Should I remove ETDWare PS/2-X86 _WHQL?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #19,328
United States Rank #36,265
Reach 0.0117%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 24.49 days
722.49 days >
Average installed length: 379.62 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
10.7.14.12 |
100.00% |
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ETDWare PS/2-X86 10.7.14.12_WHQL
What is ETDWare PS/2-X86 _WHQL?
ETDWare PS/2 32 bit is the device driver installed for an Elan Microelectronics Touch Pad. ELAN's Smart Click-Pad eliminates the need of physical buttons since the entire touchpad functions as buttons. User can click almost anywhere on the touchpad to simulate the mouse left or right button click. It's different from traditional touchpad, because it can support multi-finger gesture to let the user interact with their laptop more intuitively. The WHQL is Windows Hardware Quality Labs tested by Microsoft.
Overview
Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The main program executable is etdctrl.exe. The software installer includes 18 files and is usually about 83.4 MB (87,454,876 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.emc.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\elantech
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Elantech\ETDUn_inst.exe
Estimated size: 83.4 MB
Files installed by ETDWare PS/2-X86 10.7.14.12_WHQL
Program executable: | etdctrl.exe |
Name: | ELAN Smart-Pad |
| ETD Control Center |
Path: | C:\Program Files\elantech\etdctrl.exe |
MD5: | 9a82f53d7b860ccdf48250869c7684c9 |
Additional files:
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ETDDeviceInformation.exe - ELAN Smart-Pad Tool (Device Information Catcher)
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ETDFingerPositioner.exe - Device Position Catcher
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ETDHValueMonitor.exe - Device Sensor Catcher
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ETDApi.dll - ELAN Smart-Pad (ETD API)
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ETDApix.dll - ETD Driver Function Dll
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ETDCmds.dll - ETD Driver Command
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ETDCtrlHelper.exe - ETD Control Center Helper
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ETDFavorite.dll - ETD My Favorite Library
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ETDMag.exe - Elan Smart-Pad (ELAN Microelectronics Corp.)
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ETDMcpl.dll - ETD Ware Control Panel Extensions
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ETDService.exe - Elan Service
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ETDUn_inst.exe - ETD Ware Un_inst Application
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ETDUninst.dll - ETD Ware Uninstall Application
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ETDSimpleUI.exe - ELAN Touchpad (ETDSimpleUI)
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ETDSimpleUI_Win8.exe
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ETD_DLL.dll - ETD_DLL
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Gma.UserActivityMonitor.dll (by George Mamaladze) - Gma.UserActivity
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- ETDCtrl.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ETDCtrl' which loads as C:\Program Files\Elantech\ETDCtrl.exe.
How do I remove ETDWare PS/2-X86 _WHQL?
You can uninstall ETDWare PS/2-X86 _WHQL 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 ETDWare PS/2-X86 10.7.14.12_WHQL, 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 ETDWare PS/2-X86 _WHQL.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 89%
Win XP 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
96.52% |
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Windows 10 |
2.17% |
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Windows Vista |
0.87% |
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Windows XP |
0.43% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Starter |
46.29% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
21.40% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
19.21% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
7.42% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
1.75% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
1.31% |
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Geography
67.36% of installs come from Brazil
Which countries install it?
Brazil |
67.36% |
United States |
12.13% |
Argentina |
3.35% |
Chile |
2.09% |
MA |
1.26% |
Spain |
1.26% |
Germany |
1.26% |
Russia |
0.84% |
Mexico |
0.84% |
Philippines |
0.84% |
BD |
0.84% |
Singapore |
0.42% |
South Africa |
0.42% |
TN |
0.42% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Samsung |
95.65% |
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Acer |
1.74% |
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Dell |
0.87% |
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ASUS |
0.87% |
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Intel |
0.43% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
0.43% |
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Common models |
Samsung RV411/RV511/E3511... |
45.58% |
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Samsung RV415/RV515 |
26.55% |
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Samsung RV411/RV511/E3511... |
5.75% |
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Samsung RV411/RV511/E3511... |
4.42% |
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Samsung RV413/RV513 |
3.10% |
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Samsung RV420/RV520/RV720... |
2.65% |
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About ELAN Microelectronic
ELAN Microelectronics Corporation is an IC designer and provider of microcontrollers and PC Peripheral ICs.
Publisher URL: www.emc.com.tw