CyberLink PowerDVD
What is CyberLink PowerDVD?
CyberLink PowerDVD is a media player for Microsoft Windows; several editions of the software are sold including "Ultra", "Pro" and "Standard". All editions support the viewing of DVD. The Ultra and Pro editions support Blu-ray playback, including the playback of Blu-ray 3D content. PowerDVD is distributed on physical media or by download from the Cyberlink website. It is often bundled with a variety of PC systems and peripheral devices (particularly optical drives).
About (from CyberLink)
CyberLink PowerDVD, consumers' favorite HD playback software, supports the playback of high-definition video formats and Blu-ray Discs. As the industry-leading media player, CyberLink PowerDVD also supports a complete range of other key video and audio formats, including MPEG-2 HD, MPEG-4 AVC (H.264), WMV-HD, MLP Lossl... Read more
Overview
The most used version is 7.0.3409.a, 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. The main program executable is powerdvd.exe. The software installer includes 23 files and is usually about 78.36 MB (82,164,386 bytes). WebUpdate.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
Program details
URL: www.cyberlink.com
Help link: support.gocyberlink.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{6811CAA0-BF12-11D4-9EA1-0050BAE317E1}\Setup.exe" -uninstall
Estimated size: 78.36 MB
Files installed by CyberLink PowerDVD
| Program executable: | powerdvd.exe |
| Name: | PowerDVD |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\cyberlink\powerdvd\powerdvd.exe |
| MD5: | 14bc6b4c235b834eec16b2cab4c883dd |
Additional files:
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EvoParser.dll - Cyberlink Product Evolution Parser DLL
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fwnet.dll - CyberLink Windows Firewall Utility
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CLMediaServerBrowser.dll - CyberLink CLMediaServerBrowser (CLMediaServerBrowser)
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CLNetShow.dll - Cyberlink NetMedia Player 1.0
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CLRCEngine3.dll - Cyberlink PowerCinema (Cyberlink Remote Control Module for PCM)
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WebDownLoad.dll - Cyberlink WebDownLoad (WebDownLoad)
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CLDShowX.dll - Cyberlink Player 7.0
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CLFQEngine.dll - Cyberlink CLFQEngine (CLFQEngine)
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WebUpdate.dll - CyberLink WebUpdate (WebUpdate)
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CLDRM.dll - Cyberlink CLDRM (CLDRM)
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deskband32.dll - PowerDVD (A DLL for deskband)
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deskband64.dll
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PDVDServ.exe - PowerDVD RC Service
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CLEvr.dll - CLEvr
Behaviors exhibited
Autoplay Handler
- PowerDVD.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'PDVDPlayVCDMovieOnArrival' with the ProgID of 'VCD' and the action verb 'PlayWithPowerDVD.
2 Scheduled Tasks
- PDVDServ.exe is scheduled as a task named 'PDVDServ.EXE_2158540074' (runs on registration).
- PowerDVD.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CAC55E8C-0245-401B-BEDB-7BB5693F57DE}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- PDVDServ.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 5.
Startup File (User Run)
- PowerDVD.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'PowerDVD' and executes as "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PowerDVD.exe" /autostart.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- PDVDServ.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'RemoteControl' which loads as "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- PowerDVD.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PowerDVD.exe'.
How do I remove CyberLink PowerDVD?
You can uninstall CyberLink PowerDVD 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 CyberLink PowerDVD, 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 CyberLink PowerDVD.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 38%
Win XP 0%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
43.05% |
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| Windows Vista |
41.11% |
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| Windows XP |
9.72% |
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| Windows 10 |
6.13% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
21.95% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
18.80% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.98% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
12.93% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
9.77% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.17% |
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Geography
34.58% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
34.58% |
| Germany |
17.94% |
| Brazil |
9.42% |
| Japan |
4.52% |
| Indonesia |
3.35% |
| France |
2.84% |
| Italy |
2.58% |
| Saudi Arabia |
1.81% |
| Belgium |
1.55% |
| Austria |
1.55% |
| Canada |
1.55% |
| Philippines |
1.42% |
| Iran |
1.42% |
| South Africa |
1.29% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Medion |
36.01% |
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| Acer |
25.46% |
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| ASUS |
12.61% |
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| Gateway |
10.78% |
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| Dell |
7.11% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.21% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
2.06% |
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| Intel |
1.83% |
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| Sony |
0.46% |
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| Toshiba |
0.46% |
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Common models |
| MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
17.83% |
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| Medion P8610 |
13.73% |
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| eMachines ET1161-05 |
8.81% |
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| eMachines EL1300G |
5.94% |
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| eMachines EL1200-07w |
4.51% |
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| Itautec S.A. Infoway |
4.51% |
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About CyberLink
CyberLink is a digital entertainment & multimedia products application whose products include video editing application, media middle application, a multimedia application suite, DVD authoring application, picture organizer & viewers & optical disc authoring application.
Publisher URL: www.cyberlink.com