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Advanced File Fixer, Potentially Superfluous Software.

Some legitimate programs like Advanced File Fixer can be classified as unnecessary, they are not necessarily necessary for the functioning of the system and sometimes even unwanted.

More specifically, the Advanced File Fixer program falls into the category of software that can optimize your system. It can be installed via downloading repackaged freeware. It displays alerts on the quality of the system and offers the purchase of a paid version to resolve problems. Some security solutions classify this software as Potentially Unwanted Optional Software (PUP/LPI), others as Riskware.


This program is classified as Potentially Unnecessary Software (LPS). It installs as a program and/or as a browser extension. It can start automatically from the Registry via a "Run" key, a service or a scheduled task. It may launch when you start your browser after changing its settings. Sometimes the launch is done silently, that is to say it works in the background. The virus analysis of this software does not show any malware detection.


These are mostly legitimate programs that may not be necessary for your system to function properly. The multiplication of programs launched at system startup can cause delays in the execution of ordinary system tasks but also when browsing the Internet. Note that some programs come from downloads with repackaging, a technique which consists of offering other software during installation. These additional programs are obviously superfluous, they can even be installed without your knowledge. It is recommended to read the EULA before installing packaged software. Before clicking, check the relevance of the pre-checked boxes offered to you.


This software falls into the category of system optimization software. It installs as a program or as a browser extension and usually loads into the registry every time the system starts. It can launch services, start scheduled tasks and create shortcuts on your Desktop. All these operations are done with your consent according to the terms of its user contract.

Potentially Unwanted Software (PUP/LPI) can launch services, start scheduled tasks, and create shortcuts on your Desktop. All these operations are done with or without your consent according to the terms of its user contract. Once installed, an LPI can modify certain parameters of your browsers such as search pages, the start page or even your error page. It can collect your browsing habits and communicate them to a server using the tracking method. While browsing, it may display advertisements (coupons) and advertising banners (popups). The goal of this program is often to make money by generating web traffic to sponsored sites.


Potentially unwanted software (LPI) or Potentialy Unwanted Programs (PUP) are the cause of many infections. The most common example is adware. InstallCore, Crossrider, Graftor ou Boxore which pollute the Registry and your data storage units. They are usually installed without your knowledge by downloading freeware. Indeed some sites use the repackaging method, an operation which consists of redoing the software installation module by adding download options. These options allow you to add other software such as browser toolbars, adware, potentially unwanted software, intrusive advertising software, or even browser hijackers.


Spyware (spyware) and adware (adwares) unwanted files, just like malware, can use the writing flaws of legitimate software or those of operating systems. It is therefore essential to have official software and that it has automatic updating. Likewise, your Windows operating system must be programmed in automatic update mode and activated, so that you can have the latest updates for critical security vulnerabilities.

TECHNICAL ELEMENTS

  Features

- Created multiple application shortcuts, Desktop, QuickLaunch, Taskbar, Programs (O4GS),
- It starts a scheduled task automatically (O38),
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It installs as a program (O42)
– Created multiple “Software” registry keys,
- Adds additional folders (O43),
- Registration in the Windows prefetcher folder (O45)
– Adds multiple user files (O61),

Preview in reports

Recorded on 14/02/2018
Numéro de série : 6B836B6A522075D9B45FF04F19A6EA9D
[MD5.5D384D8F1E17E5D2A66FE51C516D6F12] – (…) — C:\Program Files\Advanced File Fixer 2017\AdvancedFileFixer.exe [6806760] [PID.3988] {6B836B6A522075D9B45FF04F19A6EA9D}
O4 – GS\Quicklaunch [Administrator]: Advanced File Fixer 2017.lnk. (…) C:\Program Files\Advanced File Fixer 2017\AdvancedFileFixer.exe {6B836B6A522075D9B45FF04F19A6EA9D}
O4 – GS\Quicklaunch [Coolman]: Advanced File Fixer 2017.lnk. (…) C:\Program Files\Advanced File Fixer 2017\AdvancedFileFixer.exe {6B836B6A522075D9B45FF04F19A6EA9D}
O4 – GS\CommonDesktop [Public]: Advanced File Fixer 2017.lnk. (…) C:\Program Files\Advanced File Fixer 2017\AdvancedFileFixer.exe {6B836B6A522075D9B45FF04F19A6EA9D}
O42 – Software: Advanced File Fixer 2017 version 2.8 – (.https://advancedfilefixer.com/.) [HKLM] — {ACE1BD0A-7317-4AC4-8DCB-F085E65053A3}_is1 {6B836B6A522075D9B45FF04F19A6EA9D}
HKCU\SOFTWARE\AFF_FreeFix
O43 – CFD: 14/02/2018 – [] D — C:\Program Files\Advanced File Fixer 2017 {6B836B6A522075D9B45FF04F19A6EA9D}
O43 – CFD: 14/02/2018 – [] D — C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Advanced File Fixer 2017

Alias

VirusTotal AdvancedFileFixer.exe :
Antiy-AVL Trojan/Win32.BTSGeneric 20180214
Avast Win32:DangerousSig [Trj] 20180214
AVG Win32:DangerousSig [Tj] 20180214
Avira (no cloud) PUA/FixCleanRepair.EL.1 20180214
AVware Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT 20180210
CAT-QuickHeal Trojan.CGeneric 20180214
DrWeb Program.Unwanted.1618 20180214
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/AdvancedFileFixer.A potentially unwanted 20180214
Fortinet Riskware/AdvancedFileFixer 20180214
K7AntiVirus Riskware (dec001141) 20180214
K7GW Riskware (dec001141) 20180214
McAfee Artemis!5D384D8F1E17 20180214
McAfee-GW-Edition Artemis 20180214
Panda PUP/AdvancedPcFixer 20180213
Rising PUF.AdvancedFileFixer!8.4F98 (TFE:5:T6aYqAd6G0I) 20180214
Sophos AV Troj/Decept-IO 20180214
Symantec Trojan.Gen.2 20180213
TrendMicro TROJ_GEN.R002C0OB518 20180214
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.R002C0OB518 20180214
VIPRE Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT 20180214
Webroot PUA.Gen 20180214
Yandex Riskware.Agent! 20180214

VirusTotal Installer :
Ad-Aware Application.WRP 20180214
Antiy-AVL Trojan/Win32.BTSGeneric 20180214
Arcabit Application.WRP 20180214
Avast Win32:DangerousSig [Trj] 20180214
AVG Win32:DangerousSig [Trj] 20180214
Avira (no cloud) PUA/AdvancedFileFixer.EL.1 20180214
AVware Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT 20180210
BitDefender Application.WRP 20180214
CAT-QuickHeal Trojan.IGENERIC 20180214
Cyren W32/Deceptor.SKGL-3709 20180214
DrWeb Program.Unwanted.1618 20180214
eGambit PE.Heur.InvalidSig 20180214
Emsisoft Application.WRP (B) 20180214
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/AdvancedFileFixer.A potentially unwanted 20180214
F-Secure Application.WRP 20180214
Fortinet Riskware/AdvancedFileFixer 20180214
GData Application.WRP 20180214
K7AntiVirus Adware (004f8eb71) 20180214
K7GW Adware (004f8eb71) 20180214
MAX malware (ai score=100) 20180214
McAfee Artemis!5F0E213E40C1 20180214
McAfee-GW-Edition Artemis 20180214
eScan Application.WRP 20180214
NANO-Antivirus Riskware.Win32.Unwanted.egnbss 20180214
Palo Alto Networks (Known Signatures) generic.ml 20180214
Panda PUP/AdvancedPcFixer 20180213
Rising PUF.AdvancedFileFixer!8.4F98 (TFE:5:T6aYqAd6G0I) 20180214
Sophos AV Troj/Decept-IO 20180214
Symantec Trojan.Gen.2 20180213
TrendMicro TROJ_GEN.R001C0OA918 20180214
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.R001C0OA918 20180214
VIPRE Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT 20180214
ViRobot Adware.Agent.3723936 20180214
Webroot PUA.Gen 20180214

Associate Editors

https://advancedfilefixer.com/

Some products

Advanced File Fixer

MD5 encryption

5D384D8F1E17E5D2A66FE51C516D6F12

Serial number

6B836B6A522075D9B45FF04F19A6EA9D

How to Remove Advanced File Fixer?

Delete with Windows

Delete with ZHPCleaner

   Delete with ZHPSuite

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