Winamp.exe

Winamp by Nullsoft Inc. (Signed)

Remove Winamp.exe
Version:   5,6,3,3234
MD5:   4d3460f767ed0bcdf277cb4ed3542751
SHA1:   7296fd8ef12f7e5e1dfc1dcc93b322102c8b6fa0
SHA256:   fda689f7681ad06bc05a3e3cb76b52e202e51acc4436064428af606a3690a7d6

What is Winamp.exe?

Winamp is a media player for Windows-based PCs and Android devices, written by Nullsoft, now a subsidiary of AOL. It is proprietary freeware/shareware, multi-format, extensible with plug-ins and skins, and is noted for its graphical sound visualization, playlist, and media library features.

About Winamp.exe (from Nullsoft Inc.)

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Overview

winamp.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be run when the PC boots and the user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the current user). 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 WinampPlayMediaOnArrival that will launch the program automatically. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Winamp published by Nullsoft, Inc, InFlac 1.1.1 from Michael Facquet and InFlac 1.1.1 by Michael Facquet.

DetailsDetails

File name:winamp.exe
Publisher:Nullsoft, Inc.
Product name:Winamp
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\winamp\winamp.exe
File version:5,6,3,3234
Product version:5.6.3.3234
Size:2.1 MB (2,206,888 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Nullsoft Inc.
Authority (CA):America Online Inc.
Expiration date:Sunday, December 19, 2010
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 9.0
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Christoph Grether
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Christoph Grether
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Magyari Attila
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Martin Schlodinski
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Michael Facquet
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This plug-in allows to play native FLAC files with Winamp. It stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec. It is similar to MP3, but lossless, meaning that audio is compressed in FLAC without any loss in quality: you get a perfect copy of your CD tracks, but with files significantly smaller than WAVs.
Nullsoft, Inc
9% remove
Winamp is a media player for Windows-based PCs and Android devices, written by Nullsoft, now a subsidiary of AOL. It is proprietary freeware/shareware, multi-format, extensible with plug-ins and skins, and is noted for its graphical sound visualization, playlist, and media library features. Winamp supports music playback using MP3, MIDI, MOD, MPEG-1 audio layers 1 and 2, AAC, M4A, FLAC, WAV and WMA. Winamp was one of the first common mu...
Nullsoft, Inc
4% remove
Winamp plug-ins are files that extend Winamp's functionality. There are currently seven different plug-in types, each of which extends Winamp in a particular way. Winamp plug-ins are implemented as 32-bit Windows DLLs. Most of the plug-in types (with the exception of Language packs) export one function, which is used to query the plug-in of its interface. All of the plug-ins are designed to be written in C or C++, using Microsoft Visual...
Nullsoft, Inc
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Winamp Application Detect is a browser plugin for Internet Explorer and/or Firefox that allows Winamp.com and other participating sites to detect a Winamp installation and version when delivering content. It does not collect or send other information. Winamp is a free media player that can process several media file-types. It is a protocol winamp:// that allows partner sites (such as WinAmp, SHOut… etc.) to detect current music automat...
Nullsoft, Inc
8% remove
Winamp Application Detect is a browser plugin for Internet Explorer and/or Firefox that allows Winamp.com and other participating sites to detect a Winamp installation and version when delivering content. It does not collect or send other information. Winamp is a free media player that can process several media file-types. It is a protocol winamp:// that allows partner sites (such as WinAmp, SHOut… etc.) to detect current music automat...
Nullsoft, Inc
12% remove
Winamp is a free multimedia player made by Nullsoft. It supports numerous audio and video formats. It also plays streamed video and audio content, both live and recorded, authored worldwide. It has an extremely customizable media library, and allows you to rip and burn your favorite music CDs. Winamp has thousands of skins and plug-ins that allow you to change the look-and-feel of the player, as well as add new features. The player also...
Nullsoft, Inc
11% remove
Winamp Application Detect is a browser plugin for Internet Explorer and/or Firefox that allows Winamp.com and other participating sites to detect a Winamp installation and version when delivering content. It does not collect or send other information. Winamp is a free media player that can process several media file-types. It is a protocol winamp:// that allows partner sites (such as WinAmp, SHOut… etc.) to detect current music automat...
Nullsoft, Inc
20% remove
Winamp Application Detect is a browser plugin for Internet Explorer and/or Firefox that allows Winamp.com and other participating sites to detect a Winamp installation and version when delivering content. It does not collect or send other information. Winamp is a free media player that can process several media file-types. It is a protocol winamp:// that allows partner sites (such as WinAmp, SHOut… etc.) to detect current music automat...
Nullsoft, Inc
4% remove
Winamp Application Detect is a browser plugin for Internet Explorer and/or Firefox that allows Winamp.com and other participating sites to detect a Winamp installation and version when delivering content. It does not collect or send other information. Winamp is a free media player that can process several media file-types. It is a protocol winamp:// that allows partner sites (such as WinAmp, SHOut… etc.) to detect current music automat...
OverClocked ReMix
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Paweł Porwisz
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Power Technology
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Power Technology
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DFX Audio Enhancer boosts the sound quality of all of your music, videos, Internet radio, games, and other programs. Simply turn on DFX and be immersed in HD quality sound. Direct links to music videos of the artists and songs you listen to.
QO Labs
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SongReference.com
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Runs as a Winamp plugin.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Autoplay handlers
Runs under the registry key 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoplayHandlers\Handlers'
  • Handler name 'WinampPlayMediaOnArrival'
Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Winamp\winamp.exe'
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Winamp\winamp.exe'
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'tr_winamp' → C:\Program Files\Winamp\winamp.exe
Scheduled tasks
  • Entry path '\{FE293530-8B27-4CFD-A0D5-0D7444C5129B}'
  • Entry path '\{C687A602-7EED-4AB1-BF31-9451F5071DB0}'
  • Entry path '\{BEAD62EE-0D2B-457C-974C-A76E92290227}'
  • Entry path '\{8E1E7219-7C36-4249-9BCB-4223CBDEF3AE}'
  • Entry path '\{6D792975-5D05-4117-BBEA-BE824DD893E3}'
  • Entry path '\{5CEC8391-FEA9-4FB0-8A84-9F8C4C9C0FF8}'
  • Entry path '\{54705C6E-DF7E-4B5E-91EE-71449313112D}'
  • Entry path '\{359F4512-13C1-44BD-B6E6-1AFAAF600628}'
  • Entry path '\{1CB1812A-91D2-41F9-B714-554105118F9A}'
  • Entry path '\{11E90AEC-52B0-43B4-8497-EEDC8568584B}'
  • Entry path '\{0BAB2831-0CD7-4435-B255-E3667EBAE4EF}'
  • Entry path '\{010BFDEB-8FF2-41A9-B857-E30F8C685E0D}'

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.17373370%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.10579315%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.06794055%
0.014873%
Memory
Private (maximum):11.76 MB
Private (minimum):11.64 MB

BehaviorsProcess properties

Platform:32-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\winamp\winamp.exe" /new /reg=s
Owner:User

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 35.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 23.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 15.50%
Windows 7 Professional 7.50%
Windows 8 Pro 4.50%
Windows 8.1 2.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate N 2.00%
Windows 8 1.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro 1.00%
Windows 8 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows 7 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows 8 Single Language 1.00%
Windows Vista Home Basic 1.00%
Windows 8 Enterprise N 0.50%
Windows Developer Preview 0.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation 0.50%
Windows 7 Starter 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 27.04% of Winamp.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 21.78%
Hewlett-Packard 15.84%
Dell 15.84%
Toshiba 10.89%
Acer 9.41%
Lenovo 5.94%
Sony 4.95%
American Megatrends 4.46%
Samsung 3.47%
Compaq 2.97%
GIGABYTE 2.48%
Intel 0.99%
MSI 0.99%
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