center
Overview
center is a program developed by Eastman Kodak Company. The most used version is 6.2.5.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 44 files and is usually about 160.3 MB (168,089,572 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 50% of users of center come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Mexico.
Program details
URL: www.Kodak.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Kodak\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{56BA241F-580C-43D2-8403-947241AAE633}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 160.3 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by center
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EKAiO2SDK.dll - KODAK AiO Printer Driver (Status Monitor SDK for KODAK AiO Printer (32-Bit Intel(R) Pentium(TM) 4 Optimized Build))
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EKIJ5000SDK.dll
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AiOHostDirector.exe - KODAK AiO Host Director
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EKAiOHostService.exe - EKAiOHostService Module (EKAiOHostService Module for Kodak AiO Printers)
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AiOHomeCenter.exe - KODAK AiO Home Center
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EKKeyGenerator.exe - EKKeyGenerator
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Helper.exe - Interpolation Helper Process
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HRIntp.Interop.dll - HRIntp.Interop
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AiOPrinterTools.exe - KODAK Printer Tools
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GetX64DeviceCapabilities.exe - KODAK Home Center (GetX64DeviceCapabilities)
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CommonControls.dll - KODAK Essentials (CommonControls)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- AiOHomeCenter.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{BF078962-F43D-4F4B-86DF-2D3969B79A27}' (runs on registration).
Service
- EKAiOHostService.exe runs as a service named 'Kodak AiO Network Discovery Service' (Kodak AiO Network Discovery Service) "Kodak mDNS Network Discovery Service".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- AiOHomeCenter.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Kodak\AiO\Center\AiOHomeCenter.exe'.
How do I remove center?
You can uninstall center 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 center, 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 center.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 83%
Win XP 17%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
83.33% |
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| Windows XP |
16.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
40.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
20.00% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
50.00% |
| United Kingdom |
25.00% |
| Mexico |
12.50% |
| Germany |
12.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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| Samsung |
25.00% |
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| Acer |
25.00% |
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Common models |
| Samsung 300V3A/300V4A/300... |
25.00% |
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| HP Z210 Workstation |
25.00% |
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| HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook ... |
25.00% |
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| eveshamvale MS-7267 |
25.00% |
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About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is an imaging and photographic equipment, materials and services company.
Publisher URL: www.kodak.com