Should I remove Hauppauge WinTV 8?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #10,591
United States Rank #10,721
Reach 0.0333%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 0.55 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| v8.0.35163 (CD 5.6 with Extend) |
0.30% |
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| v8.0.35163 (CD 5.6 SD) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.35160 (CD 5.6 with Extend) |
0.30% |
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| v8.0.35159 (CD 5.6) |
0.30% |
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| v8.0.35159 (CD 5.6 with Extend) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.35159 (CD 5.6 SD) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.35159 (CD 5.6 HD) |
0.91% |
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| v8.0.35159 (CD 5.6 AAC) |
0.30% |
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| v8.0.35097 (CD 5.6) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.35097 (CD 5.6 with Extend) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.35097 (CD 5.6 SD) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.35097 (CD 5.6 HD) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.35097 (CD 5.6 AAC) |
0.30% |
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| v8.0.35094 (CD 5.6 SD) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.35087 (CD 5.6 HD) |
0.46% |
|
| v8.0.35087 (CD 5.6 AAC) |
0.46% |
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| v8.0.35068 (CD 5.6) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.35068 (CD 5.6 with Extend) |
0.30% |
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| v8.0.35068 (CD 5.6 AAC) |
0.30% |
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| v8.0.35054 (CD 5.4) |
0.30% |
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| v8.0.35054 (CD 5.4 with Extend) |
0.15% |
|
| v8.0.35054 (CD 5.4 SD) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.35054 (CD 5.4 HD) |
0.61% |
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| v8.0.35054 (CD 5.4 AAC) |
0.61% |
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| v8.0.35051 (CD 5.4 with Extend) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.35051 (CD 5.4 AAC) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.35046 (CD 5.4 SD) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.35031 (CD 5.4 with Extend) |
0.30% |
|
| v8.0.35031 (CD 5.4 SD) |
0.15% |
|
| v8.0.35031 (CD 5.4 HD) |
0.61% |
|
| v8.0.35031 (CD 5.4 AAC) |
0.61% |
|
| v8.0.35005 (CD 5.3 with Extend) |
0.30% |
|
| v8.0.35005 (CD 5.3 HD) |
0.61% |
|
| v8.0.35005 (CD 5.3 AAC) |
0.91% |
|
| v8.0.34336 (CD 5.3 SD) |
0.15% |
|
| v8.0.34284 (CD 5.1) |
0.46% |
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| v8.0.34284 (CD 5.1 with Extend) |
0.76% |
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| v8.0.34284 (CD 5.1 SD) |
0.76% |
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| v8.0.34284 (CD 5.1 Internal) |
0.15% |
|
| v8.0.34284 (CD 5.1 HD) |
0.76% |
|
| v8.0.34284 (CD 5.1 AAC) |
1.37% |
|
| v8.0.34245 (CD 5.0) |
0.61% |
|
| v8.0.34245 (CD 5.0 with Extend) |
0.91% |
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| v8.0.34245 (CD 5.0 SD) |
0.61% |
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| v8.0.34245 (CD 5.0 Internal) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.34245 (CD 5.0 HD) |
0.61% |
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| v8.0.34245 (CD 5.0 AAC) |
0.46% |
|
| v8.0.34237 (CD 5.0 SD) |
0.30% |
|
| v8.0.34237 (CD 5.0 HD) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.34195 (CD 4.8 SD) |
0.15% |
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| v8.0.34195 (CD 4.8 HD) |
0.15% |
|
| 147 versions |
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Hauppauge WinTV 8
Overview
Hauppauge WinTV 8 is a program developed by Hauppauge Computer Works. The most used version is v8.0.34284 (cd 5.1 aac), with over 30% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 main program executable is wintv8.exe. The software installer includes 27 files and is usually about 40.63 MB (42,598,514 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 41% of users of Hauppauge WinTV 8 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Canada.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\wintv\wintv8
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\Hauppauge\UNWISE32WINTV7.EXE /U C:\Program Files3\HAUPPA~1\WinTV8.LOG
Estimated size: 40.63 MB
Files installed by Hauppauge WinTV 8
| Program executable: | wintv8.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\wintv\wintv8\wintv8.exe |
| MD5: | bcbe8a9a6295ff1490243c932e191213 |
Additional files:
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NativeMMS.dll - NativeMM Dynamic Link Library
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WinTVEPGLoader.exe - WinTVEPGLoader
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Channel_Editor.exe - WinTV (Channel List Editor for WinTV)
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TS2PS.exe - TS2PS
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EraseDatabase.exe - Hauppauge Erase Channel Database Tool
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hcwTSTeletext.dll - hcwTSTel Dynamic Link Library
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pcleIScl.dll (by PCTV Systems S.à r.l) - Pinnacle Image Scaler (Pinnacle Image Scaler - for Convert Object)
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MultiMediaServices.dll - MultiMediaServices
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pcleUtil.dll (by PCTV Systems S.à r.l) - Pinnacle Utilities (Pinnacle Utilities - for pclePrograms)
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OvTool.dll (by GDCL http://www.gdcl.co.uk) - Overlay Manager
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ManagedUPnP.dll (by Aaron Lee Murgatroyd) - ManagedUPnP
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DataModel.dll - DataModel
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WinTVRec.exe - WinTV7Rec
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WinTVTray.exe - WinTVTray
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WinTVTVPI.exe - WinTVTVPI
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CSCnvrtX.dll - CSCnvrt (CSCnvrt - Color Space Converter)
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libhdhomerun.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- WinTV8.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{2DFA93C4-B34A-416A-9727-A2DF46026C80}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- WinTVTray.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 5.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- WinTVTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'WinTV Recording Status' which loads as C:\Program Files\WinTV\WinTV8\WinTVTray.exe.
How do I remove Hauppauge WinTV 8?
You can uninstall Hauppauge WinTV 8 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 Hauppauge WinTV 8, 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 Hauppauge WinTV 8.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 76%
Win 7 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
75.76% |
|
| Windows 7 |
24.09% |
|
| Windows Vista |
0.15% |
|
Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
31.55% |
|
| Windows 10 Home |
26.80% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
10.72% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
7.66% |
|
| Windows 8.1 |
6.58% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.82% |
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Geography
41.39% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
41.39% |
| Germany |
35.73% |
| Canada |
4.50% |
| Italy |
3.86% |
| Austria |
3.60% |
| France |
3.34% |
| United Kingdom |
2.70% |
| Netherlands |
1.54% |
| Switzerland |
1.29% |
| New Zealand |
0.51% |
| Sweden |
0.39% |
| Australia |
0.26% |
| Norway |
0.26% |
| Spain |
0.26% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Medion |
19.11% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
18.09% |
|
| Acer |
15.02% |
|
| Dell |
14.33% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
12.97% |
|
| ASUS |
10.24% |
|
| Lenovo |
3.75% |
|
| Intel |
2.39% |
|
| Toshiba |
2.39% |
|
| MSI |
1.02% |
|
| Alienware |
0.68% |
|
Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
15.42% |
|
| Dell XPS 8700 |
3.52% |
|
| MEDION MS-7848 |
3.08% |
|
| LENOVO 90ED0007US |
2.64% |
|
| MEDION MS-7800 |
2.20% |
|
| MEDION H77H2-EM |
2.20% |
|
About Hauppauge Computer Works
Hauppauge is US manufacturer of electronic video hardware for personal computers and is widely known for its WinTV line of TV tuner cards for PCs, Hauppauge also produces personal video recorders, digital video editors, digital media players, hybrid video recorders and digital television products.
Publisher URL: www.hauppauge.com