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Cole2k Media - Codec Pack Advanced 7.9.5
from Cole2k Media
What is Cole2k Media - Codec Pack Advanced? (from Cole2k Media)
The Cole2k Media Advanced Codec Pack is an easy way to install all main stream codecs to play movie and music files downloaded from the web or ripped from original sources. Installation is made easy with an easy install option and the most functional setting are automatically applied. Under Windows 7 and Vista popular ... Read more
Overview
Cole2k Media - Codec Pack Advanced 7.9.5 is a software program developed by Cole2k Media. 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. The setup package generally installs about 15 files and is usually about 3.5 MB (3,668,217 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 33% of users of Cole2k Media - Codec Pack Advanced come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.cole2k.net/codec-pack-advanced.html
Installation folder: C:\Windows\System32\c2mp
Uninstaller: C:\WINDOWS\system32\C2MP\Uninst.exe
Estimated size: 3.5 MB
Files installed by Cole2k Media - Codec Pack Advanced 7.9.5
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CleanUp.exe
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CleanUp_x64.exe
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Uninst.exe
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Un_Parts.exe
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AviC.exe
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DivXConfig.exe (by DivXNetworks) - Config App. (config)
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GSpot.exe (by GSpot Appliance Corp, a unit of GSp0t Heavy Industries) - GSpot Codec Information Appliance (GSpot Codec Information Appliance (tm))
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MiniCalc.exe
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msdmo.dll (by Microsoft) - DirectShow (DMO Runtime)
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MythConf.exe - MythTV Filters (Configuration program for MythTV filters)
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npdivx32.dll (by DivX,Inc) - DivX Web Player (DivX Web Player version 1.4.2.7)
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NuvConv.exe - Conversion program for MythTV nuv files (not mpeg2 nuv files)
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OGMCalc.exe - OGMCalc Application (OGMCalc (c)2003 by Koepi)
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Set_Defaults.exe
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StatsReader.exe - StatsReader
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- npdivx32.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npdivx32.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- npdivx32.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'DivX Web Player' with a plugin key of '@divx.com/DivX Browser Plugin,version=1.0.0' for all users of the PC.
6 Scheduled Tasks
- OGMCalc.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{DF7FB433-D525-48FA-BCDB-73B2AF18298B}' (runs on registration).
- MiniCalc.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F3D09E20-79F7-44C6-B125-C854C0830951}' (runs on registration).
- AviC.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E172B339-6E92-4CA6-9785-247D31A03CD7}' (runs on registration).
- GSpot.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F3A02C5F-DCB5-4FB3-9F2B-C4F5D166014F}' (runs on registration).
- StatsReader.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CC6835CD-86F2-4766-919D-5D494E60D9A2}' (runs on registration).
- DivXConfig.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{AA8EEF36-D0EF-4907-9F5D-9C886F09F22A}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Set_Defaults.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\C2MP\Set_Defaults.exe'.
How do I remove Cole2k Media - Codec Pack Advanced?
You can uninstall Cole2k Media - Codec Pack Advanced 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 Cole2k Media - Codec Pack (Advanced) 7.9.5, 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 Cole2k Media - Codec Pack Advanced.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Cole2k Media - Codec Pack Advanced 7.9.5 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- 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.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- 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.
- 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.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 49%
Win 7 5%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Mozilla Firefox
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 19%
Keep it 81%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
54.12% |
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| Windows 10 |
22.35% |
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| Windows XP |
15.29% |
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| Windows Vista |
8.24% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.88% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
15.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
11.76% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.06% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.88% |
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Geography
32.98% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
32.98% |
| Germany |
20.21% |
| Canada |
6.38% |
| MK |
5.32% |
| Israel |
3.19% |
| Netherlands |
3.19% |
| Poland |
3.19% |
| United Kingdom |
3.19% |
| Austria |
2.13% |
| Nicaragua |
1.06% |
| Chile |
1.06% |
| Slovenia |
1.06% |
| MA |
1.06% |
| Singapore |
1.06% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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| Acer |
23.21% |
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| Dell |
10.71% |
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| ASUS |
10.71% |
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| Toshiba |
8.93% |
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| American Megatrends |
5.36% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.57% |
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| Sahara |
3.57% |
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| Samsung |
3.57% |
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| Lenovo |
3.57% |
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| Intel |
1.79% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15 ... |
2.70% |
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| ASUSTeK K53U |
2.70% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L305 |
2.70% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO C85... |
1.35% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE P855 |
1.35% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE L855 |
1.35% |
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