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Should I remove TP-LINK TL-WN821NC_TL-WN822N_TL-WN823N Driver?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #7,134
United States Rank #8,817
Reach 0.0596%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 17.98 days
530.48 days >
Average installed length: 278.73 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.3.1 100.00%

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TP-LINK TL-WN821NC_TL-WN822N_TL-WN823N Driver

Overview

TP-LINK TL-WN821NC_TL-WN822N_TL-WN823N Driver is a program developed by TP-LINK. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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 main program executable is RTLDHCP.exe. The software installer includes 22 files and is usually about 5.01 MB (5,256,540 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 33% of users of TP-LINK TL-WN821NC_TL-WN822N_TL-WN823N Driver come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.TP-LINK.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{852E893E-E4FD-45BB-8B17-72ADDF686974}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly DriverOnl
Estimated size: 5.01 MB
Language: English

Program filesFiles installed by TP-LINK TL-WN821NC_TL-WN822N_TL-WN823N Driver

Program executable:RTLDHCP.exe
Name:RTLDHCP 應用程式
RtlDHCP
Path:C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility\RTLDHCP.exe
MD5:ef1ad771b2c773ceba4c2e70097f1168
Additional files:
  • EnumDevLib.dll - EnumDevLib Dynamic Link Library (EnumDevLib DLL)
  • RtlICS.dll (by Realtek) - RtlICS Dynamic Link Library (RtlICS DLL)
  • RtlLib.dll (by Realtek Semiconductor) - RtlLib Dynamic Link Library (RtlLib DLL(IHV))
  • libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
  • RTLDHCP.exe (by Realtek)
  • RtlIhvOid.dll - IHV OID (IHV OID DLL (WiFi Direct))
  • WJRtl.dll - WJetRtl
  • DC_WFF.dll
  • nicLan.dll
  • TWCU.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • TWCU.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{50483AF6-4ED7-47F3-9F72-3CE623334AB7}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
  • TWCU.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 1.
Service
  • RTLDHCP.exe runs as a service named 'Realtek DHCP Service' (RTLDHCPService).
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • TWCU.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility\TWCU.exe'.
  • RTLDHCP.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility\RTLDHCP.exe'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

TWCU.exe
Memory:5.84 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0003562715%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00029463%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00006164%
0.015104% average
Switches/sec:19
70 average

How do I remove TP-LINK TL-WN821NC_TL-WN822N_TL-WN823N Driver?

You can uninstall TP-LINK TL-WN821NC_TL-WN822N_TL-WN823N Driver 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 TP-LINK TL-WN821N(C)_TL-WN822N_TL-WN823N Driver, 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 TP-LINK TL-WN821NC_TL-WN822N_TL-WN823N Driver.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 53%
Win Vista 0%
 
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 57.23%
Windows 10 35.71%
Windows XP 3.91%
Windows Vista 3.15%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 21.16%
Windows 7 Home Premium 19.88%
Windows 7 Professional 14.16%
Windows 10 Pro 10.41%
Windows 10 Home 9.73%
Windows 8.1 5.72%

Distribution by countryGeography

33.46% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 33.46%
  United Kingdom 14.49%
  Italy 5.97%
  Germany 3.81%
  Australia 3.21%
  Israel 3.14%
  Canada 2.61%
  Brazil 2.39%
  Malaysia 2.17%
  Netherlands 1.94%
  France 1.79%
  Saudi Arabia 1.72%
  Singapore 1.42%
  Russia 1.34%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 24.42%
Acer 18.60%
Hewlett-Packard 18.02%
ASUS 15.12%
GIGABYTE 11.43%
Lenovo 2.71%
Intel 2.71%
Toshiba 2.33%
American Megatrends 2.13%
Samsung 1.94%
Alienware 0.58%
Common models
ASUS All Series 14.48%
MSI MS-7817 4.48%
MSI MS-7693 2.41%
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 2.07%
Gigabyte H81M-S2PT 2.07%
MSI MS-7680 1.72%

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

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