Should I remove DTV USB Receiver?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.17.0625 |
50.00% |
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| 1.14.0522 |
37.50% |
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| 1.09.0117 |
12.50% |
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DTV USB Receiver
from Zinwell
Overview
DTV USB Receiver is a program developed by Zinwell. The most used version is 1.17.0625, 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 833.2 KB (853,199 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 60% of users of DTV USB Receiver come from Brazil, it is also popular in the United States.
Program details
URL: www.Zinwell.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ZINWELL\DTV USB Receiver
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{8FC4F1DD-F7FD-4766-804D-3C8FF1D309AF}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0416 -removeonly
Estimated size: 833.2 KB
Language: Portuguese (Brazil)
Files installed by DTV USB Receiver
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DPInst.exe (by Microsoft) - Instalador de Pacote de Driver (DPInst) (Instalador de Pacote de Driver)
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difxapi.dll (by Microsoft) - Driver Install Frameworks API (DIFxAPI) (Driver Install Frameworks for API library module)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- DPInst.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{9D7E6BB6-D452-4E75-96F0-43F9D85FCFCE}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- DPInst.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\PC Connectivity Solution\DPInst.exe'.
How do I remove DTV USB Receiver?
You can uninstall DTV USB Receiver 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 DTV USB Receiver, 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 DTV USB Receiver.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 63%
Win XP 13%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
40.00%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
75.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
12.50% |
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| Windows XP |
12.50% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
57.14% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.29% |
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Geography
60.00% of installs come from Brazil
Which countries install it?
| Brazil |
60.00% |
| United States |
40.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Sony |
16.67% |
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| Lenovo |
16.67% |
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| Intel |
16.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
16.67% |
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| Acer |
16.67% |
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| American Megatrends |
16.67% |
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Common models |
| Sony VPCEB17FB |
20.00% |
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| Positivo MOBILE |
20.00% |
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| Itautec S.A. Infoway |
20.00% |
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| Gigabyte 945GCM-S2C |
20.00% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1525 |
20.00% |
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