MetaTrader 4.00
Overview
MetaTrader 4.00 is a program developed by MetaQuotes Software. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. 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 software installer includes 9 files and is usually about 33.79 MB (35,435,158 bytes). LiveUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 34% of users of MetaTrader come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.metaquotes.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MetaTrader - ActivTrades
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\MetaTrader - ActivTrades\Uninstall.exe" "C:\Program Files\MetaTrader - ActivTrades\install.log"
Estimated size: 33.79 MB
Files installed by MetaTrader 4.00
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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 - MetaTrader 4 LiveUpdate
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terminal.exe - MetaTrader
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fapturbo.DLL
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- terminal.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{BDDFE059-3750-4B74-B393-C9B9ED280CAB}' (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 MetaTrader?
You can uninstall MetaTrader 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 MetaTrader 4.00, 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 MetaTrader.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 51%
Win 7 7%
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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 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
57.78% |
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| Windows XP |
20.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
13.33% |
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| Windows Vista |
8.89% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.44% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
20.00% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
8.89% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.67% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.67% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
2.22% |
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Geography
34.48% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
34.48% |
| United Kingdom |
10.34% |
| Italy |
8.62% |
| India |
5.17% |
| Germany |
3.45% |
| Portugal |
3.45% |
| Singapore |
3.45% |
| AL |
1.72% |
| Austria |
1.72% |
| BD |
1.72% |
| Belgium |
1.72% |
| Canada |
1.72% |
| Switzerland |
1.72% |
| Hungary |
1.72% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
28.95% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
23.68% |
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| Dell |
13.16% |
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| ASUS |
10.53% |
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| Toshiba |
10.53% |
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| Sony |
2.63% |
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| NEC |
2.63% |
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| Lenovo |
2.63% |
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| Intel |
2.63% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.63% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK K53SV |
5.13% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE P500 |
2.56% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE L750D |
2.56% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L650 |
2.56% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A300 |
2.56% |
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| ASUSTeK 1000H |
2.56% |
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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