Sprint Mobile Broadband Drivers
What is Sprint Mobile Broadband Drivers?
This is the software package that includes the required drivers, configuration and management utilities to support Sprint Mobile Broadband devices.
Overview
Sprint Mobile Broadband Drivers is a software program developed by Novatel Wireless. 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 6 files and is usually about 9.73 MB (10,204,423 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 94% of users of Sprint Mobile Broadband Drivers come from the United States, it is also popular in France.
Program details
URL: www.nvtl.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Novatel Wireless\Sprint\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{720B36D1-09E2-4401-B562-0D4248B13244}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 9.73 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Sprint Mobile Broadband Drivers
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SetupHelper64.exe - SetupHelperExe Application
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NWHelper.exe - NWHelper Module
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DIFxAPI.dll (by Microsoft) - Driver Install Frameworks API (DIFxAPI) (Driver Install Frameworks for API library module)
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Proc_Serv_Start_Stop.exe - Check_Port_Status Application
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WdfCoInstaller01009.dll (by Microsoft) - WDF Coinstaller
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WdfCoInstaller01009_amd64.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- NWHelper.exe runs as a service named 'Novatel Wireless Device Helper' (NWHelper).
How do I remove Sprint Mobile Broadband Drivers?
You can uninstall Sprint Mobile Broadband Drivers 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 Sprint Mobile Broadband Drivers, 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 Sprint Mobile Broadband Drivers.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 7 10%
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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 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
60.00% |
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Windows 10 |
40.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
20.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
20.00% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
10.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.00% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
10.00% |
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Geography
94.12% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
94.12% |
France |
5.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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Dell |
25.00% |
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Toshiba |
12.50% |
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Sony |
12.50% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA Satellite L75-A |
11.11% |
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Sony VPCSB190X |
11.11% |
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Hewlett-Packard p6-2107c |
11.11% |
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HP xw4600 Workstation |
11.11% |
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HP 2000 Notebook PC |
11.11% |
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Hewlett-Packard 700-327c |
11.11% |
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About Novatel Wireless
Novatel Wireless provides wireless broadband access solutions for use in PCs and mobile devices and is known for its MiFi line of compact wireless routers.
Publisher URL: www.nvtl.com