Internet Security
Overview
Internet Security is a software program developed by F-Secure. The most common release is 2.93.175.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 setup package generally installs about 76 files and is usually about 20.08 MB (21,051,763 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 65% of users of Internet Security come from the United States, it is also popular in Switzerland.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\F-Secure\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\F-Secure\\fsuninstall.exe" --operatorID 45119
Estimated size: 20.08 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Internet Security
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ControlLayer.dll - F-Secure Common User Interface Framework (ControlLayer)
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CuifApi.dll - CuifApi
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CuifApi64.dll
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CuifTypes.dll - CuifTypes
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DataLayer.dll - DataLayer
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DeclarationHandler.dll - DeclarationHandler
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ExpressionEngine.dll - ExpressionEngine
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CCF_Licensing.dll - F-Secure Common Client Foundation (Licensing API 32bit)
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CCF_Licensing64.dll - Licensing API 64bit
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CCFDLLHosterAPI.dll - F-Secure DLL Hoster API
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CCFHosterShutdownPlugin.dll - F-Secure Hoster Shutdown Plugin
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ccfipc.dll - F-Secure IPC 32bit
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ccfipc64.dll - F-Secure IPC 64bit
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fs_aua_command.exe - F-Secure fs_aua_command
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fs_ccf_client_auth_32.dll - F-Secure Client Authentication API
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fs_ccf_client_auth_64.dll
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fs_ccf_client_auth_plugin_32.dll - F-Secure Client Authentication Plugin
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fs_ccf_cosmos_32.dll - F-Secure COSMOS
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fs_ccf_cosmos_64.dll
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fs_ccf_cosmos_plugin_32.dll - F-Secure COSMOS plugin
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fs_ccf_cosmos_tool_32.exe - F-Secure COSMOS Tool
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fs_ccf_cosmos_update_handler_32.exe - F-Secure COSMOS update handler
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fs_ccf_datapipeline_32.dll - F-Secure Data Pipeline DLL
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fs_ccf_datapipeline_api_32.dll - F-Secure Data Pipeline API
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fs_ccf_download_32.dll - F-Secure CCF Download
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fs_ccf_guts2_plugin_32.dll - F-Secure GUTS2 Plugin
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fs_ccf_hoster_control_plugin_32.dll - F-Secure Hoster Control Plugin
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fs_ccf_id_converter32.dll - F-Secure ID Converter API 32bit
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fs_ccf_id_converter64.dll - F-Secure ID Converter API 64bit
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fs_ccf_metrics_plugin_32.dll - F-Secure CCF Metrics Plugin
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fs_ccf_settings_server.dll - F-Secure Settings Server
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fs_ccf_settings32.dll - F-Secure Settings API 32bit
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fs_ccf_settings64.dll - F-Secure Settings API 64bit
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fs_ccf_ticketingapi32.dll - F-Secure Ticketing Api
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fs_ccf_upstream_32.dll - F-Secure CCF Upstream
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fs_ccf_upstream_plugin_32.dll - F-Secure CCF Upstream Plugin
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fs_gaming_mode_32.dll - FS Gaming Mode
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fsadminaccess_32.exe - F-Secure Admin Settings
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fsadminsettings.exe
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fsaua_api_dll.dll - F-Secure AUA API
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fsfixconfig32.exe - F-Secure Hoster Configuration Fixer
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fshoster32.exe - F-Secure Host Process
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fslauncher.exe - F-Secure Launcher
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fslauncherxxx.exe
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fsaua.dll - F-Secure Automatic Update Agent
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fsaua_api_dll64.dll - F-Secure Automatic Update Agent API DLL
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fsscan.exe - F-Secure Computer Security GUI (Anti Virus Commandline scanner)
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fsclm.dll - F-Secure Win32 Crypto Library (F-Secure Crypto Library)
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fswscs.exe - F-Secure security products (Windows Security Center Support Module)
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daemon.dll - F-Secure Service Enabler (F-Secure Service Enabler Daemon)
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fs_ccf_action_center_api_32.dll - Action Center API
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fs_ccf_action_center_api_64.dll - fs_ccf_action_center_api
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fs_ccf_customization_handler.exe - F-Secure CCF Customization Handler
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fs_ccf_flyer_api.dll - Flyer API
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fs_ccf_flyer_api64.dll
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fs_ccf_toaster_32.dll - Toaster
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fs_customization_reader_32.dll - fs_customization_reader
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fs_customization_reader_64.dll
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fs_help_handler_install_for_ccf.exe - F-Secure Help Installer For CCF Components
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FsGuiStarter.exe - F-Secure User Interface
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fsinstall.exe - F-Secure Application Installer
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- fsscan.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Scheduled scanning task' (runs weekly on Fridays at 00:00).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- FsGuiStarter.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named F-Secure GUI (666)_Reg_HKLMWow6432Run.
Service
- fshoster32.exe runs as a service named 'F-Secure Hoster (Restricted)' (fsnethoster) "F-Secure DLL Hoster Service".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- fshoster32.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'F-Secure Hoster (44553)' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Kabel Deutschland\fshoster32.exe" -app -hosteriC:1.
How do I remove Internet Security?
You can uninstall Internet Security 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 Internet Security, 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 Internet Security.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 82%
Win Vista (SP2) 6%
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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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
82.35% |
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| Windows 7 |
11.76% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.88% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
58.82% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
11.76% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
11.76% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
5.88% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.88% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
5.88% |
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Geography
64.52% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
64.52% |
| Switzerland |
35.48% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
38.46% |
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| Acer |
30.77% |
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| Dell |
7.69% |
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| Medion |
7.69% |
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| Lenovo |
7.69% |
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| ASUS |
7.69% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
13.33% |
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| Acer TravelMate 6292 |
6.67% |
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| Acer Predator G3-605 |
6.67% |
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| Acer ICONIA W510 |
6.67% |
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| Acer Aspire 5742G |
6.67% |
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| MEDION ERAZER X5360 D MD8... |
6.67% |
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Publisher URL: www.f-secure.com