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Should I remove Dell NetReady?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #35,059
United States Rank #31,134
Reach 0.0034%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 13.00 days
383.40 days >
Average installed length: 201.45 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
3.0.0.1227 91.04%
3.0.0.1120 2.99%
2.0.1900 2.99%
2.0.1046 2.99%

Other programs by Dell

Dell NetReady

What is Dell NetReady?  (from Dell)

Dell NetReady, out-of-the-box high-speed broadband internet connection built into your mobile device, laptop or tablet.
It allows you to travel across Europe staying online. No matter where your business or leisure purposes might take you, you’ll be able to sync your work emails, surf the web or listen to
your f...  Read more

Overview

Dell NetReady is a program developed by Dell. The most used version is 3.0.0.1227, 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 23 files and is usually about 2.11 MB (2,216,554 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 50% of users of Dell NetReady come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.dell.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Dell\NetReady\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{562D75BC-5331-40C3-BB49-EDF8E15CC5CB}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.11 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Dell NetReady

  • NetReady.exe - Dell NetReady (NetReady)
  • setup.exe - Macheen Installer
  • Interop.NETWORKLIST.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'NETWORKLIST'.
  • Interop.MbnApi.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'MbnApi'.
  • MacheenServiceInterface.dll (by Macheen) - MacheenServiceInterface
  • macheen_client.exe (by Macheen) - MacheenClientUtility
  • wuwstub.exe - wuwstub Application (wuwstub MFC Application)
  • MacheenAppLibrary.dll - MacheenAppLibrary
  • MacheenService.exe - MacheenService
  • zlib.net.dll (by ComponentAce) - ZLIB.NET
  • log4net.dll (by The Apache Software Foundation) - log4net (Apache log4net for .NET Framework 2.0)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • MacheenService.exe runs as a service named 'Macheen Service' (MacheenService) "Macheen Service".
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • NetReady.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'NetReady' which loads as C:\Program Files\Dell\NetReady\NetReady.exe.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

MacheenService.exe
Memory:17.41 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0001163657%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00004164%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00007473%
0.015104% average
NetReady.exe
Memory:55.84 MB
Total CPU:0.0004665241%
Kernel CPU:0.00018842%
User CPU:0.00027810%
Switches/sec:46

How do I remove Dell NetReady?

You can uninstall Dell NetReady 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 Dell NetReady, 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 Dell NetReady.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Dell
 
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 82%
Win 7 3%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 85.07%
Windows 10 14.93%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 44.78%
Windows 7 Professional 29.85%
Windows 7 Ultimate 8.96%
Windows 10 Home 5.97%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... 2.99%
Windows 8.1 Pro 2.99%

Distribution by countryGeography

50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 50.00%
  Germany 10.98%
  United Kingdom 8.54%
  Brazil 3.66%
  France 3.66%
  India 3.66%
  Colombia 2.44%
  Israel 2.44%
  UG 1.22%
  MA 1.22%
  South Africa 1.22%
  Finland 1.22%
  Mexico 1.22%
  Pakistan 1.22%

About Dell

Dell manufactures, sells and supports computers and related products and services.
Publisher URL: www.dell.com

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