Should I remove fst_ca_9?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
81% remove it19% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #48,891
Reach 0.0015%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 15.36 days
453.10 days >
Average installed length: 238.07 days
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fst_ca_9
What is fst_ca_9?
The program freeSOFTtoday will install an opensource or legitimate bundled software program or one that is typically commercial with a limited trial offer in exchange for the user consenting to install an offer such as a web browser toolbar or extension that will hijack the user's home and search pages. Please note, there is minimal user consent so if the user does not read the full terms then they will be unaware what this package is doing.
From the Terms: "During the install process, you will be given an option to allow the extension to become your default search engine and/or your default home page. If you consent to make it your home page, it will become your default home page that will appear each time you open your Internet browser. If you consent to make this your default search engine, your Internet browser default search engine will be set to SaveDaily Deals. You will be using the web search services when you enter queries in your browser search box, when you enter queries in your browser address bar, and when you enter misspelled, incorrectly formatted, or unresolved DNS submissions in your browser address bar."
About (from Tuto4pc)
Install freeSOFTtoday on your PC
and access every day to free apps
or at a reduced price of our partners. The apps are free (or at a reduced price) for limited time.
The counter shows the time left to profit of the offer.
The total of economies is shown in the widget.
Overview
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Known to include offers within the setup
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- The experts agree, you should remove it!

fst_ca_9 has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Displayed publisher: FREESOFTTODAY
URL: ca.freesofttoday.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\fst_ca_9\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\fst_ca_9\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 4.4 MB
Files installed by fst_ca_9
Program executable: | fst_ca_9.exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\fst_ca_9\fst_ca_9.exe |
MD5: | 70d20fc64b2d33f7f3b1e8dff743173e |
Additional files:
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predm.exe (by AA) - AA (AA Setup)
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freeSoftToday_widget.exe
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- fst_ca_9.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'fst_ca_9' which loads as "C:\Program Files\fst_ca_9\fst_ca_9.exe".
How do I remove fst_ca_9?
You can uninstall fst_ca_9 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 fst_ca_9, 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 fst_ca_9.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win Vista (SP2) 7%
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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 81%
Keep it 19%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
60.00% |
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Windows 10 |
20.00% |
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Windows XP |
13.33% |
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Windows Vista |
6.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
53.33% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
13.33% |
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Windows 8.1 |
13.33% |
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Windows 8 |
6.67% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
3.33% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
3.33% |
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Geography
85.29% of installs come from Canada
Which countries install it?
Canada |
85.29% |
United States |
14.71% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
22.22% |
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Dell |
18.52% |
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Toshiba |
14.81% |
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Acer |
14.81% |
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ASUS |
11.11% |
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Sony |
3.70% |
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Samsung |
3.70% |
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Sahara |
3.70% |
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NEC |
3.70% |
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Lenovo |
3.70% |
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Common models |
HP 2000 Notebook PC |
6.90% |
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TOSHIBA SATELLITE L750 |
3.45% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L650 |
3.45% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L550 |
3.45% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C650 |
3.45% |
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Sony VGN-CS36GJ_Q |
3.45% |
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Publisher URL: www.tuto4pc.com