Should I remove Windows 8 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 #14,328
United States Rank #15,652
Reach 0.0202%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 16.82 days
496.09 days >
Average installed length: 260.66 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.0.1 |
100.00% |
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Windows 8 Codec Pack 2.0.1
from Cole Williams
What is Windows 8 Codec Pack?
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 Cole Williams)
The Windows 8 Codec Pack supports almost every compression and file type used by modern video and audio files. A codec is a piece of software on either a device or computer capable of encoding and/or decoding video and/or audio data from files, streams and broadcasts. The word Codec is a portmanteau of 'compressor-deco... 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 installer includes 21 files and is usually about 1.56 MB (1,634,623 bytes).
Windows 8 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 8 Codec Pack
URL: www.windows8codecs.com
Installation folder: C:\windows\syswow64\c2mp
Uninstaller: C:\windows\SysWOW64\C2MP\Uninst.exe
Estimated size: 1.56 MB
Files installed by Windows 8 Codec Pack 2.0.1
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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
2 Scheduled Tasks
- UpdateChecker.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{BACB08CE-B207-4C5F-BA25-010F3D81D31D}' (runs on registration).
- Uninst.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{92F4CEBD-A633-4D45-B78B-EA720AA6FA6F}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- TrayMenu.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named TrayMenu.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| TrayMenu.exe |
| Memory: | 2.3 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0004271846% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00022540% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00020179% | |
| UpdateChecker.exe |
| Memory: | 11.96 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000156498% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00001162% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00000403% | |
How do I remove Windows 8 Codec Pack?
You can uninstall Windows 8 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 8 Codec Pack 2.0.1, 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 8 Codec Pack.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 96%
Win XP 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 59%
Keep it 41%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
95.98% |
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| Windows 7 |
3.77% |
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| Windows XP |
0.25% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 |
36.18% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
20.10% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
7.54% |
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| Windows 8 |
6.53% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
5.53% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.77% |
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Geography
39.71% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
39.71% |
| Italy |
7.51% |
| United Kingdom |
5.81% |
| Poland |
5.33% |
| Australia |
3.87% |
| Canada |
3.15% |
| Germany |
2.66% |
| Netherlands |
2.18% |
| Belgium |
1.94% |
| France |
1.94% |
| Sweden |
1.94% |
| South Africa |
1.45% |
| Mexico |
1.21% |
| Spain |
1.21% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.84% |
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| ASUS |
19.10% |
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| Dell |
13.86% |
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| Acer |
12.36% |
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| Lenovo |
8.99% |
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| Toshiba |
7.49% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.12% |
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| Intel |
4.12% |
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| Samsung |
3.00% |
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| MSI |
0.75% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.37% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK K56CB |
4.11% |
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| Dell XPS 8700 |
2.05% |
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| ASUSTeK S500CA |
2.05% |
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| ASUSTeK X550CC |
2.05% |
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| ASUS All Series |
2.05% |
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| Acer Aspire V3-771 |
2.05% |
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