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What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #2,404
United States Rank #3,249
Reach 0.2607%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 20.36 days
600.56 days >
Average installed length: 315.55 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
2.5.87.1217 0.10%
2.5.87.1210 0.49%
2.5.19.1212 0.56%
2.5.19.1183 0.21%
2.0.90.1225 4.69%
2.0.84.1199 1.48%
2.0.84.1123 5.02%
2.0.70.736 0.10%
2.0.65.637 0.08%
2.0.64.629 0.02%
2.0.58.578 0.43%
2.0.53.938 1.60%
2.0.53.907 4.36%
2.0.53.692 0.16%
2.0.53.510 0.19%
2.0.53.1090 9.63%
2.0.50.738 0.39%
2.0.50.716 1.67%
2.0.50.560 0.43%
2.0.47.514 0.43%
2.0.45.541 0.08%
2.0.34.719 0.12%
2.0.34.711 0.08%
2.0.34.623 0.16%
2.0.29.444 10.74%
2.0.27.846 12.20%
2.0.27.843 0.33%
2.0.27.836 0.47%
2.0.27.735 1.03%
2.0.27.1223 0.23%
2.0.27.1207 0.19%
2.0.26.939 1.17%
2.0.255.721 0.16%
2.0.255.604 0.08%
2.0.255.445 0.25%
2.0.23.1151 0.33%
2.0.23.1066 0.18%
2.0.19.928 0.41%
2.0.19.573 3.52%
2.0.19.1149 0.21%
2.0.19.1131 0.35%
2.0.19.1084 0.90%
2.0.19.1063 2.80%
2.0.15.965 1.15%
2.0.15.667 2.28%
2.0.15.1073 0.93%
2.0.14.672 27.42%

Typically installed together

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ArcSoft MediaImpression 2

What is ArcSoft MediaImpression 2?  (from ArcSoft)

MediaImpression comes with a full set of easy-to-use video and photo editing tools, such as Red-Eye Removal, Dynamic Lighting, and Face Beautify. You're in control. Just a few clicks will enhance and retouch images to the standard you prefer. Enjoy professional level editing tools without the long hours of learning. Ha...  Read more

Overview

ArcSoft MediaImpression 2 is a software program developed by ArcSoft. The most common release is 2.0.14.672, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The primary executable is named mediaimpression.exe. The setup package generally installs about 68 files and is usually about 36.09 MB (37,843,225 bytes). The installed file CheckUpdate.dll is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 34% of users of ArcSoft MediaImpression 2 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.arcsoft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ArcSoft\MediaImpression 2
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\engine\6\INTEL3~1\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{30B056AF-F414-
Estimated size: 36.09 MB

Program filesFiles installed by ArcSoft MediaImpression 2

Program executable:mediaimpression.exe
Name:ArcSoft MediaImpression
MediaImpression
Path:C:\Program Files\arcsoft\mediaimpression 2\mediaimpression.exe
MD5:964d63794ba546987c1905442ec2cf36
Additional files:
  • RctXMLBase.dll - Rocket Framework XML Parser
  • CaptureEngine.dll - ArcSoft CaptureEngine (CaptureEngine)
  • RctBrowser.dll - Rocket RctBrowser Dll (Arcsoft General Media Browser)
  • MagicFrame.dll - ArcSoft MagicFrame (MagicFrame)
  • CaptureTool.dll - user CaptureTool (CaptureTool)
  • ArcMergePicDll.dll - ArcMergePicDll
  • kglu.dll - arcsoft kglu (kglu)
  • kgl.dll - arcsoft kgl (kgl)
  • khas.dll - Khas Motion
  • ArcTextDll.dll - ArcTextDll
  • GEComDll.dll - GEComDll
  • dtype32.dll (by D-Type Solutions) - D-Type Font Engine and Rasterizer
  • dtype32x.dll (by D-Type Solutions) - D-Type Font Engine Auxiliary Library
  • CheckUpdate.dll - ArcSoft Check Update Resource
  • Filefpx.dll - FILEFPX Dynamic Link Library (FILEFPX DLL)
  • fpxlib.dll - Reference Implementation
  • JPEGLIB.DLL
  • MediaImpressionRes.dll - ArcSoft Media Impression (MediaImpressionRes)
  • MagAppFramework.dll - ArcSoft MagAppFramework (MagAppFramework)
  • CheckUpdate.exe - ArcSoft Check Update
  • MagUIEngine.dll - ArcSoft MagUIEngine (MagUIEngine)
  • ArcTitleEffect.dll - ArcTitleEffect DLL (ArcTitleEffect Dynamic Link Library)
  • MagUIImage.dll - ArcSoft MagUIImage (MagUIImage)
  • MagUIInter.dll - ArcSoft MagUIInter (MagUIInter)
  • AlbumBase.dll - ArcSoft AlbumBase (AlbumBase)
  • HelpMgr.dll - PhotoPreprocessor
  • magFileIO.dll - ArcSoft magFileIO (File i/o)
  • magengin.dll - ArcSoft magengin (magengin Dynamic Link Library)
  • MagPCMac.dll - ArcSoft MagPCMac (MagPCMac)
  • magPltfm.dll - ArcSoft magPltfm (magPltfm)
  • magTools.dll - ArcSoft magTools (magTools)
  • MagCore.dll - ArcSoft MagCore (MagCore)
  • DVDContentRes.dll - DVDContentRes
  • ImgCtrl.dll - Image control
  • ArcSurface.dll - ArcSurface
  • EffectMgr.dll - EffectMgr
  • ExportMgr.dll - ExportMgr (VideoEditEngine ExportMgr)
  • ImportMgr.dll - ImportMgr
  • ArcTitle.dll - ArcTitle
  • magFpxio.dll - magFpxio
  • ArcExif.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Autoplay Handler
  • MediaImpression.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'ArcSoftMediaImpressionArrival' with the ProgID of 'MediaImpressionImport' and the action verb 'open.
2 Scheduled Tasks
  • MediaImpression.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{5EFAD23D-2EDE-42CB-9DC9-6CE07DB65DA2}' (runs on registration).
  • CheckUpdate.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Arc Soft Updater' (runs weekly on Tuesdays at 2:01).

How do I remove ArcSoft MediaImpression 2?

You can uninstall ArcSoft MediaImpression 2 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program ArcSoft MediaImpression 2, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove ArcSoft MediaImpression 2.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 59%
Win 7 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#2,404

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 61.77%
Windows 10 23.38%
Windows Vista 8.77%
Windows XP 6.07%
Windows Server 2003 0.02%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 43.07%
Windows 7 Professional 9.45%
Windows 10 Home 8.63%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.74%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 7.16%
Windows 8.1 6.47%

Distribution by countryGeography

34.27% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 34.27%
  Germany 24.89%
  United Kingdom 7.61%
  France 5.28%
  Italy 3.77%
  Australia 3.21%
  Netherlands 2.78%
  Sweden 1.57%
  Belgium 1.45%
  Austria 1.38%
  Canada 1.38%
  Spain 1.26%
  Finland 0.80%
  Switzerland 0.72%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 22.51%
Acer 18.91%
Dell 18.41%
Medion 13.16%
GIGABYTE 7.59%
ASUS 6.94%
Toshiba 4.89%
Intel 2.55%
Lenovo 2.23%
Samsung 1.47%
American Megatrends 1.33%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 5.68%
MEDIONPC MS-7728 4.40%
MEDIONPC MS-7502 3.85%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.39%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 3.12%
ASUS All Series 2.84%

About ArcSoft

ArcSoft is a application development company that makes multimedia technologies & applications across desktop & embedded platforms.
Publisher URL: www.arcsoft.com

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