Questrade MetaTrader
Overview
Questrade MetaTrader 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 7 files and is usually about 22.52 MB (23,618,069 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 60% of users of Questrade MetaTrader come from Canada, it is also popular in the United States and Philippines.
Program details
URL: www.metaquotes.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Questrade MetaTrader
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Questrade MetaTrader\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 22.52 MB
Files installed by Questrade MetaTrader
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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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mql.dll - MQL4/MQL5 Compiler
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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 '{E8D5CF94-0A0A-412B-B063-F71B9BCEA95B}' (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 Questrade MetaTrader?
You can uninstall Questrade 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 Questrade MetaTrader, 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 Questrade MetaTrader.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 55%
Win 7 (SP1) 45%
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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 10 |
54.55% |
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| Windows 7 |
45.45% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
45.45% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
36.36% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
9.09% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
9.09% |
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Geography
60.00% of installs come from Canada
Which countries install it?
| Canada |
60.00% |
| United States |
33.33% |
| Philippines |
6.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
44.44% |
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| Acer |
33.33% |
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| Dell |
11.11% |
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| ASUS |
11.11% |
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Common models |
| HP-Pavilion FK789AAR-ABA ... |
11.11% |
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| Hewlett-Packard p7-1179c |
11.11% |
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| HP Pavilion TS 11 Noteboo... |
11.11% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
11.11% |
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| Gateway EC14 Series |
11.11% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
11.11% |
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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