Necessary only if you use professional software that requires it. If you don't recognize it, it likely came bundled with a specific work or design application. Comparison at a Glance PdaNet.exe CodeMeter Runtime.exe Primary Use Tethering phone internet to PC Software license verification June Fabrics Technology Wibu-Systems System Impact Low (only active when tethering) Constant background service Can I delete it? Yes, if you don't need tethering Only if you don't use the software that installed it
It is purely coincidental that both are running. They serve completely different markets and functions: Pdanet.exe And Codemeter Runtime.exe