Should I remove Network Update Agent?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
Average installed length: 44.11 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.07.000 |
23.08% |
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| 2.06.000 |
53.85% |
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| 2.03.000 |
23.08% |
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Other programs by Volvo Information Technology AB
Network Update Agent
from Volvo Information Technology AB
Overview
Network Update Agent is a software program developed by Volvo Information Technology AB. The most common release is 2.06.000, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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 generally installs about 21 files and is usually about 4.51 MB (4,731,557 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 47% of users of Network Update Agent come from the United States, it is also popular in Spain and Colombia.
Program details
URL: www.VolvoIT.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Network Update Agent
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{213690D8-1791-4040-AA31-D8CFC374CBA5}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409
Estimated size: 4.51 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Network Update Agent
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NetworkUpdateSetup.exe - Network Update Agent (InstallScript Setup Launcher)
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NetworkUpdateFacade.dll - NetworkUpdateFacade (Network Update Facade)
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SetAdminGroupName.exe - SetAdminGroupName
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RegistryUpgrader.exe - RegistryUpgrader
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Volvo.IT.NUAgent.NetworkUpdateAPI.dll - NetworkUpdateAPI (Network Update API)
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NetworkUpdateAgent.exe - Network Update (Network Update Agent)
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NetworkUpdateService.exe - Network Update Service
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Volvo.IT.NUAgent.BC.dll - Network Update BC
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WatchDog.dll - SAMShare watch dog
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GACInstaller.exe - GACInstaller
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Volvo.IT.NUAgent.Common.dll - Common (Network Update Common)
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Interop.WindowsInstaller.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'WindowsInstaller'.
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policy.2.1.Volvo.IT.NUAgent.NetworkUpdateAPI.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- NetworkUpdateAgent.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Network Update.
Service
- NetworkUpdateService.exe runs as a service named 'NetworkUpdate AgentService' (NetworkUpdateAgentService) "Manage Network Update Service Agent Application".
How do I remove Network Update Agent?
You can uninstall Network Update Agent 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 Update Agent, 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 Update Agent.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 46%
Win 10 15%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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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 7 |
61.54% |
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| Windows XP |
23.08% |
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| Windows 10 |
15.38% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
23.08% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
23.08% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
15.38% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
15.38% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
7.69% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
7.69% |
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Geography
47.37% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
47.37% |
| Spain |
10.53% |
| Colombia |
5.26% |
| ZM |
5.26% |
| Mexico |
5.26% |
| IQ |
5.26% |
| Iran |
5.26% |
| Canada |
5.26% |
| Jamaica |
5.26% |
| BG |
5.26% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
41.67% |
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| Lenovo |
25.00% |
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| Samsung |
8.33% |
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| Acer |
8.33% |
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| Dell |
8.33% |
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| ASUS |
8.33% |
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Common models |
| Samsung R430/R480/R440 ... |
7.69% |
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| Packard Bell EasyNote TS1... |
7.69% |
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| Matsushita Electric Indus... |
7.69% |
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| LENOVO 7661AD1 |
7.69% |
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| LENOVO 20178 |
7.69% |
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| LENOVO 200777G |
7.69% |
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