Should I remove Cradlepoint NetCloud Client?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.23.4832 |
50.00% |
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| 2.17.4749 |
25.00% |
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| 2.16.4723 |
25.00% |
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Cradlepoint NetCloud Client
by Cradlepoint, Inc.
Overview
Cradlepoint NetCloud Client is a program developed by Cradlepoint. The most used version is 2.23.4832, 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. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 8 files and is usually about 18.69 MB (19,599,360 bytes). A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 10. While about 90% of users of Cradlepoint NetCloud Client come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.
Program details
Help link: cradlepoint.com/support_and_resources
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\pertino
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{5DBA5A3F-B0DF-4EC0-BB45-93F0F496AA46}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 18.69 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Cradlepoint NetCloud Client
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pdiagnostics.exe - Cradlepoint NetCloud Client (Cradlepoint NetCloud Client Diagnostics Utility)
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pgateway.exe - Cradlepoint NetCloud Client Service.
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psystem.exe - Cradlepoint NetCloud Engine (Cradlepoint NetCloud System utility.)
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ptray.exe - Cradlepoint NetCloud Client User Interface.
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ptrayres-en-us.dll - Cradlepoint NetCloud Client User Interface Resource DLL (English).
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wpsapi.dll (by Skyhook Wireless) - Wireless Positioning System API
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pnetvmini.sys (by Pertino) - Pertino Virtual Miniport (NDIS6)
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vminiinstall.exe (by Pertino) - Pertino Virtual Miniport (Pertino Virtual Miniport Installer)
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- pgateway.exe runs as a service named 'Cradlepoint NetCloud Client Service' (pGateway) "Cradlepoint NetCloud provides extended networking capabilities.".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- ptray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PertinoConnect' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Pertino\pTray.exe".
How do I remove Cradlepoint NetCloud Client?
You can uninstall Cradlepoint NetCloud Client 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 Cradlepoint NetCloud Client, 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 Cradlepoint NetCloud Client.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 10
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Geography
90.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
90.00% |
| United Kingdom |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Lenovo |
50.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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| Dell |
25.00% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO 80NV |
50.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard 810-330qe |
25.00% |
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| Dell Latitude E5550 |
25.00% |
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