DWA-162
What is DWA-162?
This is the software driver and additional utilities required for managing and connecting the D-Link device to the computer. Uninstalling this driver may cause the hardware to stop functioning properly (only remove this package if you no longer have the networking device connected to your PC).
Overview
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 software installer includes 2 files and is usually about 7.51 MB (7,872,847 bytes).
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\D-Link\DWA-162
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{E6F2D638-0846-46B6-8669-3CE08AFF3362}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -removeonly
Estimated size: 7.51 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by DWA-162
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WPSHWPBC.exe - WPSHWPBC Application
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WPSStatus.exe - D-Link WLAN HWPBC Application
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- WPSHWPBC.exe runs as a service named 'WPSHWPBC' (WPSHWPBC).
How do I remove DWA-162?
You can uninstall DWA-162 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 DWA-162, 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 DWA-162.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 62%
Win Vista (SP2) 15%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 11%
Keep it 89%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
61.54% |
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| Windows 10 |
23.08% |
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| Windows Vista |
15.38% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.08% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
15.38% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.38% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
15.38% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
7.69% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
7.69% |
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Geography
95.24% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
95.24% |
| Canada |
4.76% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
28.57% |
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| GIGABYTE |
14.29% |
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| Dell |
14.29% |
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| Alienware |
14.29% |
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| Acer |
14.29% |
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| American Megatrends |
14.29% |
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Common models |
| powerspec B817 |
14.29% |
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| MSI MS-7752 |
14.29% |
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| HP-Pavilion GG781AA-ABA a... |
14.29% |
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| Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 |
14.29% |
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| Gateway DX4831 |
14.29% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 3010 |
14.29% |
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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