Should I remove Windows Essentials Media Codec Pack [32-Bit]?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #44,994
United States Rank #34,199
Reach 0.0019%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
3.4 |
100.00% |
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Windows Essentials Media Codec Pack 3.4 [32-Bit]
What is Windows Essentials Media Codec Pack [32-Bit]? (from Media Codec)
Windows Essentials Codec Pack is a collection of audio and video DirectShow codecs and filters. With Windows Essentials Codec Pack you should be able to play 99% of all movies and music files that you download off the Internet, stay up to date with the latest codecs with the Audio/Video Codec Update Service, and elimin... Read more
Overview
Windows Essentials Media Codec Pack 3.4 [32-Bit] is a program developed by Media Codec. 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 4 files and is usually about 35.96 MB (37,703,034 bytes). WECPUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 65% of users of Windows Essentials Media Codec Pack [32-Bit] come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.mediacodec.org
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\essentials codec pack
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Essentials Codec Pack\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 35.96 MB
Files installed by Windows Essentials Media Codec Pack 3.4 [32-Bit]
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WECPUpdate.exe - Auto Update (WECP Auto Update Service)
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MediaRepair.exe - MediaRepair (WECP Media Codec Repair Tool)
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uninst.exe
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VSFilter.dll (by Gabest) - VSFilter (VobSub & TextSub filter for DirectShow/VirtualDub/Avisynth)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- WECPUpdate.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Windows Codec Update Service' (runs when idle).
How do I remove Windows Essentials Media Codec Pack [32-Bit]?
You can uninstall Windows Essentials Media Codec Pack [32-Bit] 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 Essentials Media Codec Pack 3.4 [32-Bit], 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 Essentials Media Codec Pack [32-Bit].
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 41%
Win Vista (SP1) 3%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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GLOBAL RANK
#44,994
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
40.54% |
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Windows XP |
35.14% |
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Windows Vista |
24.32% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
35.14% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
18.92% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.51% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
10.81% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.11% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
8.11% |
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Geography
65.38% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
65.38% |
Brazil |
9.62% |
Italy |
5.77% |
Australia |
3.85% |
Philippines |
3.85% |
Portugal |
3.85% |
Belgium |
1.92% |
United Kingdom |
1.92% |
Croatia |
1.92% |
Turkey |
1.92% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
23.33% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
23.33% |
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Toshiba |
13.33% |
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Acer |
10.00% |
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Intel |
6.67% |
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ASUS |
6.67% |
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Sahara |
3.33% |
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Lenovo |
3.33% |
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GIGABYTE |
3.33% |
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Gateway |
3.33% |
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American Megatrends |
3.33% |
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Common models |
Semp Toshiba Informatica ... |
6.67% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite X205 |
3.33% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite M300 |
3.33% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L355D |
3.33% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite A660 |
3.33% |
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Semp Toshiba IS 1412 |
3.33% |
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About (from Media Codec)
Windows Essentials Codec Pack, or WECP for short, is one of the most comprehensive collection of Media Codecs, Filters, Splitters and other tools that will enable you to play 99% of all the movies, music and flash files you download off the internet.
Publisher URL: www.mediacodec.org