Startup program entry details:

Fraps (FRAPS.EXE)

This page expands upon the information already available for this entry in the Pacman's Portal Windows start-up programs database.

Not required or not recommended - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary

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Description:

Fraps® by Beepa Pty Ltd - is "a universal Windows application that can be used with games using DirectX or OpenGL graphic technology". It can show how many Frames Per Second (FPS) you are getting, allow you to take a screenshot with a single keypress or record a video

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKCU\Run
• Name: Fraps
• Data: C:\FRAPS\FRAPS.EXE

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): FRAPS
• Startup Item (Vista/7): FRAPS
• Command: C:\FRAPS\FRAPS.EXE

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: FRAPS
• Startup Value: C:\FRAPS\FRAPS.EXE

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Fraps] C:\FRAPS\FRAPS.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Fraps] C:\PROGRAM FILES\FRAPS\FRAPS.EXE

Other information:

• File location: C:\FRAPS
• File properties "Description": Fraps
• Purpose: Game utility
• Program disable option: Right-click on tray icon → Settings → General → deselect "Run Fraps when Windows starts"
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu, Desktop
• Vendor/Publisher: Beepa Pty Ltd
• Product(s): Fraps
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• HKCU refers to HKEY_CURRENT_USER

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