Should I remove ETDWare PS/2-X64 _WHQL?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #10,905
United States Rank #12,293
Reach 0.0317%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 27.44 days
809.61 days >
Average installed length: 425.39 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
11.6.16.203 |
100.00% |
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Typically installed together
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ETDWare PS/2-X64 11.6.16.203_WHQL
What is ETDWare PS/2-X64 _WHQL?
ETDWare PS/2-X64 11.6.16.203_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
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. The main program executable is etdctrl.exe. The software installer includes 17 files and is usually about 81.15 MB (85,091,014 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.emc.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\elantech
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Elantech\ETDUn_inst.exe
Estimated size: 81.15 MB
Files installed by ETDWare PS/2-X64 11.6.16.203_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: | dce9adca12499944b08509e95406a2cd |
Additional files:
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ElanTouchpadRejectionSetter_X64.exe - ELAN Smart-Pad Tool (Device Position Catcher)
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ETDDeviceInformation.exe - Device Information Catcher
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ETDAniConf.exe - Elan Smart-Pad (ETD Ware Control Panel Extensions)
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ETDApi.dll - ELAN Smart-Pad (ETD API)
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ETDApi32.dll
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ETDApix.dll - ETD Driver Function Dll
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ETDCmds.dll - ETD Driver Command
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ETDCtrlHelper.exe - ETD Control Center Helper
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ETDFavorite.dll - ETD My Favorite Library
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ETDMag.exe - ELAN Microelectronics Corp.
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ETDMcpl.dll
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ETDService.exe - Elan Service
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ETDUn_inst.exe - ETD Ware Un_inst Application
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ETDUninst.dll - ETD Ware Uninstall Application
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ETDTouch.exe - ETDTouch
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ETD_DLL.dll - ETD_DLL
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- ETDService.exe runs as a service named 'Elan Service' (ETDService).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- ETDCtrl.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ETDCtrl' which loads as C:\Program Files\Elantech\ETDCtrl.exe.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
etdctrl.exe |
Memory: | 4.68 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0025133626% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00164456% | |
User CPU: | 0.00086880% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 2,005,163 | |
Switches/sec: | 5 | |
ETDCtrlHelper.exe |
Memory: | 2.33 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0034514497% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00140189% | |
User CPU: | 0.00204956% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 659,706 | |
Switches/sec: | 13 | |
I/O reads/min: | 266 Bytes | |
ETDService.exe |
Memory: | 1.19 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0005421819% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00053887% | |
User CPU: | 0.00000331% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 16,769 | |
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.
- 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 ETDWare PS/2-X64 11.6.16.203_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).
- 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
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 100%
Win 8.1 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 |
100.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 8.1 |
51.61% |
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Windows 8 |
28.14% |
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Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
8.84% |
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Windows 8 Single Language |
7.88% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
0.80% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
0.80% |
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Geography
40.98% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
40.98% |
Canada |
11.06% |
Italy |
8.29% |
Brazil |
4.23% |
France |
3.90% |
Australia |
3.09% |
United Kingdom |
2.60% |
Philippines |
2.44% |
Netherlands |
1.95% |
Finland |
1.79% |
Mexico |
1.79% |
Germany |
1.46% |
Malaysia |
1.46% |
Chile |
1.14% |
About ELAN Microelectronic
ELAN Microelectronics Corporation is an IC designer and provider of microcontrollers and PC Peripheral ICs.
Publisher URL: www.emc.com.tw