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Should I remove Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite Runtime Components?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #27,128
United States Rank #48,004
Reach 0.0059%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 22.00 days
649.14 days >
Average installed length: 341.07 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
2.2.4.23 0.85%
2.2.3.13 5.98%
2.2.2.1 43.59%
2.1.6.1 31.62%
1.0.12.1001 2.56%
1.0.10.1061 15.38%

Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite Runtime Components

Overview

Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite Runtime Components is a software program developed by Vodafone. The most common release is 2.2.2.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). 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 setup package generally installs about 134 files and is usually about 8.1 MB (8,494,712 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 35% of users of Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite Runtime Components come from South Africa, it is also popular in the United States and France.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Vodafone\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{CFA76A76-03CF-43AC-AAB4-E2E3DACE4E02}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 8.1 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite Runtime Components

  • ConfigureModem.exe - Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite (Application to change modem init strings for non-admin users)
  • VMC.exe
  • MobileBroadband.exe - Vodafone Mobile Broadband (MobileBroadband)
  • MobileBroadbandResources.dll - MobileBroadbandResources
  • RedetectVodafoneModem.exe - Modem Detection Tool
  • SMS.exe - SMS
  • SmsResources.dll - SmsResources
  • VmbDebug.exe - VmbDebug
  • VmbService.exe - VmbService
  • VmbServiceConfig.exe - VmbServiceConfig
  • Vodafone.API.dll - Vodafone.API
  • Vodafone.ApplicationHost.Impl.dll - Vodafone.ApplicationHost.Impl
  • Vodafone.Base.Contracts.dll - Vodafone.Base.Contracts
  • Vodafone.Base.Factory.dll - Vodafone.Base.Factory
  • Vodafone.Base.Interfaces.dll - Vodafone.Base.Interfaces
  • Vodafone.Base.Internals.dll - Vodafone.Base.Internals
  • Vodafone.Base.Win32.dll - Vodafone.Base.Win32
  • Vodafone.BusinessLogic.dll - BusinessLogic
  • Vodafone.CheckOpcoFiles.dll - OpcoFiles
  • wdkdi32.exe - wdkdi
  • PhoneConnectorVMC.exe - VMC Lite PSA Application
  • CancelAutoPlay.dll - Vodafone Mobile Connect (VMC.CancelAutoPlay)
  • ConAppM.exe - MobileConnect
  • CsUtil.dll - CsUtil Dynamic Link Library
  • DeviceListener.exe - DeviceListener
  • InstallDrivers_setup.exe - InstallDrivers Application
  • MobileConnect.exe
  • PctelWrapper.dll - PctelWrapper Dynamic Link Library
  • PreInst.exe - PreInst Application
  • VMC.BaseServices.DataAccessor.dll - VMC.BaseServices.DataAccessor
  • VMC.BaseServices.OutlookConnector.dll - OutlookConnector
  • VMC.BaseServices.Platform.dll - VMC.BaseServices.Platform
  • VMC.BaseServices.WabConnector.dll - WabConnector Dynamic Link Library
  • VMC.BaseServices.XmlSerializers.dll - VMC.BaseServices.XmlSerializers
  • VMC.ConnectionServices.dll - ConnectionServices
  • VMC.ConnectionServices.TrafficOptimiser.dll - TrafficOptimiser
  • VMC.ConnectionServicesInterface.dll - VMC.ConnectionServicesInterface
  • VMC.UI.CommonDialogs.dll - CommonDialogs
  • VMC.WindowsService.Core.dll - VMCServiceCore
  • VMC.WindowsService.Messaging.dll - VMCServiceMessaging
  • Launcher.exe - Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi (Launcher)
  • LBS.exe - Vodafone_MyLocation
  • installprogress.exe - InstallProgress
  • StartVMCLite.exe - VMCLite Starter (Starts VMCLite application)
  • Positioning.dll - Positioning

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

4 Scheduled Tasks
  • MobileConnect.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{06D75EF9-3AE0-483B-85A6-E5417A849C5A}' (runs on registration).
  • MobileBroadband.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{77880F61-2208-45B2-AD9A-0FC5D0F489A5}' (runs on registration).
  • Launcher.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CC5562D2-A9C3-4EA8-8C0A-7ED2FC097DC6}' (runs on registration).
  • VMC.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{ECAF5D2B-B1DD-4E0F-8D1E-8A7837ED0A22}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
  • MobileBroadband.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named MobileBroadband_Reg_HKLMWow6432Run.
Service
  • VmbService.exe runs as a service named 'Vodafone Mobile Connect Service' (VmbService) "Detects mobile devices and manages applications that might otherwise conflict with Vodafone Mobile Connect (VMC). If this service is stopped, the VMC software will not work properly, as it will not be able to identify devices or manage conflicting applications.".
Startup File (User Run)
  • MobileConnect.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'MobileConnect.EXE' and executes as C:\Program Files\Vodafone\Vodafone Mobile Connect\Bin\MobileConnect.EXE.
3 Startup Files (All Users Run)
  • Launcher.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'VodafoneMobileWiFi' which loads as C:\Program Files\Vodafone\Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi\Launcher.exe.
  • MobileBroadband.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'MobileBroadband' which loads as C:\Program Files\Vodafone\Vodafone Mobile Broadband\Bin\MobileBroadband.exe /silent.
  • MobileConnect.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'MobileConnect' which loads as C:\Program Files\Vodafone\Vodafone Mobile Connect\Bin\MobileConnect.exe /silent.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • MobileBroadband.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Vodafone\Vodafone Mobile Broadband\Bin\MobileBroadband.exe'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

VmbService.exe
Memory:17.67 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0003283891%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00010985%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00021854%
0.015104% average
Switches/sec:1
70 average

How do I remove Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite Runtime Components?

You can uninstall Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite Runtime Components from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite Runtime Components, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Vodafone Mobile Connect Lite Runtime Components.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 44%
Win Vista 1%
  
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
  
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 50.43%
Windows XP 26.50%
Windows Vista 13.68%
Windows 10 9.40%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 25.86%
Windows 7 Professional 16.38%
Windows 7 Home Premium 14.66%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.21%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 7.76%
Windows 7 Starter 3.45%

Distribution by countryGeography

35.25% of installs come from South Africa
Which countries install it?
  South Africa 35.25%
  United States 13.11%
  France 9.84%
  Belgium 5.74%
  Hungary 5.74%
  Portugal 4.92%
  Italy 4.10%
  United Kingdom 4.10%
  Croatia 3.28%
  Finland 2.46%
  Romania 2.46%
  New Zealand 1.64%
  Germany 1.64%
  BG 1.64%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 31.17%
Toshiba 18.18%
Acer 15.58%
Dell 12.99%
American Megatrends 5.19%
Samsung 3.90%
Intel 3.90%
Lenovo 3.90%
Sahara 2.60%
MSI 1.30%
Compaq 1.30%
Common models
TOSHIBA Satellite L650 3.06%
HP Compaq dc7800 Converti... 2.04%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 2.04%
HP ENVY TS 17 Notebook PC 1.02%
HP EliteBook 8570p 1.02%
HP Compaq 6710b (KU273ES#... 1.02%
Publisher URL: www.vodafone.com

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