Windsor Direct
Overview
Windsor Direct 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 19.81 MB (20,776,682 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 26% of users of Windsor Direct come from the United States, it is also popular in Iran and Jordan.
Program details
URL: www.metaquotes.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Windsor Direct
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Windsor Direct\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 19.81 MB
Files installed by Windsor Direct
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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 - MetaQuotes LiveUpdate
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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 '{62199DD4-E756-4908-84E9-D4AEFEC825BB}' (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'.
Network connections
- terminal.exe connects to ec2-46-51-199-236.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com (46.51.199.236 port 443).
- terminal.exe connects to hosted-by.leaseweb.com (188.72.225.51 port 443).
- terminal.exe connects to piripiri083.startdedicated.com (80.86.81.27 port 443).
- terminal.exe connects to 74.217.226.124 (port 443).
- terminal.exe connects to mt4d01.fxcorporate.com (204.8.241.79 port 443).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| terminal.exe |
| Memory: | 83.09 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0007158119% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00029239% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00042343% | |
How do I remove Windsor Direct?
You can uninstall Windsor Direct 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 Windsor Direct, 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 Windsor Direct.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win XP 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 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
70.15% |
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| Windows 10 |
17.91% |
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| Windows XP |
11.94% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
34.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.93% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.93% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.94% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.48% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
4.48% |
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Geography
26.32% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
26.32% |
| Iran |
14.47% |
| Jordan |
7.89% |
| United Arab Emirates |
5.26% |
| India |
5.26% |
| South Africa |
5.26% |
| Canada |
3.95% |
| France |
2.63% |
| KE |
2.63% |
| Lebanon |
2.63% |
| PS |
2.63% |
| Saudi Arabia |
2.63% |
| Turkey |
2.63% |
| Switzerland |
1.32% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
32.65% |
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| Dell |
26.53% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.37% |
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| Lenovo |
8.16% |
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| ASUS |
8.16% |
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| Intel |
2.04% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.04% |
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| Alienware |
2.04% |
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Common models |
| Acer Aspire V3-571G |
5.45% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
3.64% |
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| LENOVO 20202 |
3.64% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C850 |
1.82% |
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| TOSHIBA Portable PC |
1.82% |
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| LENOVO 20157 |
1.82% |
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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