Network Magic 4.0
by Avanquest
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Software Summary
Manufacturer: AvanquestBrand: Avanquest
Format: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2006-12-20
Platform: Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Model: 4651
Product features:
- Connect, Manage, and Secure Your Network
- Share printers and files between all of your computers
- Connect and repair your network and internet connection
- View a live map of network; protect wireless network from intruders
- Print from any computer; monitor Internet use and Web sites visited
Software Reviews of Network Magic 4.0
Customer Review: Can destroy Explorer performance
Summary: 1 Stars
Whatever benefits Network Magic might have, it's not worth the problem it creates with the Windows file system, namely slowing Windows Explorer to a crawl.
After installing the product, when you click on an Explorer folder, there is a noticeable delay in opening the folder and showing the contents -- usually an instantaneous operation. I'd guess that the larger your network, the worse the delay. There are other delays as well in managing and using files. It may also impact internet browsing, though I'm less sure of that.
The reason seems to be that Network Magic apparently turns on an obscure -- and usually disabled -- feature of Windows which constantly scans other computers in the network for scheduled tasks. This is probably part of the product's system for coordinating among various machines.
I noticed the slowdown almost immediately after installing Network Magic. It practically crippled my work. I do a lot with Explorer to manage files, and that slowed from a couple seconds for normal tasks to up to an exasperating minute, mostly just waiting with no feedback.
I uninstalled Network Magic, but that did not fix the problem. Luckily, I found a fix for it by searching. Using RegEdit, delete the registry key...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Explorer\RemoteComputer\NameSpace\{D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}
I did not experiment with NM to see how it would run without this key. As far as I'm concerned, a product that hurts performance this much with no warning or explanation is not to be trusted. (It also continues sending you daily e-mail even after uninstalling, which is another bad sign.)
Description of Network Magic 4.0
You try to connect your computers and devices together to share a printer, files and maintain an internet connection, but find yourself wasting hours sorting through confusing dialog boxes. It is time to stop with the hassles and let Network Magic do the work for you! With Network Magic you can easily 1) connect, manage, and secure your network; 2) share printers and files between all of your computers; 3) monitor Internet use and web sites visited; 4) connect and repair your network and internet connection; and 5) Protect your files and personal information from unwanted intruders. Stay connected to your preferred network without wasting time trying to set up or a repair a connection. Network Magic automatically detects connection problems and attempts to fix them for you. Add devices with one simple click. Don't waste another minute sorting through confusing instructions and pop up messages. The network map immediately detects and illustrates every device on your network. View the current status and information of each device, enabling you to easily manage your entire network. Share printers with the click of a mouse be able to print from any computer to any printer in your home and office. Share files, music, and photos between all of your computers quickly and easily. Simply click Share and you can access it from any computer. Wireless and broadband protection keeps your personal files and bandwidth protected from unwanted intruders. Health and security alerts ensure your firewall and antivirus security measures are doing their job by scanning your network, alerting you to issues and helping you resolve them. Know how your devices, software, and Internet are being used. Receive a daily report for each computer showing web sites visited and software applications used.Education & Reference Software
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