PowerDVD.exe
PowerDVD by CyberLink (Signed)
Version: | 6.00.2128 |
MD5: | 44702475220c7ba36dc72cf6c15b5e4a |
SHA1: | f90de5b115cbdaa901500d58f4ac01046d3e8565 |
SHA256: | 1d74fa2054851ad06271f2cdc548c59e4681352f5d98bc54dc583a25fc950e93 |
What is PowerDVD.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
powerdvd.exe 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 PDVDPlayBluRayOnArrival that will launch the program automatically. It is installed with a couple of know programs including PowerDVD published by CyberLink Corp. and CyberLink Media Suite Essentials published by CyberLink Corp.. The file is digitally signed by CyberLink which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA). Note, some antivirus scanners have flagged this file, however it is not necessarily considered malware (see below for details).
Details
File name: | powerdvd.exe |
Publisher: | CyberLink Corp. |
Product name: | PowerDVD |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\cyberlink\powerdvd\powerdvd.exe |
File version: | 6.00.2128 |
Size: | 516 KB (528,384 bytes) |
Certificate |
Issued to: | CyberLink |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Digital DNA |
File packed: | No |
.NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
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.
“Enjoy Blu-ray, DVD and all the latest video formats to watch your favorite movies. Watch the latest Blu-ray movies, videos and photos in superb 3D quality and transform your 2D media into eye-popping 3D. Supports MVC 1080i 3D, MVC Transport Stream 3D (M2TS), MK3D and more. Browse over 17 million high-quality, DRM-free tracks. Buy and download songs directly for immediate enjoyment. Import 3D media, edit in a 3D environment, and export i...”
Behaviors
Autoplay handlers
Runs under the registry key 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoplayHandlers\Handlers'
- Handler name 'PDVDPlayVCDMovieOnArrival'
- Handler name 'PDVDPlayDVDMovieOnArrival'
- Handler name 'PDVDPlayCDAudioOnArrival'
- Handler name 'PDVDPlayBluRayOnArrival'
Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
- Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PowerDVD.exe'
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Microsoft Windows XP |
46.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Premium |
8.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
4.00% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 24.49% of PowerDVD.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Hewlett-Packard |
36.36% |
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Dell |
18.18% |
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Sahara |
12.12% |
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American Megatrends |
9.09% |
|
ASUS |
6.06% |
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Toshiba |
6.06% |
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Gateway |
6.06% |
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Acer |
3.03% |
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GIGABYTE |
3.03% |
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