Should I remove Hauppauge MCE XP/Vista Software Encoder?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #21,743
United States Rank #17,332
Reach 0.0093%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 122.54 days
714.99 days >
Average installed length: 375.67 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.0.28104 |
100.00% |
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Hauppauge MCE XP/Vista Software Encoder 2.0.28104
What is Hauppauge MCE XP/Vista Software Encoder? (from Hauppauge Computer Works)
Watch and record basic and premium cable TV programs on your Windows Media Center PC.
Overview
Hauppauge MCE XP/Vista Software Encoder 2.0.28104 is a software program developed by Hauppauge Computer Works. 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 programs's main executable is Ir.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 3.34 MB of memory. It also includes a system tray icon that is displayed in the notifications area while the program is running. The setup package generally installs about 17 files and is usually about 20.52 MB (21,521,495 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 57% of users of Hauppauge MCE XP/Vista Software Encoder come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Program details
URL: www.hauppauge.com
Help link: www.hauppauge.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WinTV
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files2\WinTV\UNSftMCE.EXE C:\Program Files2\WinTV\softMCE.LOG
Estimated size: 20.52 MB
Files installed by Hauppauge MCE XP/Vista Software Encoder 2.0.28104
| Program executable: | Ir.exe |
| Name: | Hauppauge Computer Works IR |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\WinTV\Ir.exe |
| MD5: | 6b9789d0193bcdd63d509b5746232c01 |
| Taskbar: | Displays an icon in the notification area |
Additional files:
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irremote.DLL - Hauppauge Computer Works irremote (irremote)
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loaddll.exe - Hauppauge Computer Works loaddll (loaddll)
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hcw.exe - Hauppauge Computer Works hcwir (hcwir)
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Exec.exe - Hauppauge Computer Works Exec (Exec)
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Ir.exe - Hauppauge Computer Works IR (IR)
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hcwLocMgr.exe - WinTV Location Manager
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CreateTuningSpaces.exe - CreateTuningSpaces
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hcwCommonLib.dll - HCW Common Library
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BlastCfg.exe - WinTV IRBlaster (Blaster Config Util)
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pnpscan.exe - pnpScan (Plug 'N Play Hardware Scanning Selection Utility)
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WinTV2TME.exe - HD PVR TME Launcher
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wintv7_cd_3.2.exe - Hauppauge WinTV v7.x Setup 7.x.31347
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- Ir.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E75EC527-994D-4A41-97F3-C9F7381281BC}' (runs on registration).
- WinTV2TME.exe is scheduled as a task named 'TonightShowFallon_17fev14' (Next runs on 17-02-14 at 23:35).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| Ir.exe |
| Memory: | 3.34 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000313709% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00002582% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00000555% | |
| Switches/sec: | 24 | |
How do I remove Hauppauge MCE XP/Vista Software Encoder?
You can uninstall Hauppauge MCE XP/Vista Software Encoder 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 Hauppauge MCE XP/Vista Software Encoder (2.0.28104), 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 Hauppauge MCE XP/Vista Software Encoder.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win Vista 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #21,743
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
49.73% |
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| Windows Vista |
31.69% |
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| Windows 10 |
15.85% |
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| Windows XP |
2.73% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
29.12% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
29.12% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.89% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.89% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
4.95% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
3.30% |
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Geography
57.20% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
57.20% |
| Germany |
21.19% |
| France |
3.39% |
| Austria |
3.39% |
| Canada |
3.39% |
| United Kingdom |
2.97% |
| Italy |
2.54% |
| Spain |
1.69% |
| DK |
1.69% |
| Sweden |
0.85% |
| Norway |
0.42% |
| Mexico |
0.42% |
| New Zealand |
0.42% |
| Czech Republic |
0.42% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
31.63% |
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| Dell |
20.41% |
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| Acer |
15.31% |
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| GIGABYTE |
11.22% |
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| Toshiba |
5.10% |
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| Medion |
5.10% |
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| ASUS |
5.10% |
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| Samsung |
4.08% |
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| Sony |
2.04% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.39% |
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| Gateway DX4860 |
2.63% |
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| Packard Bell IMEDIA X7600... |
2.63% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L305 |
2.63% |
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| ASUSTeK CM6330_CM6630_CM6... |
1.75% |
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| ASUSTeK CG5275 |
1.75% |
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About Hauppauge Computer Works
Hauppauge is US manufacturer of electronic video hardware for personal computers and is widely known for its WinTV line of TV tuner cards for PCs, Hauppauge also produces personal video recorders, digital video editors, digital media players, hybrid video recorders and digital television products.
Publisher URL: www.hauppauge.com