Should I remove AX88179_AX88178A Windows 7 Drivers?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #21,687
United States Rank #18,622
Reach 0.0093%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
3.0.0.0 |
7.07% |
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2.0.4.0 |
13.04% |
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2.0.3.0 |
13.04% |
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2.0.2.0 |
8.70% |
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2.0.1.0 |
35.33% |
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2.0.0.0 |
22.83% |
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AX88179_AX88178A Windows 7 Drivers
What is AX88179_AX88178A Windows 7 Drivers?
This is the software driver package for the ASIX chip.
About (from ASIX Electronics)
AX88179 is the USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet controller which integrates USB 3.0 PHY and 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet MAC/PHY in a single chip.
Overview
AX88179_AX88178A Windows 7 Drivers is a program developed by ASIX Electronics. The most used version is 2.0.1.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 installer includes 2 files and is usually about 2.22 MB (2,328,064 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 51% of users of AX88179_AX88178A Windows 7 Drivers come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Program details
URL: www.asix.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ASIX Electronics Corporation\AX88179_AX88178A Windows 7 Drivers\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{14414298-5199-4C52-81E2-FF1501EAAD72}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -removeonly
Estimated size: 2.22 MB
Files installed by AX88179_AX88178A Windows 7 Drivers
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devcon.exe (by Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider) - Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver (Windows Setup API)
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DPInst.exe (by Microsoft) - Driver Package Installer (DPInst) (Driver Package Installer)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- DPInst.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{68877F44-465C-4915-80C1-C93C2E883079}' (runs on registration).
- devcon.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D9676235-F5A4-4156-9B56-593268781226}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove AX88179_AX88178A Windows 7 Drivers?
You can uninstall AX88179_AX88178A Windows 7 Drivers 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 AX88179_AX88178A Windows 7 Drivers, 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 AX88179_AX88178A Windows 7 Drivers.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 85%
Win 7 3%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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GLOBAL RANK
#21,687
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
87.50% |
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Windows 10 |
12.50% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
34.43% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
31.69% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.21% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
6.56% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
6.01% |
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Windows 10 Home |
5.46% |
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Geography
51.29% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
51.29% |
Germany |
14.66% |
France |
7.33% |
United Kingdom |
3.45% |
Canada |
2.59% |
Italy |
2.59% |
Belgium |
2.16% |
Japan |
2.16% |
Netherlands |
1.72% |
Australia |
1.29% |
Austria |
1.29% |
Czech Republic |
1.29% |
Taiwan |
0.86% |
Switzerland |
0.86% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
25.49% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
19.61% |
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Acer |
16.67% |
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ASUS |
12.75% |
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Medion |
7.84% |
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Lenovo |
5.88% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.90% |
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Toshiba |
2.94% |
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Intel |
1.96% |
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Samsung |
1.96% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.57% |
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ASUS All Series |
3.57% |
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Dell Dell System XPS L3... |
2.68% |
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MEDION P961x |
1.79% |
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Dell XPS13 9333 |
1.79% |
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ASUSTeK UX32VD |
1.79% |
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