84,488,480 programs installed

Should I remove webXvid Codec?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
61% remove it39% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Poor
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #13,805
United States Rank #16,468
Reach 0.0215%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 13.00 days
383.52 days >
Average installed length: 201.51 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
3.6 100.00%

webXvid Codec

What is webXvid Codec?

webXvid Codec uses the OneInstaller download and install manager which is designed to co-bundle additional offers which include toolbars, web browser extensions as well as various potentially unwanted applications.

About  (from webXvid)

WebXvid supports all common media formats. Does your video require codecs to function properly? Install WebXvid codec now and start playing. WebXvid unlocks DRM protected media files to work in any media player. WebXvid ensure highest possible playback quality with crystal clear picture.

Overview

The main program executable is webXvid Codec.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 1 files.
  • Known to include offers within the setup
webXvid Codec has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.webxvid.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\webxvid codec
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\webXvid Codec\uninstall.exe

Program filesFiles installed by webXvid Codec

  • uninstall.exe

How do I remove webXvid Codec?

You can uninstall webXvid Codec from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program webXvid Codec, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove webXvid Codec.
  4. 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) 52%
Win Vista 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 61%
Keep it 39%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#13,805

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 57.28%
Windows 10 34.51%
Windows Vista 4.23%
Windows XP 3.99%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 22.70%
Windows 7 Ultimate 20.33%
Windows 7 Professional 11.35%
Windows 8 9.93%
Windows 8.1 7.57%
Windows 8.1 Pro 4.49%

Distribution by countryGeography

33.11% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 33.11%
  United Kingdom 10.44%
  Australia 4.67%
  Canada 4.44%
  India 4.22%
  Netherlands 2.67%
  United Arab Emirates 2.00%
  Malaysia 2.00%
  Italy 1.78%
  Saudi Arabia 1.78%
  Singapore 1.56%
  South Africa 1.56%
  Belgium 1.56%
  Indonesia 1.56%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 24.48%
Toshiba 19.93%
Dell 17.13%
Acer 11.89%
ASUS 8.74%
GIGABYTE 4.90%
Lenovo 4.20%
Samsung 3.85%
Sony 2.45%
Intel 1.75%
Alienware 0.70%
Common models
TOSHIBA Satellite P845t 20.93%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 5.23%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 2.91%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 2.91%
HP ProBook 4530s 1.74%
HP ProBook 4540s 1.74%

comments3 comments

user comment
user comment
Damianover a year ago
I can't install it. It gets into an endless loop of popping up installation wizards u.u (these wizards install nothing but rubbish stuff in your computer) . Worst codec ever.
user comment
daveover a year ago
i've installed it , but my video file still doesn't play
user comment
Remove!over a year ago
I tried to download it from their website.My avast detected a dangerous virus (PUB?). I can't trust them.