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?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #24,342
United States Rank #24,756
Reach 0.0074%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 19.48 days
574.79 days >
Average installed length: 302.01 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.4.0 |
100.00% |
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Windows 7 Codec Pack 3.4.0
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
During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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 17 files and is usually about 3.82 MB (4,001,668 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\syswow64\c2mp
Uninstaller: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\C2MP\Uninst.exe
Estimated size: 3.82 MB
Files installed by Windows 7 Codec Pack 3.4.0
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CleanUp.exe
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CleanUp_x64.exe
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CodecSettings.exe
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Uninst.exe
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AviC.exe
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DivXConfig.exe (by DivXNetworks) - Config App. (config)
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GSpot.exe (by GSpot Appliance Corp, a unit of GSp0t Heavy Industries) - GSpot Codec Information Appliance (GSpot Codec Information Appliance (tm))
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MiniCalc.exe
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msdmo.dll (by Microsoft) - DirectShow (DMO Runtime)
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npdivx32.dll (by DivX,Inc) - DivX Web Player (DivX Web Player version 1.5.0.52)
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OGMCalc.exe - OGMCalc Application (OGMCalc (c)2003 by Koepi)
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SetACL.exe (by Helge Klein) - SetACL (SetACL 2)
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StatsReader.exe - StatsReader
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TrayMenu.exe
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Un_Parts.exe
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UpdateChecker.exe
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VLCPortable.exe (by PortableApps.com) - VLC Media Player Portable
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- npdivx32.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npdivx32.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- npdivx32.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'DivX Web Player' with a plugin key of '@divx.com/DivX Browser Plugin,version=1.0.0' for all users of the PC.
6 Scheduled Tasks
- OGMCalc.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{DF7FB433-D525-48FA-BCDB-73B2AF18298B}' (runs on registration).
- MiniCalc.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F3D09E20-79F7-44C6-B125-C854C0830951}' (runs on registration).
- AviC.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E172B339-6E92-4CA6-9785-247D31A03CD7}' (runs on registration).
- GSpot.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F3A02C5F-DCB5-4FB3-9F2B-C4F5D166014F}' (runs on registration).
- StatsReader.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CC6835CD-86F2-4766-919D-5D494E60D9A2}' (runs on registration).
- DivXConfig.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{AA8EEF36-D0EF-4907-9F5D-9C886F09F22A}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- TrayMenu.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named TrayMenu.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Uninst.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\C2MP\Uninst.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| UpdateChecker.exe |
| Memory: | 11.96 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000156498% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00001162% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00000403% | |
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 3.4.0, 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.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Windows 7 Codec Pack 3.4.0 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 82%
Win Vista (SP2) 1%
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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 59%
Keep it 41%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
89.73% |
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| Windows 10 |
8.22% |
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| Windows XP |
1.37% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.68% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
49.31% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
28.47% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.94% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.17% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
2.78% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.08% |
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Geography
38.95% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
38.95% |
| Germany |
10.47% |
| Canada |
5.23% |
| United Kingdom |
5.23% |
| BG |
2.91% |
| Czech Republic |
2.91% |
| DZ |
2.91% |
| Australia |
1.74% |
| Netherlands |
1.74% |
| Poland |
1.74% |
| BA |
1.16% |
| Belgium |
1.16% |
| Egypt |
1.16% |
| Finland |
1.16% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
21.74% |
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| Dell |
18.48% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
17.39% |
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| ASUS |
15.22% |
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| Toshiba |
9.78% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.43% |
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| Medion |
5.43% |
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| Samsung |
4.35% |
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| Intel |
2.17% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK K60IJ |
2.00% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.00% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
2.00% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
2.00% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7708 |
2.00% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.00% |
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