Should I remove Network Virtual Bridge Update Protocol?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
20% remove it80% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #42,168
United States Rank #36,041
Reach 0.0022%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.69 days
313.40 days >
Average installed length: 164.67 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.0 |
100.00% |
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Network Virtual Bridge Update Protocol
Overview
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 installer includes 6 files and is usually about 2.34 MB (2,450,281 bytes). otpupdater.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 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 54% of users of Network Virtual Bridge Update Protocol come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Australia.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\network virtual bridge update protocol
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Network Virtual Bridge Update Protocol\Uninstall.exe" /r Network Virtual Bridge Update Protocol
Estimated size: 2.34 MB
Files installed by Network Virtual Bridge Update Protocol
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Network Virtual Bridge Update Protocol.exe
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otp.exe
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Uninstall.exe
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HiddenLaunchSync.exe
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otp-uninstaller.exe
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otpupdater.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- otpupdater.exe runs as a service named 'Network Virtual Bridge Update Protocol' (Network Virtual Bridge Update Protocol).
- Network Virtual Bridge Update Protocol.exe runs as a service named 'Network Virtual Bridge Update Protocol' (Network Virtual Bridge Update Protocol).
How do I remove Network Virtual Bridge Update Protocol?
You can uninstall Network Virtual Bridge Update Protocol 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 Virtual Bridge Update Protocol, 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 Virtual Bridge Update Protocol.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 51%
Win 8.1 2%
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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 20%
Keep it 80%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
53.49% |
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| Windows 10 |
46.51% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
37.21% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
18.60% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
16.28% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.30% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
6.98% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
4.65% |
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Geography
54.39% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
54.39% |
| Germany |
10.53% |
| Australia |
7.02% |
| United Kingdom |
5.26% |
| South Africa |
5.26% |
| Canada |
3.51% |
| Brazil |
1.75% |
| BS |
1.75% |
| Spain |
1.75% |
| MA |
1.75% |
| NG |
1.75% |
| Netherlands |
1.75% |
| Sweden |
1.75% |
| UA |
1.75% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
32.35% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
29.41% |
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| Dell |
14.71% |
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| Toshiba |
8.82% |
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| Lenovo |
5.88% |
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| Medion |
2.94% |
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| Alienware |
2.94% |
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| ASUS |
2.94% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
5.13% |
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| Unknow Unknow |
2.56% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO U50... |
2.56% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L500 |
2.56% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C855D |
2.56% |
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| BIOSTAR Group GF8200C M2+ |
2.56% |
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