Should I remove Hercules Dualpix Chat and Show?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0010%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.2.2.1 |
35.00% |
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| 2.8.0.0 |
65.00% |
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Other programs by Hercules
Hercules Dualpix Chat and Show
Overview
Hercules Dualpix Chat and Show is a software program developed by Hercules. The most common release is 2.8.0.0, with over 98% 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 setup package generally installs about 70 files and is usually about 41.62 MB (43,640,653 bytes). The installed file libupdate.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. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 28% of users of Hercules Dualpix Chat and Show come from France, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hercules\Hercules Dualpix Chat and Show
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{F0CFDC72-63D2-4086-A54F-1514494394A0}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0007 -removeonly
Estimated size: 41.62 MB
Language: German
Files installed by Hercules Dualpix Chat and Show
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ControlUISkin2.dll (by Guillemot) - Hercules Xtra Controller (Hercules Xtra Controller Main Application)
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DIFxAPI.dll (by Microsoft) - Driver Install Frameworks API (DIFxAPI) (Driver Install Frameworks for API library module)
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FXCore.dll (by Guillemot) - Webcam Station Evolution (FXCore Dynamic Link Library)
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hdrvupd.exe
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HWCmsgbx.dll - msgbx Dynamic Link Library
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libcmmn.dll - libcmmn Dynamic Link Library
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libupdate.dll - libupdate Dynamic Link Library
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libupdateDEU.dll
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libupdateESP.dll
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libupdateFRA.dll
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libupdateITA.dll
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libupdateNLD.dll
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libupdatePTB.dll
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libupdateRUS.dll
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NewSound.dll - Hercules Webcam Station Evolution (Hercules Webcam Station Evolution dll)
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SkinPack.dll - SkinPack Dynamic Link Library
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WebCamAudioProperties.dll - Web Cam Station2 & related (Audio Properties Dialog)
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WebCamPropertyWindow.dll - Hercules Webcam property window GUI
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WebCamUSBMonitor.dll - WebcamUSBMonitor Library
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XtrCtrlEx.exe
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XtrCtrlExDEU.dll
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XtrCtrlExESP.dll
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XtrCtrlExFRA.dll
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XtrCtrlExITA.dll
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XtrCtrlExNLD.dll
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XtrCtrlExPTB.dll
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XtrCtrlExRUS.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- hdrvupd.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4DAA337B-D9CD-4863-9EB6-CC63861E164C}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- XtrCtrlEx.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'CamserviceChat' which loads as C:\Program Files\Hercules\Dualpix Chat and Show\XtrCtrlEx.exe /startup.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- XtrCtrlEx.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Hercules\Dualpix Chat and Show\XtrCtrlEx.exe'.
How do I remove Hercules Dualpix Chat and Show?
You can uninstall Hercules Dualpix Chat and Show 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 Hercules Dualpix Chat and Show, 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 Hercules Dualpix Chat and Show.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 40%
Win XP 5%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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| Windows XP |
20.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
15.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
15.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
35.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
15.00% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
10.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.00% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
5.00% |
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Geography
28.00% of installs come from France
Which countries install it?
| France |
28.00% |
| Germany |
20.00% |
| Italy |
20.00% |
| United States |
20.00% |
| Belgium |
4.00% |
| Sweden |
4.00% |
| Spain |
4.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
37.50% |
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| Acer |
25.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
12.50% |
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| ASUS |
12.50% |
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| Packard Bell |
6.25% |
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| Dell |
6.25% |
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5.88% |
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5.88% |
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