ASUS Bluetooth Software
What is ASUS Bluetooth Software? (from ASUS)
Latest Bluetooth v2.1 specification with EDR function enables data transfer up to 3Mbps. Based on USB 2.0 for fast data transfer and power supply no extra power supply needed. Support up to 100msters signal range in open space.
Overview
ASUS Bluetooth Software is a program developed by ASUS. The most used version is 12.0.0.9800, 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 installer includes 47 files and is usually about 533.88 KB (546,693 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 48% of users of ASUS Bluetooth Software come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.asus.com/Networking/USBBT211_Mini_Bluetooth_Dongle
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ASUS\Bluetooth Software\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{A1439D4F-FD46-47F2-A1D3-FEE097C29A09}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 533.88 KB
Files installed by ASUS Bluetooth Software
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Bluetooth Headset Helper.exe (by Broadcom) - Bluetooth Software (Bluetooth Headset Helper)
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bt2k_ins.dll (by Broadcom) - bt2k_ins
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BtAudioHelper.dll - BtAudioHelper
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BtBalloon.dll - Balloon Tooltip Routine DLL
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BTChooser.dll - BTChooser DLL
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btdev.dll - Bluetooth Device dll
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btins.dll - Bluetooth Installation dll
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BtITunesPlugIn.exe - BtITunesPlugIn DLL
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BTKeyInd.dll - KeyBoard Hook DLL
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BtMmHook.dll - Multimedia Keys Hook DLL
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BTNCopy.dll - BTNCopy Module
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btosif.dll - BTOSIF DLL
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btosif_notes.dll - BTOSIF Notes DLL
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btosif_ol.dll - BTOSIF Outlook DLL
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btosif_olx.dll - BTOSIF Outlook Express DLL
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btosif_wincal.dll
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btrez.dll - btrez DLL
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btsec.dll - BTW license dll
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btsendto.dll - SendTo Dialog DLL
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btsendto_explorer.exe - SendTo from Explorer Application
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btsendto_ie.dll - SendTo from Internet Explorer DLL
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btsendto_notes.dll - SendTo from Notes DLL
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btsendto_office.dll - SendTo from Office DLL
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btsendto_wab.dll - SendTo From WAB DLL
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BTStackServer.exe - Bluetooth Stack COM Server
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BTTray.exe - Bluetooth Tray Application
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btwapi.dll - WBTApi DLL
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BtwApplExt.dll - Bluetooth Applet Extension
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BtwCP.dll - BtwCP DLL
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btwdins.exe - Bluetooth Support Server
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BtWdSdk.dll - WidcommSdk DLL
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BtwHfConfig.exe - Bluetooth Hands-free configuration app
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btwhidcs.dll - Bluetooth HID Power Control Suite dll
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BtwHtmlPrint.exe - BTW HTML Print Application
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BtwIEProxy.exe - Internet Explorer Bluetooth Plug-in
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BtWizard.dll - BtWizard Module
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btwleapi.dll - BtwLeAPI
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- BTTray.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D2902973-36DD-4F02-AE2C-0CB783BF8FB8}' (runs on registration).
Service
- btwdins.exe runs as a service named 'Bluetooth Service' (btwdins) "Handles installation and removal of Bluetooth devices.".
How do I remove ASUS Bluetooth Software?
You can uninstall ASUS Bluetooth Software 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 ASUS Bluetooth Software, 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 ASUS Bluetooth Software.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 71%
Win XP 0%
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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 11%
Keep it 89%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
71.47% |
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| Windows 7 |
27.58% |
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| Windows XP |
0.82% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.14% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
27.46% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
22.95% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
12.57% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
9.43% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.79% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.42% |
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Geography
47.51% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
47.51% |
| Italy |
10.43% |
| United Kingdom |
7.48% |
| France |
7.37% |
| Germany |
5.78% |
| Canada |
3.97% |
| Poland |
1.93% |
| Russia |
1.36% |
| Netherlands |
1.25% |
| Czech Republic |
1.25% |
| Spain |
0.91% |
| Austria |
0.79% |
| Sweden |
0.68% |
| Ireland |
0.68% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
69.34% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
8.59% |
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| Dell |
5.66% |
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| Acer |
5.47% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.10% |
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| Toshiba |
3.13% |
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| Medion |
1.17% |
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| Lenovo |
0.78% |
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| Alienware |
0.39% |
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| MSI |
0.39% |
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| Intel |
0.39% |
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| Samsung |
0.39% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK X555LD |
29.18% |
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| ASUSTeK X555LN |
19.82% |
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| ASUSTeK X555LA |
15.14% |
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| ASUS All Series |
5.79% |
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| ASUSTeK K72Jr |
1.56% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P875 |
0.67% |
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About ASUS
ASUSTeK Computer, also often called ASUS is a computer hardware & electronics company.
Publisher URL: www.asus.com