Should I remove NetDrive2?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #16,863
United States Rank #18,195
Reach 0.0150%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.53 days
340.08 days >
Average installed length: 178.68 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.5.0.0 |
53.38% |
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| 2.4.4.0 |
1.69% |
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| 2.4.0.0 |
13.85% |
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| 2.3.1.0 |
5.41% |
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| 2.3.0.0 |
2.70% |
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| 2.2.0.0 |
5.74% |
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| 2.1.4.0 |
4.39% |
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| 2.0.9.0 |
7.09% |
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| 2.0.8.0 |
0.34% |
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| 2.0.7.0 |
1.01% |
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| 2.0.6.0 |
1.35% |
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| 2.0.5.0 |
1.35% |
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| 2.0.4.0 |
1.35% |
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| 2.0.1.0 |
0.34% |
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NetDrive2
from Bdrive Inc.
Overview
NetDrive2 is a program developed by Bdrive. The most used version is 2.5.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is netdrive2.exe. The software installer includes 57 files and is usually about 37.38 MB (39,194,006 bytes). 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 NetDrive2 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: www.bdrive.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\netdrive2
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\NetDrive2\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 37.38 MB
Files installed by NetDrive2
| Program executable: | netdrive2.exe |
| Name: | NetDrive2 |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\netdrive2\netdrive2.exe |
| MD5: | bc21ac4faae6760c093b9fb3fea70f7e |
Additional files:
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ND2SDK_Uninstall.exe - NetDrive2 SDK (Setup Launcher)
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NetDrive2-SDKsetup.exe
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nd2cache.dll - NetDrive2 (NetDrive2 - Cache Manager)
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nd2client.exe
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nd2cmd.exe
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nd2ex.dll - NetDrive2 - License helper
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nd2map.dll - NetDrive2 - Map helper
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nd2mounter.exe
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nd2sp.exe - NetDrive2 - Notifier
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Uninstall.exe
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nd2api.dll - NetDrive2 SDK Interface dll
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import.dll - NetDrive2 importer
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nd2exd.exe
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asyncq.dll - NetDrive (NetDrive - AsyncQ)
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cache.dll - NetDrive - Cache
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filesystem.dll - NetDrive - FileSystem
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google.dll - NetDrive - Google
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logger.dll - NetDrive - Logger
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amazon_cloud_drive.dll
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basicauth.dll
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browser.dll
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cefs.exe
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certmgr.dll
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copy.dll
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dropbox.dll
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ftp.dll
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googlecloudstorage.dll
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hubic.dll
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nd2svc.exe
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oauth2.dll
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onedrive.dll
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onedrivebiz.dll
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s3.dll
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swift.dll
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syshelper.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- NetDrive2.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named NetDrive2.
2 Services
- nd2svc.exe runs as a service named 'NetDrive2_Service_NetDrive2' (NetDrive2_Service_NetDrive2).
- nd2sp.exe runs as a service named 'NetDrive2 Notifier' (notifierNetDrive2).
Startup File (User Run)
- NetDrive2.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'NetDrive2' and executes as "C:\Program Files\NetDrive2\NetDrive2.exe" -tray.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- NetDrive2.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\NetDrive2\NetDrive2.exe'.
How do I remove NetDrive2?
You can uninstall NetDrive2 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 NetDrive2, 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 NetDrive2.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 64%
Win 7 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
63.64% |
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| Windows 7 |
34.68% |
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| Windows XP |
1.01% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.67% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
18.03% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
14.63% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
12.24% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
10.88% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.84% |
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Geography
36.26% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
36.26% |
| Germany |
17.25% |
| Netherlands |
8.19% |
| France |
6.14% |
| Italy |
4.39% |
| Belgium |
3.51% |
| United Kingdom |
2.63% |
| Switzerland |
1.75% |
| Canada |
1.46% |
| Czech Republic |
1.46% |
| Australia |
1.46% |
| Norway |
1.46% |
| Sweden |
1.46% |
| Poland |
1.17% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
26.90% |
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| Dell |
22.22% |
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| ASUS |
13.45% |
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| Acer |
12.28% |
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| Medion |
6.43% |
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| Lenovo |
6.43% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.26% |
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| Samsung |
2.34% |
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| Intel |
2.34% |
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| Alienware |
1.17% |
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| Sony |
1.17% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
4.84% |
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| HP Z400 Workstation |
2.42% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Compaq 15... |
2.42% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
2.42% |
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| HP EliteBook 840 G1 |
2.42% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 9020 |
1.61% |
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