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Should I remove x3xCodec?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
66% remove it34% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #48,653
Reach 0.0015%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 150.37 days
1325.39 days >
Average installed length: 696.39 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.5.0.0 100.00%

Other programs by C4DL Media

x3xCodec

What is x3xCodec?  (from C4DL Media)

x3Codec is just a small (~330Kb) file download that quickly will be integrated with your player and make it possible to play media encoded for the x3Codec. x3Codec allows you to play music and video in crystal clear picture and with excellent sound in your existing media player.

Overview

x3xCodec is a software program developed by C4DL Media. The primary executable is named x3xcodec.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 2 files. 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 33% of users of x3xCodec come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and Spain.
  • Malware detected in the program
  • The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in x3xCodec.
x3xcodec.exe (80ad3cdd23b26e6aee95627aff291733) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Agnitum Outpost 7.1.1 Riskware.Adware
Avira AntiVir 7.11.71.194 Adware/x3Codec.B
avast! 2014.9-130615 Win32:C4dl-K [Trj]
Comodo Security 15891 UnclassifiedMalware
ESET-NOD32 7.8215 Win32/Adware.P2PControl.C
G Data 13.6.22 Win32:C4dl-K
K7 AntiVirus 13.164.8506 Riskware

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.x3codec.org
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\x3xcodec
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\x3xCodec\uninstall.exe

Program filesFiles installed by x3xCodec

Program executable:x3xcodec.exe (Malware detected)
Name:C4DL Media x3codec Loader
Audio/Video Codec Loader
Path:C:\Program Files\x3xcodec\x3xcodec.exe
MD5:80ad3cdd23b26e6aee95627aff291733
Additional files:
  • uninstall.exe

How do I remove x3xCodec?

You can uninstall x3xCodec 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 x3xCodec, 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 x3xCodec.
  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) 77%
Win 10 3%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 66%
Keep it 34%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#48,653

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 80.00%
Windows XP 10.00%
Windows Vista 6.67%
Windows 10 3.33%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 53.33%
Windows 7 Ultimate 20.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 10.00%
Windows 7 Professional 6.67%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 6.67%
Windows 10 Home 3.33%

Distribution by countryGeography

33.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 33.33%
  Italy 25.64%
  Spain 12.82%
  France 5.13%
  United Kingdom 5.13%
  Argentina 2.56%
  Belgium 2.56%
  Brazil 2.56%
  Germany 2.56%
  Finland 2.56%
  Israel 2.56%
  Japan 2.56%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 21.43%
Acer 17.86%
Toshiba 14.29%
ASUS 10.71%
American Megatrends 10.71%
GIGABYTE 7.14%
Dell 7.14%
Sony 7.14%
Sahara 3.57%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 16.67%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE L755 4.17%
TOSHIBA Satellite L500 4.17%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660 4.17%
TOSHIBA Satellite A505 4.17%
Sony VPCEE4J1E 4.17%

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