Should I remove Intel WiDi?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #154
United States Rank #115
Reach 3.3063%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 12.99 days
383.33 days >
Average installed length: 201.41 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 6.0.66.0 |
0.08% |
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| 6.0.62.0 |
0.52% |
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| 6.0.60.0 |
2.00% |
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| 6.0.57.0 |
0.47% |
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| 6.0.52.0 |
1.80% |
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| 6.0.44.0 |
2.87% |
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| 6.0.40.0 |
4.01% |
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| 6.0.39.0 |
2.66% |
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| 6.0.27.0 |
0.00% |
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| 6.0.24.11 |
0.01% |
|
| 5.2.7.0 |
0.00% |
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| 5.2.4.0 |
0.03% |
|
| 5.2.3.0 |
0.01% |
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| 5.2.2.0 |
0.04% |
|
| 5.1.29.0 |
0.29% |
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| 5.1.28.0 |
0.61% |
|
| 5.1.23.0 |
0.69% |
|
| 5.1.20.0 |
2.22% |
|
| 5.1.18.0 |
0.87% |
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| 5.0.32.0 |
2.30% |
|
| 4.3.4.0 |
0.04% |
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| 4.3.3.0 |
0.05% |
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| 4.2.29.0 |
0.43% |
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| 4.2.28.0 |
0.10% |
|
| 4.2.24.0 |
3.24% |
|
| 4.2.21.0 |
0.31% |
|
| 4.2.19.0 |
2.92% |
|
| 4.2.15.0 |
1.29% |
|
| 4.1.52.0 |
0.27% |
|
| 4.1.19.0 |
1.27% |
|
| 4.1.17.0 |
3.27% |
|
| 4.1.14.0 |
1.32% |
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| 4.1.12.0 |
0.30% |
|
| 4.1.8.0 |
0.00% |
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| 4.0.18.0 |
2.01% |
|
| 3.5.41.0 |
3.89% |
|
| 3.5.40.0 |
14.25% |
|
| 3.5.39.7 |
0.01% |
|
| 3.5.38.0 |
0.06% |
|
| 3.5.37.0 |
0.01% |
|
| 3.5.34.0 |
7.78% |
|
| 3.5.32.0 |
0.31% |
|
| 3.1.29.0 |
2.36% |
|
| 3.1.26.0 |
1.88% |
|
| 3.0.13.0 |
5.37% |
|
| 3.0.12.0 |
4.87% |
|
| 2.2.14.0 |
1.45% |
|
| 2.1.42.0 |
3.59% |
|
| 2.1.41.0 |
5.40% |
|
| 2.1.39.0 |
6.80% |
|
| 2.1.38.0 |
0.76% |
|
| 53 versions |
Typically installed together
Intel WiDi
What is Intel WiDi? (from Intel)
Connect your laptop to your TV wirelessly and enjoy all of your personal and online content on a big screen. With a notebook or an Intel-inspired Ultrabook™ featuring Intel® Wireless Display, you can sit back and experience your favorite movies, videos, photos, online shows, applications and more in full HD on your TV ... Read more
Overview
Intel WiDi is a program developed by Intel. The most used version is 3.5.40.0, 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. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The main program executable is WiDiApp.exe. The software installer includes 95 files and is usually about 70.63 MB (74,057,797 bytes). iupdate.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 61% of users of Intel WiDi come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/intel-wireless-display.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Intel Corporation\Intel WiDi\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{0DD706AF-B542-438C-999E-B30C7F625C8D}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 70.63 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Intel WiDi
| Program executable: | WiDiApp.exe |
| Name: | WiDiApp |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Intel Corporation\Intel WiDi\WiDiApp.exe |
| MD5: | 0f57f40a18eff2b173af09b68ae79695 |
Additional files:
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WDSecureSourceFilter.dll - Intel® WiDi Secure Video Source Filter (Intel® WiDi Secure Video Source Filter.)
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intelmux.dll - Intel(R) TS Mux / Network Renderer
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NNDIDisplayMan.dll - NNDIDisplayMan COM object (NNDIDisplayMan.dll COM object.)
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WiDiSmartAgent.dll - WiDiSmartAgent COM object (WiDiSmartAgent.dll COM object.)
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WDAudioFilter.dll - WiDi Audio Source Filter (WiDi Audio Source Filter.)
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WDSourceFilter.dll - WiDi Video Source Filter (WiDi Video Source Filter.)
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CorePersistenceAPI.dll - Intel Services Manager (Intel Services Manager Plugin)
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serviceManagerIWD.exe
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serviceOfferingManager.dll - ServiceOfferingManager (Intel Services Manager Library)
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configurationManager.dll - ConfigurationManager
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WiDiAgent.dll - WiDiAgent COM object (WiDiAgent.dll COM object.)
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DDEAgent.dll - DDEAgent COM object (DDEAgent.dll COM object.)
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liveUpdateUtility.dll - LiveUpdateUtility
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WiDiMgtMeetings.dll - WiDiMgtMeetings
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Intel.Ias2-4.5.dll - Intel.Ias2-4.5
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uoipme.dll - uoipme Library
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policyManager.dll - PolicyManager
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localMessage.dll - LocalMessage
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orchestrator.dll - Orchestrator
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WiDiAgentLib.DLL - WiDiAgentLib
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BrcmSetSecurity.exe - Intel® WiDi (BrcmSetSecurity Utility)
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FastClean64.exe - Intel(R) WiDi Cleanup Utility
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h264HWEnc.dll - h264 hw encoder
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h264HWEncStats.dll - WiDi Stats object
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IHVExtensions.dll - IHV Extensions
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intelaac.dll - Intel AAC
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IntelAACStats.dll
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iwdaud_helper.exe - Intel WiDi Audio Stack Helper
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LogServer.dll - Logging Server
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utils.dll - Platform Detection Library
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wdkmd_helper.exe - Intel WiDi KMD Helper
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WDSilenceFilter.dll - Silence Audio Filter.
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WiDiAdaptiveBitrate.dll - Adaptive Bitrate
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WiDiAgent10.dll - WiDiAgent10.dll COM object.
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WiDiAgent81.dll - WiDiAgent81.dll COM object.
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WiDiAgentATT.dll - WiDiAgentATT.dll COM object.
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WiDiAgentDLNA.dll - WiDiAgentDLNA.dll COM object.
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WiDiAgentL2SDWin8.dll - WiDiAgentL2SDWin8.dll COM object.
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WiDiAgentPPP.dll - WiDiAgentPPP.dll COM object.
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WiDiAgentRTSPSim.dll - WiDiAgentRTSPSim.dll COM object.
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WiDiAgentSim.dll - WiDiAgentSim.dll COM object.
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WiDiAgentWFD.dll - WiDiAgentWFD.dll COM object.
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WiDiAgentWFDWin8.dll - WiDiAgentWFDWin8.dll COM object.
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serializer.dll - Serializer
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systemInfo.dll - SystemInfo
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WiDiToast.exe - WiDiToast
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network.dll - Network
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payload.dll - Payload
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sealing.dll - Sealing
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WiDiApp.exe - WiDiApp
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librmm64.dll - librmm
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logger.dll - Logger
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iupdate.dll - UUID
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iuproxy.dll
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uuid.dll
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CS_S4_helper.dll
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IPCClient.dll
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websockets.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- WiDiApp.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{9FAEEB5F-D255-451C-B3EB-769F293D05EC}' (runs on registration).
Service
- BrcmSetSecurity.exe runs as a service named 'BrcmSetSecurity' (BrcmSetSecurity).
How do I remove Intel WiDi?
You can uninstall Intel WiDi 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 Intel(R) WiDi, 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 Intel WiDi.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #154
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
57.51% |
|
| Windows 7 |
42.41% |
|
| Windows XP |
0.07% |
|
| Windows Vista |
0.00% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.00% |
|
Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.48% |
|
| Windows 10 Home |
19.96% |
|
| Windows 8.1 |
16.79% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
13.05% |
|
| Windows 8 |
7.03% |
|
| Windows 10 Pro |
4.11% |
|
Geography
61.38% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
61.38% |
| Germany |
4.73% |
| Canada |
3.77% |
| United Kingdom |
3.72% |
| France |
2.32% |
| Italy |
2.04% |
| Australia |
1.61% |
| Netherlands |
1.38% |
| Brazil |
1.01% |
| Sweden |
0.98% |
| Norway |
0.82% |
| Belgium |
0.79% |
| India |
0.78% |
| Spain |
0.74% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
26.65% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
24.71% |
|
| ASUS |
14.91% |
|
| Samsung |
9.67% |
|
| Toshiba |
9.03% |
|
| Lenovo |
7.18% |
|
| Medion |
4.27% |
|
| Acer |
2.37% |
|
| Sony |
0.88% |
|
| Alienware |
0.33% |
|
Common models |
| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
4.55% |
|
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.80% |
|
| Dell Dell System Inspir... |
3.08% |
|
| HP HP Pavilion Notebook |
2.81% |
|
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.74% |
|
| Dell Inspiron 5521 |
2.25% |
|
About Intel
Intel Corporation is the world's largest semiconductor chip maker and is the inventor of the x86 series of microprocessors found in most personal computers.
Publisher URL: www.intel.com