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Should I remove Intel PROSet/Wireless Software for Bluetooth Technology?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
Global Rank #2,820
United States Rank #3,034
Reach 0.2120%

Versions

VersionDistribution
2.5.0.0248 91.86%
2.5.0.0236 8.14%

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Intel PROSet/Wireless Software for Bluetooth Technology

What is Intel PROSet/Wireless Software for Bluetooth Technology?  (from Motorola)

The Intel PROSet/Wireless software includes a suite of features which IT managers find highly desirable. These features include automatic detection of and connection to wireless access points based on adapter preferences, detection of access point security levels, an enhanced single sign-on system that lets users enter...  Read more

Overview

Intel PROSet/Wireless Software for Bluetooth Technology is a program developed by Motorola. The most used version is 2.5.0.0248, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 programs's main executable is devmonsrv.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 2.89 MB of memory. The software installer includes 22 files and is usually about 92.21 MB (96,690,328 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 8.1. While about 51% of users of Intel PROSet/Wireless Software for Bluetooth Technology come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.intel.com/support/go/wireless_support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Intel\Bluetooth
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{7854AA22-A2F0-4F29-A2E9-D0C5A2B685E7}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 92.21 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Intel PROSet/Wireless Software for Bluetooth Technology

Program executable:devmonsrv.exe
Name:Intel PROSet\Wireless Bluetooth
Bluetooth Device Monitor
Signed by:Motorola Solutions Inc.
Path:C:\Program Files\Intel\Bluetooth\devmonsrv.exe
MD5:4af14827f1584d084bc136a51faa8397
Bluetooth Device Monitor for Intel PROSet\Wireless Bluetooth software operates in conjunction with Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection hardware modules to connect an Intel processor to a wireless LAN.

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • devmonsrv.exe runs as a service named 'Bluetooth Device Monitor' (Bluetooth Device Monitor) "A process to monitor Bluetooth radio state and configure Bluetooth remote folders.".

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

devmonsrv.exe
Memory:2.89 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0004161271%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00011244%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00030369%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:17,110
8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:25 Bytes
435.61 KB average

How do I remove Intel PROSet/Wireless Software for Bluetooth Technology?

You can uninstall Intel PROSet/Wireless Software for Bluetooth Technology 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 Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software for Bluetooth(R) Technology, 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 Intel PROSet/Wireless Software for Bluetooth Technology.

OS VERSIONS
Win 10 100%
Win XP 0%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 99.98%
Windows XP 0.02%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 8.1 38.35%
Windows 8 28.84%
Windows 10 Home 9.06%
Windows 8 Single Language 5.32%
Windows 8.1 Pro 4.55%
Windows 8.1 Single Langua... 4.53%

Distribution by countryGeography

50.68% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 50.68%
  United Kingdom 5.16%
  Canada 4.89%
  Germany 3.82%
  France 3.32%
  Brazil 2.23%
  Australia 1.95%
  Italy 1.80%
  Mexico 1.34%
  India 1.32%
  Poland 1.16%
  Netherlands 1.11%
  Sweden 0.93%
  Israel 0.84%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 27.92%
ASUS 19.63%
Hewlett-Packard 17.26%
Samsung 16.39%
Sony 7.94%
Lenovo 5.78%
Medion 2.13%
Alienware 2.03%
MSI 0.54%
Acer 0.38%
Common models
Samsung 530U3C/530U4C/532... 7.63%
ASUSTeK Q500A 6.92%
Dell Inspiron 5520 6.67%
HP ENVY dv7 Notebook PC 4.84%
Dell Inspiron 5720 3.39%
Dell Inspiron 7720 3.28%

About Motorola

Motorola is a telecommunications company divided into two companies, Motorola Mobility and Motorola Solutions.
Publisher URL: www.motorola.com

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