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CryptoPrevent v3.0.0
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 v3.0.0 is a program developed by Foolish IT. 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 8 files and is usually about 2 MB (2,097,158 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 85% of users of CryptoPrevent come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom 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 MB
Files installed by CryptoPrevent v3.0.0
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CryptoPreventEventSvc.exe - CryptoPreventService (CryptoPrevent Event Monitoring Service)
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CryptoPreventEventSvc_old.exe
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CryptoPrevent.exe - CryptoPrevent
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CryptoPreventFilterMod.exe
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CryptoPreventTestCLI.exe - CryptoPreventTestCLI
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FoolishEventLogMsgHelper.dll - Project1
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RebootSvc.exe - RebootSvc
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- CryptoPrevent.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Boot CryptoPrevent Update' (runs on boot).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- CryptoPrevent.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named CryptoPrevent Update.
Service
- CryptoPreventEventSvc.exe runs as a service named 'CryptoPrevent Event Service' (CryptoPreventEventSvc) "CryptoPrevent Event Monitoring Service".
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 v3.0.0, 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) 71%
Win 7 1%
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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 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
72.26% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.65% |
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| Windows XP |
4.52% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.58% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
53.25% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
13.64% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
9.09% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.84% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
4.55% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.55% |
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Geography
84.58% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
84.58% |
| United Kingdom |
6.67% |
| Canada |
3.33% |
| Australia |
0.83% |
| France |
0.83% |
| Ireland |
0.83% |
| Mexico |
0.83% |
| Spain |
0.42% |
| Finland |
0.42% |
| Israel |
0.42% |
| Italy |
0.42% |
| South Africa |
0.42% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
36.54% |
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| Dell |
29.81% |
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| Acer |
13.46% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.77% |
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| Intel |
4.81% |
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| Lenovo |
2.88% |
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| ASUS |
2.88% |
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| Gateway |
1.92% |
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| Alienware |
0.96% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.96% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.70% |
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| Dell Inspiron 660s |
2.70% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 760 |
2.70% |
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| Dell XPS 8500 |
2.70% |
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| Acer Aspire X1430G |
1.80% |
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| Dell Studio XPS 7100 |
1.80% |
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