Connexion Mobile
Overview
Connexion Mobile is a program developed by Smith Micro Software. The most used version is 4.00.0051.0, 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. 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 52 files and is usually about 52.4 MB (54,947,475 bytes). DBUpdater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 57% of users of Connexion Mobile come from Canada, it is also popular in the United States and Belgium.
Program details
URL: www.SmithMicro.com
Help link: www.bell.ca/mobileconnect
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Bell\Mobile Connect\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{DC236F17-9521-4810-A9D5-15D47ADD1381}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 52.4 MB
Files installed by Connexion Mobile
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EapTlsUi.dll - EapTlsUi Dynamic Link Library
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EapChap.dll - EapChap Dynamic Link Library
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EapTls.dll - EapTls Dynamic Link Library
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Leap.dll - Leap Dynamic Link Library
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DeviceInstaller.dll - Device Installer
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minib.dll - Minibrowser Dynamic Link Library (Minib)
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MaaaClient.dll (by PCTEL) - MaaaClient Dynamic Link Library (MaaaApi)
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NvtlDiag.dll - Novacore SDK Diagnostics Module
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BellCanadaCM.exe (by BellCanada) - Bell Canada Connection Manager
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NvtlActv.dll - Novacore SDK Activation Module
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NvtlConn.dll - Novacore SDK Connection Module
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Maaa.dll - SmithMicro Service Activation (3G device activation)
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DiagDll.dll (by huawei) - DiagDll Dynamic Link Library (DiagDll DLL)
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loader.dll (by Novatel Wireless) - Novatel Wireless Inc. Loader (Loader)
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Eap.dll - Eap Dynamic Link Library
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kwutil2k.dll (by Kyocera Wireless) - Wireless CDMA Modem Card (Kyocera Wireless Driver Utility DLL)
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NativeProfilesImporter.exe - Native Profiles Importer
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FullPermiss.exe - FullPerm Application
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CustomDiagDisplay.dll - CustomDiagDisplay
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cmoSerialDLL.dll (by C-motech Co.,Ltd) - C-motech 680 API
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AccessDirectory.dll - AccessDirectory
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FirmwareLauncher.exe - Update Launcher
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FeatureMan.dll - FeatureManager
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MobileConnect.exe (by Bell) - Mobile Connect
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ExtendedTools.dll - ExtendedTools
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InstallModem.exe - Device Wizard
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Acceleration.dll - Acceleration
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CatDbHelper.exe (by PCTEL) - CatDBHelper
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Diagnostic.dll - Diagnostics
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EngineeringDiagnostics.dll - Spr WWAN UI (Sprint WWAN User Interface)
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FileManager.dll - FileManager
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MiniBrowser.dll - Minibrowser (SmithMicro Inc. MiniBrowser Component)
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NDISAPI.dll - NDISAPI DLL
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ConAppsSvc.exe - ConAppsSvc
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LFLauncher.exe - LFLauncher
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NdisHelper.dll - NdisHelper
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DBUpdater.exe - DBUpdater
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DevWizHlp.dll - DevWizHlp
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AuthImpl.dll - AuthImpl
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Ethernet.dll - Ethernet
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EventMan.dll - EventMan
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Firewall.dll - Firewall
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Installm.exe - IPDETECT (IPDETECT MFC Application)
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ConApps.dll - ConApps
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Gprs.dll - WLAN UI (WWAN User Interface)
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fwudowmxDLL.dll (by C-motech Co.,Ltd) - C-motech U300 API
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- ConAppsSvc.exe runs as a service named 'Bell Canada Con App Svc' (CABellCanada).
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- MobileConnect.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Bell Canada Connection Manager' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Bell\Mobile Connect\MobileConnect.exe" -a.
- BellCanadaCM.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Bell Canada Connection Manager' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Bell\Mobile Connect\BellCanadaCM.exe" -a.
How do I remove Connexion Mobile?
You can uninstall Connexion Mobile 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 Connexion Mobile, 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 Connexion Mobile.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 40%
Win XP 20%
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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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
40.00% |
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| Windows 7 |
40.00% |
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| Windows XP |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
44.44% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
11.11% |
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Geography
57.14% of installs come from Canada
Which countries install it?
| Canada |
57.14% |
| United States |
35.71% |
| Belgium |
7.14% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
30.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
20.00% |
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| Lenovo |
10.00% |
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| Dell |
10.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
10.00% |
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| Acer |
10.00% |
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| MSI |
10.00% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L500D |
22.22% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L300 |
11.11% |
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| LENOVO 4290KK5 |
11.11% |
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| HP G50 Notebook PC |
11.11% |
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| Dell Studio 1735 |
11.11% |
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| ACER Aspire M1641 |
11.11% |
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About (from Smith Micro Software Inc.)
Smith Micro Software, Inc. provides software and services that simplify, secure, and enhance the mobile experience.
Publisher URL: www.smithmicro.com