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Should I remove File Downloader?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Global Rank #44,996
United States Rank #43,490
Reach 0.0019%

Versions

VersionDistribution
5.01.8 24.32%
5.01.01 18.92%
4.08 48.65%
4.05 2.70%
4.04 2.70%
4.01 2.70%

File Downloader

Overview

File Downloader is a software program developed by HARIZMA.LV. The most common release is 4.08, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 primary executable is named fdn.exe. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 3.19 MB (3,348,992 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 44% of users of File Downloader come from the United States, it is also popular in Lebanon and Australia.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: filedownloader.net
Help link: forum.filedownloader.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\fdn
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{A5CD6670-1F48-45A3-B3E4-8238FECD1FA5}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.19 MB

Program filesFiles installed by File Downloader

Program executable:fdn.exe
Name:FileDownloader
File Downloader Net
Path:C:\Program Files\fdn\fdn.exe
MD5:81a13ef9831935bb0a1fa0d2bdc09971
Additional files:
  • libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
  • ssleay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/)
  • uninstall.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • fdn.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{06709611-34F2-4BF2-87D8-7E00E7C995FF}' (runs on registration).

How do I remove File Downloader?

You can uninstall File Downloader 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 File Downloader, 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 File Downloader.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win XP 3%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#44,996

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 67.57%
Windows 10 24.32%
Windows Vista 5.41%
Windows XP 2.70%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 27.03%
Windows 7 Home Premium 27.03%
Windows 8.1 Pro 10.81%
Windows 7 Professional 10.81%
Windows 8.1 5.41%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 2.70%

Distribution by countryGeography

44.44% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 44.44%
  Lebanon 6.67%
  Australia 6.67%
  France 4.44%
  Russia 4.44%
  Romania 4.44%
  Netherlands 4.44%
  South Africa 2.22%
  Brazil 2.22%
  Belgium 2.22%
  Kuwait 2.22%
  IQ 2.22%
  Venezuela 2.22%
  Indonesia 2.22%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
ASUS 23.33%
Acer 20.00%
Toshiba 13.33%
Hewlett-Packard 13.33%
Dell 10.00%
Lenovo 6.67%
GIGABYTE 3.33%
Samsung 3.33%
Sony 3.33%
American Megatrends 3.33%
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