USB Print Service
What is USB Print Service?
Print server is a function embedded in your Router. It allows you to share your printer with computers that are connected to the Router.
Overview
USB Print Service is a software program developed by TP-LINK. The most common release is 1.0.11.1027, with over 98% 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 setup package generally installs about 3 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 22% of users of USB Print Service come from the United States, it is also popular in IQ and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.TP-Link.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TP-Link\USB Print Service
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{3B9617DC-074C-44A6-A906-FC4CFA954404}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Language: English
Files installed by USB Print Service
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UpsControl.exe - UP Service Controller (USB Printer Service Controller)
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UPService.exe - USB Pinter Service
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- UpsControl.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{92889E20-E676-4F5E-9B13-9F237E439CF6}' (runs on registration).
Service
- UPService.exe runs as a service named 'TP-LINK USB Print Service' (UPService).
How do I remove USB Print Service?
You can uninstall USB Print Service 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 USB Print Service, 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 USB Print Service.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 53%
Win 10 5%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
63.16% |
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| Windows XP |
21.05% |
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| Windows Vista |
10.53% |
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| Windows 10 |
5.26% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
44.44% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
22.22% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.11% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.11% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.56% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.56% |
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Geography
21.74% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
21.74% |
| IQ |
8.70% |
| Germany |
8.70% |
| Italy |
8.70% |
| Belgium |
4.35% |
| MN |
4.35% |
| Venezuela |
4.35% |
| AL |
4.35% |
| Indonesia |
4.35% |
| Romania |
4.35% |
| Iran |
4.35% |
| Netherlands |
4.35% |
| YE |
4.35% |
| Slovakia |
4.35% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
26.67% |
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| Acer |
20.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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| Dell |
6.67% |
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| Medion |
6.67% |
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| Lenovo |
6.67% |
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| Intel |
6.67% |
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| American Megatrends |
6.67% |
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Common models |
| O.E.M O.E.M |
9.09% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7616 |
9.09% |
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| LENOVO INVALID |
9.09% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
9.09% |
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| HP G62 Notebook PC |
9.09% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Compaq Pr... |
9.09% |
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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