Broadcom WinGPS
Overview
Broadcom WinGPS is a software program developed by Broadcom. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 5.13 MB (5,379,584 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1). While about 83% of users of Broadcom WinGPS come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\broadcom\gps
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{BDC09E68-02C1-4864-A599-C3ED29714164}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 5.13 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Broadcom WinGPS
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commandintf.dll - Broadcom GPS Command Interface Dynamic Link Library (GPS Command Interface Dynamic Link Library)
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gllbs_wlan_ms.dll - LbsWlanHal Ms Dynamic Link Library (LBS WLAN HAL Dynamic Link Library)
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gpsmgr.exe - Broadcom GPS Manager Service
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gpsct.exe - Gpsct (A-GPS control task)
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cp210xruntime.dll (by Silicon Laboratories) - Silicon Laboratories Inc. CP210x Runtime Library (CP210xRuntime)
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gpiodrv.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- gpsmgr.exe runs as a service named 'Broadcom GPS Manager' (BrcmGpsMgr) "Broadcom GPS Manager".
How do I remove Broadcom WinGPS?
You can uninstall Broadcom WinGPS 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 WinGPS, 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 WinGPS.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
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Geography
83.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
83.33% |
| United Kingdom |
16.67% |
About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company in the wireless and broadband communication business.
Publisher URL: www.broadcom.com