Fling File Transfer
What is Fling File Transfer?
The software may bundle additional potentially unwanted toolbars. - "During installation of this download you will be given the option to install closely related programs from the NCH Software suite. These are optional and you can select what you want depending on your requirements."
About (from NCH Software)
Fling is easy-to-use file transfer protocol (FTP) software to automate uploading and transferring files and folders. Fling FTP Sync Software is typically used to maintain a website on a remote hosted server or to automate backup of folders. The software supports both internet file transfer protocol (ftp) and network fi... Read more
Overview
The most used version is 2.35, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is fling.exe. The software installer includes 13 files and is usually about 1.39 MB (1,459,419 bytes).
Fling File Transfer has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
URL: www.nchsoftware.com/fling/index.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\NCH Software\Fling
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\NCH Software\Fling\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 1.39 MB
Files installed by Fling File Transfer
| Program executable: | fling.exe |
| Fling File Transfer |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\nch software\fling\fling.exe |
| MD5: | d5af4e7e8d5326ce007c046e893d8312 |
Additional files:
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flingsetup_v2.28.exe - Fling (Fling File Transfer)
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flingsetup_v2.32.exe
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flingsetup_v2.35.exe
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flsetup_v2.26.exe
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uninst.exe
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flsetup_v2.04.exe
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flsetup_v2.11.exe
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flsetup_v2.21.exe
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flsetup_v2.23.exe
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flsetup_v2.24.exe
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fldll.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- fldll.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Fling' with a class of {A15A5877-34E6-470D-8D61-45FB4BF771B9}.
Scheduled Task
- fling.exe is scheduled as a task named 'FlingSevenDays' (Next runs on 8/24/2014 at 9:20 PM).
Service
- fling.exe runs as a service named 'Fling File Transfer' (FlingService) "Allows Fling File Transfer to run in the background if required.".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- fling.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Fling' which loads as "C:\Program Files\NCH Software\Fling\fling.exe" -logon.
How do I remove Fling File Transfer?
You can uninstall Fling File Transfer 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 Fling File Transfer, 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 Fling File Transfer.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 39%
Win Server 2003 1%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 52%
Keep it 48%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
41.30% |
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| Windows 10 |
30.43% |
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| Windows XP |
17.39% |
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| Windows Vista |
9.78% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
1.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.56% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
10.00% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
8.89% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.78% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.78% |
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Geography
60.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
60.00% |
| Canada |
6.67% |
| United Kingdom |
5.00% |
| Australia |
3.33% |
| Netherlands |
3.33% |
| Sweden |
2.50% |
| France |
1.67% |
| India |
1.67% |
| BH |
0.83% |
| South Africa |
0.83% |
| Colombia |
0.83% |
| Belgium |
0.83% |
| Norway |
0.83% |
| Switzerland |
0.83% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
35.59% |
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| Dell |
22.03% |
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| Toshiba |
11.86% |
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| Intel |
6.78% |
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| Acer |
6.78% |
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| ASUS |
5.08% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.08% |
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| Lenovo |
3.39% |
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| Gateway |
1.69% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.69% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.63% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C650D |
2.63% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C55-A |
1.32% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A300 |
1.32% |
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| VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
1.32% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite S875 |
1.32% |
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About NCH Software
NCH is a software development company tat primarily sells to individuals via their website.
Publisher URL: www.nchsoftware.com