Pdanetexe And Codemeter Runtimeexe

Yes – if downloaded from the official June Fabrics site. It’s legitimate tethering software.
⚠️ But: Some antivirus software flags it because it modifies network settings and hides tethering usage from carriers.

| Application | Minimum recommended version | Where to check | |-------------|----------------------------|----------------| | PdaNet+ | Version 5.20 (2021 or later) | Help → About in the app | | CodeMeter Runtime | Version 7.60 (2023 or later) | CodeMeter Control Center → System | pdanetexe and codemeter runtimeexe

Why this works: Modern versions of both applications use Windows’ NDIS 6.x driver model, which supports driver stacking without conflicts. Legacy versions (pre-2018) used the deprecated NDIS 5.x model, which is a common source of crashes. Yes – if downloaded from the official June Fabrics site

If you genuinely need both applications (e.g., you use PdaNet for mobile internet in a field location and also run licensed CAD software), you have several options. Have you encountered issues with either of these processes

Pro Tip: If you see multiple copies of either process running, or if the file is located outside of C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86), upload the file to VirusTotal immediately.

Have you encountered issues with either of these processes? Let us know in the comments below!

Scenario A: PdaNet.exe is using >30% CPU with no phone connected → PdaNet issue.
Scenario B: CodeMeter Runtime.exe uses >500MB of RAM → CodeMeter issue.
Scenario C: Both are under 5% CPU but crashes happen → Driver conflict.