flashget.exe is an executable file associated with the software FlashGet, a download manager developed by www.FlashGet.com. This software is typically installed in the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\FlashGet.
FlashGet is a powerful download manager that helps users manage their downloads more efficiently. It can split files into sections and download them simultaneously, which can significantly speed up the download process. FlashGet also supports various protocols such as HTTP, FTP, BT, MMS, RTSP and more. It can also resume broken downloads, saving users from having to start over if a download is interrupted.
FlashGet is needed when you want to manage and accelerate your downloads. It's especially useful when downloading large files, as it can make the process faster and more reliable. It also allows you to organize your downloads into categories, making it easier to find and manage your files.
While FlashGet can be a useful tool, there are several reasons you might want to remove it. Some users have reported that it installs additional software without permission, which can be considered as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). It may also display ads, which can be annoying. Like any software, it uses system resources, and removing it can free up those resources for other applications. If you're not using it, it's generally a good idea to remove software to reduce the potential attack surface for malware.
Description: Flashget.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Flashget.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (normally C:\Program Files (x86)\FlashGet\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 2,007,088 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 1,998,896 bytes.
It is not a Windows system file. The process is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run).
Flashget.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 51% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can uninstall the program FlashGet, or ask the software vendor for support. Click on FlashGet in Windows Control Panel (Software or Programs section) to uninstall it.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as flashget.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the flashget.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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Flashget the download manager. kde
One of the best download managers. I use it since 2001! XtremeOne
webmail Duy Long
AVG found as a virus Tony
Slowed an XP system with 128 MB RAM to a crawl. Maddisen
Best download manager 4daPeace
This is the best download manager! Filipp
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FlashGet Download Manager AdamX
the best download manager synadari
I installed 4/5/2010, and it will NOT let me uninstall, and now it's in Chinese. Elsie
Summary: Average user rating of flashget.exe:
based on 16 votes with 11 user comments.
11 users think flashget.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
2 users think flashget.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving flashget issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with flashget. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the flashget.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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XtremeOne
Duy Long
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Maddisen
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Filipp
AdamX
synadari
Elsie
Summary: Average user rating of flashget.exe: based on 16 votes with 11 user comments. 11 users think flashget.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users think flashget.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. One user is not sure about it.