Transcode Server
Overview
Transcode Server is a software program developed by Realtek Semiconductor. The most common release is 1.29, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. 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 5 files and is usually about 42.74 MB (44,813,447 bytes). 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 22% of users of Transcode Server come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.realtek.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Realtek\Transcode Server\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{40D6C4D4-D39B-481E-85D7-DECEEB57B31D}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 42.74 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Transcode Server
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TestClient.exe - WinsockClientServer Application (WinsockClientServer MFC Application)
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BitTorrentAgent.exe - BitTorrentAgent Application (BitTorrentAgent MFC Application)
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TranscodeServer.exe - TranscodeServer Application (TranscodeServer MFC Application)
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get-logon-user.vbs
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msvcp60.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft (R) Visual C++ (Microsoft (R) C++ Runtime Library)
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- TranscodeServer.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'TranscodeServer' and executes as C:\Program Files\Realtek\Transcode Server\TranscodeServer.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- TranscodeServer.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Realtek\Transcode Server\TranscodeServer.exe'.
How do I remove Transcode Server?
You can uninstall Transcode Server 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 Transcode Server, 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 Transcode Server.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win Vista (SP2) 6%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
56.72% |
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| Windows XP |
19.40% |
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| Windows 10 |
17.91% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.97% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.69% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.38% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.31% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
9.23% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.15% |
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Geography
22.22% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
22.22% |
| France |
15.28% |
| Canada |
15.28% |
| Italy |
15.28% |
| Germany |
9.72% |
| Spain |
5.56% |
| Hong Kong |
2.78% |
| Australia |
2.78% |
| South Africa |
1.39% |
| Brazil |
1.39% |
| Belgium |
1.39% |
| Switzerland |
1.39% |
| Czech Republic |
1.39% |
| Poland |
1.39% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
23.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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| GIGABYTE |
13.33% |
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| Sony |
13.33% |
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| Dell |
10.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
10.00% |
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| ASUS |
6.67% |
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| Lenovo |
3.33% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C670D-1... |
2.17% |
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| Sony VPCF115FM |
2.17% |
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| Sony VGN-FW320J |
2.17% |
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| MSI MS-7642 |
2.17% |
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| Micro-Star MS-7360 |
2.17% |
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| MEDIONPC WIM 2070 |
2.17% |
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About Realtek Semiconductor
Realtek manufactures a wide variety of products that can be broadly categorized into two subdivisions: Communications Network ICs, and Computer Peripheral and Multimedia ICs.
Publisher URL: www.realtek.com