Should I remove GB-PVR?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.4.7 |
78.57% |
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| 1.3.11 |
14.29% |
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| 1.2.9 |
7.14% |
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GB-PVR
from Menten Holdings Ltd
Overview
GB-PVR is a program developed by Menten Holdings Ltd. The most used version is 1.4.7, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 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 32 files and is usually about 34.45 KB (35,278 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 47% of users of GB-PVR come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Costa Rica.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Devnz\GBPVR\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{04584A06-E3DA-4A8F-A1A9-E91EFF5B6829}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 34.45 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by GB-PVR
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GBPVRRecordingService.exe (by WelltonWay) - GB-PVR Recording Service
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MuxChecker.exe
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TuningAssistant.exe
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BDARemoteDevice.exe - BDARemoteDevice
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OvTool.dll (by GDCL http://www.gdcl.co.uk) - Overlay Manager
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ChangeDatabase.exe - ChangeDatabase
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Config.exe (by WelltonWay) - GB-PVR Config (GB-PVR Configuration)
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DelayedStart.exe - DelayedStart
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ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.dll - #ZipLibrary (ICSharpCode.SharpZipLibrary)
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PVRUiPublic.dll - PVRUiPublic
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MceIr.dll - MCE2005IR
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Schedule.exe - Schedule
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RedRat.dll (by RedRat Ltd) - RedRat
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PVRX2.exe - PVRX2
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as_ir200l.dll
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AxInterop.WMPLib.dll
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DriverWrapper.dll
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FilterCheck.exe
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GBPVRBackendCommon.dll
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GBPVRConvert.exe
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GBPVRPublic.dll
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GBPVRTray.exe
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HaupBlast.exe
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IR200L.exe
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NativeUtilities.dll
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Trans2MVP.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- GBPVRRecordingService.exe runs as a service named 'GB-PVR Recording Service' (GB-PVR Recording Service).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- PVRX2.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Devnz\GBPVR\PVRX2.exe'.
How do I remove GB-PVR?
You can uninstall GB-PVR 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 GB-PVR, 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 GB-PVR.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 36%
Win Vista (SP2) 14%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
35.71% |
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| Windows 10 |
28.57% |
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| Windows XP |
21.43% |
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| Windows Vista |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
21.43% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
14.29% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8 |
7.14% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
7.14% |
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Geography
47.37% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
47.37% |
| United Kingdom |
15.79% |
| Costa Rica |
5.26% |
| Finland |
5.26% |
| Israel |
5.26% |
| Germany |
5.26% |
| Czech Republic |
5.26% |
| Ireland |
5.26% |
| Italy |
5.26% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
25.00% |
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| Acer |
16.67% |
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| Toshiba |
8.33% |
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| Sony |
8.33% |
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| Lenovo |
8.33% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.33% |
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| Compaq |
8.33% |
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| American Megatrends |
8.33% |
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| ASUS |
8.33% |
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Common models |
| ViewSonic Inc. PC Mini se... |
8.33% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L305 |
8.33% |
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| Sony VGN-AW21M_H |
8.33% |
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| LENOVO 80NH |
8.33% |
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| HP d330 uT(PE135T) |
8.33% |
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| Gigabyte G31M-ES2L |
8.33% |
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