Lenovo SoftAP
What is Lenovo SoftAP?
This is the software driver package for Lenovo SoftAP included with some notebook models. The driver package is required in order for the wireless device to function properly and is the software that allows your PC to communicate with this hardware device. SoftAP is short for Software enabled Access Point. While a Wireless Access Point (WAP) is specifically made only to work as an Access Point, SoftAP is used to make a wireless client antenna work as both the Access Point and client.
Overview
The most common release is 1.0.0.17, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named RtlService.exe. The setup package generally installs about 19 files and is usually about 8.38 MB (8,790,351 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.realtek.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Lenovo\LeConnect\SoftAP\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{F5A08FAD-697C-4952-9E7D-F741CD42F069}\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 8.38 MB
Files installed by Lenovo SoftAP
| Program executable: | RtlService.exe |
| Name: | RtlService Application |
| RtlService |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Lenovo\LeConnect\SoftAP\RtlService.exe |
| MD5: | 9b6b3a982e40294b4e2118bd80a5ad19 |
Additional files:
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P2PLib.dll - P2PLib Dynamic Link Library (Realtk P2PLib Dynamic Link Library)
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RtlICS.dll - RtlICS Dynamic Link Library (RtlICS DLL)
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RtlLib.dll - RtlLib Dynamic Link Library (RtlLib DLL(IHV))
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SetVistaDrv64.exe - SetVistaDrv64 Application
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RTLDHCP.exe - RTLDHCP for HP ISM & HSM (RtlDHCP)
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SetVistaDrv.exe - SetVistaDrv Application
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RtlService.exe - RtlService Application (RtlService)
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RtlDisableICS.exe - RtlDisableICS (Realtek)
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IpLib.dll - IpLib
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RtlIhvOid.dll - IHV OID (IHV OID DLL (WiFi Direct))
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ReStart.exe - ReStart for HP
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无线连接中心.exe - WLAN SoftAP UI
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RtWlan.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- SetVistaDrv.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{A52C70F4-F473-4950-B9AB-39F9075A4A6A}' (runs on registration).
Service
- RtlService.exe runs as a service named 'RtlLCSoftA' (RtlLCSoftA).
How do I remove Lenovo SoftAP?
You can uninstall Lenovo SoftAP 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 Lenovo SoftAP, 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 Lenovo SoftAP.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 82%
Win 7 2%
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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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
81.69% |
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| Windows 7 |
18.31% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8.1 Connected |
32.39% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
20.66% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
14.55% |
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| Windows 8.1 Single Langua... |
7.98% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
6.10% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.63% |
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Geography
67.97% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
67.97% |
| United Kingdom |
5.34% |
| Germany |
3.20% |
| Colombia |
2.85% |
| Mexico |
2.49% |
| Russia |
2.14% |
| India |
1.78% |
| Spain |
1.42% |
| Sweden |
1.07% |
| Poland |
1.07% |
| Saudi Arabia |
1.07% |
| Thailand |
0.71% |
| Norway |
0.71% |
| Austria |
0.71% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Lenovo |
97.51% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
1.00% |
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| Medion |
0.50% |
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| ASUS |
0.50% |
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| Acer |
0.50% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO 10150 |
29.38% |
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| LENOVO 10157 |
26.54% |
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| LENOVO 10115 |
15.17% |
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| LENOVO 10102 |
2.84% |
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| LENOVO IdeaCentre B320 |
1.90% |
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| LENOVO Lenovo C325 |
1.42% |
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About Realtek Semiconductor
Realtek manufactures a wide variety of products that can be broadly categorized into two subdivisions: Communications Network ICs, and Computer Peripheral and Multimedia ICs.
Publisher URL: www.realtek.com