FormatFactory

FormatFactory

8.240 Virus and Malware Tests

EXEWindows ExecutableAdwareHeuristics

Analysis of FormatFactory

Filename:
FFSetup5.21.0.0.exe
Resources:
SHA-256:
0ac98b4b633924829889efc759b865865c0f811b9a38a563d8073b1ac8229aa3
MD5:
d8b191acc220e12f67cf35df943bd428
Developer:
Free Time
Virus test:
1 / 24
Updated:
Aug 27, 2026

Prognosis - Is FormatFactory safe?

We tested FormatFactory and found it contains something users consider as adware.


Virus tests for FormatFactory

Avast Antivirus 23.9.8494.0 Passed.
AVG Antivirus 23.9.8494.0 Passed.
Avira Antivirus 8.3.3.24 1 warning detected (PUA/PUP)
BitDefender 7.2 Passed.
Dr.Web 7.0.75.2070 1 warning detected (Tool.Proxy.2593)
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 2024.8.0.61147 Passed.
ESET NOD32 18.2.18.0 1 warning detected (Win64/FormatFactory.A potentially unwanted application)
F-Secure 18.10.1547.307 1 virus detected (PotentialRisk.PUA/PUP)
Kaspersky 22.0.1.28 1 warning detected (not-a-virus:Server-Proxy.Win32.Luminati.ba)
Malwarebytes 3.1.0.260 1 warning detected (PUP.Optional.FormatFactory)
Microsoft Defender 1.26070 1 warning detected (PUADlManager:Win32/OfferCore)
Norton 1.22.0.0 Passed.
Panda 4.6.4.2 Passed.
Sophos 3.6.2.0 Passed.
SUPERAntiSpyware 5.6.0.1032 Passed.
TrendMicro 24.550.0.1002 Passed.
Webroot SecureAnywhere 8.0.8.53 Passed.
ZoneAlarm Antivirus 10.2.064.000 1 warning detected (Server-Proxy.Win32.Luminati.ba)


Malware report of public.pcfreetime.com

Dr.Web Link Checker
G-Data
Malware Patrol
Phishtank
VX Vault
Yandex

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