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What percent of users and experts removed it?
79% remove it21% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #46,407
United States Rank #26,422
Reach 0.0017%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.97 days
146.70 days >
Average installed length: 77.08 days

fst_us_139

What is fst_us_139?

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."

Overview

The main program executable is freeSoftToday_widget.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 4.47 MB (4,685,514 bytes).
  • Possible malware installed by this program
  • Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
  • Hijacks the web browser's home page
  • The wisdom of the crowd agrees, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in fst_us_139.
freeSoftToday_widget.exe (6ea39d98ab316cb24285c9604c48d532) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
AVware 1.5.0.16 Tuto4PC (fs)
Baidu-International 4.0.3.1486 Adware.Win32.EoRezo.81
Comodo Security 19042 ApplicUnwnt
ESET-NOD32 8.10187 a variant of Win32/AdWare.EoRezo.AU
Malwarebytes v2014.08.06.09 PUP.Optional.FreeSoftToday.A
Sophos 4.98 TUTO4PC
TrendMicro-HouseCall 7.2.218 Suspicious_GEN.F47V0704
VIPRE Antivirus 31810 Tuto4PC (fs)
predm.exe (f2537e5a7ce6922d0b0def491ba345db) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
AhnLab-V3 2014.11.08.00 Win-PUP/EoRezo
AVware 1.5.0.21 Tuto4PC (fs)
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.EoRezo.81
Dr.Web 7.0.10.8210 Adware.Downware.8084
G Data 24 Win32.Adware.Eorezo.C
IKARUS anti.virus T3.1.8.3.0 PUA.EoRezo
Sophos 4.98.0 TUTO4PC
VIPRE Antivirus 34592 Tuto4PC (fs)
       View all 16 all detections
fst_us_139 has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.

Program detailsProgram details

Displayed publisher: FrEeSoFtOdAy
URL: us.freesofttoday.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\fst_us_139\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\fst_us_139\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 4.47 MB

Program filesFiles installed by fst_us_139

Program executable:freeSoftToday_widget.exe (Malware detected)
Path:C:\Program Files\fst_us_139\freeSoftToday_widget.exe
MD5:6ea39d98ab316cb24285c9604c48d532
Additional files:
  • (Malware detected) predm.exe (by AA) - AA (AA Setup)
  • (Malware detected) freeSoftToday_widget.exe
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall

How do I remove fst_us_139?

You can uninstall fst_us_139 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program fst_us_139, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove fst_us_139.
  4. 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 10 65%
Win Vista (SP2) 3%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 79%
Keep it 21%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#46,407

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 64.71%
Windows 7 29.41%
Windows Vista 5.88%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 8.1 35.29%
Windows 7 Home Premium 23.53%
Windows 8 14.71%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 5.88%
Windows 8 Pro 5.88%
Windows 8.1 Pro 5.88%

Distribution by countryGeography

98.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 98.33%
  Iran 1.67%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 28.00%
Dell 24.00%
Toshiba 16.00%
Acer 16.00%
Lenovo 8.00%
Samsung 4.00%
ASUS 4.00%
Common models
Gateway Gateway DX4885 6.90%
HP Pavilion TS Sleekbook ... 6.90%
MSI MS-7850 6.90%
Gateway NV55C 3.45%
TOSHIBA Satellite L55-A 3.45%
TOSHIBA Satellite C55-A 3.45%

Publisher URL: www.tuto4pc.com

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