TP-LINK Driver Installation Program
What is TP-LINK Driver Installation Program?
TP-LINK Driver Installation Program is a utility that comes via the driver download or on the included CD. The application helps users complete the software installation and wireless network settings, including security configurations and wireless connection.
Overview
Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 18 files and is usually about 15.46 MB (16,207,111 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.tp-link.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TP-LINK
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\50\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{E
Estimated size: 15.46 MB
Language: English
Files installed by TP-LINK Driver Installation Program
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oemres.dll - oemres (TP-LINK TWCU Resource DLL)
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TWCU.exe - TWCU (TP-LINK Wireless Utility)
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11NWCU.exe
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AegisE2.dll (by Meetinghouse Data Communications) - AEGIS Client API (IEEE 802.1X Protocol)
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AegisE5.dll (by Meetinghouse Data Communications)
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AegisI2.exe - AegisInstall Application (AegisInstall MFC Application)
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AegisI5.exe
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athdiag.exe - Troubleshooting Utility Application (Troubleshooting Utility MFC Application)
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Autoswitch.exe
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CleanOldInstall.exe - CleanOldInstall Application (CleanOldInstall MFC Application)
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devcon.exe (by Microsoft) - Windows Setup API
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Install7x.dll - Install Dynamic Link Library (Install DLL)
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KILLW16.EXE
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setacl.exe (by Helge Klein) - SetACL
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SMSetup.exe
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WinX64.exe
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WRLSetup.exe
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wsimdbub.exe (by Atheros Communication) - wsimdbub (wsimd bind unbind utility)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- TWCU.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'TWCU' which loads as "C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TWCU\TWCU.exe" -nogui.
- 11NWCU.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name '11NWCU' which loads as "C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Draft N Wireless Client Utility\11NWCU.exe" -nogui.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- TWCU.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK 54M Wireless Client Utility\TWCU.exe'.
How do I remove TP-LINK Driver Installation Program?
You can uninstall TP-LINK Driver Installation Program 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 TP-LINK Driver Installation Program, 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 TP-LINK Driver Installation Program.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 49%
Win Vista 3%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
65.75% |
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Windows 10 |
17.81% |
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Windows Vista |
13.70% |
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Windows XP |
2.74% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
42.47% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
13.70% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.22% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
6.85% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
5.48% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
4.11% |
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Geography
20.51% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
20.51% |
Australia |
5.13% |
Brazil |
5.13% |
United Kingdom |
5.13% |
Italy |
5.13% |
Poland |
5.13% |
Netherlands |
3.85% |
RS |
3.85% |
Argentina |
2.56% |
DZ |
2.56% |
Egypt |
2.56% |
Spain |
2.56% |
Greece |
2.56% |
MK |
2.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
29.82% |
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Acer |
19.30% |
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GIGABYTE |
14.04% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
12.28% |
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ASUS |
10.53% |
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American Megatrends |
7.02% |
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Intel |
5.26% |
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Gateway |
1.75% |
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Common models |
Gigabyte G31M-ES2L |
4.35% |
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MSI MS-7636 |
4.35% |
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Gigabyte G41MT-S2PT |
4.35% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C650 |
2.17% |
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Optima WorkPro/MyPC X572 ... |
2.17% |
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MSI MS-7680 |
2.17% |
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About TP-LINK
TP-Link is a manufacturer of computer networking products whose products include routers, switch, wireless equipment, ADSL modems, and network adapters for PCs.
Publisher URL: www.tp-link.com