Qualcomm Atheros Setup
Overview
Qualcomm Atheros Setup is a program developed by Qualcomm Atheros. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 3.09 MB (3,242,284 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 58% of users of Qualcomm Atheros Setup come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Qualcomm Atheros\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{18373B57-4FC3-4B1A-95B3-A7E5DCA577F7}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.09 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Qualcomm Atheros Setup
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customer.dll - API library (API library for keepalive, wakeup, NDIS settings query)
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AdminService.exe - BT Software Suite (AdminService Application)
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btatherosInstall.exe
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devAMD64.exe (by Microsoft) - Windows Setup API
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msvcr100.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010 (Microsoft® C Runtime Library)
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NvmMerge.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- AdminService.exe runs as a service named 'AtherosSvc' (AtherosSvc) "Atheros BT Stack Service Agent".
How do I remove Qualcomm Atheros Setup?
You can uninstall Qualcomm Atheros Setup 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 Qualcomm Atheros Setup, 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 Qualcomm Atheros Setup.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 86%
Win 7 (SP1) 14%
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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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
85.71% |
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| Windows 7 |
14.29% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
42.86% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
14.29% |
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Geography
58.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
58.33% |
| Germany |
16.67% |
| Italy |
16.67% |
| Netherlands |
8.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| MSI |
40.00% |
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| Lenovo |
20.00% |
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| Alienware |
20.00% |
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| Acer |
20.00% |
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Common models |
| Micro-Star Co., Ltd. GT72... |
16.67% |
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| Micro-Star Co., Ltd. GT72... |
16.67% |
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| LENOVO 80E3 |
16.67% |
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| Alienware Alienware 17 R3 |
16.67% |
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| Acer V3-574G |
16.67% |
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| Acer Aspire VN7-791 |
16.67% |
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About Qualcomm Atheros
Qualcomm Atheros is a developer of semiconductors for network communications, most noteably wireless chipsets for the IEEE 802.
Publisher URL: www.atheros.com