Should I remove LifeView DTV?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0010%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.4.38.600 build 1251 |
10.53% |
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| 1.4.37.600 build 1247 |
5.26% |
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| 1.4.35.600 build 1241 |
5.26% |
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| 1.4.30.600 |
5.26% |
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| 1.4.28.600 |
52.63% |
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| 1.4.26.600 |
15.79% |
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| 1.0.13.600 |
5.26% |
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LifeView DTV
from LifeView
Overview
LifeView DTV is a program developed by LifeView. The most used version is 1.4.28.600, 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. 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 Vtx.exe. The software installer includes 8 files and is usually about 12.09 MB (12,681,726 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 48% of users of LifeView DTV come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.lifeview.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\LifeView DTV\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\8\Intel 32\IDriver.exe /M{D1BA1F1C-D88B-405D-953F-D7074B65453D} /l1031
Estimated size: 12.09 MB
Files installed by LifeView DTV
| Program executable: | Vtx.exe |
| Name: | Teletext Application |
| PC Text Pro |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\LifeView DTV\Vtx.exe |
| MD5: | b3fef068375c12721ea2dfb6dce047d5 |
Additional files:
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VideoPropertyPage.dll - PropertyPage Dynamic Link Library (PropertyPage DLL)
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RemoteControl.exe - RemoteControl Application (RemoteControl MFC Application)
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Vtx.exe (by Philips Semiconductors) - Teletext Application (PC Text Pro)
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LIFEVIEWDVB.exe - DTV (DTV Application)
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- RemoteControl.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'DTVRemote' which loads as "C:\Program Files\LifeView DTV\RemoteControl.exe".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- LIFEVIEWDVB.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\LifeView DTV\LIFEVIEWDVB.exe'.
How do I remove LifeView DTV?
You can uninstall LifeView DTV 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 LifeView DTV, 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 LifeView DTV.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 68%
Win 10 16%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
68.42% |
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| Windows 7 |
15.79% |
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| Windows 10 |
15.79% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
68.42% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
15.79% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.53% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
5.26% |
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Geography
48.15% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
48.15% |
| Germany |
22.22% |
| Italy |
18.52% |
| Taiwan |
3.70% |
| Netherlands |
3.70% |
| Czech Republic |
3.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| American Megatrends |
29.41% |
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| Toshiba |
11.76% |
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| Medion |
11.76% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
5.88% |
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| Alienware |
5.88% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.88% |
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| Samsung |
5.88% |
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| MSI |
5.88% |
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| Dell |
5.88% |
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| Lenovo |
5.88% |
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| Acer |
5.88% |
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Common models |
| MICRO-STAR INT'L CO.,LTD ... |
7.14% |
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| HP Compaq nx6325 (EY344ET... |
7.14% |
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| FUJITSU SIEMENS ESPRIMO P... |
7.14% |
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| alienware Aurora m9700 |
7.14% |
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| Acer Aspire 7520 |
7.14% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7633 |
7.14% |
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