MetaTrader FIX
Overview
MetaTrader FIX 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 14 files and is usually about 24.76 MB (25,961,959 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 33% of users of MetaTrader FIX come from the United States, it is also popular in Poland and Czech Republic.
Program details
URL: www.metaquotes.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\MetaTrader FIX
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\MetaTrader FIX\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 24.76 MB
Files installed by MetaTrader FIX
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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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mql.exe - MQL4/MQL5 Compiler Launcher
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liveupdate.exe - MetaTrader 4 LiveUpdate
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mql.dll - MQL4/MQL5 Compiler
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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\Go Trader MT4\terminal.exe'.
How do I remove MetaTrader FIX?
You can uninstall MetaTrader FIX 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 FIX, 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 FIX.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 45%
Win 7 3%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
47.37% |
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| Windows 10 |
42.11% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.26% |
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| Windows XP |
5.26% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
18.42% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
18.42% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.79% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
13.16% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.89% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
7.89% |
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Geography
33.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
33.33% |
| Poland |
14.58% |
| Czech Republic |
12.50% |
| France |
6.25% |
| Romania |
6.25% |
| Spain |
4.17% |
| Italy |
4.17% |
| United Kingdom |
4.17% |
| Colombia |
2.08% |
| UA |
2.08% |
| Austria |
2.08% |
| Portugal |
2.08% |
| Ireland |
2.08% |
| Turkey |
2.08% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
27.27% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
21.21% |
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| Dell |
12.12% |
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| Sony |
9.09% |
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| Acer |
9.09% |
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| American Megatrends |
6.06% |
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| Lenovo |
6.06% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.03% |
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| Samsung |
3.03% |
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| Toshiba |
3.03% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK U36SD |
6.25% |
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| HP-Pavilion WC910AA-ABZ H... |
6.25% |
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| Dell XPS 13 9350 |
6.25% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite T230 |
3.13% |
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| Dell Dell System Vostro... |
3.13% |
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| ASUSTeK X502CA |
3.13% |
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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