Should I remove VLC Codec Pack?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #9,660
United States Rank #10,317
Reach 0.0382%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 8.17 days
240.94 days >
Average installed length: 126.60 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.0.5 |
100.00% |
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VLC Codec Pack 2.0.5
from VLC Codec Pack
Overview
VLC Codec Pack 2.0.5 is a program developed by VLC Codec Pack. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. The software installer includes 24 files and is usually about 1.42 MB (1,492,582 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 40% of users of VLC Codec Pack come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.vlccodec.com
Installation folder: C:\Windows\System32\c2mp
Uninstaller: C:\WINDOWS\system32\C2MP\Uninst.exe
Estimated size: 1.42 MB
Files installed by VLC Codec Pack 2.0.5
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VLCPortable.exe (by PortableApps.com) - VLC Media Player Portable
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CleanUp.exe
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CleanUp_x64.exe
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CodecSettings.exe
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TrayMenu.exe
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Uninst.exe
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UpdateChecker.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- TrayMenu.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named TrayMenu.
How do I remove VLC Codec Pack?
You can uninstall VLC Codec Pack 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 VLC Codec Pack 2.0.5, 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 VLC Codec Pack.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 51%
Win 7 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
55.64% |
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| Windows 10 |
34.93% |
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| Windows XP |
6.64% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.79% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.57% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.89% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.55% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
11.75% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
6.81% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.68% |
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Geography
40.42% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
40.42% |
| United Kingdom |
7.05% |
| Australia |
5.05% |
| Italy |
4.11% |
| Germany |
3.76% |
| India |
3.53% |
| Canada |
3.17% |
| Netherlands |
2.35% |
| France |
2.12% |
| South Africa |
1.53% |
| Belgium |
1.41% |
| Sweden |
1.41% |
| Brazil |
0.94% |
| DZ |
0.94% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
29.28% |
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| Dell |
17.79% |
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| Acer |
15.40% |
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| ASUS |
13.45% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.81% |
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| Toshiba |
6.72% |
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| Lenovo |
3.69% |
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| Samsung |
2.39% |
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| Intel |
1.95% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.52% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.61% |
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| ASUS All Series |
5.73% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.85% |
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| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
2.64% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.20% |
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| HP 15 Notebook PC |
1.76% |
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