Broadcom NetLink Controller
What is Broadcom NetLink Controller? (from Broadcom)
Broadcom NetLink Controller is a second generation NetLink Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) controller based on the PCI Express bus architecture and designed specifically for consumer and small-to-medium sized business (SMB) personal computers. Packed with enterprise features and performance, the new single-chip NetLink controll... Read more
Overview
Broadcom NetLink Controller is a program developed by Broadcom. The most used version is 14.8.4.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The main program executable is bcmwls64.exe. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 1.9 MB (1,989,120 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 33% of users of Broadcom NetLink Controller come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.broadcom.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Broadcom\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{C91DCB72-F5BB-410D-A91A-314F5D1B4284}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.9 MB
Files installed by Broadcom NetLink Controller
| Program executable: | bcmwls64.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Broadcom\Broadcom 802.11 Network Adapter\Driver\bcmwls64.exe |
| MD5: | 7e983247ae9fd9272e5e08c676f7a330 |
Additional files:
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k57nd60a.sys - Broadcom NetLink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet Driver (Broadcom NetLink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet NDIS6.x Unified Driver.)
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k57nd60x.sys
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brcmlanioac.dll - Broadcom LAN IOAC DLL
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bcmwlu00.exe
How do I remove Broadcom NetLink Controller?
You can uninstall Broadcom NetLink Controller 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 Broadcom NetLink Controller, 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 Broadcom NetLink Controller.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 61%
Win 7 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #911
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
64.14% |
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| Windows 10 |
35.46% |
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| Windows XP |
0.27% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.13% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
38.92% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
14.75% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.33% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
9.23% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.72% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.87% |
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Geography
33.48% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
33.48% |
| Germany |
8.43% |
| United Kingdom |
6.29% |
| Italy |
5.69% |
| Canada |
3.85% |
| Brazil |
3.81% |
| France |
3.48% |
| Australia |
2.83% |
| Netherlands |
2.18% |
| Spain |
1.81% |
| Sweden |
1.60% |
| DK |
1.15% |
| Norway |
1.11% |
| Russia |
1.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
94.26% |
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| ASUS |
1.73% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
1.47% |
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| Dell |
1.41% |
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| Lenovo |
0.96% |
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| Alienware |
0.13% |
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| Sahara |
0.04% |
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Common models |
| Acer Aspire 5750G |
7.28% |
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| Acer Aspire E1-572 |
6.44% |
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| Acer Aspire 5750 |
5.94% |
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| Acer Aspire V3-571G |
5.60% |
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| Acer Aspire 5755G |
4.97% |
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| Acer Aspire E1-570 |
4.81% |
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About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company in the wireless and broadband communication business.
Publisher URL: www.broadcom.com