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Should I remove ETDWare PS/2-X64 _WHQL?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #20,082
United States Rank #20,604
Reach 0.0109%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 40.45 days
485.20 days >
Average installed length: 254.93 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
11.6.10.001 100.00%

Typically installed together

ETDWare PS/2-X64 11.6.10.001_WHQL

What is ETDWare PS/2-X64 _WHQL?

ETDWare PS/2-X64 11.6.10.001_WHQL is the device driver installed for an Elan Microelectronics Touch Pad. ELAN's Smart Click-Pad eliminates the need of physical buttons since the entire touchpad functions as buttons. User can click almost anywhere on the touchpad to simulate the mouse left or right button click. It's different from traditional touchpad, because it can support multi-finger gesture to let the user interact with their laptop more intuitively.

Overview

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 main program executable is etdctrl.exe. It also adds an icon to the Windows notifications area in order to provide access to the program. The software installer includes 16 files and is usually about 116.71 MB (122,384,284 bytes).

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.emc.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\elantech
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Elantech\ETDUn_inst.exe
Estimated size: 116.71 MB

Program filesFiles installed by ETDWare PS/2-X64 11.6.10.001_WHQL

Program executable:etdctrl.exe
Name:ELAN Smart-Pad
ETD Control Center
Signed by:ELAN Microelectronics Corporation
Path:C:\Program Files\elantech\etdctrl.exe
MD5:d9e539ac541c569812b773c3f7054a32
Taskbar:Displays an icon in the notification area
Additional files:
  • ElanTouchpadRejectionSetter_X64.exe - ELAN Smart-Pad Tool (Device Position Catcher)
  • ETDDeviceInformation.exe - Device Information Catcher
  • ETDAniConf.exe - Elan Smart-Pad (ETD Ware Control Panel Extensions)
  • ETDApi.dll - ELAN Smart-Pad (ETD API)
  • ETDApi32.dll
  • ETDApix.dll - ETD Driver Function Dll
  • ETDCmds.dll - ETD Driver Command
  • ETDCtrlHelper.exe - ETD Control Center Helper
  • ETDFavorite.dll - ETD My Favorite Library
  • ETDMag.exe - ELAN Microelectronics Corp.
  • ETDMcpl.dll
  • ETDService.exe - Elan Service
  • ETDUn_inst.exe - ETD Ware Un_inst Application
  • ETDUninst.dll - ETD Ware Uninstall Application
  • ETD_DLL.dll - ETD_DLL

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • ETDService.exe runs as a service named 'Elan Service' (ETDService).

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

etdctrl.exe
Memory:6.43 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0007137686%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00053106%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00018271%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:765,949
8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:24
70 average
I/O reads/min:2 Bytes
435.61 KB average
ETDCtrlHelper.exe
Memory:2.25 MB
Total CPU:0.0005327137%
Kernel CPU:0.00014173%
User CPU:0.00039098%
CPU cycles/sec:22,867
Switches/sec:3
ETDService.exe
Memory:616 KB
Total CPU:0.0000118532%
Kernel CPU:0.00000779%
User CPU:0.00000406%
CPU cycles/sec:360

How do I remove ETDWare PS/2-X64 _WHQL?

You can uninstall ETDWare PS/2-X64 _WHQL from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program ETDWare PS/2-X64 11.6.10.001_WHQL, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove ETDWare PS/2-X64 _WHQL.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Acer
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%

Distribution by countryGeography

42.92% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 42.92%
  Italy 8.41%
  Norway 7.08%
  Canada 4.87%
  United Kingdom 3.98%
  Australia 3.10%
  Singapore 3.10%
  Germany 2.21%
  Finland 2.21%
  France 2.21%
  Malaysia 1.77%
  Saudi Arabia 1.77%
  Sweden 1.77%
  Spain 1.33%

About ELAN Microelectronic

ELAN Microelectronics Corporation is an IC designer and provider of microcontrollers and PC Peripheral ICs.
Publisher URL: www.emc.com.tw

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