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Should I remove Verizon Wireless PC770 Firmware Updates?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
United States Rank #39,021
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Versions

VersionDistribution
1.0.5 70.59%
1.0.3 23.53%
1.0.0 5.88%

Typically installed together

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Verizon Wireless PC770 Firmware Updates

What is Verizon Wireless PC770 Firmware Updates?  (from Smith Micro Software)

The Novatel PC770 PCMCIA/ Express Card for Verizon Wireless is a 2-in-1 combo PCMCIA and ExpressCard to provide most any computer with wireless internet access. With support of the Verizon Wireless 3G (EV-DO rev A) network, you can download at speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 1.8 Mbps, as you surf th...  Read more

Overview

Verizon Wireless PC770 Firmware Updates is a program developed by Smith Micro Software. The most used version is 1.0.5, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 main program executable is DUU_Verizon_PC770_FW167.029.exe. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 8.85 MB (9,282,896 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 93% of users of Verizon Wireless PC770 Firmware Updates come from the United States, it is also popular in UA and Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.smithmicro.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Verizon Wireless\Firmware Updates\Novatel\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{A24532CF-37DF-43A7-B0F3-396EA928D0E5}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 8.85 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Verizon Wireless PC770 Firmware Updates

Program executable:DUU_Verizon_PC770_FW167.029.exe
Name:MiFi2200 VZW, PC770 VERIZON, MC760 VERIZON
Device Upgrade Utility for MiFi2200 VZW, PC770 VERIZON, MC760 VERIZON
Path:C:\Program Files\Verizon Wireless\Firmware Updates\Novatel\DUU_Verizon_PC770_FW167.029.exe
MD5:d3fcdf1fdac9fe5e61741c257f45324b
Additional files:
  • DUU_Verizon_MiFi2200_PC770_USB760_FW167.029.exe (by Novatel Wireless, Inc) - MiFi2200 VZW, PC770 VERIZON, MC760 VERIZON (Device Upgrade Utility for MiFi2200 VZW, PC770 VERIZON, MC760 VERIZON)
  • DUU_Verizon_PC770_FW156.023.exe (by Novatel Wireless, Inc) - Device upgrade utility for Verizon MiFi2200, PC770, USB760
  • DUU_Verizon_PC770_FW167.029.exe
  • DUU_Verizon_PC770_FW139.015.exe - PC770 VERIZON (Device Upgrade Utility for Verizon PC770)
  • DUU_Verizon_USB551L_FW1.41.01.exe - USB551L (Device Upgrade Utility for USB551L)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Scheduled Tasks
  • DUU_Verizon_PC770_FW167.029.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{610219FD-BBBA-4312-BCFD-2C2DDC976D13}' (runs on registration).
  • DUU_Verizon_PC770_FW156.023.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E2EECA8B-C374-4347-8492-974261E1D771}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • DUU_Verizon_PC770_FW167.029.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Verizon Wireless\Firmware Updates\Novatel\DUU_Verizon_MiFi2200_FW167.029.exe'.

How do I remove Verizon Wireless PC770 Firmware Updates?

You can uninstall Verizon Wireless PC770 Firmware Updates from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Verizon Wireless PC770 Firmware Updates, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Verizon Wireless PC770 Firmware Updates.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 76%
Win XP 6%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
 
US RANK
#39,021

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 82.35%
Windows XP 17.65%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 50.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 18.75%
Microsoft Windows XP 18.75%
Windows 7 Ultimate 6.25%
Windows 7 Enterprise 6.25%

Distribution by countryGeography

92.59% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 92.59%
  UA 3.70%
  Canada 3.70%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 43.75%
Hewlett-Packard 18.75%
Lenovo 12.50%
Toshiba 12.50%
GIGABYTE 6.25%
ASUS 6.25%
Common models
Dell Latitude E6420 14.29%
MA M11JB 7.14%
Dell Inspiron 2200 7.14%
LENOVO 42404AU 7.14%
HP Z400 Workstation 7.14%
Gigabyte P55-USB3 7.14%

About (from Smith Micro Software Inc.)

Smith Micro Software, Inc. provides software and services that simplify, secure, and enhance the mobile experience.
Publisher URL: www.smithmicro.com

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