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VersionsAdditional versions

10.3.401.43721 20.00%
10.2.301.32820 20.00%
10.2.200.32025 20.00%
10.2.103.31248 20.00%
10.1.0.24111 20.00%

Relationships

Parent process
Related files

MobileBroadband.exe

Vodafone Mobile Broadband by Vodafone

Remove MobileBroadband.exe
Version:   10.2.301.32820
MD5:   fb91f6c664846a128fc050e4dbb21342
SHA1:   d7374cc64b50ac6d96ae08eb10b544e054308f9d

What is MobileBroadband.exe?

for the Vodafone Mobile Broadband application helps connect a PC to the Internet using a USB modem, wireless network or local area network. It is designed specifically for use with the range of Vodafone Mobile Broadband USB sticks, Hotspots and Built-in modules.

About MobileBroadband.exe (from Vodafone)

Vodafone Mobile Broadband is a wide range of connectivity options designed to make sure you have everything you need to get things done, wherever and whenever you choose. Vodafone Mobile Broadband wil

Overview

mobilebroadband.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges usually within the context of Windows Explorer. It is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Vodafone Mobile Broadband Lite published by Vodafone and Vodafone Mobile Broadband published by Vodafone. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC).

DetailsDetails

File name:mobilebroadband.exe
Publisher:Vodafone
Product name:Vodafone Mobile Broadband
Description:MobileBroadband
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\vodafone\vodafone mobile broadband\bin\mobilebroadband.exe
File version:10.2.301.32820
Size:273 KB (279,552 bytes)
Build date:6/28/2011 11:12 PM
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Vodafone
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Vodafone Mobile Broadband is a wide range of connectivity options designed to make sure you have everything you need to get things done, wherever and whenever you choose. This version of the software offers increased functionality, supports more devices and works on additional networks. Vodafone Mobile Broadband USB Stick lets you connect your computer to the internet over the Vodacom highspeed mobile phone network. You can send and rec...
Vodafone
26% remove
Vodafone Mobile Broadband is a wide range of connectivity options designed to make sure you have everything you need to get things done, wherever and whenever you choose. My Location Integrated into Vodafone Mobile Broadband to help you find the things you need, such as the nearest rail stations, local restaurants, shops or places of interest. Vodafone Always Best Connected is a feature included in Vodafone Mobile Broadband, to activel...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'MobileBroadband' → C:\Program Files\Vodafone\Vodafone Mobile Broadband\Bin\MobileBroadband.exe /silent

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.09086922%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.03677710%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.05409212%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:7,625 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Context switches:258/sec
284/sec
Memory
Private memory:109.22 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):100.3 MB
Private (minimum):69.86 MB
Non-paged memory:109.22 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:576.02 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):595.09 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:100.35 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):106.82 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:32
12
Handles:1361
600
GUI GDI count:143
103
GUI GDI peak:184
142
GUI USER count:140
49
GUI USER peak:156
71

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:Medium
Platform:32-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\vodafone\vodafone mobile broadband\bin\mobilebroadband.exe" /silent
Owner:User
Parent process:explorer.exe (Windows Explorer by Microsoft Corporation)

ResourcesThreads

Averages
 
MobileBroadband.exe (main module)
Total CPU:4.18418544%
0.272967%
Kernel CPU:0.68673369%
0.107585%
User CPU:3.49745175%
0.165382%
CPU cycles:158,702,137/sec
5,741,424/sec
Context switches:156/sec
79/sec
Memory:296 KB
1.16 MB
MSVCR80.dll
Total CPU:0.40342822%
Kernel CPU:0.04416998%
User CPU:0.35925825%
CPU cycles:8,575,535/sec
Context switches:6/sec
Memory:620 KB
mscorwks.dll
Total CPU:0.05974388%
Kernel CPU:0.00968133%
User CPU:0.05006254%
CPU cycles:1,688,697/sec
Context switches:3/sec
Memory:5.68 MB
ntdll.dll
Total CPU:0.03942673%
Kernel CPU:0.00000000%
User CPU:0.03942673%
CPU cycles:609,638/sec
Memory:1.39 MB
wwapi.dll
Total CPU:0.00685305%
Kernel CPU:0.00000000%
User CPU:0.00685305%
CPU cycles:90,027/sec
Memory:56 KB
wwancoresdk.dll (WWAN SDK by Smith Micro Software)
Total CPU:0.00228416%
Kernel CPU:0.00000000%
User CPU:0.00228416%
CPU cycles:64,936/sec
Context switches:1/sec
Memory:2.87 MB
msjet40.dll
Total CPU:0.00226603%
Kernel CPU:0.00226603%
User CPU:0.00000000%
CPU cycles:14,034/sec
Memory:1.52 MB

Common loaded modules

These are modules that are typiclaly loaded within the context of this process.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Basic 40.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 20.00%
Microsoft Windows XP 20.00%
Windows 7 Professional 20.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

India installs about 60.00% of Vodafone Mobile Broadband.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 50.00%
Hewlett-Packard 25.00%
Samsung 25.00%
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