Bluetooth Suite
What is Bluetooth Suite?
ASUS Bluetooth Suite is a software utility package designed to provide you with a means of transferring files using the Bluetooth connection and the dedicated device. The software manages the connected Bluetooth Dongle and allows for activation of the wireless transfers between a PC and supported devices.
Overview
Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 22 files and is usually about 15.27 MB (16,008,021 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.atheros.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ASUS Bluetooth Suite\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{101A497C-7EF6-4001-834D-E5FA1C70FEFA}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 15.27 MB
Files installed by Bluetooth Suite
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atheros Outlook Addin.dll - Outlook Addin Module
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BtvAppExt.dll
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mpst.dll (by Atheros) - Bluetooth wmp plugin (mpst)
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OutLookLib.dll
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nktwab.dll (by Atheros) - nktwab Module
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BtFileStore.dll - Blue Manager (Bluetooth File Store API.)
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BtObexFt.dll - Bluetooth OBEX API for File Xfer Profile.
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FileTransfer.dll - Blue Manager File Transfer Profile.
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SkypeAgent.dll - Handsfree Gateway VoIP Agent for Skype
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AdminTools.exe
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AthCopyHook.dll
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BPP.dll
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btbip.dll
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BtvStack.exe
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FolderViewImpl.dll
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goep.dll
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goep_bpp.dll
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goep_single.dll
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Handsfree.dll
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Imaging.dll
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RfcommLib.dll
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Sync.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- BtvAppExt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Atheros' with a class of {B8952421-0E55-400B-94A6-FA858FC0A39F}.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- BtvStack.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'AtherosBtStack' which loads as C:\Program Files\ASUS Bluetooth Suite\BtvStack.exe.
How do I remove Bluetooth Suite?
You can uninstall Bluetooth Suite 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 Bluetooth Suite, 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 Bluetooth Suite.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 73%
Win 7 7%
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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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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
80.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
20.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
26.67% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
20.00% |
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Geography
56.52% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
56.52% |
| Germany |
21.74% |
| Italy |
4.35% |
| Mexico |
4.35% |
| Netherlands |
4.35% |
| Russia |
4.35% |
| UA |
4.35% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
23.08% |
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| Dell |
15.38% |
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| ASUS |
15.38% |
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| Samsung |
7.69% |
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| Medion |
7.69% |
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| Lenovo |
7.69% |
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| Intel |
7.69% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
7.69% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.69% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite L305 |
16.67% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L505D |
8.33% |
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| Samsung R520/R522/R620 ... |
8.33% |
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| MSI MS-7641 |
8.33% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7048 |
8.33% |
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| Medion E3211 |
8.33% |
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About ASUS
ASUSTeK Computer, also often called ASUS is a computer hardware & electronics company.
Publisher URL: www.asus.com