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Should I remove DivX Codec?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Global Rank #32,114
United States Rank #45,266
Reach 0.0041%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 1.24 days
36.47 days >
Average installed length: 19.16 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
5.2.1 2.47%
5.1.1 97.53%

DivX Codec

What is DivX Codec?  (from DivXNetworks)

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 Codec is a software program developed by DivXNetworks. The most common release is 5.1.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named config.exe. The setup package is about 6.24 MB (6,540,181 bytes) when donwloaded. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 21% of users of DivX Codec come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\DivX\DivX Codec
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\DivX\DivXCodecUninstall.exe /CODEC
Estimated size: 6.24 MB

Program filesFiles installed by DivX Codec

Program executable:config.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\divx\divx codec\config.exe
MD5:53e461c214e865391219f5d79d8c5138
Additional files:
  • DivXWMPExtType.dll (by DivX) - DivXWMPExtType

How do I remove DivX Codec?

You can uninstall DivX Codec 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 DivX Codec, 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 DivX Codec.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 40%
Win XP 1%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#32,114

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 44.44%
Windows XP 25.93%
Windows 10 18.52%
Windows Vista 11.11%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 25.32%
Windows 7 Home Premium 16.46%
Windows 7 Ultimate 12.66%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 10.13%
Windows 7 Professional 10.13%
Windows 10 Pro 5.06%

Distribution by countryGeography

21.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 21.43%
  Germany 16.67%
  France 7.14%
  Iran 7.14%
  Sweden 4.76%
  United Kingdom 4.76%
  Russia 3.57%
  Spain 3.57%
  Italy 3.57%
  Belgium 2.38%
  Czech Republic 2.38%
  Turkey 2.38%
  Egypt 2.38%
  Hong Kong 1.19%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer 30.43%
Dell 17.39%
Hewlett-Packard 17.39%
ASUS 10.87%
GIGABYTE 8.70%
American Megatrends 8.70%
Lenovo 4.35%
Gateway 2.17%
Common models
LENOVO 20157 3.13%
TOSHIBA Satellite A200 1.56%
Sony VPCF12JFX 1.56%
Sony VPCF127FX 1.56%
Sony SVF1521GSTB 1.56%
Sony PCV-RS402(CE) 1.56%

About (from DivXNetworks, Inc.)

DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation, helps consumers enjoy a high-quality video experience on any device or platform.
Publisher URL: www.divx.com

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