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How to remove fraps error


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fraps.exe file information

The process Fraps belongs to the software FRAPS by Beepa P/L or Rod Maher.

Description: File fraps.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 774,144 bytes (11% of all occurrence), 2,723,840 bytes, 741,376 bytes, 2,826,240 bytes, 2,842,624 bytes, 2,838,528 bytes, 778,240 bytes, 913,064 bytes, 2,793,472 bytes, 2,834,432 bytes, 2,322,432 bytes, 757,760 bytes, 908,968 bytes, 2,822,144 bytes, 2,846,376 bytes, 2,797,568 bytes, 2,928,296 bytes, 3,178,152 bytes, 3,176,621 bytes, 761,856 bytes, 25,600 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The program has a visible window. There is no description of the program. The file is not a Windows system file. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. fraps.exe is able to record inputs, manipulate other programs, hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 44% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If fraps.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 54% dangerous. File size is 2,723,840 bytes (23% of all occurrence), 778,240 bytes, 2,838,528 bytes, 774,144 bytes, 659,456 bytes, 765,952 bytes, 2,793,472 bytes, 2,834,432 bytes, 679,936 bytes, 675,840 bytes, 757,760 bytes. The program has a visible window. There is no file information. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. File fraps.exe is not a Windows core file. fraps.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, manipulate other programs.

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "Fraps" can run at start up. Fraps Real-Time Video Capture software

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as fraps.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the fraps.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

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Completely Harmless! Fraps is used to show Frames per Second in 3D Games. Very Handy!!!
   
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At DJPhilluk: You phail. This program is made of win. *points to below comments with the exception of DJPilluk's and infinity's*
  I Are Person  
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Damit kann man Screenshots sowie filme in games machen
  Steve  
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Die Freeware davon läst einträge in der Windowsregistry und verhindert damit das gecrackte versionen von Fraps installiert und benutzt werden - The Freeware leaves entries in the windows registry and prevent thereby that the user install cracked versions.
  Dennis M   (further information)
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video capture program
  pip  
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It's a video capture program. Totally harmless.
  Paul J  
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Its a good program, but it wont go away after uninstall!!!! rebooted and reinstalled but still there again!!
  DJPhilluk   (further information)
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It's a program to record movies in 3d-applications
  Hendrik Nijmeijer   (further information)
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it isn't dangerous it's a prog. that shows you how much fraps you have in a game or vid
  infinity   (further information)
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This is a program used for capturing screenshots and video whilst in full screen directx games.
  FlameBoy   (further information)
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Video caputer software for use with games. (Make your own trailers)
  Adam W   (further information)

Summary: 10 users think fraps.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 1 user doesn't grade fraps.exe ("not sure about it").

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