The mdm_util.exe process is an executable component file of the Modem Helper software, which is an application included in certain Netgear routers and networking devices. The Modem Helper software allows users to check the real time status and configure some settings of the supported Netgear networking device or router. The mdm_util.exe process and the Modem Helper application are packaged with the firmware and driver software components of these compatible Netgear networking devices. This means the mdm_util.exe process and the Modem Helper utility tool work together with the firmware and driver software resources of supported Netgear networking devices in order to fully implement its complete set of functionalities into the Microsoft Windows system. The mdm_util.exe process is activated by the system or associated Netgear firmware and driver software components whenever the user requests for access to the features implemented into the Modem Helper application, and the mdm_util.exe process, upon execution, calls on associated program files and modules in order to load those requested features unto the system.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. mdm_util.exe. is used by Netgear Modem Helper, If you shut down mdm_util.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop mdm_util.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Netgear Modem Helper, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed mdm_util.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Netgear Modem Helper, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

The first thing you should do if mdm_util.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that mdm_util.exe, belongs to, in this case Netgear Modem Helper