Symantec Network Driver Update
Overview
Symantec Network Driver Update is a software program developed by Symantec. The most common release is 5.3.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 914.5 KB (936,448 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 43% of users of Symantec Network Driver Update come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\intel\prosetwired\ncs\wmiprov\8023\cdm\cimv2
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{6AF90EF6-F7F9-466C-99F4-1774826FBB40}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 914.5 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Symantec Network Driver Update
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npolw.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft Office Live Plug-in for Firefox (Office Live Update v1.3)
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officelivesignin.exe (by Microsoft) - Microsoft Office Live Add-In (Microsoft Office Live Add-in Sign-in)
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olconnector.dll - Office Live Add-in for Microsoft Office (Microsoft Office Live Add-in)
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olconnectorresources.dll - Office Live-tillägg till Microsoft Office (Microsoft Office Live-tilläggsresurser)
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- npolw.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npOLW.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- npolw.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name '@microsoft.com/OfficeLive,version=1.3' with a plugin key of '@microsoft.com/OfficeLive,version=1.3' for all users of the PC.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
officelivesignin.exe |
Memory: | 1.15 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0005064724% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00050391% | |
User CPU: | 0.00000256% | |
How do I remove Symantec Network Driver Update?
You can uninstall Symantec Network Driver Update 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 Symantec Network Driver Update, 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 Symantec Network Driver Update.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Symantec Network Driver Update you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Mozilla Firefox
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
43.33%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
86.36% |
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Windows 7 |
13.64% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
90.48% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.76% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
4.76% |
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Geography
43.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
43.33% |
Germany |
13.33% |
France |
10.00% |
Canada |
10.00% |
Belgium |
6.67% |
Sweden |
6.67% |
United Kingdom |
6.67% |
Austria |
3.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
American Megatrends |
26.67% |
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Dell |
13.33% |
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Sahara |
13.33% |
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Toshiba |
13.33% |
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ASUS |
6.67% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.67% |
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Lenovo |
6.67% |
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Packard Bell |
6.67% |
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Compaq |
6.67% |
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Common models |
FUJITSU SIEMENS D1495 |
14.29% |
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MEDIONPC AWRDACPI |
14.29% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite P10 |
7.14% |
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Packard Bell BV AWRDACPI |
7.14% |
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HPPAV D9954A-ABA |
7.14% |
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HP Pavilion 061 DQ177A-AB... |
7.14% |
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About Symantec
Symantec developers security software for business and consumers and helps customers protect their computers, information, identities and infrastructure by delivering software and services that address risks to security with various products such as Norton AntiVirus, Internet security, and anti-spyware products e.
Publisher URL: www.symantec.com