Should I remove ArcSoft Video Downloader?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
3.0.0.65	4.82%
3.0.0.64	0.09%
3.0.0.62	0.73%
3.0.0.56	5.37%
2.0.0.39	85.26%
2.0.0.36	0.45%
1.6.0.1	2.00%
1.5.0.7	0.64%
1.5.0.10	0.18%

Other programs by ArcSoft

• ArcSoft VideoImpression 2
• ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects 2
• ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3
• ArcSoft WebCam Companion 4
• ArcSoft Print Creations
• ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5.5
• ArcSoft Print Creations - Photo Calendar
• ArcSoft Print Creations - Greeting Card
• ArcSoft Print Creations - Photo Book
• ArcSoft Print Creations - Album Page
• ArcSoft Webcam Sharing Manager
• ArcSoft Print Creations - Scrapbook
• ArcSoft Print Creations - Slimline Card
• ArcSoft Print Creations - Funhouse
• ArcSoft MediaImpression 2
• ArcSoft Panorama Maker 6
• ArcSoft Panorama Maker 5
• ArcSoft PhotoImpression 6
• ArcSoft TotalMedia
• ArcSoft MediaImpression
• ArcSoft Scan-n-Stitch Deluxe
• ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4
• ArcSoft PhotoStudio 6
• ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2
• ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5
• ArcSoft Print Creations - Photo Prints
• ArcSoft Print Creations - Brochures & Flyers
• ArcSoft Perfect365
• ArcSoft Print Creations - Poster Creator
• ArcSoft Print Creations - Funhouse II
• ArcSoft Software Suite
• ArcSoft PhotoImpression
• ArcSoft TotalMedia Extreme
• ArcSoft MediaImpression for Kodak
• ArcSoft RAW Thumbnail Viewer
• ArcSoft Family Paint
• ArcSoft PhotoStudio Darkroom 2
• ArcSoft Photo Book Screen Saver
• ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre 6
• ArcSoft TotalMedia 3
• ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD 2
• ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3
• ArcSoft WebCam Message Board
• ArcSoft Codec
• ArcSoft TotalMedia HDCam
• ArcSoft PhotoStudio 2000
• ArcSoft MediaConverter 8
• ArcSoft TotalMedia Backup
• ArcSoft TV 5.0
• ArcSoft PhotoStudio Paint

Rankings

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• #7,499 Nero 11 Mini Repack by Nero AG
• #7,500 Sibelius Scorch (ActiveX Only)
• #7,501 ArcSoft Video Downloader
• #7,502 Opera 12.11
• #7,503 Movies Toolbar for Chrome (Dist. by Bandoo Media, Inc.) by IAC Search and Media
• #7,504 LibreCAD
• #7,505 Dead Space 2 by Electronic Arts
• #7,506 IObit Apps Toolbar v8.6 by Spigot

from ArcSoft

ArcSoft Video Downloader is a program developed by ArcSoft. The most used version is 2.0.0.39, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. 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 main program executable is videodownloader.exe. The software installer includes 74 files and is usually about 7.99 MB (8,377,499 bytes). CheckUpdate.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 64% of users of ArcSoft Video Downloader come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.

URL: www.arcsoft.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ArcSoft\Video Downloader

Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\engine\6\INTEL3~1\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{6332AE1B-FD23-

Estimated size: 7.99 MB

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 ArcSoft Video Downloader, 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 ArcSoft Video Downloader.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
3. When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 3% Keep it 97%

GLOBAL RANK #7,501

REACH ~0.06% PC installation base

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	63.53%
United Kingdom	6.80%
Germany	5.49%
Canada	3.02%
France	2.82%
Netherlands	1.79%
Australia	1.51%
Spain	1.24%
Italy	1.03%
DK	0.96%
Belgium	0.76%
Mexico	0.76%
Argentina	0.55%
Israel	0.55%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

ArcSoft is a application development company that makes multimedia technologies & applications across desktop & embedded platforms.

Publisher URL: www.arcsoft.com

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