Should I remove ModemAuthenticator?

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.0.25	27.50%
1.0.20	42.50%
1.0.18	5.00%
1.0.7	25.00%

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by Intel Mobile Communications

Remove ModemAuthenticator by Intel Mobile Commu...

ModemAuthenticator is a software program developed by Intel Mobile Communications. The most common release is 1.0.20, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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. The setup package is about 516.5 KB (528,896 bytes) when donwloaded. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 49% of users of ModemAuthenticator come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Netherlands.

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\intel mobile communications\modemauthenticator

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{30F2BC34-BB35-4722-9CE9-B04849D3C934}

Estimated size: 516.5 KB

Language: English (United States)

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 ModemAuthenticator, 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 ModemAuthenticator.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 95% Win 7 (SP1) 5%

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 7% Keep it 93%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	49.02%
Germany	7.84%
Netherlands	7.84%
Australia	5.88%
Italy	5.88%
Norway	5.88%
Spain	3.92%
United Kingdom	3.92%
Belgium	1.96%
Czech Republic	1.96%
Finland	1.96%
Sweden	1.96%
South Africa	1.96%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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