Ultimate Codec Packages
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What is Ultimate Codec Packages?
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Overview
The main program executable is uninstaller.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The setup package is about 1.06 MB (1,114,624 bytes) when donwloaded.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Known to include offers within the setup
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Ultimate Codec Packages.
| uninstaller.exe (8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Avira AntiVir |
7.11.124.56 |
ADWARE/InstallCore.Gen |
| Dr.Web |
9.0.0.08 |
Adware.InstallCore.90 |
| ESET-NOD32 |
8.9264 |
Win32/InstallCore.AZ |
| F-Prot |
v6.4.7.1.166 |
W32/InstallCore.W.gen |
| Rising Antivirus |
23.00.65.14106 |
PE:Malware.XPACK-LNR/Heur!1.5594 |
| Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.24.3 |
BScope.P2P-Worm.Palevo |
Ultimate Codec Packages has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\ultimate codec packages
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\Ultimate Codec Packages\uninstaller.exe /Uninstall /NM="Ultimate Codec Packages" /AN="" /MBN="Ultimate Codec Packages"
Estimated size: 1.06 MB
Files installed by Ultimate Codec Packages
| Program executable: | uninstaller.exe (Malware detected) |
| Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\ultimate codec packages\uninstaller.exe |
| MD5: | 8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53 |
How do I remove Ultimate Codec Packages?
You can uninstall Ultimate Codec Packages 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 Ultimate Codec Packages, 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 Ultimate Codec Packages.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 63%
Win 7 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 86%
Keep it 14%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #13,398
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
69.42% |
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| Windows 10 |
12.05% |
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| Windows XP |
11.61% |
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| Windows Vista |
6.92% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.80% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.76% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.61% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.59% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.58% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
5.36% |
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Geography
27.38% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
27.38% |
| Brazil |
19.47% |
| France |
7.30% |
| Japan |
6.49% |
| Russia |
6.09% |
| Poland |
6.09% |
| Italy |
5.27% |
| Germany |
4.87% |
| United Kingdom |
3.85% |
| Spain |
3.45% |
| Argentina |
3.25% |
| Mexico |
2.43% |
| Netherlands |
1.62% |
| UA |
0.61% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
23.83% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
19.57% |
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| Dell |
17.02% |
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| Samsung |
10.64% |
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| ASUS |
10.21% |
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| Lenovo |
5.11% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.68% |
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| Toshiba |
4.68% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.98% |
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| Intel |
1.28% |
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Common models |
| Positivo Positivo Mobile |
3.57% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.86% |
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| Samsung RF511/RF411/RF711 |
2.86% |
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| Acer Aspire E1-531 |
2.14% |
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| HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC |
2.14% |
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| HP Pavilion g4 Notebook P... |
2.14% |
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