Panasonic Communications Utility
What is Panasonic Communications Utility? (from Panasonic)
The Communications Utility software uses devices connected to the network to scan documents and receives the scanned image date on a computer. The Communications Utility software uses devices connected to the network to scan documents and receives the scanned image date on a computer.
Overview
Panasonic Communications Utility is a software program developed by Panasonic. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The setup package generally installs about 14 files and is usually about 1.36 MB (1,426,741 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 41% of users of Panasonic Communications Utility come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and Taiwan.
Program details
URL: www.panasonic.com/business/office/home.asp
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Panasonic\Panasonic-DMS\Port Controller\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{DEA90EEC-CA16-4092-9604-25B2ACC5273B}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0409
Estimated size: 1.36 MB
Files installed by Panasonic Communications Utility
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pdms_dm.dll - Document Manager (Document Manager API)
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CP_API.DLL - Scan to Printer (cp_api)
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MfpAdReg.dll - MfpAdReg
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MfpLpd.dll - MfpLpd DLL
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MfpConfig.exe - MfpConfig
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MfpNsSet.exe - MfpNsSet
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Mfpscdl.exe - MFPSCDL
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MonApi.dll - MonApi
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PDFMAKE.DLL
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Mfpscdl.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{9FFB2644-76CA-4269-8838-84DCED3B6950}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Mfpscdl.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Panasonic\Panasonic-DMS\Port Controller\Mfpscdl.exe'.
How do I remove Panasonic Communications Utility?
You can uninstall Panasonic Communications Utility 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 Panasonic Communications Utility, 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 Panasonic Communications Utility.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 38%
Win XP 5%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #36,545
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
42.62% |
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| Windows XP |
36.07% |
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| Windows 10 |
13.11% |
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| Windows Vista |
8.20% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
36.07% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
21.31% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.84% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
9.84% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.92% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.28% |
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Geography
41.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
41.33% |
| Italy |
12.00% |
| Taiwan |
6.67% |
| Indonesia |
5.33% |
| India |
4.00% |
| South Africa |
2.67% |
| Mexico |
2.67% |
| Greece |
2.67% |
| Spain |
2.67% |
| Iran |
2.67% |
| Germany |
2.67% |
| Canada |
2.67% |
| Vietnam |
1.33% |
| France |
1.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
32.65% |
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| Dell |
22.45% |
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| Acer |
14.29% |
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| Intel |
8.16% |
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| Lenovo |
6.12% |
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| ASUS |
4.08% |
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| Toshiba |
4.08% |
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| American Megatrends |
4.08% |
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| Medion |
2.04% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.04% |
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Common models |
| Dell OptiPlex 780 |
4.17% |
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| VIA P4M266-8235 |
2.08% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L500D |
2.08% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A135 |
2.08% |
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| Dell Latitude E6500 |
2.08% |
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| Dell Latitude E5410 |
2.08% |
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Publisher URL: www.panasonic.com