Should I remove Network Magic?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
25% remove it75% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #13,546
United States Rank #7,869
Reach 0.0223%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 10.05 days
296.58 days >
Average installed length: 155.83 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.9.8225.0 |
67.43% |
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| 4.9.8185.1 |
0.46% |
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| 4.8.8142.0 |
2.28% |
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| 4.7.8023.0 |
2.28% |
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| 4.6.8008.0 |
0.23% |
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| 4.6.7324.0 |
2.51% |
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| 4.6.7311.0 |
0.23% |
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| 4.5.8053.0 |
0.23% |
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| 4.5.7281.1 |
0.46% |
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| 4.2.7234.0 |
0.23% |
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| 4.2.7179.0 |
0.23% |
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| 4.1.7082.0 |
15.95% |
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| 4.1.7073.2 |
4.10% |
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| 4.1.7039.0 |
0.68% |
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| 4.0.6313.0 |
2.73% |
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Network Magic
from Pure Networks
What is Network Magic? (from Pure Networks)
Network Magic software helps eliminate the hassles of setting up, managing, and protecting your home network. It lets you set up files and printer sharing between your home computers with just a few mouse clicks. With Network Magic’s intuitive and informative network management and protection features, you can keep y... Read more
Overview
Network Magic is a software program developed by Pure Networks. The most common release is 4.9.8225.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named nmsrvc.exe. The setup package generally installs about 89 files and is usually about 13.9 MB (14,579,000 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 80% of users of Network Magic come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.purenetworks.com
Help link: go.purenetworks.com/redir/click/cplink/?pn=nm&a=4.1.7073.2&b=Pure&dc=Pure0.1033&lk=&f=&g=&lcid=
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{371EBC04-8CED-4AEB-96F6-8184EAF340BC}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 13.9 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Network Magic
| Program executable: | nmsrvc.exe |
| Name: | Network Magic |
| Network Magic Service |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmsrvc.exe |
| MD5: | 3cb041b0c24258bdcfd0db1b1bf95efb |
Additional files:
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2wire.dll - Network Magic (2Wire Support DLL)
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3com.dll - 3Com Support DLL
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actiont.dll - ActionTec Support DLL
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asante.dll - Asante Support DLL
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belkin.dll - Belkin Support DLL
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buffalo.dll - Buffalo Support DLL
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comtrend.dll - Comtrend Support DLL
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dell.dll - Dell Support DLL
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dlink.dll - DLink Support DLL
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gigafast.dll - Gigafast Support DLL
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junxion.dll - Junxion Support DLL
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linksys.dll - Linksys Support DLL
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lsyscc.dll - LinksysCC Support DLL
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motorola.dll - Motorola Support DLL
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msft.dll - Microsoft Support DLL
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netgear.dll - NetGear Support DLL
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nmagnt.dll - nmagnt Dynamic Link Library
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nmagntps.dll - nmagntps Dynamic Link Library
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nmapp.exe - Network Magic Application
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nmapplb.dll - Network Magic Application Dynamic Link Library
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nmbrhlp2.dll - Network Magic Browser Helper
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nmcore.dll - nmcore Dynamic Link Library
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nmcoreps.dll - nmcoreps Dynamic Link Library
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nmelev.dll - nmelev Dynamic Link Library
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nmelevps.dll - nmelevps Dynamic Link Library
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nmralb.dll - NmRaLib Library
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nmralbps.dll - nmralibps Dynamic Link Library
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nmrasv.dll - NmRaService Library
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nmrasvps.dll - nmraserviceps Dynamic Link Library
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nmrsrc.dll - Network Magic Resource Dynamic Link Library
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nmspce2.dll - nmspce Dynamic Link Library
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nmsrvclb.dll - Network Magic Service Dynamic Link Library
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nmusrutl.dll - nmusrutl Dynamic Link Library
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nmusrutlps.dll - nmusrutlps Dynamic Link Library
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siemens.dll - Siemens Support DLL
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smc.dll - SMC Support DLL
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sonicwal.dll - SonicWALL Support DLL
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svcrsrc.dll - Network Magic Service Resource Dynamic Link Library
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thomson.dll - Thomson Support DLL
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upnpgw.dll - UPnP Gateway Support DLL
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usrob.dll - USRobotics Support DLL
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venrsrc.dll - Network Magic Vendor Resource Dynamic Link Library
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westell.dll - Westell Support DLL
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zyxel.dll - Zyxel Support DLL
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nmraapache.exe - Pure Networks Net2Go Service
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certclean.exe - Certificate Information Application
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certinfo.exe
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lspdump.exe - LSP Information Application
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nmsprt.exe - Network Magic Support Tool
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pnroutcli.exe - Pure Networks Network Magic Router Test Client
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serveme.exe - ServeMe Application
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- nmspce2.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {33F85093-44BB-4587-B25B-FFD05D5B9916}.
Internet Explorer BHO
- nmbrhlp2.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Network Magic Browser Helper' with the class of {07D7F044-2F5F-41B2-BAA5-936814AF0163}.
2 Services
- nmraapache.exe runs as a service named 'Pure Networks Net2Go Service' (nmraapache) "Provides support for the Net2Go web service".
- nmsrvc.exe runs as a service named 'Pure Networks Network Magic Service' (nmservice) "Enables Network Magic services such as file sharing, printer sharing, and network monitoring. This service must be running for Network Magic to function properly.".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- nmapp.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'nmapp' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmapp.exe" -autorun -nosplash.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- nmsrvc.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Pure Networks\Network Magic\nmsrvc.exe'.
How do I remove Network Magic?
You can uninstall Network Magic 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 Network Magic, 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 Network Magic.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Network Magic you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 41%
Win XP 0%
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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 25%
Keep it 75%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
41.91% |
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| Windows Vista |
31.66% |
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| Windows XP |
16.40% |
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| Windows 10 |
10.02% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.11% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
25.98% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
15.86% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.59% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
3.91% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
3.68% |
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Geography
80.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
80.33% |
| Canada |
8.77% |
| United Kingdom |
2.27% |
| Australia |
1.66% |
| Belgium |
0.61% |
| Brazil |
0.61% |
| Germany |
0.45% |
| Singapore |
0.45% |
| Japan |
0.30% |
| Poland |
0.30% |
| DK |
0.30% |
| Russia |
0.30% |
| Italy |
0.30% |
| AW |
0.15% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
34.98% |
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| Dell |
27.00% |
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| Acer |
12.17% |
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| Toshiba |
9.13% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.56% |
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| Lenovo |
4.18% |
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| ASUS |
1.90% |
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| Sahara |
1.90% |
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| Intel |
1.52% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.52% |
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| Gateway |
1.14% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6700 Notebo... |
2.50% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.50% |
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| LENOVO 0768GZQ |
1.88% |
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| Dell Dell DXP061 |
1.88% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
1.88% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
1.88% |
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