Should I remove REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver and Utility?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #1,819
United States Rank #2,457
Reach 0.3672%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 8.97 days
264.67 days >
Average installed length: 139.06 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.00 |
0.03% |
|
| 1.20.0239 |
0.14% |
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| 1.03.0088 |
0.03% |
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| 1.02.0203 |
0.11% |
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| 1.01.0243 |
0.10% |
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| 1.01.0091 |
0.37% |
|
| 1.01.0086 |
0.04% |
|
| 1.00.0285 |
0.15% |
|
| 1.00.0283 |
0.26% |
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| 1.00.0282 |
0.03% |
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| 1.00.0281 |
0.55% |
|
| 1.00.0270 |
0.33% |
|
| 1.00.0269 |
0.28% |
|
| 1.00.0267 |
0.22% |
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| 1.00.0265 |
0.39% |
|
| 1.00.0253 |
0.35% |
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| 1.00.0247 |
0.03% |
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| 1.00.0244 |
1.11% |
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| 1.00.0243 |
0.03% |
|
| 1.00.0241 |
0.15% |
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| 1.00.0240 |
0.70% |
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| 1.00.0239 |
2.35% |
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| 1.00.0238 |
0.04% |
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| 1.00.0237 |
0.06% |
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| 1.00.0236 |
0.01% |
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| 1.00.0235 |
0.03% |
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| 1.00.0233 |
0.08% |
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| 1.00.0230 |
0.14% |
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| 1.00.0229 |
0.01% |
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| 1.00.0224 |
0.04% |
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| 1.00.0223 |
0.08% |
|
| 1.00.0222 |
0.01% |
|
| 1.00.0219 |
0.91% |
|
| 1.00.0212 |
0.58% |
|
| 1.00.0201.2 |
0.06% |
|
| 1.00.0201 |
0.58% |
|
| 1.00.0199 |
10.23% |
|
| 1.00.0198 |
0.01% |
|
| 1.00.0192 |
0.07% |
|
| 1.00.0187 |
10.85% |
|
| 1.00.0184.1 |
0.01% |
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| 1.00.0184 |
0.01% |
|
| 1.00.0182 |
7.63% |
|
| 1.00.0180 |
1.92% |
|
| 1.00.0179.3 |
0.03% |
|
| 1.00.0179 |
8.55% |
|
| 1.00.0178 |
0.08% |
|
| 1.00.0175 |
2.76% |
|
| 1.00.0174 |
0.47% |
|
| 1.00.0169 |
0.44% |
|
| 1.00.0166 |
0.01% |
|
| 78 versions |
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REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver and Utility
What is REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver and Utility?
The REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver is the software driver for the Realtek Wireless LAN NICs. It is a program used to communicate from the Windows PC OS to the device. This software is required in most cases for the hardware device to function properly. In most cases, drivers come with Windows or can be found by going to Windows Update in Control Panel and checking for updates as well as downloaded from the Realtek support website.
Overview
The most common release is 1.00.0187, with over 48% 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named RtWLan.exe. It also includes a system tray icon that is displayed in the notifications area while the program is running. The setup package generally installs about 37 files and is usually about 6.77 MB (7,097,429 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.realtek.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\REALTEK\RTL8187 Wireless LAN Utility\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{0DF70CB6-553A-4C57-8E6D-87635EECFB78}\Install.exe -uninst -l0x9
Estimated size: 6.77 MB
Language: English
Files installed by REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver and Utility
| Program executable: | RtWLan.exe |
| Name: | RtWLan Application |
| RtWLan ( For Win2K/XP ) Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\REALTEK\RTL8187 Wireless LAN Utility\RtWLan.exe |
| MD5: | 66f39eb030f69731fd2731d83d6a3dbd |
| Taskbar: | Displays an icon in the notification area |
Additional files:
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RtlLib.dll - RtlLib Dynamic Link Library (RtlLib DLL(IHV))
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RtWLan.exe - RtWLan Application (RtWLan ( For Win2K/XP ) Application)
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WPSProt.exe - WPS Firewall Prot
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EnumDevLib.dll - EnumDevLib Dynamic Link Library (EnumDevLib DLL)
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RtlICS.dll - RtlICS Dynamic Link Library (RtlICS DLL)
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RtlService.exe - RtlService Application (RtlService MFC Application)
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IpLib.dll
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DESKTOP.exe - DESKTOP Application (DESKTOP MFC Application)
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RtlIhvOid.dll - IHV OID (IHV OID (for Win7))
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- RtWLan.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{DF57617F-8F69-4214-8819-A0ADEE91F04C}' (runs on registration).
- RtlService.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{68B9D66E-98BA-4428-BD3A-1BD007013E9D}' (runs on registration).
Service
- RtlService.exe runs as a service named 'AirLiveUSB' (AirLiveUSB).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- RtWLan.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\ALFA\AWUS036H Wireless LAN Utility\RtWLan.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| RtWLan.exe |
| Memory: | 6.77 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0017138913% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00084225% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00087165% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 991,911 | |
| Switches/sec: | 56 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 5.19 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 4 Bytes | |
| RtlService.exe |
| Memory: | 1.76 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0001831000% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00012099% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00006211% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 18,753 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 6 Bytes | |
| I/O writes/min: | 2 Bytes | |
How do I remove REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver and Utility?
You can uninstall REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver and Utility 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 REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver and Utility, 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 REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver and Utility.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 65%
Win 7 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
73.83% |
|
| Windows 10 |
16.70% |
|
| Windows XP |
6.09% |
|
| Windows Vista |
3.33% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.06% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
29.68% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.33% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.57% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.04% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.54% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
4.14% |
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Geography
36.40% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
36.40% |
| Germany |
10.54% |
| United Kingdom |
4.32% |
| France |
4.20% |
| MA |
4.13% |
| Saudi Arabia |
3.44% |
| Italy |
3.35% |
| Spain |
2.81% |
| DZ |
2.53% |
| Brazil |
2.29% |
| Netherlands |
1.77% |
| Australia |
1.52% |
| Mexico |
1.52% |
| Canada |
1.46% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
23.67% |
|
| Dell |
22.25% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
20.92% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
8.30% |
|
| ASUS |
7.49% |
|
| Toshiba |
5.08% |
|
| Medion |
3.01% |
|
| Samsung |
3.01% |
|
| Lenovo |
2.64% |
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| Intel |
1.45% |
|
| American Megatrends |
1.37% |
|
| Sahara |
0.80% |
|
Common models |
| Acer Aspire 4739Z |
12.37% |
|
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.83% |
|
| ASUS All Series |
3.46% |
|
| MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
3.40% |
|
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.72% |
|
| Dell OptiPlex 755 |
2.47% |
|
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