Should I remove OctaTrader?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
What do people think about it?
Be the first to rate (click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0012%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 116.10 days
692.23 days >
Average installed length: 363.71 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.00 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by MetaQuotes Software
OctaTrader
Overview
OctaTrader is a software program developed by MetaQuotes Software. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 23.96 MB (25,128,449 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 38% of users of OctaTrader come from Indonesia, it is also popular in the United States and BD.
Program details
URL: www.metaquotes.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\OctaTrader
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\OctaTrader\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 23.96 MB
Files installed by OctaTrader
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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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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 '{F4EF0597-F0F1-4262-8459-3CA3DB0C9796}' (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 OctaTrader?
You can uninstall OctaTrader 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 OctaTrader, 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 OctaTrader.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win XP 8%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
54.17% |
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| Windows 10 |
37.50% |
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| Windows XP |
8.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
8.33% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.33% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
8.33% |
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Geography
37.93% of installs come from Indonesia
Which countries install it?
| Indonesia |
37.93% |
| United States |
24.14% |
| BD |
6.90% |
| Singapore |
3.45% |
| Thailand |
3.45% |
| India |
3.45% |
| Greece |
3.45% |
| Germany |
3.45% |
| United Arab Emirates |
3.45% |
| Saudi Arabia |
3.45% |
| Malaysia |
3.45% |
| United Kingdom |
3.45% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
25.00% |
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| Lenovo |
25.00% |
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| Toshiba |
12.50% |
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| Samsung |
6.25% |
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| Medion |
6.25% |
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| Acer |
6.25% |
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| ASUS |
6.25% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
6.25% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.25% |
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Common models |
| Sony VPCSA35GG |
9.52% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO C65... |
4.76% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite M840 |
4.76% |
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| Samsung RF511/RF411/RF711 |
4.76% |
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| Samsung 300E5EV/300E4EV/2... |
4.76% |
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| MSI MS-7758 |
4.76% |
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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