Startup program entry details:

ffpsrv (ffpsrv.exe)

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

Normally leave to run at start-up - typically required for the program to function properly or for security/safety reasons

For further information on how to identify and disable startup programs please visit the Introduction page.

Description:

File & Folder Protector - "great easy-to-use password-protected security utility lets you password-protect certain files and folders, or to hide them securely from viewing and searching just with a click of mouse". If this entry is disabled, any files/folders that are protected/hidden will no longer be accessible without first accessing the main program

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: ffpsrv
• Data: c:\windows\ffpext\ffpsrv.exe

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): ffpsrv
• Startup Item (Vista/7): ffpsrv
• Command: c:\windows\ffpext\ffpsrv.exe

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

• Name: ffpsrv.exe
• Startup Value: c:\windows\ffpext\ffpsrv.exe

Log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ffpsrv] c:\windows\ffpext\ffpsrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [FFPSRV] c:\windows\ffpext\ffpsrv.exe

Other information:

• File location: %Windir%\ffpext
• File properties "Description": ffpsrv
• Purpose: Security utility
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu, Desktop & Quick Launch (both optional)
• Vendor/Publisher: Softheap.com/Ixis Research, Ltd.
• Product(s): File & Folder Protector
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %Windir% - refers to the Windows installation folder; by default this is C:\Windows (9x/Me/XP/Vista/7) or C:\Winnt (NT/2K)
• HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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