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Should I remove CyberLink PowerDVD 10?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
12% remove it88% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #334
United States Rank #439
Reach 1.8130%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 19.36 days
571.08 days >
Average installed length: 300.06 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
10.00.0000 0.10%
10.0.8.5511 0.01%
10.0.7316.52 0.08%
10.0.6924.52 0.06%
10.0.6828.52 0.07%
10.0.6828.02 0.01%
10.0.6811.52 0.01%
10.0.6324v63.52 0.02%
10.0.5918.52 0.00%
10.0.5908.52 0.01%
10.0.5816.54 0.11%
10.0.5808.52 0.01%
10.0.5804.52 0.43%
10.0.5703.02 0.03%
10.0.5630.52 0.89%
10.0.5509.52 3.52%
10.0.5508.52 0.08%
10.0.5508.02 0.01%
10.0.5507.52 0.00%
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10.0.5505.02 0.10%
10.0.5428.52 2.51%
10.0.5425.52 0.04%
10.0.5425.02 0.03%
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10.0.5417.52 0.35%
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10.0.5202.52 0.55%
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10.0.5119.52 1.32%
10.0.5108.52 0.68%
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10.0.4814.02 0.03%
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10.0.4707.52 0.00%
10.0.4629.52 0.03%
10.0.4624.52 0.03%
10.0.4624.02 0.37%
184 versions

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CyberLink PowerDVD 10

What is CyberLink PowerDVD 10?

CyberLink PowerDVD 10 is a media player for Microsoft Windows. PowerDVD is distributed on physical media or by download from the Cyberlink website. It is often bundled with a variety of PC systems and peripheral devices (particularly optical drives).

About  (from CyberLink)

PowerDVD is a true universal player for all your movies, music, photos & video. Enjoy fast start-up for Blu-ray discs and instant playback of photos, audio and video files. CyberLink PowerDVD, consumers' favorite HD playback software, supports the playback of high-definition video formats and Blu-ray Discs. As the indu...  Read more

Overview

The most common release is 10.0.5509.52, with over 15% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named PDVD10Serv.exe. The setup package generally installs about 73 files and is usually about 502.02 KB (514,068 bytes). The installed file WebUpdate.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.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.CyberLink.com
Help link: support.gocyberlink.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD10\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{DEC235ED-58A4-4517-A278-C41E8DAEAB3B}\setup.exe" /z-uninstall
Estimated size: 502.02 KB

Program filesFiles installed by CyberLink PowerDVD 10

Program executable:PDVD10Serv.exe
Name:PowerDVD RC Service
Signed by:CyberLink
Path:C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD10\PDVD10Serv.exe
MD5:99ecaf298145f950b1326656167fbfdf
CyberLink PowerDVD is a media player for Microsoft Windows; several editions of the software are sold including "Ultra", "Deluxe" and "Standard". All editions support the viewing of DVD and the Ultra edition supports Blu-ray playback,...
Additional files:
  • DXRender.dll - Cyberlink XRenderL Dynamic Link Library (XRenderL Dynamic Link Library)
  • NetworkAware.dll - Network Awareness Dynamic Link Library
  • CES_Picture.dll - Cyberlink Picture in Picture Module (Cyberlink Picture in Picture Library)
  • CLFormatDetector.dll - FormatDetector Dynamic Link Library
  • fwnet.dll - CyberLink Windows Firewall Utility
  • CES_Template.dll - Cyberlink Layer Template Module (Cyberlink Layer Template Library)
  • CLDeviceRC.dll - CLDeviceRC Dynamic Link Library
  • CLMediaServerBrowser.dll - CyberLink CLMediaServerBrowser (CLMediaServerBrowser)
  • CLRCEngine3.dll - PowerDVD Remote Control Module
  • CLNetShow.dll - Cyberlink NetMedia Player 1.0
  • MonitorDetect.dll - MonitorD Dynamic Link Library
  • YouTubeMgr.dll - YouTubeM Dynamic Link Library
  • PDVDLaunchPolicy.exe - PDVDLaunchPolicy Application
  • CLAuth.dll - CLAuth Dynamic Link Library
  • FileSystemMgr.dll - CyberLink FilsSystemMgr.dll (FileSystemMgr)
  • CLBDMetaInfo.dll - BD Metadata Parser Library
  • CBS.dll - Cyberlink Burning Service (CBS)
  • CES_Title2.dll - CES Title2 Library Module (CES Title2 Library)
  • RES_IMAGE.dll - CyberLink PowerDVD Player (Resource file of DVD DLL)
  • CLMediaDetect.dll - CyberLink CLMediaDetect (CLMediaDetect)
  • WebDownLoad.dll - Cyberlink WebDownLoad (WebDownLoad)
  • Activate.exe - Activate Application
  • CLDShowX.dll - CyberLink Player 8.0
  • CLFQEngine.dll - Cyberlink CLFQEngine (CLFQEngine)
  • RFCom.dll - CybeLink RegFree COM
  • CES_ParticleEngine.dll - ces particle engine
  • DVDParser.dll - Cyberlink DVDParser (DVDParser)
  • PDVD10Serv.exe - PowerDVD RC Service
  • WebUpdate.dll - CyberLink WebUpdate (WebUpdate)
  • CES_ParticlePlugin.dll - pfx default plugin
  • CLDrvChk.exe - CyberLink CLDrvChk (CLDrvChk)
  • DxRender3DV.dll - CyberLink DxRender (DxRender)
  • DxRender3DX.dll
  • DXRenderV.dll
  • DXRenderX.dll
  • CLDRM.dll - Cyberlink CLDRM (CLDRM)
  • CLTOCWriter.dll - CLTOCWriter (CLTOCWriter Dynamic Link Library)
  • HwCtrlMgr.dll - HwCtrlMgr
  • PowerDVD10.exe - PowerDVD (PowerDVD 10.0)
  • ROS.dll - ROS
  • CLEvr.dll - CLEvr
  • DigestFilter.dll - DigestFilter Dynamic Link Library
  • MediaObj.dll - MediaObject Dynamic Link Library (MediaObject DLL)
  • CLDiscInfo.dll - CLDiscIn Dynamic Link Library
  • 2cMovie.dll - 2cMovie Dynamic Link Library
  • CLBUMgr.dll - CLBUMgr Dynamic Link Library
  • CLVistaAudioMixer.dll - CyberLink Vista Audio Mixer
  • DKA.dll - DKA Dynamic Link Library

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Autoplay Handlers
  • PowerDVD10.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'PDVD10PlayVideoFilesOnArrival' with the ProgID of 'VideoFiles' and the action verb 'PlayWithPowerDVD10.
  • PDVDLaunchPolicy.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'PDVD10PlayVCDMovieOnArrival' with the ProgID of 'VCD' and the action verb 'PlayWithPowerDVD10.
Scheduled Task
  • PDVDLaunchPolicy.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{35A6CC66-73C6-41C0-A26C-657A5B016CA4}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
  • PDVD10Serv.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 6.
2 Startup Files (User Run)
  • PDVDLaunchPolicy.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PowerDVD10' and executes as "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD10\PDVDLaunchPolicy.exe" /autostart.
  • PDVD10Serv.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'RemoteControl10' and executes as "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD10\PDVD10Serv.exe".
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • PDVD10Serv.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PDVD10Serv.exe' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Lenovo\PowerDVD10\PDVD10Serv.exe".
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • PDVD10Serv.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD10\PDVD10Serv.exe'.
  • PowerDVD10.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD10\PowerDVD10.exe'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

PDVD10Serv.exe
Memory:1.88 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0001272958%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00008447%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00004283%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:13,866
8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:8 Bytes
435.61 KB average

How do I remove CyberLink PowerDVD 10?

You can uninstall CyberLink PowerDVD 10 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 CyberLink PowerDVD 10, 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 CyberLink PowerDVD 10.

HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#334

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 52.17%
Windows 7 46.00%
Windows XP 1.41%
Windows Vista 0.41%
Windows Server 2003 0.01%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 27.71%
Windows 8.1 19.15%
Windows 8 10.87%
Windows 10 Home 8.54%
Windows 7 Ultimate 8.04%
Windows 7 Professional 5.77%

Distribution by countryGeography

43.26% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 43.26%
  Germany 9.92%
  United Kingdom 3.90%
  Italy 3.68%
  Brazil 3.25%
  France 3.24%
  Canada 3.03%
  Australia 1.85%
  Netherlands 1.68%
  Mexico 1.37%
  Belgium 1.19%
  Thailand 1.12%
  Japan 1.05%
  Iran 0.94%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Samsung 31.91%
Acer 22.45%
Hewlett-Packard 12.52%
Medion 9.80%
ASUS 8.46%
MSI 6.68%
Dell 2.71%
GIGABYTE 2.32%
Lenovo 1.46%
Intel 1.25%
Sony 0.44%
Common models
Samsung 300E4C/300E5C/300... 5.45%
Gateway NE56R 4.22%
Samsung 350V5C/351V5C/354... 3.60%
Samsung 550P5C/550P7C 3.22%
Gateway DX4860 3.21%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 3.15%

About CyberLink

CyberLink is a digital entertainment & multimedia products application whose products include video editing application, media middle application, a multimedia application suite, DVD authoring application, picture organizer & viewers & optical disc authoring application.
Publisher URL: www.cyberlink.com

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