FXCM Spread Betting MT4
Overview
FXCM Spread Betting MT4 is a software program developed by MetaQuotes Software. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 20.19 MB (21,167,963 bytes). The installed file liveupdate.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7. While about 50% of users of FXCM Spread Betting MT4 come from United Kingdom, it is also popular in the United States and Ireland.
Program details
URL: www.metaquotes.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\FXCM Spread Betting MT4
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\FXCM Spread Betting MT4\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 20.19 MB
Files installed by FXCM Spread Betting 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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liveupdate.exe - MetaQuotes LiveUpdate
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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 '{F3225050-5DE2-46A8-AB34-28EE524397A7}' (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 - FXOpen\terminal.exe'.
How do I remove FXCM Spread Betting MT4?
You can uninstall FXCM Spread Betting 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 FXCM Spread Betting 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 FXCM Spread Betting MT4.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 57%
Win 7 (SP1) 14%
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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 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
57.14% |
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| Windows 7 |
42.86% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
28.57% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 Connected |
14.29% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from United Kingdom
Which countries install it?
| United Kingdom |
50.00% |
| United States |
41.67% |
| Ireland |
8.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
42.86% |
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| Dell |
28.57% |
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| Samsung |
14.29% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
14.29% |
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Common models |
| Samsung 940X3G/930X3G |
16.67% |
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| HP Compaq 8000 Elite SFF ... |
16.67% |
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| Dell OptiPlex GX620 ... |
16.67% |
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| Dell Latitude E7450 |
16.67% |
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| Acer Aspire ES1-512 |
16.67% |
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| Acer Aspire 5750 |
16.67% |
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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