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How common is it?
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BroadWave
What is BroadWave?
The software may bundle additional potentially unwanted toolbars. - "During installation of this download you will be given the option to install closely related programs from the NCH Software suite. These are optional and you can select what you want depending on your requirements."
About (from NCH Swift Sound)
BroadWave runs on any PC as a server to stream live audio over the web. It can also stream pre-recorded audio. Listeners do not need any special software to listen to a webcast. BroadWave streams will play directly from the default web browser.
Overview
Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The setup package is about 1000.1 KB (1,024,103 bytes) when donwloaded.
Program details
URL: www.nchsoftware.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\nch swift sound\broadwave
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\NCH Swift Sound\BroadWave\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 1000.1 KB
Files installed by BroadWave
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broadwave.exe - BroadWave
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uninst.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- broadwave.exe runs as a service named 'BroadWave' (BroadWaveService) "Allows BroadWave to run in the background if required.".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- broadwave.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'BroadWave' which loads as "C:\Program Files\NCH Swift Sound\BroadWave\broadwave.exe" -logon.
How do I remove BroadWave?
You can uninstall BroadWave from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program BroadWave, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove BroadWave.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 33%
Win 10 17%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 20%
Keep it 80%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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| Windows XP |
16.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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| Windows 8.1 Enterprise N |
16.67% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
16.67% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
16.67% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
50.00% |
| Canada |
12.50% |
| Switzerland |
12.50% |
| Indonesia |
12.50% |
| Poland |
12.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| Toshiba |
25.00% |
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| Sony |
25.00% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L745 |
16.67% |
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| Sony VGN-FZ220U |
16.67% |
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| NVIDIA AWRDACPI |
16.67% |
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| HP-Pavilion GU647AA-UUZ m... |
16.67% |
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| HP-Pavilion FK792AAR-ABA ... |
16.67% |
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| AWARD_ AWRDACPI |
16.67% |
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About (from NCH Swift Sound)
NCH Software is a leader in software development.
Publisher URL: www.nch.com.au