Should I remove Smart Bro?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
11% remove it89% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #15,560
United States Rank #36,867
Reach 0.0175%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 15.98 days
471.29 days >
Average installed length: 247.63 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
23.009.09.01.238 |
6.10% |
|
22.001.18.20.238 |
0.29% |
|
22.001.18.18.238 |
34.88% |
|
22.001.18.14.238 |
1.16% |
|
16.001.06.06.238 |
1.74% |
|
16.001.06.03.238 |
15.41% |
|
11.300.05.05.238 |
16.86% |
|
11.300.05.03.238 |
20.93% |
|
11.300.05.01.238 |
0.29% |
|
11.002.03.05.238 |
0.58% |
|
1.09.01.238 |
1.16% |
|
1.09.00.238 |
0.58% |
|
Other programs by Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd
Rankings
- #15,556 Update for Codec Package by installCore
- #15,557 Napisy24
- #15,558 Hard Time by MDickie
- #15,559 Atmel ARM GNU Toolchain
- #15,560 Smart Bro by Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd
- #15,561 InstaShare by Interesting Solutions
- #15,562 WinRAR 4.20 beta 2 (64-bit) by win.rar GmbH
- #15,563 VMware ThinApp
- #15,564 Yandex.Disk
- #15,565 LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Driver
Smart Bro
Overview
Smart Bro is a program developed by Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd. The most used version is 22.001.18.18.238, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 main program executable is smart bro.exe. The software installer includes 135 files and is usually about 28.7 MB (30,093,188 bytes). CMUpdater.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 79% of users of Smart Bro come from Philippines, it is also popular in the United States and Indonesia.
Program details
URL: www.huawei.com
Help link: mobile.huawei.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\smart bro
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Smart Bro\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 28.7 MB
Files installed by Smart Bro
Program executable: | smart bro.exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\smart bro\smart bro.exe |
MD5: | e5228fe21f41767851c0d1a4fe43182c |
Additional files:
-
LiveUpdateInterface.dll
-
AddrBookPlugin.dll - Address Book Plugin
-
AddrBookUIPlugin.dll
-
CryptPlugin.dll - Crypt Plugin
-
dllVolumeCtrl.dll - dllVolumeCtrl Dynamic Link Library (dllVolumeCtrl DLL)
-
6246download.dll - 6246Download Dynamic Link Library (6246Download DLL)
-
6270download.dll - 6270Download Dynamic Link Library (6270Download DLL)
-
NetInfoUIExPlugin.dll
-
8200download.dll
-
DeviceOperate.dll
-
DetectDev.dll
-
ejectdisk.exe - SwitchToModem (1. 0. 0. 11)
-
EXETimer.exe
-
AboutPlugin.dll
-
CallLogUIPlugin.dll
-
CallUIPlugin.dll
-
CBSSettingPlugin.dll
-
Container.dll
-
DiagnosisPlugin.dll
-
DialupUIPlugin.dll
-
DVBPlayer.dll
-
DynamicGif.dll
-
LayoutPlugin.dll
-
MenuMgrPlugin.dll
-
NDISAPI.dll - NDISAPI DLL
-
NDISPlugin.dll
-
NetConnectPlugin.dll
-
NetInfoRecordUIPlugin.dll
-
NetSettingPlugin.dll
-
atcomm.dll
-
AddPbk.exe
-
AssistantServices.exe
-
BIXml.dll
-
CallPlugin.dll
-
ChangeLanguage.exe
-
CMUpdater.exe
-
ConfigFilePlugin.dll
-
DeviceMgrPlugin.dll
-
DeviceMgrUIPlugin.dll
-
DialUpPlugin.dll
-
DLL_Netcard_R.dll
-
FileManager.dll
-
GpsPlugin.dll
-
isaputrace.dll
-
KillProcess.exe
-
LocaleMgrPlugin.dll
-
Modem.exe (by ZTE)
-
NetInfoPlugin.dll
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- AddPbk.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CFD0ABA4-46FE-49C9-A973-19BBE62C6B95}' (runs on registration).
- Modem.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F2A2A929-6D98-496F-A692-4EBCDD20E335}' (runs on registration).
Service
- AssistantServices.exe runs as a service named 'UI Assistant Service' (UI Assistant Service).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
AssistantServices.exe |
Memory: | 14.26 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0058330245% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00316298% | |
User CPU: | 0.00267005% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 2,986,481 | |
I/O reads/min: | 1.45 MB | |
I/O writes/min: | 0 Bytes | |
CMUpdater.exe |
Memory: | 16.13 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0071960461% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00404546% | |
User CPU: | 0.00315059% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 93,767 | |
I/O reads/min: | 56.35 KB | |
I/O writes/min: | 0 Bytes | |
How do I remove Smart Bro?
You can uninstall Smart Bro 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 Smart Bro, 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 Smart Bro.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 53%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
|
|
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
|
|
USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
|
|
Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
70.06% |
|
Windows 10 |
21.22% |
|
Windows XP |
6.10% |
|
Windows Vista |
2.62% |
|
Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
28.49% |
|
Windows 7 Home Premium |
12.79% |
|
Windows 7 Professional |
11.34% |
|
Windows 7 Home Basic |
8.72% |
|
Windows 7 Starter |
7.56% |
|
Microsoft Windows XP |
6.10% |
|
Geography
78.59% of installs come from Philippines
Which countries install it?
Philippines |
78.59% |
United States |
8.50% |
Indonesia |
4.11% |
Germany |
1.47% |
Brazil |
0.88% |
Australia |
0.59% |
Japan |
0.59% |
OM |
0.59% |
Hong Kong |
0.59% |
Saudi Arabia |
0.59% |
China |
0.29% |
Sri Lanka |
0.29% |
Kuwait |
0.29% |
Taiwan |
0.29% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
31.02% |
|
Hewlett-Packard |
13.88% |
|
Dell |
11.43% |
|
ASUS |
10.20% |
|
Lenovo |
9.80% |
|
Samsung |
9.80% |
|
Toshiba |
5.71% |
|
Sahara |
3.67% |
|
Sony |
1.63% |
|
Intel |
1.22% |
|
Alienware |
0.82% |
|
MSI |
0.82% |
|
Common models |
Acer Aspire 4736Z |
3.25% |
|
Acer AOD270 |
3.25% |
|
Acer AO722 |
2.60% |
|
HP Pavilion g4 Notebook P... |
2.60% |
|
Dell Inspiron N4050 |
2.60% |
|
Samsung 300E5EV/300E4EV/2... |
1.95% |
|
About Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd
Huawei is a networking and telecommunications equipment and services company based in China.
Publisher URL: www.huawei.com