Atheros BT update 32
Overview
Atheros BT update 32 is a program developed by Atheros Communications. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The software installer includes 38 files and is usually about 33.17 MB (34,783,014 bytes). A majority of the PCs this is running on, most OS versions are Windows 7 (SP1). While about 31% of users of Atheros BT update 32 come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Philippines.
Program details
URL: www.atheros.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Bluetooth Suite\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Bluetooth Suite\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 33.17 MB
Files installed by Atheros BT update 32
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AdminService.exe - Bluetooth Software (AdminService Application)
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AdminTools.exe - AdminTools Application
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AthBtTray.exe - Bluetooth Tray
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AthCopyHook.dll - AthCopyHook Dynamic Link Library
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atheros Outlook Addin.dll - Outlook Addin Module
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AudioConfig.exe - Bluetooth Audio Config
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AVRemoteControl.exe - Bluetooth AVRCP Panel
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BPP.dll - BPP Dynamic Link Library
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btbip.dll - BasicImage Dynamic Link Library
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BtCommonRes.dll - BtCommon Dynamic Link Library
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BtContextMenu.dll - Bluetooth Context Menu
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BtFileStore.dll - Bluetooth File Store API.
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BtObexFt.dll - Bluetooth OBEX API for File Xfer Profile.
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BTOBEXOP.dll - Bluetooth OBEX Object Push Profile.
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BtvAppExt.dll - Bluetooth Application Extension
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BtvStack.exe - Bluetooth Stack Server
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FileTransfer.dll - FileTransfer Dynamic Link Library
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FolderViewImpl.dll - ShellFolder Dynamic Link Library
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fsquirt.exe - Bluetooth Opp Client
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goep.dll - goep Dynamic Link Library
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goep_bpp.dll - goep_bpp Dynamic Link Library
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goep_single.dll - goep_single Dynamic Link Library
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Handsfree.dll - Handsfree Dynamic Link Library
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Imaging.dll - Imaging Dynamic Link Library
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L2capLib.dll - L2capLib Dynamic Link Library
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mpst.dll - mpst
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MSMPlugin.dll - msmplugin
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ObjPush.dll - ObjPush Dynamic Link Library
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OutLookLib.dll - Outlook Dynamic Link Library
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RadioSupport.dll - RadioSupport Dynamic Link Library
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RfcommLib.dll - RfcommLib Dynamic Link Library
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ShellContextExt.dll - ShellContextExt Module
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SkypeAgent.dll - Handsfree Gateway VoIP Agent for Skype
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Sync.dll - Sync Dynamic Link Library
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UIlib.dll - UIlib Dynamic Link Library
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Win7UI.exe - Bluetooth Main Application
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nktwab.dll - nktwab Module
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- BtvAppExt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Atheros' with a class of {B8952421-0E55-400B-94A6-FA858FC0A39F}.
Service
- AdminService.exe runs as a service named 'AtherosSvc' (AtherosSvc) "Atheros BT Stack Service Agent".
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- AthBtTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'AthBtTray' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Bluetooth Suite\AthBtTray.exe".
- BtvStack.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'AtherosBtStack' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Bluetooth Suite\BtvStack.exe".
How do I remove Atheros BT update 32?
You can uninstall Atheros BT update 32 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Atheros BT update 32, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Atheros BT update 32.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
31.25% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
31.25% |
| United States |
31.25% |
| Philippines |
12.50% |
| France |
6.25% |
| Switzerland |
6.25% |
| Canada |
6.25% |
| Italy |
6.25% |
About Atheros Communications
Qualcomm Atheros is a developer of semiconductors for network communications, focusing primarily on wireless. The Atheros chipsets for the IEEE 802.
Publisher URL: www.qca.qualcomm.com