Should I remove Scala Player 5?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 0.83 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| Release 6.0.8 |
50.00% |
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| Release 6.0.5 |
25.00% |
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| Release 5.1 |
25.00% |
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Scala Player 5
from Scala, Inc.
Overview
Scala Player 5 is a software program developed by Scala. The most common release is release 6.0.8, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The primary executable is named infochannelplayer5.exe. The setup package generally installs about 14 files and is usually about 121.42 KB (124,332 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 78% of users of Scala Player 5 come from the United States, it is also popular in Ecuador and Spain.
Program details
URL: www.scala.com
Help link: www.scala.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Scala\Player 5\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Scala\Player 5\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 121.42 KB
Files installed by Scala Player 5
| Program executable: | infochannelplayer5.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\scala\player 5\infochannelplayer5.exe |
| MD5: | e9222e87af7d36761f72a6308a1d9261 |
Additional files:
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NetIC.exe - Scala Player Transmission Client
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faster.dll - faster Dynamic Link Library
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RunIC.exe - Scala Player
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haspdinst.exe (by SafeNet) - Sentinel HASP Run-time Environment Installer
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hasp_windows.dll (by Aladdin Knowledge Systems) - HASP SRM Windows DLL (Aladdin HASP SRM Windows DLL)
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SOptimizer.exe - Scala Optimizer (Scala System Optimizer)
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ConfigIC.exe
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mmoscore.dll
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ScalaShutdown.exe
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soptimiz.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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VantagePro.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- NetIC.exe runs as a service named 'Scala Player Transmission Client' (ScalaNetClient5) "Manages Player communication with Content Manager.".
How do I remove Scala Player 5?
You can uninstall Scala Player 5 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 Scala Player 5, 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 Scala Player 5.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win 10 25%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
75.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
25.00% |
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Geography
77.78% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
77.78% |
| Ecuador |
11.11% |
| Spain |
11.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
66.67% |
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| Lenovo |
33.33% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO 427637U |
33.33% |
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| HP ProBook 4730s |
33.33% |
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| HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC |
33.33% |
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