Realtek WLAN Driver
What is Realtek WLAN Driver?
The REALTEK WLAN Driver is the software driver for the Realtek Wireless LAN NICs. It is a program used to communicate from the Windows PC OS to the device. This software is required in most cases for the hardware device to function properly. In most cases, drivers come with Windows or can be found by going to Windows Update in Control Panel and checking for updates as well as downloaded from the Realtek support website.
Overview
The most used version is 2.00.0020, 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 main program executable is Rtlihvs.dll. The software installer includes 16 files and is usually about 7.02 MB (7,361,425 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.realtek.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Realtek WLAN Driver
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{9D3D8C60-A55F-4fed-B2B9-173001290E16}\Install.exe -uninst -l0x9
Estimated size: 7.02 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Realtek WLAN Driver
| Program module: | Rtlihvs.dll |
| Name: | Windows IHV Service for a Realtek Wireless Device |
| Realtek IHV Service |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Realtek WLAN Driver\Rtlihvs.dll |
| MD5: | 778f1f1c8872206ff37bbfc98cfc5dca |
Additional files:
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Rtlihvs.dll - Windows IHV Service for a Realtek Wireless Device (Realtek IHV Service)
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SetVistaDrv64.exe - SetVistaDrv64 Application
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SetVistaDrv.exe - SetVistaDrv Application
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SetDrv.exe - Setup Driver (SetDrv)
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SetDrv64.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- SetVistaDrv.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{A52C70F4-F473-4950-B9AB-39F9075A4A6A}' (runs on registration).
- SetDrv64.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{EAA814D0-E516-40D4-AA40-637DE8A0C0F8}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Realtek WLAN Driver?
You can uninstall Realtek WLAN Driver 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 Realtek WLAN 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Realtek WLAN Driver.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win 8 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #462
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
56.31% |
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| Windows 10 |
43.30% |
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| Windows XP |
0.28% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.12% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
46.33% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
17.96% |
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| Windows 8 |
11.74% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
9.83% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.48% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
3.18% |
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Geography
63.59% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
63.59% |
| United Kingdom |
5.82% |
| Canada |
4.22% |
| France |
3.48% |
| Germany |
2.99% |
| Australia |
2.29% |
| Italy |
1.52% |
| Netherlands |
1.25% |
| Mexico |
0.90% |
| Belgium |
0.86% |
| Japan |
0.77% |
| Spain |
0.69% |
| Saudi Arabia |
0.67% |
| Ireland |
0.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
98.39% |
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| Acer |
0.83% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
0.38% |
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| Dell |
0.34% |
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| ASUS |
0.07% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660 |
6.88% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C855D |
6.85% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L755 |
6.44% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655D |
6.33% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C855 |
5.05% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C55-A |
5.03% |
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About Realtek Semiconductor
Realtek manufactures a wide variety of products that can be broadly categorized into two subdivisions: Communications Network ICs, and Computer Peripheral and Multimedia ICs.
Publisher URL: www.realtek.com