Should I remove XPlay 3?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
36% remove it64% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #48,032
United States Rank #34,722
Reach 0.0016%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
3.5.4 |
41.94% |
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3.5.3 |
3.23% |
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3.5.2 |
3.23% |
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3.5.1 |
6.45% |
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3.2.0 |
3.23% |
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3.1.4 |
6.45% |
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3.1.2 |
9.68% |
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3.1.1 |
16.13% |
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3.0.2 |
6.45% |
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3.0.0 |
3.23% |
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XPlay 3
from Mediafour Corporation
Overview
XPlay 3 is a program developed by Mediafour. The most used version is 3.5.4, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is xplay.exe. The software installer includes 28 files and is usually about 9.88 MB (10,361,086 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 78% of users of XPlay 3 come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.mediafour.com/products/xplay
Help link: www.mediafour.com/support/xplay
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\mediafour\xplay 3
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{6EAD570C-722C-4094-9D10-9735D320049E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 9.88 MB
Files installed by XPlay 3
Program executable: | xplay.exe |
| Mediafour XPlay application |
Path: | C:\Program Files\mediafour\xplay 3\xplay.exe |
MD5: | f4cfd5b90f71e95fc058c74085d5bb17 |
Additional files:
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M4TaskDialog.dll - Mediafour Vista Controls
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xpipodproperties.dll - Mediafour XPlay 3
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xpwpdshellnamespace.dll - WPD shell namespace
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m4asfpropertyhandler.dll - Mediafour XPlay (ASF file property handler)
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xpcopyhook.dll - Mediafour XPlay Copy Hook
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xprestor.exe - XPlay iPod Restore Wizard
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xpshellartwork.dll - XPlay Artwork Shell Extensions
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deactivatexplay.exe - XPlay 3 (Deactivate XPlay)
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xpbho.dll
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xppropertyhelper.dll - XPlay Property Helper
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xpsendtolibrary.dll
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xpshellipodmenu.dll
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xpshellreferences.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- xpbho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object with the class of {4907C0AD-874D-44D9-B13E-7B0A4D8B9D3E}.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- xplay.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name '{914C5BF8-EEDD-4F3A-A8BE-34EE71CF1B29}' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Mediafour\XPlay 3\XPlay.exe".
How do I remove XPlay 3?
You can uninstall XPlay 3 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 XPlay 3, 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 XPlay 3.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by XPlay 3 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) 55%
Win XP 3%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 36%
Keep it 64%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
58.06% |
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Windows Vista |
22.58% |
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Windows XP |
12.90% |
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Windows 10 |
6.45% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
46.67% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
10.00% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
3.33% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
3.33% |
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Geography
78.05% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
78.05% |
United Kingdom |
9.76% |
Canada |
4.88% |
Israel |
2.44% |
Australia |
2.44% |
Italy |
2.44% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
37.04% |
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Dell |
18.52% |
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Toshiba |
11.11% |
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Acer |
11.11% |
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ASUS |
7.41% |
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American Megatrends |
3.70% |
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GIGABYTE |
3.70% |
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Lenovo |
3.70% |
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Gateway |
3.70% |
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Common models |
Dell Dell XPS420 |
8.00% |
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HP-Pavilion GX776AA-ABA a... |
4.00% |
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HP-Pavilion GN551AA-ABA m... |
4.00% |
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HPE-500f |
4.00% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.00% |
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Gateway DX4200-09 |
4.00% |
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