Should I remove NetAdapterUpdate?

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by devnull

Remove NetAdapterUpdate by devnull

NetAdapterUpdate is a program developed by devnull. The most used version is 2.3.5, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 main program executable is NetAdapterUpdate.exe. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 25.23 MB (26,459,627 bytes). updater.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 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 36% of users of NetAdapterUpdate come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Italy.

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\devnull\NetAdapterUpdate\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{05C61A04-0BDA-4BAC-B4E3-3809FB768EFA}

Estimated size: 25.23 MB

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 NetAdapterUpdate, 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 NetAdapterUpdate.

OS VERSIONS Win 10 60% Win 7 5%

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

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 4% Keep it 96%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	36.36%
France	18.18%
Italy	14.55%
Germany	7.27%
United Kingdom	7.27%
Singapore	5.45%
Spain	3.64%
India	3.64%
Brazil	1.82%
Netherlands	1.82%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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