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Should I remove dBpoweramp DSD Codec?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
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Versions

VersionDistribution
Release 3 68.18%
Release 2 4.55%
Release 1 27.27%

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dBpoweramp DSD Codec

Overview

dBpoweramp DSD Codec is a program developed by Illustrate. The most used version is release 3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this 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 32 files and is usually about 25.29 MB (26,518,572 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 62% of users of dBpoweramp DSD Codec come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.dbpoweramp.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Illustrate\dBpoweramp
Uninstaller: "C:\Windows\system32\SpoonUninstall.exe" <uninstall>C:\Windows\system32\SpoonUninstall-dBpoweramp DSD Codec.dat
Estimated size: 25.29 MB

Program filesFiles installed by dBpoweramp DSD Codec

  • uMediaLibrary-ReadTags.exe - uMediaLibrary-ReadTags
  • AccurateRip.dll - Illustrate AccurateRip (AccurateRip)
  • GetPopupInfo.exe - GetPopup Application (Provides Audio Information for dBpoweramp)
  • uMediaLibrary.exe - uMediaLibrary
  • Asset-uPNP.exe - Asset-UPnP
  • CDGrab.exe - dBpoweramp (dBpoweramp CD Ripper)
  • CDWriter.exe - dBpoweramp CD Writer
  • CoreConverter.exe - dBpoweramp CoreConverter
  • dBConfig.exe - dBpoweramp Configuration
  • dBPropertyHandler.dll - Explorer Property Handler
  • dBShell.dll - Provides dBpoweramp Shell Interaction
  • dBThumbnailProvider.dll - dBThumbHandler
  • DMCFileSelector.exe - dBpoweramp Batch Converter
  • dMCScripting.dll - dMCScripting Module
  • dMCShell.dll - dMC Shell Module
  • MusicConverter.exe - Music Converter Application
  • hdcd.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Autoplay Handlers
  • CDGrab.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'dMCAudioCDInput' with the ProgID of 'dMC.AudioCD.Autorun' and the action verb 'open.
  • CDWriter.exe is registered as an AutoPlay event handler named 'dCW' with the ProgID of 'dCW.AudioCD.Burn' and the action verb 'open.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • CDGrab.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\dBpowerAMP\CDGrab.exe'.

How do I remove dBpoweramp DSD Codec?

You can uninstall dBpoweramp DSD Codec from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program dBpoweramp DSD Codec, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove dBpoweramp DSD Codec.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 55%
Win XP 5%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
 
COUNTRY POPULARITY
62.16%
United States

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 54.55%
Windows 7 40.91%
Windows XP 4.55%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 10 Pro 28.57%
Windows 7 Ultimate 19.05%
Windows 10 Home 14.29%
Windows 7 Professional 9.52%
Windows 7 Home Premium 9.52%
Windows 10 Home Insider P... 4.76%

Distribution by countryGeography

62.16% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 62.16%
  United Kingdom 10.81%
  Germany 5.41%
  Canada 5.41%
  Chile 2.70%
  Singapore 2.70%
  France 2.70%
  Spain 2.70%
  Ireland 2.70%
  Italy 2.70%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer 31.25%
Hewlett-Packard 25.00%
Dell 12.50%
Compaq 6.25%
Sony 6.25%
Gateway 6.25%
Lenovo 6.25%
American Megatrends 6.25%
Common models
Sony SVF13N2C5E 6.67%
LENOVO 80G0 6.67%
HP HP Notebook 6.67%
Hewlett-Packard p6514fr 6.67%
HP Split 13 x2 Detachable... 6.67%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 6.67%


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