Should I remove StarCodec?
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 #27,105
United States Rank #31,937
Reach 0.0059%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 20180305 |
1.71% |
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| 20161227 |
2.56% |
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| 20160808 |
0.85% |
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| 20160525 |
2.56% |
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| 20160303 |
0.85% |
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| 20151209 |
2.56% |
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| 20151013 |
0.85% |
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| 20150817 |
4.27% |
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| 20150713 |
2.56% |
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| 20150527 |
1.71% |
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| 20150211 |
2.56% |
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| 20141215 |
1.71% |
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| 20141015 |
1.71% |
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| 20140804 |
5.98% |
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| 20140708 |
1.71% |
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| 20140602 |
2.56% |
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| 20140424 |
4.27% |
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| 20140325 |
11.11% |
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| 20140212 |
5.13% |
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| 20140101 |
1.71% |
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| 20131125 |
1.71% |
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| 20131010 |
4.27% |
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| 20130823 |
4.27% |
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| 20130801 |
0.85% |
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| 20130625 |
5.13% |
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| 20121009 |
2.56% |
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| 20120403 |
5.13% |
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| 20111116 |
0.85% |
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| 20110824 |
0.85% |
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| 20110621 |
0.85% |
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| 20110506 |
2.56% |
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| 20110305 |
5.13% |
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| 20101122 |
0.85% |
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| 20100908 |
0.85% |
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| 20100707 |
0.85% |
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| 20100420 |
0.85% |
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| 20091109 |
0.85% |
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| 20090617 |
1.71% |
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| 20080123 |
0.85% |
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StarCodec
from starcodec.com
What is StarCodec? (from starcodec.com)
StarCodec is a codec pack, an installer of codecs for playing media files, which is distributed for free. StarCodec provide a convenient and stable media environment by including stable and excellent codecs.
Overview
StarCodec is a program developed by starcodec.com. The most used version is 20140325, 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 installer includes 11 files and is usually about 23.17 MB (24,296,598 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 31% of users of StarCodec come from the United States, it is also popular in Korea and Brazil.
Program details
URL: www.starcodec.com/en
Help link: www.starcodec.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\StarCodec
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\StarCodec\Uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 23.17 MB
Files installed by StarCodec
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scavifc.exe - StarCodec AVI FourCC Changer
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SCChkUpd2.exe - StarCodec Update Checker
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Uninstall.exe - StarCodec (StarCodec 20140325)
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RegDll.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- SCChkUpd2.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'scchk' and executes as "C:\Program Files\StarCodec\SCChkUpd2.exe" /s.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- SCChkUpd2.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'scchk' which loads as "C:\Program Files\StarCodec\SCChkUpd2.exe" /s.
How do I remove StarCodec?
You can uninstall StarCodec 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 StarCodec, 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 StarCodec.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win XP 1%
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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 7 |
64.10% |
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| Windows 10 |
23.08% |
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| Windows XP |
9.40% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.42% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
30.77% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.51% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.26% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
9.40% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.98% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.98% |
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Geography
31.01% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
31.01% |
| Korea |
30.23% |
| Brazil |
13.95% |
| Australia |
3.10% |
| Poland |
3.10% |
| United Kingdom |
3.10% |
| Canada |
2.33% |
| Turkey |
1.55% |
| Germany |
1.55% |
| Spain |
1.55% |
| France |
0.78% |
| Philippines |
0.78% |
| Colombia |
0.78% |
| Portugal |
0.78% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
20.97% |
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| ASUS |
17.74% |
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| Samsung |
14.52% |
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| Acer |
14.52% |
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| Dell |
12.90% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.06% |
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| Intel |
3.23% |
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| Toshiba |
3.23% |
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| Lenovo |
1.61% |
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| Sahara |
1.61% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.61% |
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Common models |
| ZOTAC ZBOXNANO-AD12 |
3.33% |
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| To be filled by O.E.M To ... |
2.22% |
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| Dell Precision T3600 |
2.22% |
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| Gigabyte P35-DS3 |
2.22% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 500-330na... |
2.22% |
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| ASUS All Series |
2.22% |
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