Should I remove Atheros Bluetooth Suite?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #7,171
United States Rank #18,787
Reach 0.0591%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.86 days
143.23 days >
Average installed length: 75.26 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
7.4.0.170 |
1.46% |
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7.4.0.165 |
5.67% |
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7.4.0.160 |
0.09% |
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7.4.0.150 |
1.29% |
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7.4.0.145 |
1.03% |
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7.4.0.140 |
4.38% |
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7.4.0.135 |
6.09% |
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7.4.0.130 |
0.86% |
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7.4.0.126 |
10.21% |
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7.4.0.125 |
4.98% |
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7.4.0.122 |
23.00% |
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7.4.0.120 |
10.56% |
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7.4.0.116 |
0.26% |
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7.4.0.115 |
5.06% |
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7.4.0.110 |
3.18% |
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7.4.0.103 |
3.69% |
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7.4.0.102 |
11.67% |
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7.4.0.100 |
1.20% |
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7.04.000.98 |
5.32% |
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Atheros Bluetooth Suite
What is Atheros Bluetooth Suite? (from Atheros Communications)
Qualcomm Atheros’ Bluetooth portfolio includes a variety of standalone and combination solutions that were expressly designed for desktops and all-in-one computing platforms, including Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy and Bluetooth 3.0 High Speed products. Qualcomm Atheros’ Bluetooth solutions include the AR3011 and AR3012 sta... Read more
Overview
Atheros Bluetooth Suite is a program developed by Atheros Communications. The most used version is 7.4.0.122, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. 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). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The software installer includes 45 files and is usually about 37.86 MB (39,695,716 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 7. While about 10% of users of Atheros Bluetooth Suite come from the United States, it is also popular in India and Indonesia.
Program details
URL: www.atheros.com/computing/technology.php?nav1=44
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Bluetooth Suite\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{101A497C-7EF6-4001-834D-E5FA1C70FEFA}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 37.86 MB
Files installed by Atheros Bluetooth Suite
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athcfg20res.dll - Atheros Configuration API Res Dynamic Link Library (ACAPI RES DLL)
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athcfg20resU.dll
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athcfg20.dll - Atheros Configuration API Dynamic Link Library (ACAPI DLL)
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athcfg20U.dll
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BtvStack.exe
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BTAPI.dll - Atheros Bluetooth Suite (Bluetooth API Extension)
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Ath_CoexAgent.exe - Ath_Coex Application (Atheros Coex Service Application)
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AdminService.exe - Bluetooth Software (AdminService Application)
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AdminTools.exe - AdminTools Application
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AthBtTray.exe - Bluetooth Tray
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AthCopyHook.dll - AthCopyHook Dynamic Link Library
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atheros Outlook Addin.dll - Outlook Addin Module
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athr_debug.dll - athr_deb Library
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AudioConfig.exe - Bluetooth Audio Config
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AVRemoteControl.exe
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BPP.dll - BPP Dynamic Link Library
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BtathVdpSink.exe
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BtathVdpSrc.exe
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btbip.dll - BasicImage Dynamic Link Library
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BtCommonRes.dll
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BtContextMenu.dll
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BtvAppExt.dll
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CopyWorker.exe
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FileTransfer.dll - FileTransfer Dynamic Link Library
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FolderViewImpl.dll
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GattI.dll - Bluetooth 4.0 COM interface SDK
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gatts.dll - GATT Server Dynamic Link Library
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goep.dll - goep Dynamic Link Library
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Handsfree.dll - Handsfree Dynamic Link Library
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IEPlugIn.dll - Bluetooth IE PlugIn
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Imaging.dll - Imaging Dynamic Link Library
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kbhook.dll - kbhook Dynamic Link Library
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L2capLib.dll - L2capLib Dynamic Link Library
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LeSetting.exe
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Atheros Outlook Addin 2010.dll - OutlookAddin42010
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LaunchHelp.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- BtvAppExt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'Atheros' with a class of {B8952421-0E55-400B-94A6-FA858FC0A39F}.
Internet Explorer BHO
- IEPlugIn.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'CIESpeechBHO Class' with the class of {8D10F6C4-0E01-4BD4-8601-11AC1FDF8126} (IESpeakDoc).
Internet Explorer Extension
- IEPlugIn.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {7815BE26-237D-41A8-A98F-F7BD75F71086}.
Scheduled Task
- BtvStack.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{A6FCF119-97A8-47C9-B633-DA4C2E5B92C0}' (runs on registration).
2 Services
- Ath_CoexAgent.exe runs as a service named 'ZAtheros Bt&Wlan Coex Agent' (ZAtheros Bt&Wlan Coex Agent) "Co-existence Coordinator Service between 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN and Bluetooth.".
- AdminService.exe runs as a service named 'AtherosSvc' (AtherosSvc) "Atheros BT Stack Service Agent".
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- AthBtTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'AthBtTray' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Bluetooth Suite\AthBtTray.exe".
- BtvStack.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'AtherosBtStack' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Bluetooth Suite\BtvStack.exe".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
Ath_CoexAgent.exe |
Memory: | 2.14 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0004035792% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00013285% | |
User CPU: | 0.00027073% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 10,815 | |
AdminService.exe |
Memory: | 1.43 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0000168801% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00001273% | |
User CPU: | 0.00000415% | |
AthBtTray.exe |
Memory: | 4.69 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0002491722% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00019934% | |
User CPU: | 0.00004983% | |
How do I remove Atheros Bluetooth Suite?
You can uninstall Atheros Bluetooth Suite 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 Atheros Bluetooth Suite, 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 Atheros Bluetooth Suite.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Atheros Bluetooth Suite you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 73%
Win 7 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
96.57% |
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Windows 10 |
3.43% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
53.53% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
17.38% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
14.54% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.92% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
2.32% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
1.20% |
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Geography
9.77% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
9.77% |
India |
9.61% |
Indonesia |
6.18% |
MA |
4.59% |
DZ |
3.93% |
IQ |
3.76% |
Iran |
3.76% |
France |
3.59% |
Egypt |
2.92% |
United Kingdom |
2.59% |
TN |
2.17% |
Vietnam |
2.09% |
Malaysia |
2.09% |
Romania |
2.01% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
28.27% |
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Acer |
24.00% |
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Samsung |
19.82% |
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ASUS |
12.55% |
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Lenovo |
7.00% |
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Dell |
6.45% |
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MSI |
0.82% |
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Sony |
0.73% |
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Toshiba |
0.36% |
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Common models |
Samsung 300E4C/300E5C/300... |
15.08% |
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HP Mini 110-4100 |
4.62% |
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HP Mini 210-4000 |
4.32% |
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Acer Aspire E1-531 |
3.32% |
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LENOVO 20150 |
2.61% |
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Acer Aspire E1-571 |
2.41% |
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About Atheros Communications
Qualcomm Atheros is a developer of semiconductors for network communications, focusing primarily on wireless. The Atheros chipsets for the IEEE 802.
Publisher URL: www.qca.qualcomm.com