PowerDVD.exe
PowerDVD by CyberLink (Signed)
Warning 3 antivirus scanners has detected malware in various versions of PowerDVD.exe.
Overview
There are 28 versions of powerdvd.exe in the wild, the latest version being 7.03.3919. The average file size is about 698.95 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to CyberLink by VeriSign. The programs PowerDVD, CyberLink Media Suite 10 and CyberLink PowerDVD have been observed as installing specific variations of powerdvd.exe.
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).
 Details
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| File name: | powerdvd.exe |
| Publisher: | CyberLink Corp. |
| Product name: | PowerDVD |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\cyberlink\powerdvd\powerdvd.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | CyberLink |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of PowerDVD.)
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. ...
“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 a...”
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. ...
“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 ...”
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 Pr...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of powerdvd.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Autoplay handlers
Runs under the registry key 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoplayHandlers\Handlers'
- Handler name 'PDVDPlayVCDMovieOnArrival'
- Handler name 'PDVDPlayCDAudioOnArrival'
- Handler name 'PDVDPlayDVDMovieOnArrival'
Malware detections
Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 3 of them detected the following malware.
| Antivirus engine | Engine version | Detection | File version |
| ByteHero |
1.0.0.1 |
Trojan.Malware.Win32.xPack.g |
6.00.2128 |
| Clam AntiVirus |
0.97.3.0 |
Win.Trojan.Agent-118814 |
6.00.1102 |
| nProtect |
2011-08-28.01 |
Trojan/W32.Agent.528384.AF |
6.00.2128 |
All file variations of 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% |
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| 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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