Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
Overview
Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter is a software program developed by Broadcom. 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 primary executable is named skype update.exe. The setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 2.14 MB (2,241,356 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 37% of users of Broadcom n Network Adapter come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.broadcom.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Broadcom\WirelessBCM MIMO
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\10\50\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{A
Estimated size: 2.14 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
| Program executable: | skype update.exe |
| Path: | C:\users\user\desktop\skype update.exe |
| MD5: | 4a11ad20fcefcfeb0730e6efd87472c9 |
Additional files:
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install2k.exe (by AMBIT Microsystems) - Silence Install kernel for Win2000/XP Drivers (Silence Install kernel for Win2000 Drivers)
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install9x.exe (by AMBIT Microsystems) - Silence Install kernel for Win98/SE/ME Drivers
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MAINCTRL.EXE (by HON HAI PRECISION IND) - Silence Install Control Center
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PCARMDRV.EXE - AMBIT Win32 NDIS Framework (AWinDis 32) (AWinDis 32 Windows NT Service Control Utility)
Behaviors exhibited
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- MAINCTRL.EXE is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Broadcom\WirelessBCM MIMO\Install\MAINCTRL.EXE'.
How do I remove Broadcom n Network Adapter?
You can uninstall Broadcom n Network 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 802.11n Network 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 n Network Adapter.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win 7 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #15,869
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
65.96% |
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| Windows 10 |
16.87% |
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| Windows XP |
10.84% |
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| Windows Vista |
6.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
29.70% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
10.61% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.45% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
5.15% |
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Geography
36.98% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
36.98% |
| Germany |
7.81% |
| United Kingdom |
5.21% |
| France |
4.43% |
| DZ |
3.91% |
| MA |
3.39% |
| Brazil |
2.86% |
| Canada |
2.60% |
| Italy |
2.60% |
| Netherlands |
2.34% |
| Spain |
2.08% |
| Israel |
1.56% |
| India |
1.30% |
| Chile |
1.04% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
21.74% |
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| Acer |
20.29% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.36% |
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| ASUS |
14.49% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.76% |
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| Toshiba |
4.35% |
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| Samsung |
3.38% |
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| Intel |
2.42% |
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| Medion |
2.42% |
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| Sahara |
1.93% |
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| Lenovo |
1.93% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.97% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.97% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7502 |
3.97% |
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| Dell Dell XPS420 |
2.38% |
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| HP G42 Notebook PC |
2.38% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.38% |
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| Acer Aspire 5742G |
1.59% |
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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