PowerDVD8.exe

PowerDVD by CyberLink (Signed)

Remove PowerDVD8.exe
Version:   8.00.1830
MD5:   edab9e065b80369163cada75d9b6572f
SHA1:   aff464673af96ab78d9873eef25b7620e5da88a2
SHA256:   99e2b62c86e84b0954344edc62a7211e254ad984c649827887e5eb3be5f3dbac

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. This is typically installed with the program CyberLink PowerDVD 8 published by CyberLink Corp.. The file is digitally signed by CyberLink which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

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:8.00.1830
Size:2.02 MB (2,118,952 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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CyberLink Corp.
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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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