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United States Rank #49,233
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Versions

VersionDistribution
5.0.57.0 6.82%
5.0.56.0 6.82%
5.0.53.0 2.27%
5.0.45.0 18.18%
5.0.44.0 2.27%
5.0.37.0 20.45%
5.0.25.0 2.27%
5.0.23.0 36.36%
5.0.8.1 4.55%

Ralink RT3090 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter

What is Ralink RT3090 b/g/n WiFi Adapter?  (from Mediatek)

This package contains the driver installation package for the Ralink RT3090 Wireless LAN Controller in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system.

Overview

Ralink RT3090 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter is a program developed by Mediatek. The most used version is 5.0.23.0, 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. 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 software installer includes 30 files and is usually about 21.15 MB (22,178,438 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 43% of users of Ralink RT3090 b/g/n WiFi Adapter come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and DZ.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.mediatek.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Ralink\RT2860 Wireless LAN Card
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{8FC4F1DD-F7FD-4766-804D-3C8FF1D309AF}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 21.15 MB
Language: English

Program filesFiles installed by Ralink RT3090 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter

  • RaCountryRegion.exe (by Ralink Technology) - RalinkCountryRegion
  • devcon.exe (by Microsoft) - Windows Setup API
  • devcon64.exe (by Microsoft)
  • RaMediaServer.exe (by Ralink) - RaMediaServer Application (RaMediaS Application)
  • RaRegistry.exe (by Ralink Technology) - Ralink RalinkRegistryWriter (RalinkRegistryWriter)
  • RaWiFiAdmin.exe
  • CiscoEapFast.dll (by Cisco Systems) - Cisco EAP-FAST Module
  • CiscoEapLeap.dll (by Cisco Systems) - Cisco LEAP Module
  • CiscoEapPeap.dll - Cisco PEAP Module
  • DiagFunc.dll - RaLink DiagFunc Library (DiagFunc DLL)
  • ICSDHCP.dll - ICSDHCP Dynamic Link Library (ICSDHCP DLL)
  • RaCertMgr.dll - RaCertMg Dynamic Link Library
  • RaCheckBTDev.exe - RaCheckBTDev (RalinkCheckBTDev)
  • RAEXTUI.dll - Ralink UI Extensions DLL
  • RAIHV.dll - Ralink Extensions DLL
  • RaIOx64.exe
  • RaRegistry64.exe
  • RaWiFi.exe - Ralink Wi-Fi Application (Ralink Wi-Fi Application Selection)
  • RaWLAPI.dll - RaWLAPI Dynamic Link Library (RaWLAPI DLL)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

3 Services
  • RaRegistry64.exe runs as a service named 'Ralink Registry Writer' (RalinkRegistryWriter).
  • RaRegistry.exe runs as a service named 'Ralink Registry Writer' (RalinkRegistryWriter).
  • RaMediaServer.exe runs as a service named 'Ralink UPnP Media Server' (RaMediaServer) "Ralink UPnP Media Server. If the service is disabled, UPnP Media Server function will not work.".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • RaMediaServer.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program\ASUS\USB-AC51 WLAN Card Utilities\Common\RaMediaServer.exe'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

RaRegistry.exe
Memory:1.77 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0000965268%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00004210%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00005443%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:173,812
8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:4 Bytes
435.61 KB average
RaRegistry64.exe
Memory:1.73 MB
Total CPU:0.0000067931%
Kernel CPU:0.00000614%
User CPU:0.00000065%
CPU cycles/sec:499
I/O reads/min:0 Bytes

How do I remove Ralink RT3090 b/g/n WiFi Adapter?

You can uninstall Ralink RT3090 b/g/n WiFi Adapter 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 Ralink RT3090 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter, 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 Ralink RT3090 b/g/n WiFi Adapter.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 77%
Win 7 7%
  
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
  
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 84.09%
Windows 10 15.91%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 29.55%
Windows 7 Professional 25.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 25.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 6.82%
Windows 7 Home Basic 4.55%
Windows 10 Pro 2.27%

Distribution by countryGeography

43.10% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 43.10%
  Brazil 6.90%
  DZ 5.17%
  Netherlands 5.17%
  MA 3.45%
  TN 3.45%
  Germany 3.45%
  Czech Republic 3.45%
  Italy 3.45%
  Saudi Arabia 3.45%
  France 1.72%
  Ecuador 1.72%
  Russia 1.72%
  Greece 1.72%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 95.24%
Samsung 2.38%
Lenovo 2.38%
Common models
HP G62 Notebook PC 18.18%
HP 620 15.91%
HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook ... 13.64%
Hewlett-Packard Presario ... 13.64%
HP G42 Notebook PC 9.09%
HP ProBook 4520s 9.09%

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