Should I remove DWA-172?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.00.0205.2 |
100.00% |
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DWA-172
by D-Link Corporation
Overview
DWA-172 is a program developed by D-Link. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 13 files and is usually about 10.18 MB (10,673,904 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 64% of users of DWA-172 come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and Austria.
Program details
URL: www.D-Link.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-172
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{B63CCD1C-A133-4DF8-8306-DA0387231152}\Install.exe -uninst -l0x404
Estimated size: 10.18 MB
Language: Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
Files installed by DWA-172
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WPSStatus.exe (by Edimax) - Edimax WLAN HWPBC Application
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WPSService20.exe
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EnumDevLib.dll - EnumDevLib Dynamic Link Library (EnumDevLib DLL)
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IpLib.dll (by Realtek) - IpLib (Realtek IpLib)
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libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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libpng15.dll - LibPNG (PNG image compression library)
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P2PLib.dll (by Realtek Semiconductor) - P2PLib
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qrcodelib.dll
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RtlICS.dll (by Realtek) - RtlICS Dynamic Link Library (RtlICS DLL)
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RtlIhvOid.dll - IHV OID (IHV OID DLL (WiFi Direct))
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Rtlihvs.dll (by Realtek Semiconductor) - Windows IHV Service for a Realtek Wireless Device (Realtek IHV Service)
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RtlLib.dll - RtlLib Dynamic Link Library (RtlLib DLL(IHV)(Two Port)(Win7))
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RtlQRCode.dll - RtlQRCode (Realtek RtlQRCode DLL)
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- WPSService20.exe runs as a service named 'WPS2.0 HW PBC Service' (WPSService20) "Detect WLAN Adapter hardware PBC button.".
How do I remove DWA-172?
You can uninstall DWA-172 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 DWA-172, 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 DWA-172.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
66.67% |
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Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 10 Pro |
66.67% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
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Geography
63.64% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
63.64% |
Italy |
27.27% |
Austria |
9.09% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
60.00% |
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Sony |
20.00% |
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Acer |
20.00% |
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Common models |
Dell Precision WorkSt... |
60.00% |
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Sony SVF1532P1EW |
20.00% |
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ASUS All Series |
20.00% |
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