Should I remove Windows 7 Codec Pack?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
59% remove it41% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #16,660
United States Rank #22,196
Reach 0.0153%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 499.99 days
1383.83 days >
Average installed length: 727.10 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.4.0 |
0.33% |
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Windows 7 Codec Pack 3.3.0
from windows7codecs.com
What is Windows 7 Codec Pack?
From Cole Williams, this software contains multiple media codecs. Note, the Windows 7 Codec Pack installed various adware including the SearchMe toolbar by Spigot during installation.
About (from windows7codecs.com)
Windows 7 Codec Pack is an easy way to install all main stream codecs to play movie and music files downloaded from the internet or ripped from original discs. Installation is made simple with an easy install option and the most functional setting are automatically applied. Popular file types are set to play in Windows... Read more
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 generally installs about 17 files and is usually about 3.82 MB (4,001,702 bytes).
Windows 7 Codec Pack has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Windows 7 Codec Pack
URL: www.windows7codecs.com
Installation folder: C:\Windows\System32\c2mp
Uninstaller: C:\Windows\system32\C2MP\Uninst.exe
Estimated size: 3.82 MB
Files installed by Windows 7 Codec Pack 3.3.0
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CleanUp.exe
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CleanUp_x64.exe
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Uninst.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Uninst.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\C2MP\Uninst.exe'.
How do I remove Windows 7 Codec Pack?
You can uninstall Windows 7 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 Windows 7 Codec Pack 3.3.0, 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 Windows 7 Codec Pack.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 85%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 59%
Keep it 41%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #16,660
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
91.06% |
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| Windows 10 |
4.64% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.32% |
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| Windows XP |
1.99% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
54.30% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.52% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.26% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
2.32% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
1.99% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
1.99% |
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Geography
34.82% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
34.82% |
| United States |
25.30% |
| Canada |
3.57% |
| United Kingdom |
2.98% |
| Australia |
2.38% |
| Netherlands |
1.79% |
| Italy |
1.49% |
| Saudi Arabia |
1.49% |
| BG |
1.49% |
| France |
1.19% |
| Austria |
1.19% |
| Philippines |
1.19% |
| Spain |
1.19% |
| Belgium |
0.89% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
23.67% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
21.89% |
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| Dell |
18.34% |
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| Medion |
10.06% |
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| ASUS |
9.47% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.28% |
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| Toshiba |
2.96% |
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| Lenovo |
2.37% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.78% |
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| Intel |
1.18% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.15% |
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| Gigabyte M720-US3 |
2.31% |
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| Acer Aspire 5750G |
2.31% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.31% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.31% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660 |
2.31% |
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