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Should I remove ASUS WiFi-AP Solo?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #28,826
United States Rank #34,184
Reach 0.0052%

Versions

VersionDistribution
3.00 0.97%
1.0 99.03%

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ASUS WiFi-AP Solo

What is ASUS WiFi-AP Solo?  (from Realtek Semiconductor)

WiFi-AP Solo™ allows a new level of versatility for your PC, enabling it to create a complete wireless home network in either AP or wireless client mode. Users will be able to play LAN games, connect to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype from anywhere within range. WiFi-AP Solo™ can provide these fu...  Read more

Overview

ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is a program developed by Realtek Semiconductor. The most used version is 1.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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 is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The software installer includes 15 files and is usually about 5.13 MB (5,381,251 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 29% of users of ASUS WiFi-AP Solo come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.realtek.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\ASUS WiFi-AP Solo
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\engine\6\INTEL3~1\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{8B3F4499-32E6-
Estimated size: 5.13 MB
Language: Spanish

Program filesFiles installed by ASUS WiFi-AP Solo

  • RtlLib.dll - RtlLib Dynamic Link Library (RtlLib DLL)
  • RtWLan.exe - RtWLan Application (RtWLan ( For WinXP UP) Application)
  • EnumDevLib.dll - EnumDevLib Dynamic Link Library (EnumDevLib DLL)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • RtWLan.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{A595DC06-1A9C-4A4A-B192-729AD2373216}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
  • RtWLan.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named RtlVistaStart.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • RtWLan.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\ASUS WiFi-AP Solo\RtWLan.exe'.

How do I remove ASUS WiFi-AP Solo?

You can uninstall ASUS WiFi-AP Solo from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program ASUS WiFi-AP Solo, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove ASUS WiFi-AP Solo.

OS VERSIONS
Win XP 76%
Win Server 2003 1%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP 79.61%
Windows 7 15.53%
Windows Vista 1.94%
Windows 10 1.94%
Windows Server 2003 0.97%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 80.58%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.77%
Windows 7 Professional 3.88%
Windows 7 Home Premium 3.88%
Windows Vista Ultimate 1.94%
Windows 8 Pro 0.97%

Distribution by countryGeography

29.06% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 29.06%
  France 10.26%
  Italy 8.55%
  Germany 5.98%
  Brazil 4.27%
  Spain 4.27%
  Canada 4.27%
  United Kingdom 3.42%
  Belgium 2.56%
  Netherlands 2.56%
  South Africa 1.71%
  Greece 1.71%
  Romania 1.71%
  Czech Republic 1.71%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
American Megatrends 86.44%
Dell 3.39%
Hewlett-Packard 3.39%
NEC 3.39%
Samsung 3.39%
Common models
ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC P5W ... 62.07%
USTEK COMPUTER INC P5W DH... 3.45%
Acer TravelMate 4740 ... 3.45%
Acer Aspire 5742Z 3.45%
Samsung RV411/RV511/E3511... 3.45%
Samsung RV410/RV510/S3510... 3.45%

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

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