PowerDVD8.exe

PowerDVD by CyberLink (Signed)

Remove PowerDVD8.exe
Version:   8.0.3402.0
MD5:   a46dd8f8e055dba2c081a06d2d5d226a
SHA1:   6c73fdabae0e7cc446c3189eda76bf6a08c50b25

What is PowerDVD8.exe?

CyberLink PowerDVD is a media player for Microsoft Windows; several editions of the software are sold including "Ultra", "Deluxe" and "Standard". All editions support the viewing of DVD and the Ultra edition supports Blu-ray playback, including the playback of Blu-ray 3D content. It is often bundled with a variety of PC systems and peripheral devices (particularly optical drives).

Overview

powerdvd8.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It has been configured with a firewall exception which allows both inbound and outbound network communication without being blocked. It configures an autoplay handler withing explorer.exe named PDVD8PlayCDAudioOnArrival that will launch the program automatically. It is installed with a couple of know programs including CyberLink PowerDVD 8 published by CyberLink Corp., CyberLink PowerDVD 8 from CyberLink Corp. and CyberLink PowerDVD 8 by CyberLink Corp..

DetailsDetails

File name:powerdvd8.exe
Publisher:CyberLink Corp.
Product name:PowerDVD
Description:PowerDVD 8.0
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\cyberlink\powerdvd8\powerdvd8.exe
File version:8.0.3402.0
Product version:8.0.3402.r20567
Size:2.09 MB (2,192,680 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:CyberLink
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, February 16, 2009
Expiration date:Thursday, April 12, 2012
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
CyberLink Corp.
11% remove
CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is a media player for Microsoft Windows. PowerDVD is distributed on physical media or by download from the Cyberlink website. It is often bundled with a variety of PC systems and peripheral devices (particularly optical drives).

BehaviorsBehaviors

Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD8\PowerDVD8.exe'
Autoplay handlers
Runs under the registry key 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoplayHandlers\Handlers'
  • Handler name 'PDVD8PlayVCDMovieOnArrival'
  • Handler name 'PDVD8PlaySVCDOnArrival'
  • Handler name 'PDVD8PlayDVDMovieOnArrival'
  • Handler name 'PDVD8PlayBluRayOnArrival'
  • Handler name 'PDVD8PlayCDAudioOnArrival'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 41.35%
Windows 7 Ultimate 20.30%
Windows 7 Professional 12.03%
Microsoft Windows XP 10.53%
Windows 8 Pro 6.02%
Windows Vista Ultimate 4.51%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.76%
Windows Vista Home Premium 1.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 33.83% of PowerDVD.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Acer 31.46%
Hewlett-Packard 29.21%
GIGABYTE 12.36%
Dell 11.24%
Intel 8.99%
Samsung 4.49%
Toshiba 2.25%
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