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What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #42,166
United States Rank #25,094
Reach 0.0022%

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.01.0095 83.72%
1.00.0159 11.63%
1.00.0144 4.65%

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Airlink101 WLAN Monitor

What is Airlink101 WLAN Monitor?  (from Realtek Semiconductor)

Extend the range of your current Airlink101 or other wireless network with new Wireless N Mini USB Adapter. The compact mini design brings you more flexibility and portability. No more hassle with complicated wireless security setup! Simply press the Easy Setup Button to connect to your encrypted wireless network. AWLL...  Read more

Overview

Airlink101 WLAN Monitor is a program developed by Realtek Semiconductor. The most used version is 1.01.0095, 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 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 19 files and is usually about 4.84 MB (5,079,427 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 93% of users of Airlink101 WLAN Monitor come from the United States, it is also popular in Mexico and BB.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.realtek.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Airlink101\Airlink101 WLAN Monitor\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{9C048189-055C-4a0c-A916-1D8C132455EB}\Install.exe -uninst -l0x9
Estimated size: 4.84 MB
Language: English

Program filesFiles installed by Airlink101 WLAN Monitor

  • RtlLib.dll - RtlLib Dynamic Link Library (RtlLib DLL(IHV))
  • RtWLan.exe - RtWLan Application (RtWLan ( For Vista) Application(AirLink))
  • WPSProt.exe - WPS Firewall Prot
  • EnumDevLib.dll - EnumDevLib Dynamic Link Library (EnumDevLib DLL)
  • RtlICS.dll - RtlICS Dynamic Link Library (RtlICS DLL)
  • UserCom.exe - User Command Application (User Command MFC Application)
  • RtlService.exe - RtlService Application (RtlService MFC Application)
  • RTxAdmin.exe - RTxAdmin Application (RTxAdmin MFC Application)
  • DESKTOP.exe - DESKTOP Application (DESKTOP MFC Application)
  • libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
  • ReStart.exe - ReStart Application (ReStart MFC Application)
  • rtkbind.exe - RtkBind Application
  • RTLDHCP.exe
  • Run1x.exe
  • IpLib.dll - IpLib
  • RtlIhvOid.dll - IHV OID (IHV OID (for Win7))
  • x64drv.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

4 Scheduled Tasks
  • ReStart.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FB6A81D7-E84F-40E9-A4A3-EE3831B076D4}' (runs on registration).
  • RTxAdmin.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F57508E5-DFF6-40A6-9B7C-B4E2FF888593}' (runs on registration).
  • UserCom.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F9E401A6-313D-4FA8-B4D0-AE606FD1B03E}' (runs on registration).
  • RtlService.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{7D7096FC-9620-4737-85BB-4E1AF0B925EA}' (runs on registration).
Service
  • RtlService.exe runs as a service named 'Realtek9xp' (Realtek9xp).
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • RTLDHCP.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\ClientManager\rtldhcp.exe'.
  • RtWLan.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Airlink101\Airlink101 WLAN Monitor\RtWLan.exe'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

RtlService.exe
Memory:1.76 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0001831000%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00012099%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00006211%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:18,753
8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:6 Bytes
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:2 Bytes
105.02 KB average

How do I remove Airlink101 WLAN Monitor?

You can uninstall Airlink101 WLAN Monitor 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 Airlink101 WLAN Monitor, 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 Airlink101 WLAN Monitor.

HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#42,166

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP 51.16%
Windows Vista 32.56%
Windows 7 9.30%
Windows 10 6.98%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 52.38%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 16.67%
Windows 7 Home Premium 7.14%
Windows Vista Ultimate 4.76%
Windows Vista Business 4.76%
Windows Vista Home Basic 4.76%

Distribution by countryGeography

92.86% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 92.86%
  Mexico 4.29%
  BB 1.43%
  Canada 1.43%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 43.24%
Hewlett-Packard 29.73%
American Megatrends 8.11%
Gateway 8.11%
Acer 5.41%
GIGABYTE 2.70%
Intel 2.70%
Common models
Dell Computer OptiPlex GX... 5.41%
Dell Computer Dimension 2... 5.41%
Dell OptiPlex 330 5.41%
PCCHIPS A15G 2.70%
HP-Pavilion KQ496AA-ABA a... 2.70%
HP Pavilion 061 DQ177A-AB... 2.70%

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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