D-Link Powerline AV Utility
What is D-Link Powerline AV Utility? (from D-Link)
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Overview
D-Link Powerline AV Utility is a program developed by D-Link. The most used version is 2.12.0.0, 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is Viper32.exe. The software installer includes 13 files and is usually about 768.33 KB (786,772 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 18% of users of D-Link Powerline AV Utility come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.d-link.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\d-link\powerline av utility
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\D-Link\Powerline AV Utility\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 768.33 KB
Files installed by D-Link Powerline AV Utility
| Program executable: | Viper32.exe |
| Name: | Powerline AV Utility |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\d-link\powerline av utility\Viper32.exe |
| MD5: | 57932979dfceaaa11211301d76d27bc7 |
Additional files:
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Viper32.exe - Powerline AV Utility
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WinPcap_4_1_2.exe (by CACE Technologies) - WinPcap 4.1.2 (WinPcap 4.1.2 installer)
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int6k.exe
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int6kid.exe
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int6kp.exe
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mac2pw.exe
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modpib.exe
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pskey.exe
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Uninstall.exe
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UNZIP.EXE
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- Viper32.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{9A2AC679-A9B3-49E6-8762-CA3B42C2509B}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- Viper32.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\D-Link\Powerline AV Utility\Viper32.exe'.
How do I remove D-Link Powerline AV Utility?
You can uninstall D-Link Powerline AV Utility 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 D-Link Powerline AV Utility, 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 D-Link Powerline AV Utility.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 59%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #11,990
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
61.71% |
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| Windows 10 |
25.65% |
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| Windows Vista |
6.88% |
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| Windows XP |
5.76% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
34.21% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.08% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.90% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
8.79% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
5.61% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.67% |
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Geography
17.77% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
17.77% |
| France |
16.34% |
| Italy |
11.49% |
| Canada |
7.90% |
| Sweden |
6.64% |
| United Kingdom |
6.64% |
| Belgium |
4.49% |
| Australia |
4.31% |
| Spain |
4.13% |
| Germany |
4.13% |
| Netherlands |
3.41% |
| Israel |
2.69% |
| Norway |
1.62% |
| DK |
1.44% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
23.42% |
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| Acer |
19.70% |
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| Dell |
18.22% |
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| GIGABYTE |
13.75% |
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| ASUS |
12.27% |
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| Medion |
2.97% |
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| Intel |
2.60% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.23% |
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| Toshiba |
1.86% |
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| Alienware |
1.12% |
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| Sahara |
1.12% |
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| Lenovo |
0.74% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.55% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.90% |
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| ASUS All Series |
3.90% |
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| MSI MS-7752 |
3.25% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
3.25% |
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| Acer Aspire 5742 |
2.60% |
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About D-Link
D-Link is a network adapter vendor and a designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking solutions.
Publisher URL: www.dlink.com