Network Drive Mapping Utility
Overview
Network Drive Mapping Utility is a program developed by Linksys. The most used version is 1.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 9 files and is usually about 623.63 KB (638,592 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 67% of users of Network Drive Mapping Utility come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and MK.
Program details
URL: www.linksys.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Linksys\Network Storage
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\10\00\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{C
Estimated size: 623.63 KB
Language: English
Files installed by Network Drive Mapping Utility
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Network Drive Mapping Utility.exe - Network Drive Mapping Utility Application
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FlashMapSetting.exe - FlashMapSetting Application
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- Network Drive Mapping Utility.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Network Drive Mapping Utility' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Linksys\Network Storage\Network Drive Mapping Utility.exe".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- Network Drive Mapping Utility.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Network Drive Mapping Utility' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Linksys\Network Storage\Network Drive Mapping Utility.exe" Z.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Network Drive Mapping Utility.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Linksys\Network Storage\Network Drive Mapping Utility.exe'.
How do I remove Network Drive Mapping Utility?
You can uninstall Network Drive Mapping Utility from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Network Drive Mapping Utility, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Network Drive Mapping Utility.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win Vista (SP2) 8%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
60.38% |
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| Windows XP |
18.87% |
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| Windows 10 |
13.21% |
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| Windows Vista |
7.55% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
35.85% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
18.87% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
15.09% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.43% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.66% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
1.89% |
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Geography
67.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
67.14% |
| Canada |
11.43% |
| MK |
2.86% |
| Poland |
2.86% |
| Nicaragua |
1.43% |
| Slovenia |
1.43% |
| Singapore |
1.43% |
| Brazil |
1.43% |
| CW |
1.43% |
| Australia |
1.43% |
| Greece |
1.43% |
| New Zealand |
1.43% |
| DK |
1.43% |
| Czech Republic |
1.43% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
32.61% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
23.91% |
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| ASUS |
10.87% |
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| Acer |
8.70% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.52% |
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| Lenovo |
6.52% |
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| Intel |
4.35% |
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| American Megatrends |
4.35% |
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| Gateway |
2.17% |
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Common models |
| HP G71 Notebook PC |
4.88% |
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| NVIDIA AWRDACPI |
2.44% |
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| LENOVO 77321EG |
2.44% |
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| LENOVO 6458AY2 |
2.44% |
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| LENOVO 1066AWU |
2.44% |
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| INTELR AWRDACPI |
2.44% |
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Publisher URL: www.linksys.com