Telstra USB+Wi-Fi Hostless Modem
Overview
Telstra USB+Wi-Fi Hostless Modem is a program developed by ZTE. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 installer includes 7 files and is usually about 2.24 MB (2,344,035 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 87% of users of Telstra USB+Wi-Fi Hostless Modem come from Australia, it is also popular in the United States.
Program details
URL: www.zte.com.cn
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Hostless Modem\Telstra USB+Wi-Fi
Uninstaller: C:\WINDOWS\system32\SupportAppPBHostless Modem\CheckDevice.exe /uninstall
Estimated size: 2.24 MB
Files installed by Telstra USB+Wi-Fi Hostless Modem
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CheckDevice.exe
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CheckNDISPort_df.exe
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KillProcess.exe
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LaunchWebUI.exe
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ResetCDROM.exe
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ShowTip.exe
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Tip.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- LaunchWebUI.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B16CE21A-CE24-4AE7-8FDB-82E009C0844B}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- CheckNDISPort_df.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'CheckNDISPort_df' which loads as C:\Program Files\Hostless Modem\Telstra USB+Wi-Fi\CheckNDISPort_df.exe.
How do I remove Telstra USB+Wi-Fi Hostless Modem?
You can uninstall Telstra USB+Wi-Fi Hostless Modem 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 Telstra USB+Wi-Fi Hostless Modem, 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 Telstra USB+Wi-Fi Hostless Modem.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 51%
Win 7 2%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
52.38% |
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| Windows Vista |
22.22% |
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| Windows XP |
15.87% |
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| Windows 10 |
9.52% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
19.05% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
19.05% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
17.46% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
15.87% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.94% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.76% |
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Geography
86.76% of installs come from Australia
Which countries install it?
| Australia |
86.76% |
| United States |
13.24% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
34.04% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
23.40% |
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| Dell |
12.77% |
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| Acer |
10.64% |
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| Intel |
4.26% |
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| Samsung |
2.13% |
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| Sahara |
2.13% |
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| Lenovo |
2.13% |
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| GIGABYTE |
2.13% |
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| Compaq |
2.13% |
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| ASUS |
2.13% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.13% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L300 |
5.88% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L500 |
3.92% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C850D |
1.96% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
1.96% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A300 |
1.96% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A200 |
1.96% |
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About ZTE
ZTE is a Chinese telecommunications equipment and systems company whose core products are wireless, exchange, access, optical transmission and data telecommunications gear; mobile phones; and telecommunications software.
Publisher URL: www.zteusa.com