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Should I remove dBpoweramp Opus Codec?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%

Versions

VersionDistribution
Release 5 (Opus 1.1.4) 10.00%
Release 3 (Opus 1.1.1) 10.00%
Release 2.2 (Opus 1.1) 40.00%
Release 2 (Opus 1.1) 10.00%
Release 1 (Opus 1.0.1) 30.00%

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dBpoweramp Opus Codec

Overview

dBpoweramp Opus Codec is a program developed by Illustrate. The most used version is release 2.2 (opus 1.1), 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 27 files and is usually about 16.88 MB (17,699,344 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 33% of users of dBpoweramp Opus Codec come from the United States, it is also popular in Dominican Republic and France.

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 Opus Codec.dat
Estimated size: 16.88 MB

Program filesFiles installed by dBpoweramp Opus 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
  • WindowsXPRemovePropHandler.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 Opus Codec?

You can uninstall dBpoweramp Opus 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 Opus 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 Opus Codec.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 40%
Win Vista (SP2) 10%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
 
COUNTRY POPULARITY
33.33%
United States

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 40.00%
Windows XP 30.00%
Windows 10 20.00%
Windows Vista 10.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 33.33%
Windows 7 Ultimate 22.22%
Windows 10 Home 22.22%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 11.11%
Windows 7 Professional 11.11%

Distribution by countryGeography

33.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 33.33%
  Dominican Republic 8.33%
  France 8.33%
  RS 8.33%
  Austria 8.33%
  Spain 8.33%
  Germany 8.33%
  Croatia 8.33%
  United Kingdom 8.33%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 37.50%
American Megatrends 25.00%
Gateway 12.50%
Acer 12.50%
Dell 12.50%
Common models
Dell OptiPlex 745 ... 14.29%
ACER Aspire M1641 14.29%
HP HP Notebook 14.29%
HP Compaq nx9420 (RH442EA... 14.29%
HP Compaq dc5700 Small Fo... 14.29%
MSI MS-7194 14.29%


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