Broadcom 802.11 WLAN-adapter
What is Broadcom WLAN-adapter? (from Broadcom)
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Overview
Broadcom 802.11 WLAN-adapter is a software program developed by Broadcom. The most common release is 4.170.77.3, 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 primary executable is named bcmwlu00.exe. The setup package generally installs about 13 files and is usually about 2.33 MB (2,442,847 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 56% of users of Broadcom WLAN-adapter come from Netherlands, it is also popular in Belgium and the United States.
Program details
URL: www.broadcom.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\broadcom\broadcom 802.11\driver
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Broadcom\Broadcom 802.11\Driver\bcmwlu00.exe" verbose /rootkey="Software\Broadcom\802.11\UninstallInfo" /rootdir="C:\Program Files\B
Estimated size: 2.33 MB
Files installed by Broadcom 802.11 WLAN-adapter
| Program executable: | bcmwlu00.exe |
| Name: | Broadcom 802.11 Uninstaller |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\broadcom\broadcom 802.11\driver\bcmwlu00.exe |
| MD5: | ecf394739eca40d95398f0c80afb58ed |
Additional files:
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bcmihvui.dll - Broadcom Native 802.11 WLAN IHV Service Extension UI
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bcmihvui64.dll
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bcmwls32.exe - Broadcom 802.11 Network Adapter Installation Utility
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bcmwls64.exe
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BCMWL5.SYS - Broadcom 802.11 Network Adapter wireless driver
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bcmwl6.sys
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bcmwl664.sys
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bcmwlcoi.dll - Broadcom 802.11 Network Adapter Coinstaller
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bcmihvsrv.dll - Broadcom Native 802.11 WLAN IHV Service
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bcmihvsrv64.dll
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bcmwlcoi64.dll - Broadcom WLAN co-installer
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- bcmwlu00.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{DCB089BF-631D-491A-9A41-915D17437327}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Broadcom WLAN-adapter?
You can uninstall Broadcom WLAN-adapter 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 Broadcom 802.11 WLAN-adapter, 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 Broadcom WLAN-adapter.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 44%
Win Vista (SP1) 4%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
15.63%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
44.44% |
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| Windows Vista |
37.04% |
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| Windows 7 |
18.52% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
44.44% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
25.93% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.41% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.41% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
3.70% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
3.70% |
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Geography
56.25% of installs come from Netherlands
Which countries install it?
| Netherlands |
56.25% |
| Belgium |
25.00% |
| United States |
15.63% |
| Germany |
3.13% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
92.59% |
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| Sahara |
3.70% |
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| ASUS |
3.70% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
20.00% |
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| HP G72 Notebook PC |
8.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard nc6340 |
4.00% |
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| HP ProBook 6550b |
4.00% |
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| HP Pavilion dv9500 Notebo... |
4.00% |
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| HP Compaq nc6320 (EV073AV... |
4.00% |
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About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company in the wireless and broadband communication business.
Publisher URL: www.broadcom.com