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7% remove it93% keep it
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VersionDistribution
3.9.5 100.00%

K-Lite Codec Pack 3.9.5 Standard

What is K-Lite Codec Pack Standard?

K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of audio and video codecs for Microsoft Windows that enables the operating system and its software to play various audio and video formats generally not supported by the operating system itself. The Full edition includes 31 additional components and four additional tools beyond those included in the Standard edition, as well as adding video encoding capabilities to Microsoft Windows PCs. However, no encoding or conversion tool is included in the package.

About  (from Codec Guide)

The standard variant contains a few additional features compared to the basic variant. It contains Media Player Classic, which is an excellent player for video files. It also has (better) support for playback of DVDs. This pack is recommended for the average user.

Overview

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 is about 22.75 MB (23,857,499 bytes) when donwloaded.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: codecguide.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\K-Lite Codec Pack\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\K-Lite Codec Pack\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 22.75 MB

Program filesFiles installed by K-Lite Codec Pack 3.9.5 Standard

  • psvince.dll (by Vincenzo Giordano) - psvince (psvince.dll for InnoSetup Extensions)
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • unins000.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\K-Lite Codec Pack\unins000.exe'.

How do I remove K-Lite Codec Pack Standard?

You can uninstall K-Lite Codec Pack Standard 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 K-Lite Codec Pack 3.9.5 (Standard), 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 K-Lite Codec Pack Standard.

OS VERSIONS
Win XP 37%
Win Vista 2%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#43,290

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 43.90%
Windows XP 36.59%
Windows 10 9.76%
Windows Vista 9.76%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 36.59%
Windows 7 Ultimate 21.95%
Windows 7 Professional 12.20%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 9.76%
Windows 7 Home Premium 7.32%
Windows 10 Pro 2.44%

Distribution by countryGeography

37.74% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 37.74%
  Turkey 24.53%
  Mexico 9.43%
  Spain 5.66%
  Colombia 3.77%
  Germany 3.77%
  Argentina 1.89%
  Canada 1.89%
  Czech Republic 1.89%
  United Kingdom 1.89%
  Panama 1.89%
  Peru 1.89%
  Russia 1.89%
  Venezuela 1.89%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 19.44%
GIGABYTE 16.67%
Intel 13.89%
Acer 13.89%
Dell 8.33%
ASUS 8.33%
Toshiba 5.56%
Samsung 5.56%
American Megatrends 5.56%
Lenovo 2.78%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook ... 6.45%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO U20... 3.23%
TOSHIBA Satellite L655 3.23%
Sony VGN-NS21M_S 3.23%
Samsung RV420/RV520/RV720... 3.23%
Samsung 535U3C 3.23%

About Codec Guide

Codec Guide is the organization that developes the K-Lite Codec Pack which is a collection of audio and video codecs for Windows that enables the OS and installed software to play various audio and video formats not supported by Windows itself.
Publisher URL: codecguide.com

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