ASUS O!Direct
What is ASUS O!Direct? (from ASUS)
O!Play HD2 offers the world’s first USB 3.0 multimedia center. It features enhanced content sharing technologies with user-friendly flexible storage options. Connecting to a cosmos of entertainment has never been easier! The ASUS exclusive O!Direct allows you one-click access and playback of any media files from PC to ... Read more
Overview
ASUS O!Direct is a program developed by ASUS. The most used version is 1.07.0421, 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. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is Server.exe. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 2.47 MB (2,591,248 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 18% of users of ASUS O!Direct come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: www.asus.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ASUS\O!Direct
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\09\00\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{1
Estimated size: 2.47 MB
Files installed by ASUS O!Direct
| Program executable: | Server.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\ASUS\O!Direct\Server.exe |
| MD5: | e37d3fb58c04ed4be1b0707bf26217f2 |
Additional files:
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O!Direct.exe (by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC) - ASUS O!Direct Application (O!Direct Application)
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OPlayerPCMode.dll (by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC) - OPlayerPCMode DLL
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OPlayerPCMode64.dll
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Server.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- OPlayerPCMode64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'O!Direct' with a class of {815A89D0-4685-4588-B1F0-D33CAB66B63E}.
- OPlayerPCMode.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'O!Direct' with a class of {815A89D0-4685-4588-B1F0-D33CAB66B63E}.
Scheduled Task
- O!Direct.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{8743179C-60B8-40FD-A378-CC74168828F7}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- O!Direct.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'O!Direct' which loads as C:\Program Files\ASUS\O!Direct\O!Direct.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Server.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\ASUS\O!Direct\Server.exe'.
How do I remove ASUS O!Direct?
You can uninstall ASUS O!Direct 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 ASUS O!Direct, 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 ASUS O!Direct.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 55%
Win XP 4%
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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 11%
Keep it 89%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
60.71% |
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| Windows 10 |
35.71% |
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| Windows XP |
3.57% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
32.14% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.50% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
8.93% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.14% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.36% |
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Geography
17.86% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
17.86% |
| United States |
16.07% |
| Netherlands |
14.29% |
| Italy |
7.14% |
| UA |
3.57% |
| Belgium |
3.57% |
| France |
3.57% |
| Switzerland |
3.57% |
| Australia |
3.57% |
| Canada |
3.57% |
| Slovenia |
1.79% |
| Vietnam |
1.79% |
| Singapore |
1.79% |
| BZ |
1.79% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
20.93% |
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| Acer |
18.60% |
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| GIGABYTE |
13.95% |
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| Dell |
9.30% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
9.30% |
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| Medion |
6.98% |
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| Lenovo |
6.98% |
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| Sony |
4.65% |
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| Toshiba |
2.33% |
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| Packard Bell |
2.33% |
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| Intel |
2.33% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.33% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.76% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C855-24... |
2.38% |
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| TOSHIBA EQUIUM A200 |
2.38% |
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| Sony VPCSB4C5E |
2.38% |
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| Sony VPCEB3L1E |
2.38% |
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| Packard Bell EasyNote LJ... |
2.38% |
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About ASUS
ASUSTeK Computer, also often called ASUS is a computer hardware & electronics company.
Publisher URL: www.asus.com