Lenovo YouCam
What is Lenovo YouCam? (from CyberLink)
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Overview
Lenovo YouCam is a program developed by CyberLink. It is bundled and preinstalled with various Lenovo computers. The most used version is 4.1.3127, with over 98% 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is YouCam.exe. The software installer includes 15 files and is usually about 12.04 MB (12,621,196 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 50% of users of Lenovo YouCam come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.
Lenovo YouCam is pre-installed on the PC
Such software is installed by the manufacture when delivering the PC to the end user. Some pre-installed programs are considered bloatware as they are simply limited function trials, while others are required for proper PC operation.
Lenovo YouCam is typically pre-installed with Lenovo computers.
Note: This program has often been considered as bloatware by some users as it is bundled on various manufacturer's new PCs. (Because this might be considered bloatware does not mean the software is bad or harmful, if you use it regularly its worthwhile to have. However, bloatware typically means the program is optional and was simply pre-installed but is not required and can be removed.) Some quick tips to be aware of:
- It is usually licensed for use only on the Lenovo PC on which it was pre-installed.
- It is often time or functionally (lite version) limited for Lenovo computers.
- If you do not use this program you might consider remvoing it as it often consumes system resources, even if not actively being run, adversely affecting system responsiveness.
Program details
URL: www.cyberlink.com
Help link: support.gocyberlink.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Lenovo\YouCam\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{01FB4998-33C4-4431-85ED-079E3EEFE75D}\setup.exe" /z-uninstall
Estimated size: 12.04 MB
Files installed by Lenovo YouCam
| Program executable: | YouCam.exe |
| Name: | YouCam |
| Signed by: | CyberLink |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Lenovo\YouCam\YouCam.exe |
| MD5: | 7cd9bf0a5f47f9584e59bdf674fd1c5d |
Additional files:
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EvoParser.dll - Cyberlink Product Evolution Parser DLL
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REGX.dll - CyberLink Registry Utility
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YouCamTray.exe - CyberLink YouCam Tray
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YCMMirage.exe - YCMMirag Application (YouCam Mirage)
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$RPP4ZXY.exe - PowerDVD RC Service
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TaskSchedulerEX.exe - TaskSchedulerEX
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YouCam.exe - YouCam
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- YouCam.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E4D305C1-D0F6-42B6-9422-D8DFB906A611}' (runs on registration).
- YCMMirage.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CDADA0E2-BD84-46FF-9017-73104873E1A8}' (runs on registration).
3 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- YCMMirage.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named YouCam Mirage.
- YouCam.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 5.
- YouCamTray.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 1.
4 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- YouCamTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'YouCam Tray' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Lenovo\YouCam\YouCamTray.exe" /s.
- $RPP4ZXY.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PDVD10Serv.exe' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Lenovo\PowerDVD10\PDVD10Serv.exe".
- YCMMirage.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'YCMMirage.exe' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Lenovo\YouCam\YCMMirage.exe".
- YouCam.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'YouCam Tray' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Lenovo\YouCam\YouCam.exe" /s.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- YCMMirage.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\CyberLink\YouCam\YCMMirage.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| YouCamTray.exe |
| Memory: | 1.83 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0001392662% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00012298% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00001629% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 6,272 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 222 Bytes | |
| YCMMirage.exe |
| Memory: | 2.55 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0013238742% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00045854% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00086534% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 5,336,153 | |
| Switches/sec: | 10 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 5 Bytes | |
| $RPP4ZXY.exe |
| Memory: | 1.32 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0007906023% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00037399% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00041661% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 72,670 | |
How do I remove Lenovo YouCam?
You can uninstall Lenovo YouCam 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 Lenovo YouCam, 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 Lenovo YouCam.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Lenovo
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 71%
Win 8 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
70.98% |
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| Windows 7 |
28.97% |
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| Windows XP |
0.05% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 |
29.70% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
21.76% |
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| Windows 8 |
15.42% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
10.35% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
6.12% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
4.40% |
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Geography
50.44% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
50.44% |
| United Kingdom |
7.11% |
| Germany |
4.55% |
| Canada |
2.98% |
| India |
2.85% |
| Brazil |
2.61% |
| Italy |
1.91% |
| Mexico |
1.81% |
| Poland |
1.68% |
| France |
1.58% |
| Netherlands |
1.29% |
| Czech Republic |
1.26% |
| Russia |
1.05% |
| Japan |
0.96% |
About CyberLink
CyberLink is a digital entertainment & multimedia products application whose products include video editing application, media middle application, a multimedia application suite, DVD authoring application, picture organizer & viewers & optical disc authoring application.
Publisher URL: www.cyberlink.com