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Global Rank #25,209
Reach 0.0069%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.02 |
100.00% |
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cFosSpeed v8.02
from cFos Software GmbH, Bonn
What is cFosSpeed?
cFosSpeed is a software solution for traffic shaping for the Windows operating system. It improves Internet latency while maintaining high transfer rates. The program attaches itself as a device driver to the Windows network stack where it can then perform packet inspection and layer-7 protocol analysis. As such, it is particularly often used by online gamers and VoIP users.
Overview
During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 primary executable is named cfosspeed.exe. It also includes a system tray icon that is displayed in the notifications area while the program is running. The setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 9.4 MB (9,857,737 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.cfos.de?sw-8.02.1972
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\cFosSpeed
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\cFosSpeed\setup.exe" -uninstall
Estimated size: 9.4 MB
Files installed by cFosSpeed v8.02
| Program executable: | cfosspeed.exe |
| Name: | cFosSpeed Window |
| Signed by: | cFos Software GmbH |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\cFosSpeed\cfosspeed.exe |
| MD5: | 55e316712fc1af5e9aa00b200a0681ca |
| Taskbar: | Displays an icon in the notification area |
Additional files:
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speedsrv.dll - cFosSpeed Install & Service DLL
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_setup.exe - cFosSpeed Installer
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setup.exe
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spd.exe - cFosSpeed Service
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CFSTR.exe (by BB) - cFosSpeed Trial Reset (cFosSpeed Trial Reset by BBs and Anuraag)
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Loader.exe
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ACPIWMI.dll
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AsProductHelper.dll (by ASUSTeK Computer) - ASUS models (Helper tool for OPBG)
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cfosspeed-v802.exe
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lpk.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- CFSTR.exe is scheduled as a task named 'cFosSpeedTR' (runs on boot).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- CFSTR.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named cFosSpeedTR.
Service
- spd.exe runs as a service named 'cFosSpeed System Service' (cFosSpeedS) "Performs latency measurement and privileged operations for cFosSpeed".
Startup File (User Run)
- cfosspeed.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'cfosspeed.exe' and executes as C:\Program Files\cFosSpeed\cfosspeed.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- cfosspeed.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ROG GameFirst II' which loads as C:\Program Files\ASRock\XFast LAN\cFosSpeed.exe.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| cfosspeed.exe |
| Memory: | 3.65 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0501796236% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.03136226% | |
| User CPU: | 0.01881736% | |
| spd.exe |
| Memory: | 4.3 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0356429367% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.01432747% | |
| User CPU: | 0.02131546% | |
| Switches/sec: | 3 | |
How do I remove cFosSpeed?
You can uninstall cFosSpeed 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 cFosSpeed v8.02, 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 cFosSpeed.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 62%
Win XP 1%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? 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 |
82.96% |
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| Windows XP |
12.59% |
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| Windows 10 |
3.70% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.74% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
55.56% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
15.56% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
12.59% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.15% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
1.48% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
1.48% |
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Geography
43.05% of installs come from Iran
Which countries install it?
| Iran |
43.05% |
| United States |
15.23% |
| Germany |
7.28% |
| Poland |
4.64% |
| Taiwan |
2.65% |
| Egypt |
2.65% |
| Vietnam |
1.99% |
| Thailand |
1.99% |
| India |
1.99% |
| Saudi Arabia |
1.99% |
| Hungary |
1.99% |
| Brazil |
1.32% |
| UA |
1.32% |
| Russia |
1.32% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
22.92% |
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| Acer |
16.67% |
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| ASUS |
16.67% |
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| GIGABYTE |
15.63% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
10.42% |
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| Toshiba |
5.21% |
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| Lenovo |
3.13% |
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| Alienware |
3.13% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.08% |
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| Sony |
2.08% |
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| MSI |
1.04% |
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| Medion |
1.04% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
6.60% |
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| Gigabyte P41T-D3P |
1.89% |
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| Acer Aspire 5750G |
1.89% |
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| HP ProBook 4520s |
1.89% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
1.89% |
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| MSI MS-7732 |
1.89% |
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