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What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Global Rank #20,310
United States Rank #12,524
Reach 0.0106%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 19.58 days
577.48 days >
Average installed length: 303.42 days

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HP Webcam Software Suite

What is HP Webcam Software Suite?  (from ArcSoft)

This package provides the HP MediaSmart Webcam Software for supported non-touch notebook models that are running a supported operating system. The HP MediaSmart Webcam Software is a webcam application that enables users to capture images and video from a web camera and apply visual effects to captured images and video.

Overview

HP Webcam Software Suite is a program developed by ArcSoft. 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 main program executable is controlcenter.exe. The software installer includes 44 files and is usually about 377.32 KB (386,376 bytes). CheckUpdate.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 79% of users of HP Webcam Software Suite come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Romania.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.arcsoft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ArcSoft\HP Webcam Software Suite
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\engine\6\INTEL3~1\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{D10FE2E3-B2DE-
Estimated size: 377.32 KB

Program filesFiles installed by HP Webcam Software Suite

Program executable:controlcenter.exe
Name:HP MediaSmart Server
NAS Control Center
Path:C:\Program Files\arcsoft\hp webcam software suite\controlcenter.exe
MD5:a8e0fc2c6279b36d1bc7214cf83600da
Additional files:
  • ArcTitleEffect.dll - ArcTitleEffect DLL (ArcTitleEffect Dynamic Link Library)
  • MagicFrame.dll - ArcSoft MagicFrame (MagicFrame)
  • ECommerce.dll - ArcSoft ECommerce (ECommerce)
  • maghelpr.dll - arcsoft magtest (magtest)
  • ArcExtUtils.dll
  • eCom.dll - ArcSoft eCom (eCom)
  • kglu.dll - arcsoft kglu (kglu)
  • kgl.dll - arcsoft kgl (kgl)
  • ExportMgr.dll - ExportMgr (VideoEditEngine ExportMgr)
  • ArcTitle.dll - ArcTitle
  • ArcVTDLL.dll - ArcVTDLL
  • ArcsoftPath.exe
  • AglSwf.dll - ArcSoft AglSwf (AglSwf)
  • ArcRevenueSharing.dll - ArcRevenueSharing
  • ArcRevenueSharingRes.dll - ArcRevenueSharingRes
  • ArcSurface.dll - ArcSurface
  • CaptureAudio.dll
  • CheckUpdate.dll - ArcSoft Check Update Resource
  • CustomVMR.dll - ArcSoft Custom Video Mixer Renerer 9
  • dtype32.dll (by D-Type Solutions) - D-Type Font Engine and Rasterizer
  • dtype32x.dll (by D-Type Solutions) - D-Type Font Engine Auxiliary Library
  • EffectMgr.dll - EffectManager (VideoEditEngine EffectManager)
  • EventLogHelper.dll - ArcSoft Magic-i (Event Log Helper for Vista)
  • Facebook.dll - Facebook Developer Toolkit
  • FaceBookEngine.dll - FaceBookEngine Dynamic Link Library
  • FPXLIB.DLL - Reference Implementation
  • gdiplus.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft GDI+
  • GetQTVer.dll
  • ImgCtrl.dll - Image control
  • ImportMgr.dll - ImportMgr
  • libvorbis.dll - libvorbi Dynamic Link Library
  • MagAppFramework.dll - ArcSoft MagAppFramework (MagAppFramework)
  • MagCore.dll - ArcSoft MagCore (MagCore)
  • magengin.dll - ArcSoft magengin (magengin Dynamic Link Library)
  • magFileIO.dll - ArcSoft magFileIO (File i/o)
  • magFpxio.dll - magFpxio
  • MagPCMac.dll - ArcSoft MagPCMac (MagPCMac)
  • magPltfm.dll - ArcSoft magPltfm (magPltfm)
  • magTools.dll - ArcSoft magTools (magTools)
  • MagTreeCtrl.dll - MagTreeCtrl (Magic Tree Control)
  • MagUIEngine.dll - ArcSoft MagUIEngine (MagUIEngine)
  • MagUIImage.dll - ArcSoft MagUIImage (MagUIImage)
  • MagUIInter.dll - ArcSoft MagUIInter (MagUIInter)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • ControlCenter.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{7A7BDDED-DCDF-4FDD-86BF-F5DD9F9B754B}' (runs on registration).

How do I remove HP Webcam Software Suite?

You can uninstall HP Webcam Software Suite 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 HP Webcam Software Suite, 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 HP Webcam Software Suite.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 65%
Win Vista (SP1) 0%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#20,310

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 70.81%
Windows 10 18.18%
Windows Vista 9.09%
Windows XP 1.91%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 42.31%
Windows 7 Ultimate 17.79%
Windows 7 Professional 9.13%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 7.21%
Windows 10 Home 6.73%
Windows 8.1 5.77%

Distribution by countryGeography

79.03% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 79.03%
  United Kingdom 2.58%
  Romania 2.26%
  Netherlands 1.94%
  Brazil 1.61%
  Italy 1.61%
  Canada 1.29%
  Germany 1.29%
  UA 0.97%
  Belgium 0.65%
  India 0.65%
  Russia 0.65%
  Saudi Arabia 0.65%
  United Arab Emirates 0.32%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 43.07%
Dell 25.55%
Acer 11.68%
GIGABYTE 5.11%
Toshiba 4.38%
ASUS 2.92%
American Megatrends 2.92%
MSI 2.19%
Compaq 1.46%
Alienware 0.73%
Common models
HP Pro 3400 Series MT 5.17%
Dell XPS 8300 2.59%
Dell Inspiron 580 2.59%
Dell Studio XPS 8100 2.59%
MSI MS-7640 2.59%
ASUSTeK K60IJ 1.72%

About ArcSoft

ArcSoft is a application development company that makes multimedia technologies & applications across desktop & embedded platforms.
Publisher URL: www.arcsoft.com

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