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Should I remove InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Global Rank #22,174
United States Rank #21,335
Reach 0.0089%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 31.52 days
929.80 days >
Average installed length: 488.54 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
5.0-B11.795 13.07%
5.0-B11.784 5.68%
5.0-B11.768 27.84%
5.0-B11.756 3.98%
5.0-B11.739 26.14%
5.0-B11.738 8.52%
5.0-B11.733 0.57%
5.0-B11.731 6.25%
5.0-B11.727 3.41%
5.0-B11.1120 4.55%

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InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO

What is InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO?

InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO is a white labled version of the software that is specificaly designed and pre-installed with various Sony VAIO computers. WinDVD is a commercial video player and music player software for Microsoft Windows. It enables the viewing of DVD-Video movies on the user's PC. DVD-Video backups stored on hard disk. The player can also be used to play videos and audio/music files in other formats encoded with different codecs.

Overview

The most common release is 5.0-b11.768, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named windvd.exe. The setup package generally installs about 31 files and is usually about 22.06 MB (23,129,269 bytes).

This program is pre-installed on Sony PCs

Pre-installed software such as this is usually included by default on the manufacturer's PC. Many OEM (original equipment manufacture) software that is included with a new PC is useful and in many cases required for the PC to function properly as in the case of various software drivers. However, some pre-installed software is optional and can be safely removed.
InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO is typically pre-installed with Sony computers.
Some users and experts alike have reported that this program is considered bloatware or bundleware. Such software is optional and can be safely removed if you do not utilize the features of the progam.
  • It is usually licensed for use only on the Sony PC on which it was pre-installed.
  • It is often time or functionally (lite version) limited for Sony computers.
  • If you do not use this program you might consider remvoing it as it often consumes system resources, even if not actively being run, adversely affecting system responsiveness.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.corel.com/corel
Help link: www.intervideo.com/jsp/Support.jsp
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\InterVideo\WinDVD
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{91810AFC-A4F8-4EBA-A5AA-B198BBC81144}\setup.exe" REMOVEALL
Estimated size: 22.06 MB

Program filesFiles installed by InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO

Program executable:windvd.exe
Name:WinDVD Application
WinDVD MFC Application
Signed by:Corel Corporation
Path:C:\Program Files\intervideo\windvd\windvd.exe
MD5:09beb05addbec41b23ea75feeff72d93
Additional files:
  • IVIAudioEffectVSX.ocx - IVIAudioEffectVSX ActiveX Control Module (IVIAudioEffectVSX ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • IVIAudioEffectX.ocx - IVIAudioEffectX ActiveX Control Module (IVIAudioEffectX ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • IVINavigationX.ocx - IVINavigationX ActiveX Control Module (IVINavigationX ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • IVIWebBrowserX.ocx - IVIWebBrowserX ActiveX Control Module (IVIWebBrowserX ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • IVIAudioModeX.ocx - IVIAudioModeX ActiveX Control Module (IVIAudioModeX ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • IVIAudioSRSX.ocx - IVIAudioSRSX ActiveX Control Module (IVIAudioSRSX ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • IVIBookmarkX.ocx - IVIBookmarkX ActiveX Control Module (IVIBookmarkX ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • IVILanguageX.ocx - IVILanguageX ActiveX Control Module (IVILanguageX ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • IVIVideoWndX.ocx - IVIVideoWndX ActiveX Control Module (IVIVideoWndX ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • IVICaptureX.ocx - IVICaptureX ActiveX Control Module (IVICaptureX ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • IVIDisplayX.ocx - IVIDisplayX ActiveX Control Module (IVIDisplayX ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • IVIPlayerX.ocx - IVIPlayerX ActiveX Control Module (IVIPlayerX ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • IVIColorX.ocx - IVIColorX ActiveX Control Module (IVIColorX ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • IVIGUI.dll - IVIGUI ActiveX Control Module (IVIGUI ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • IviContainerDMO.dll - InterVideo Container DMO (IviContainerDMO LOGID.32999)
  • viFxMvft.dll - iviMovieEffectDMO Module
  • timestretchDMO.dll - timestretchDMO Module (timestretchDMO Module LOGID.32999)
  • DownmixDMO.dll - DownmixDMO Module (DownmixDMO Module LOGID.32999)
  • expDMO.dll - expDMO Module (InterVideo EXP DMO Module LOGID.32999)
  • DSPDMO.dll - DSP Module (DSP Module LOGID.32999)
  • IVIVRX.ocx (by IVI) - IVIVRX ActiveX Control Module (IVIVRX ActiveX Control Module LOGID.32999)
  • GPIProxy.dll - GPIProxy Module (GPIProxy Module LOGID.32999)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Autoplay Handler
  • WinDVD.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'IviDVDEventHandler' with the ProgID of 'Ivi.MediaFile' and the action verb 'playDVD.

How do I remove InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO?

You can uninstall InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO 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 InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO, 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 InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO.

OS VERSIONS
Win XP 78%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#22,174

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP 87.64%
Windows 7 7.87%
Windows Vista 4.49%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 89.70%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 3.03%
Windows 7 Home Premium 3.03%
Windows 7 Professional 2.42%
Windows 7 Ultimate 1.21%
Windows Vista Business 0.61%

Distribution by countryGeography

45.10% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 45.10%
  Japan 11.27%
  United Kingdom 8.33%
  Germany 5.39%
  France 4.41%
  Italy 3.43%
  Spain 2.94%
  Taiwan 1.96%
  Mexico 1.96%
  Canada 1.96%
  Thailand 1.47%
  Netherlands 1.47%
  Russia 0.98%
  Austria 0.98%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Sony 83.57%
Intel 10.00%
American Megatrends 5.00%
Dell 1.43%
Common models
Sony VGN-FS485B 2.61%
Sony VGN-FE31M 2.61%
Sony VGN-N11S_W 2.61%
Sony VGN-AR11B 1.74%
Sony VGN-C140G 1.74%
Sony VGN-AR21S 1.74%

About InterVideo

InterVideo is a software publisher specializing in multimedia-related programs whose products include video capturing, video editing, DVD authoring and video playback and known for its product WinDVD.
Publisher URL: www.intervideo.com

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