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60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

7.00.3428 5.56%
7.00.2406 5.56%
7.00.2406 5.56%
7.00.2406 5.56%
7.00.2320 22.22%
6.00.1027 44.44%
5.00.0000 11.11%

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Import table
advapi32.dll
RegCloseKey, RegOpenKeyExW, RegCreateKeyExW, RegSetValueExW, RegQueryValueExW
kernel32.dll
GetModuleFileNameW, CloseHandle, GetLastError, CreateMutexW, TerminateProcess, Process32NextW, OpenProcess, Process32FirstW, CreateToolhelp32Snapshot, SearchPathW, FindClose, FreeLibrary, FindNextFileW, LoadLibraryW, FindFirstFileW, Sleep, GetProcAddress, SetErrorMode, MultiByteToWideChar, InterlockedIncrement, GetVersionExW, QueryPerformanceCounter, SetStdHandle, GetStringTypeW, GetStringTypeA, GetSystemInfo, VirtualProtect, VirtualQuery, GetCPInfo, GetOEMCP, LoadLibraryA, HeapReAlloc, VirtualAlloc, SetFilePointer, LCMapStringW, LCMapStringA, IsBadCodePtr, IsBadWritePtr, IsBadReadPtr, GetThreadLocale, GetLocaleInfoA, GetACP, InterlockedExchange, GetTickCount, GetCurrentThreadId, GetCurrentProcessId, FlushFileBuffers, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, HeapSize, InterlockedDecrement, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, VirtualFree, HeapCreate, HeapDestroy, GetFileType, SetHandleCount, GetEnvironmentStringsW, WideCharToMultiByte, RtlUnwind, GetModuleHandleA, GetStartupInfoA, GetCommandLineA, GetVersionExA, HeapFree, HeapAlloc, ExitProcess, GetCurrentProcess, WriteFile, GetStdHandle, GetModuleFileNameA, UnhandledExceptionFilter, FreeEnvironmentStringsA, GetEnvironmentStrings, FreeEnvironmentStringsW
ole32.dll
CoUninitialize, CoInitialize, GetRunningObjectTable, CreateClassMoniker, CoCreateInstance
shell32.dll
ShellExecuteExW
shlwapi.dll
PathFindExtensionW, PathCombineW, PathAppendW, PathRemoveFileSpecW, PathAddBackslashW
user32.dll
RegisterWindowMessageA, GetMessageW, TranslateMessage, DispatchMessageW, CreateWindowExW, RegisterClassExW, DefWindowProcW, DestroyWindow, PostQuitMessage, EndDialog, IsDlgButtonChecked, GetSystemMetrics, GetWindowRect, SetWindowPos, wsprintfW, PostMessageW, FindWindowW, DialogBoxParamW

PDVDSERV.exe

PowerDVD by CyberLink (Signed)

Remove PDVDSERV.exe
Version:   7.00.2406
MD5:   b2b2fe2671dd98a322b0ad7079c0b2b2
SHA1:   f41fd4680ace5f6b0bcb9dbff3ba7e6f270a5568
SHA256:   a9148336c9a6e44a089514c9bda22704eb5efc4069f07ed31e75330d48b4df97

Overview

pdvdserv.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). It is installed with a couple of know programs including PowerDVD Ultra published by CyberLink Corp., PowerDVD from CyberLink Corp. and PowerDVD by CyberLink Corp.. The file is digitally signed by CyberLink which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:pdvdserv.exe
Publisher:Cyberlink Corp.
Product name:PowerDVD
Description:PowerDVD RC Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\cyberlink\powerdvd\pdvdserv.exe
File version:7.00.2406
Size:69.55 KB (71,216 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:CyberLink
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Thursday, May 4, 2006
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
CyberLink Corp.
12% remove
CyberLink PowerDVD is a media player for Microsoft Windows. All editions support the viewing of DVD. The Ultra and Pro editions support Blu-ray playback, including the playback of Blu-ray 3D content. 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.
CyberLink Corp.
21% remove
CyberLink PowerDVD is a media player for Microsoft Windows. All editions support the viewing of DVD. The Ultra and Pro editions support Blu-ray playback, including the playback of Blu-ray 3D content. 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.
CyberLink Corp.
7% remove
CyberLink PowerDVD is a media player for Microsoft Windows; several editions of the software are sold including "Ultra", "Pro" and "Standard". All editions support the viewing of DVD. The Ultra and Pro editions support Blu-ray playback, including the playback of Blu-ray 3D content. 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 ...
CyberLink Corp.
7% remove
Packed with the tools you need, you’ll be able to enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies, create your own Hollywood productions, share videos and photos to your social communities, organize your media in ways and burn discs to back up your content. With Media Suite, there are no limits to what you can do! CyberLink Media Suite has everything you need to elevate your digital life. One powerful yet easy-to-use solution lets you organize, play, edi...
CyberLink Corp.
9% remove
CyberLink Corp.
12% remove
CyberLink Corp.
11% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'RemoteControl' → "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 62.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 12.50%
Windows 7 Home Premium 12.50%
Windows Vista Home Premium 12.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Qatar installs about 12.50% of PowerDVD.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Sahara 25.00%
Hewlett-Packard 25.00%
American Megatrends 25.00%
GIGABYTE 25.00%
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