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Should I remove Hercules Dualpix Exchange?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0013%

Versions

VersionDistribution
3.4.0.0 34.62%
3.2.2.4 34.62%
3.2.2.1 30.77%

Hercules Dualpix Exchange

Overview

Hercules Dualpix Exchange is a software program developed by Hercules. The most common release is 3.4.0.0, 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 primary executable is named XtrCtrl.exe. The setup package generally installs about 62 files and is usually about 29.44 MB (30,866,260 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 29% of users of Hercules Dualpix Exchange come from France, it is also popular in the United States and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hercules\Dualpix Exchange
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{2FDDE008-7BAA-4CAC-9AC3-92C0C1111A3A}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x040c -removeonly
Estimated size: 29.44 MB
Language: French (France)

Program filesFiles installed by Hercules Dualpix Exchange

Program executable:XtrCtrl.exe
Name:Hercules Xtra Controller
Hercules Xtra Controller Main Application
Path:C:\Program Files\Hercules\Dualpix Exchange\XtrCtrl.exe
MD5:bf30db28a3106dd46520e3453aaa76ad
Additional files:
  • highgui110.dll - Open Source Computer Vision Library. (Small GUI & Video library for OpenCV samples)
  • highgui110_64.dll
  • cv110.dll - Open Source Computer Vision Library (The vision component of OpenCV)
  • cv110_64.dll
  • cvaux110.dll - The exterimental OpenCV functions
  • cxcore110.dll - The core component of OpenCV
  • cxcore110_64.dll
  • NewSound.dll (by Guillemot) - Hercules Webcam Station Evolution (Hercules Webcam Station Evolution dll)
  • HWCmsgbx.dll (by Guillemot) - msgbx Dynamic Link Library
  • WebCamAudioProperties.dll - Web Cam Station2 & related (Audio Properties Dialog)
  • ControlUISkin2.dll - Hercules Xtra Controller (Hercules Xtra Controller Main Application)
  • FXCore.dll - Webcam Station Evolution (FXCore Dynamic Link Library)
  • libcmmn.dll - libcmmn Dynamic Link Library
  • libupdate.dll - libupdate Dynamic Link Library
  • libupdateDEU.dll
  • libupdateESP.dll
  • libupdateFRA.dll
  • libupdateITA.dll
  • libupdateNLD.dll
  • libupdatePTB.dll
  • libupdateRUS.dll
  • SkinPack.dll - SkinPack Dynamic Link Library
  • WebCamPropertyWindow.dll - Hercules Webcam property window GUI
  • WebCamUSBMonitor.dll - WebcamUSBMonitor Library
  • XtrCtrl.exe
  • XtrCtrlDEU.dll
  • XtrCtrlESP.dll
  • XtrCtrlFRA.dll
  • XtrCtrlITA.dll
  • XtrCtrlNLD.dll
  • XtrCtrlPTB.dll
  • XtrCtrlRUS.dll
  • hdrvupd.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Scheduled Tasks
  • XtrCtrl.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{868C4F78-9A4C-420B-A3C9-2873D71148AD}' (runs on registration).
  • hdrvupd.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4DAA337B-D9CD-4863-9EB6-CC63861E164C}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • XtrCtrl.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'CamserviceExchange' which loads as C:\Program Files\Hercules\Dualpix Exchange\XtrCtrl.exe /startup.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • XtrCtrl.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Hercules\Deluxe Optical Glass\XtrCtrl.exe'.

How do I remove Hercules Dualpix Exchange?

You can uninstall Hercules Dualpix Exchange 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 Hercules Dualpix Exchange, 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 Hercules Dualpix Exchange.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win 7 4%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 61.54%
Windows XP 23.08%
Windows 10 15.38%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 34.62%
Microsoft Windows XP 23.08%
Windows 7 Professional 19.23%
Windows 10 Pro 7.69%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... 3.85%
Windows 7 Ultimate 3.85%

Distribution by countryGeography

29.03% of installs come from France
Which countries install it?
  France 29.03%
  United States 22.58%
  Italy 16.13%
  Greece 6.45%
  Germany 6.45%
  Brazil 3.23%
  Switzerland 3.23%
  DZ 3.23%
  Austria 3.23%
  Spain 3.23%
  Canada 3.23%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer 38.10%
GIGABYTE 14.29%
Hewlett-Packard 14.29%
Dell 9.52%
American Megatrends 9.52%
ASUS 4.76%
Medion 4.76%
Intel 4.76%
Common models
Packard Bell imedia S3210 5.00%
Packard Bell imedia S1300 5.00%
MSI MS-7593 5.00%
MSI MS-7592 5.00%
MEDIONPC MS-7728 5.00%
MEDIONPC MS-7187 5.00%


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