca_17 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 fst_ca_17, 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 fst_ca_17.
  4. 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.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 48%
Win Vista (SP2) 10%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 89%
Keep it 11%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 47.62%
Windows 10 33.33%
Windows XP 9.52%
Windows Vista 9.52%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 33.33%
Windows 8 14.29%
Windows 8.1 14.29%
Microsoft Windows XP 9.52%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.52%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 9.52%

Distribution by countryGeography

80.95% of installs come from Canada
Which countries install it?
  Canada 80.95%
  United States 19.05%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 29.41%
ASUS 23.53%
Dell 11.76%
Lenovo 11.76%
Acer 5.88%
Sony 5.88%
Sahara 5.88%
Intel 5.88%
Common models
Sony VGC-RB30 5.56%
Sony SVF15213CDW 5.56%
LENOVO 20238 5.56%
LENOVO 0401A3U 5.56%
INTEL DG41TY 5.56%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 5.56%

Publisher URL: www.tuto4pc.com

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