MetaTrader - AAAFx
Overview
MetaTrader - AAAFx is a program developed by MetaQuotes Software. The most used version is 4.00, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 10 files and is usually about 24.29 MB (25,468,128 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 10. While about 17% of users of MetaTrader - AAAFx come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.metaquotes.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MetaTrader - AAAFx
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\MetaTrader - AAAFx\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 24.29 MB
Files installed by MetaTrader - AAAFx
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metalang.exe - MetaQuotes Language 4 Compiler (MQL4) (MetaQuotes Language Compiler)
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metaeditor.exe - MetaQuotes Language 5 Editor (MetaEditor)
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liveupdate.exe - MetaQuotes LiveUpdate
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metaviewer.dll - MetaViewer
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metaviewer64.dll
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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 '{D1D846C0-F94B-487C-9EAF-08D9E34FCC85}' (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 - Pepperstone\terminal.exe'.
How do I remove MetaTrader - AAAFx?
You can uninstall MetaTrader - AAAFx 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 - AAAFx, 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 - AAAFx.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win 7 2%
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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 7 |
60.42% |
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| Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.17% |
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| Windows XP |
2.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
22.92% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.42% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.25% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
6.25% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
6.25% |
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Geography
17.31% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
17.31% |
| Germany |
7.69% |
| United Kingdom |
7.69% |
| Canada |
5.77% |
| France |
5.77% |
| Austria |
3.85% |
| Australia |
3.85% |
| Spain |
3.85% |
| Greece |
3.85% |
| Indonesia |
3.85% |
| Saudi Arabia |
3.85% |
| Belgium |
1.92% |
| Switzerland |
1.92% |
| Czech Republic |
1.92% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
23.26% |
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| ASUS |
13.95% |
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| Acer |
13.95% |
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| Dell |
11.63% |
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| Lenovo |
11.63% |
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| GIGABYTE |
9.30% |
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| Toshiba |
4.65% |
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| American Megatrends |
4.65% |
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| Samsung |
2.33% |
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| Packard Bell |
2.33% |
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| MSI |
2.33% |
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Common models |
| HP Compaq dx2300 Microtow... |
5.00% |
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| HP ProBook 4540s |
2.50% |
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| HP Pavilion m6 Notebook P... |
2.50% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
2.50% |
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| HP Mini 5102 |
2.50% |
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| HP Compaq tc4200 (EK743AW... |
2.50% |
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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