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What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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How common is it?
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United States Rank #28,121
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Versions

VersionDistribution
1.3.1 81.91%
1.0.0 18.09%

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TP-LINK TL-WN951N Driver

Overview

TP-LINK TL-WN951N Driver is a program developed by TP-LINK. The most used version is 1.3.1, 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. 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 TWCU.exe. The software installer includes 17 files and is usually about 3.93 MB (4,118,231 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 45% of users of TP-LINK TL-WN951N Driver come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

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\{FDA7E907-6539-42C1-9721-0239C281B336}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly DriverOnl
Estimated size: 3.93 MB
Language: English

Program filesFiles installed by TP-LINK TL-WN951N Driver

Program executable:TWCU.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility\TWCU.exe
MD5:51af618755360539b4c6063c440e1187
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)
  • IpLib.dll - IpLib
  • 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 '{5D762FA1-4052-4620-A580-B93378D73BBE}' (runs on registration).
Service
  • RTLDHCP.exe runs as a service named 'Realtek DHCP Service' (RTLDHCPService).
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • RTLDHCP.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility\RTLDHCP.exe'.
  • TWCU.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility\TWCU.exe'.

How do I remove TP-LINK TL-WN951N Driver?

You can uninstall TP-LINK TL-WN951N 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-WN951N 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-WN951N Driver.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win 7 1%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 58.51%
Windows 10 32.98%
Windows XP 7.45%
Windows Vista 1.06%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.53%
Windows 7 Ultimate 23.40%
Windows 8.1 Pro 9.57%
Windows 7 Professional 9.57%
Windows 8.1 8.51%
Microsoft Windows XP 7.45%

Distribution by countryGeography

45.22% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 45.22%
  Germany 13.91%
  United Kingdom 6.96%
  Australia 6.09%
  Italy 5.22%
  Brazil 2.61%
  Argentina 2.61%
  Netherlands 2.61%
  UA 1.74%
  Belgium 1.74%
  France 1.74%
  Norway 1.74%
  New Zealand 1.74%
  Canada 1.74%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer 25.00%
Dell 21.88%
GIGABYTE 15.63%
ASUS 15.63%
Hewlett-Packard 12.50%
American Megatrends 9.38%
Common models
ASUS All Series 7.69%
MSI MS-7816 5.13%
Gigabyte Z97-D3H 5.13%
Advent DT2 5.13%
MSI MS-7900 2.56%
Acer Veriton M68WS 2.56%

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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