Should I remove Hercules Dualpix Emotion?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0012%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.2.2.5 |
39.13% |
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| 3.2.2.1 |
60.87% |
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Other programs by Hercules
Hercules Dualpix Emotion
Overview
Hercules Dualpix Emotion is a software program developed by Hercules. The most common release is 3.2.2.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 setup package generally installs about 43 files and is usually about 33.64 MB (35,273,835 bytes). The installed file libupdate.dll is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 42% of users of Hercules Dualpix Emotion come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Belgium.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hercules\Dualpix Emotion
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{6B1F961F-1B44-434F-8557-7CA7344930A7}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0013 -removeonly
Estimated size: 33.64 MB
Language: Dutch
Files installed by Hercules Dualpix Emotion
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NewSound.dll (by Guillemot) - Hercules Webcam Station Evolution (Hercules Webcam Station Evolution dll)
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HWCmsgbx.dll (by Guillemot) - msgbx Dynamic Link Library
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WebCamAudioProperties.dll - Web Cam Station2 & related (Audio Properties Dialog)
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ControlUISkin2.dll - Hercules Xtra Controller (Hercules Xtra Controller Main Application)
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FXCore.dll - Webcam Station Evolution (FXCore Dynamic Link Library)
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libcmmn.dll - libcmmn Dynamic Link Library
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libupdate.dll - libupdate Dynamic Link Library
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libupdateDEU.dll
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libupdateESP.dll
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libupdateFRA.dll
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libupdateITA.dll
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libupdateNLD.dll
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libupdatePTB.dll
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libupdateRUS.dll
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SkinPack.dll - SkinPack Dynamic Link Library
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WebCamPropertyWindow.dll - Hercules Webcam property window GUI
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WebCamUSBMonitor.dll - WebcamUSBMonitor Library
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XtrCtrlEx.exe
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hdrvupd.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- hdrvupd.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4DAA337B-D9CD-4863-9EB6-CC63861E164C}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- XtrCtrlEx.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'CamserviceChat' which loads as C:\Program Files\Hercules\Dualpix Chat and Show\XtrCtrlEx.exe /startup.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- XtrCtrlEx.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Hercules\Dualpix Chat and Show\XtrCtrlEx.exe'.
How do I remove Hercules Dualpix Emotion?
You can uninstall Hercules Dualpix Emotion 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 Hercules Dualpix Emotion, 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 Hercules Dualpix Emotion.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 48%
Win XP 13%
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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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
47.83% |
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| Windows 7 |
39.13% |
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| Windows XP |
13.04% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
21.74% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
17.39% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
17.39% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
13.04% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
13.04% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.70% |
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Geography
41.94% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
41.94% |
| France |
35.48% |
| Belgium |
6.45% |
| Russia |
3.23% |
| Spain |
3.23% |
| Netherlands |
3.23% |
| Hungary |
3.23% |
| United Kingdom |
3.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
42.86% |
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| Intel |
14.29% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
14.29% |
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| Toshiba |
7.14% |
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| Sahara |
7.14% |
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| Medion |
7.14% |
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| American Megatrends |
7.14% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C70D-A |
6.25% |
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| ASUSTeK P4GE-MX |
6.25% |
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| ASUSTeK CM1740 |
6.25% |
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| Acer Aspire X3812 |
6.25% |
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| Acer Aspire X3200 |
6.25% |
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| Acer Aspire E5-721 |
6.25% |
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