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6% remove it94% keep it
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BroadCam

What is BroadCam?

During installation the program will offer the user to install the NCH Toolbar, an ad-supported web browser toolbar.

About  (from NCH Software)

BroadCam allows you to stream videos from your PC. To record streaming videos, webcams, computer screens, and other devices. You can use BroadCam video streaming software free if you link to us on your site. BroadCam is ideal for companies who broadcast video announcements. Lecturers and teachers can also easily set up...  Read more

Overview

BroadCam is a program developed by NCH Software. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 748.01 KB (765,962 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows XP. While about 76% of users of BroadCam come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Finland.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.nchsoftware.com/broadcam/index.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\nch software\broadcam
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\NCH Software\BroadCam\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 748.01 KB

Program filesFiles installed by BroadCam

  • bcsetup_v2.02.exe - BroadCam Video Streaming Server
  • broadCam.exe
  • uninst.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • broadCam.exe runs as a service named 'BroadCam Service' (BroadCamService) "Allows BroadCam to run in the background if required.".
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • broadCam.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'BroadCamRun' which loads as "C:\Program Files\NCH Software\BroadCam\broadCam.exe" -logon.

How do I remove BroadCam?

You can uninstall BroadCam 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 BroadCam, 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 BroadCam.

OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 43%
Win 7 (SP1) 7%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista 50.00%
Windows XP 42.86%
Windows 7 7.14%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 42.86%
Microsoft Windows XP 42.86%
Windows Vista Business 7.14%
Windows 7 Home Premium 7.14%

Distribution by countryGeography

76.19% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 76.19%
  France 4.76%
  Finland 4.76%
  Austria 4.76%
  Germany 4.76%
  United Kingdom 4.76%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 30.00%
Hewlett-Packard 30.00%
American Megatrends 30.00%
Gateway 10.00%
Common models
PT800_ AWRDACPI 9.09%
Medion AG Medion PC MT5 M... 9.09%
HP-Pavilion RK574AA-ABA a... 9.09%
HP-Pavilion FK792AAR-ABA ... 9.09%
HP Pavilion dv6000 (GA443... 9.09%
Gateway GT5620 9.09%

About NCH Software

NCH is a software development company tat primarily sells to individuals via their website.
Publisher URL: www.nchsoftware.com

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