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7% remove it93% keep it
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BigPond Media Manager
from BigPond
Overview
BigPond Media Manager is a software program developed by BigPond. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The setup package generally installs about 28 files and is usually about 10.72 MB (11,239,044 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 76% of users of BigPond Media Manager come from Australia, it is also popular in the United States.
Program details
Help link: help.chm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Media Manager\Viiv
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\{494204D0-6391-4696-9B11-B806E1F81E18}\Setup.exe" REMOVE=TRUE MODIFY=FALSE
Estimated size: 10.72 MB
Files installed by BigPond Media Manager
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Interop.MSNETOBJLib.dll - Assembly imported from type library MSNETOBJLib
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SHDocVw.dll - Assembly imported from type library SHDocVw
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Interop.WMPLib.dll - Assembly imported from type library WMPLib
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Microsoft.mshtml.dll - Assembly imported from type library MSHTML
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wmppia.dll
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thePlatform.MediaManager.SharedComponents.dll (by thePlatform) - MediaManager.Components
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MediaManager.exe (by thePlatform) - Media Manager
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log4net.dll (by The Apache Software Foundation) - log4net (log4net for .NET Framework 1.1)
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AxInterop.WMPLib.dll
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AxSHDocVw.dll
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Configuration.dll
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Deregister.exe
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MediaManager.ActiveX.dll
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MediaManager.ActiveX.Sniffer.dll
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MediaManager.Core.dll
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MediaManager.Platforms.Viiv.Framework.dll
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MediaManager.Service.exe
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policy.1.0.MediaManager.Core.dll
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policy.1.0.MediaManager.Platforms.Viiv.Framework.dll
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policy.1.0.WindowsMediaFormat.dll
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policy.3.0.MediaManager.Core.dll
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policy.3.0.MediaManager.Platforms.Viiv.Framework.dll
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policy.3.0.WindowsMediaFormat.dll
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policy.3.5.MediaManager.Core.dll
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policy.3.5.MediaManager.Platforms.Viiv.Framework.dll
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policy.3.5.WindowsMediaFormat.dll
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UserInterface.dll
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WindowsMediaFormat.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- MediaManager.Service.exe runs as a service named 'MediaManagerService' (MediaManagerService).
How do I remove BigPond Media Manager?
You can uninstall BigPond Media Manager 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 BigPond Media Manager, 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 BigPond Media Manager.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 53%
Win 10 20%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
53.33% |
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| Windows Vista |
26.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
13.33% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.67% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
6.67% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
6.67% |
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Geography
76.47% of installs come from Australia
Which countries install it?
| Australia |
76.47% |
| United States |
23.53% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
30.77% |
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| Dell |
23.08% |
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| ASUS |
15.38% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
15.38% |
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| Lenovo |
7.69% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.69% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite P750 |
7.14% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L840 |
7.14% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L500 |
7.14% |
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| TOSHIBA Qosmio X505 |
7.14% |
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| LENOVO 27464TM |
7.14% |
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| HP-Pavilion FK936AA-ABG I... |
7.14% |
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