Should I remove VLC Plus?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
52% remove it48% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0012%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.14 |
100.00% |
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VLC Plus
from vlcplayerdownload.com
What is VLC Plus?
VLC classic is a modified distribution of the free open source VLC Player. The co-bundle distribution packages and installs various adware components such as toolbars, web browser extensions and various other potentially unwanted applications. During installation and setup the software will offer uses by default the ability to install web browser toolbars or other potentially unwanted software applications designed to modify a user's search settings.
Overview
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 software installer includes 42 files and is usually about 81.98 KB (83,951 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.vlcplayerdownload.com
Help link: www.vlcplayerdownload.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\VlcPlus
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\VlcPlus\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 81.98 KB
Files installed by VLC Plus
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Uninstall.exe - VLC Plus (Install VLC video player with a special skin)
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liba52_plugin.dll
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liba52tofloat32_plugin.dll
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liba52tospdif_plugin.dll
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libaccess_attachment_plugin.dll
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libaccess_bd_plugin.dll
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libaccess_fake_plugin.dll
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libaccess_ftp_plugin.dll
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libaccess_http_plugin.dll
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libaccess_imem_plugin.dll
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libaccess_mms_plugin.dll
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libaccess_output_dummy_plugin.dll
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libaccess_output_file_plugin.dll
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libaccess_output_http_plugin.dll
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libaccess_output_shout_plugin.dll
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libaccess_output_udp_plugin.dll
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libaccess_realrtsp_plugin.dll
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libaccess_smb_plugin.dll
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libaccess_tcp_plugin.dll
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libaccess_udp_plugin.dll
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libadjust_plugin.dll
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libadpcm_plugin.dll
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libaes3_plugin.dll
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libaiff_plugin.dll
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libalphamask_plugin.dll
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libaout_directx_plugin.dll
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libaout_file_plugin.dll
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libaout_sdl_plugin.dll
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libaraw_plugin.dll
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libasf_plugin.dll
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libatmo_plugin.dll
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libau_plugin.dll
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libaudio_format_plugin.dll
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libaudiobargraph_a_plugin.dll
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libaudiobargraph_v_plugin.dll
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libaudioscrobbler_plugin.dll
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libavcodec_plugin.dll
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libvlc.dll
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libvlccore.dll (by the VideoLAN Team) - VLC media player
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UAC.dll
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vlc.exe (by the VideoLAN Team) - VLC media player
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vlc-cache-gen.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Autoplay Handler
- vlc.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'VLCPlayVideoFilesOnArrival' with the ProgID of 'VLC.OPENFolder' and the action verb 'Open.
Scheduled Task
- vlc.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CC2904EC-C4B2-41BF-944F-7F474E26D4F7}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- vlc.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe'.
How do I remove VLC Plus?
You can uninstall VLC Plus 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 Plus, 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 Plus.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 61%
Win 10 4%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 52%
Keep it 48%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
618.06
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
69.57% |
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| Windows Vista |
17.39% |
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| Windows XP |
8.70% |
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| Windows 10 |
4.35% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
52.17% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.70% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.70% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.70% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
4.35% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
4.35% |
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Geography
40.63% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
40.63% |
| France |
18.75% |
| Germany |
15.63% |
| Brazil |
6.25% |
| Japan |
6.25% |
| Spain |
3.13% |
| India |
3.13% |
| Italy |
3.13% |
| Qatar |
3.13% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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| Lenovo |
20.00% |
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| Acer |
15.00% |
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| Dell |
10.00% |
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| ASUS |
10.00% |
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| Sony |
5.00% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.00% |
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| Gateway |
5.00% |
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| Alienware |
5.00% |
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Common models |
| Sony VGC-JS54FB_W |
4.55% |
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| Micro-Star MS-7529 |
4.55% |
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| LENOVO Lenovo H330 |
4.55% |
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| LENOVO 4186 |
4.55% |
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| LENOVO 1200CTO |
4.55% |
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| LENOVO 0679 |
4.55% |
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