f-sched.exe

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Windows Process Description:

The f-sched.exe process is the scheduler file for the F-PROT antivirus software. Because of the f-sched.exe process, it is possible for the main antivirus program to get the latest virus definitions from the internet and scan for viruses in your computer at a specified date and time. However, in order to utilize the functions of the f-sched.exe file, you must have the F-PROT antivirus program fully and completely installed to your computer. The program housing the f-sched.exe file can run on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, 2003 and XP.

When the "Scheduler" feature of the program is selected from its main panel, the f-sched.exe process will be initialized to gather online data for the latest F-PROT updates. Your computer will then gather the latest virus and other malware definitions, which the main program will utilize when checking your computer during a system scan. In addition, when executed, the f-sched.exe process will consequently schedule a system scan for your computer.

When active, the f-sched.exe process will display and icon on the taskbar next to the clock. You will know that the f-sched.exe process is running when this icon is displayed, which also means that you can get the latest updates for the F-PROT antivirus program by clicking on the icon. This scheduling tool supports daily, weekly, and monthly scans. It is also possible to update virus definition files regularly to keep the system on alert when it comes to new viruses as they appear every day. The process f-sched.exe runs automatically by default but it can be disabled if you prefer to update virus definitions manually.

It is important that you verify the system date and time on your computer before setting a schedule of tasks for the main program housing the f-sched.exe file. This is because the f-sched.exe file schedules tasks according to your PC clock.

Although the f-sched.exe process is not a Windows core file, it should not be removed whenever you have the F-PROT antivirus program installed in your computer. Removing this file will render your F-PROT antivirus program almost useless against newer virus and other malicious programs.

The file f-sched.exe can be found in a subfolder of C:/Program Files. It has known file sizes on Windows XP ranging from 323584 bytes to 370504 bytes. It is recommended that you update the f-sched.exe file to a newer version to ensure full functionality.

Author: FRISK Software International.

Author URL: http://www.f-prot.com/

Part Of: F-PROT antivirus software

Memory Usage: Low since the f-sched.exe process uses 370504 bytes of RAM resources.

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