Should I remove CryptoPrevent?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #11,279
United States Rank #11,938
Reach 0.0299%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.0.4.3 |
0.17% |
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| 8.0.4.2 |
0.34% |
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| 8.0.3.7 |
0.17% |
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| 8.0.2.9 |
0.17% |
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CryptoPrevent v4.3.0
from Foolish IT, LLC
What is CryptoPrevent? (from Foolish IT)
CryptoPrevent is a tiny utility to lock down any Windows OS (XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1) to prevent infection by the Cryptolocker malware or ‘ransomware’, which encrypts personal files and then offers decryption for a paid ransom. As you may have heard, there was a recent DoJ/FBI take down of the main network of criminal... Read more
Overview
CryptoPrevent v4.3.0 is a program developed by Foolish IT. The most used version is 8.0.4.3, with over 0% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 installer includes 31 files and is usually about 2.5 MB (2,621,004 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 47% of users of CryptoPrevent come from United Kingdom, it is also popular in the United States and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.foolishit.com/vb6-projects/cryptoprevent/technical-information
Help link: www.foolishit.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Foolish IT\CryptoPrevent\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Foolish IT\CryptoPrevent\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 2.5 MB
Files installed by CryptoPrevent v4.3.0
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CryptoPreventNotification.exe - CryptoPrevent Notification Module
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CryptoPreventNotification.exe_old.exe
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CryptoPreventMonSvc.exe - CryptoPreventEventSvc (CryptoPreventMonSvc)
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CryptoPreventMonSvc.exe_old.exe
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CryptoPreventEventSvc.exe - CryptoPreventService (CryptoPrevent Event Monitoring Service)
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CryptoPreventEventSvc_old.exe
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CryptoPreventEventSvcVB.exe
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CRYPTO~3.EXE_oldVB.exe - CryptoPrevent
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CRYPTO~3_old.exe
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CryptoPrevent.exe
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CryptoPrevent.exe_old.exe
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CryptoPrevent.exe_oldVB.exe
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CryptoPrevent_old.exe
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CryptoPreventFilterMod.exe
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KillEmAll.exe - KillEmAll (KillEmAll v5 (built on d7x technology))
Behaviors exhibited
3 Scheduled Tasks
- CryptoPrevent.exe is scheduled as a task named 'CryptoPrevent Update' (runs daily at 9:53 PM).
- CryptoPrevent.exe_old.exe is scheduled as a task named 'CryptoPrevent Update' (runs daily at 2:45).
- CryptoPrevent_old.exe is scheduled as a task named 'CryptoPrevent Update' (runs daily at 10:30).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- CryptoPrevent.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named CryptoPrevent Update.
3 Services
- CryptoPreventMonSvc.exe runs as a service named 'CryptoPrevent Email Service' (CryptoPreventEmail) "CryptoPrevent Email Event service monitors the event log for CryptoPrevent blocks and sends out an email alert to the configured address.".
- CryptoPreventEventSvc.exe runs as a service named 'CryptoPrevent Event Service' (CryptoPreventEventSvc) "CryptoPrevent Event Monitoring Service v1.3.3".
- CryptoPreventEventSvc_old.exe runs as a service named 'CryptoPrevent Event Service' (CryptoPreventEventSvc) "CryptoPrevent Event Monitoring Service v1.2.9".
How do I remove CryptoPrevent?
You can uninstall CryptoPrevent 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 CryptoPrevent v4.3.0, 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 CryptoPrevent.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 59%
Win XP 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
59.66% |
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| Windows 10 |
30.68% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.92% |
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| Windows XP |
4.75% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
39.93% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.39% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
12.22% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
6.88% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.99% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
4.65% |
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Geography
47.10% of installs come from United Kingdom
Which countries install it?
| United Kingdom |
47.10% |
| United States |
39.38% |
| Canada |
2.53% |
| Australia |
2.38% |
| Germany |
2.08% |
| Ireland |
0.89% |
| South Africa |
0.59% |
| Belgium |
0.59% |
| Netherlands |
0.59% |
| Austria |
0.45% |
| Spain |
0.45% |
| France |
0.30% |
| Portugal |
0.30% |
| Croatia |
0.30% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
27.78% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
26.85% |
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| Acer |
13.58% |
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| GIGABYTE |
9.26% |
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| Toshiba |
5.56% |
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| Lenovo |
5.25% |
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| ASUS |
4.94% |
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| Samsung |
3.70% |
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| Intel |
1.23% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.93% |
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| Medion |
0.93% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.30% |
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| ASUS All Series |
2.20% |
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| Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 |
2.20% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
2.20% |
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| LENOVO Lenovo H330 |
2.20% |
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| Dell Inspiron 560 |
1.65% |
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