Should I remove DivX Author?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #25,860
United States Rank #27,188
Reach 0.0065%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.5.0 |
100.00% |
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DivX Author 1.5
What is DivX Author? (from DivX)
Combine multiple clips — even those with different frame rates and resolutions — into one convenient DivX video. Add interactive DVD-like features to your DivX videos, including menus, chapters, multiple subtitles and audio tracks. Supports DivX, AVI, WMV, DV/HDV, DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, QuickTime, Windows... Read more
Overview
DivX Author 1.5 is a software program developed by DivX. 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 primary executable is named Author.exe. The setup package generally installs about 27 files and is usually about 66.64 MB (69,878,255 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 37% of users of DivX Author come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.divx.com/en/node/53
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\DivX\DivX Author 1.5
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\DivX\DivX Author 1.5\DivXAuthorUninstall.exe /DIVX_AUTHOR
Estimated size: 66.64 MB
Files installed by DivX Author 1.5
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DivXAuthorVersionChecker.exe - DivX Author Version Checker
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DivXAuthorUpdateChecker.exe - DivX Author Update Checker
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DivXVersionChecker.exe - DivX Version Checker
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dpl100.dll - DivX, Inc. dpl100 (dpl100)
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VersionCheckDLL.dll - VersionCheckDLL
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DivXAuthorUninstall.exe - DivX Author Installer, L:EN, DivX Author 1.5
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VMESys.dll (by Pegasys) - VME Runtime Library
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DivXAuthor.exe - DivX Author
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- DivXAuthor.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{8B995FFB-2ED3-41C9-AB84-A0952310EE24}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove DivX Author?
You can uninstall DivX Author 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 DivX Author 1.5, 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 DivX Author.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 48%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #25,860
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.39% |
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| Windows 10 |
24.03% |
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| Windows XP |
15.50% |
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| Windows Vista |
10.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.03% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
15.50% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.18% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.08% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.53% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
6.20% |
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Geography
37.09% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
37.09% |
| Germany |
15.23% |
| Canada |
5.30% |
| France |
5.30% |
| Spain |
3.97% |
| United Kingdom |
3.97% |
| Italy |
3.97% |
| Netherlands |
3.31% |
| United Arab Emirates |
1.99% |
| Australia |
1.99% |
| Brazil |
1.99% |
| Israel |
1.99% |
| Argentina |
1.32% |
| Austria |
1.32% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
23.19% |
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| Acer |
14.49% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
14.49% |
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| GIGABYTE |
11.59% |
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| ASUS |
11.59% |
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| Toshiba |
7.25% |
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| Medion |
4.35% |
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| American Megatrends |
4.35% |
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| Alienware |
2.90% |
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| Gateway |
2.90% |
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| Intel |
2.90% |
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Common models |
| Gigabyte GA-870A-UD3 |
3.03% |
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| Dell Inspiron 3542 |
3.03% |
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| HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook ... |
2.02% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7366 |
2.02% |
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| Acer Aspire 7730Z |
2.02% |
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| Alienware M18xR2 |
2.02% |
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About DivX
DivX is a well-liked digital media format powering a worldwide ecosystem of content, program & consumer electronics devices.
Publisher URL: www.divx.com