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ETDWare PS/2-x86 7.0.5.5_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

During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The primary executable is named etdctrl.exe. The setup package generally installs about 10 files and is usually about 5.82 MB (6,098,304 bytes).

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.emc.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\elantech
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Elantech\ETDUninst.exe
Estimated size: 5.82 MB

Program filesFiles installed by ETDWare PS/2-x86 7.0.5.5_WHQL

Program executable:etdctrl.exe
Name:ELAN Smart-Pad
ETD Control Center
Path:C:\Program Files\elantech\etdctrl.exe
MD5:9e2b69a10f515fbdc21340dbb36acdbd
Additional files:
  • ETDApi.dll - ELAN Smart-Pad (ETD Set Device Config)
  • ETDApix.dll - ETD Ware TSR Enhancements
  • ETDCmds.dll
  • ETDFavorite.dll - ETD My Favorite Library
  • ETDMag.exe - Elan Smart-Pad (ELAN Microelectronics Corp.)
  • ETDMcpl.dll - ETD Ware Control Panel Extensions
  • ETDUninst.dll - ETD Ware Uninstall Application
  • ETDUninst.exe
  • ETDIsos.dll (by ELANTECH Devices) - Elantech Smart-Pad

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Startup File (All Users Run)
  • ETDCtrl.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ETDWare' 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.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program ETDWare PS/2-x86 7.0.5.5_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).
  3. 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) 50%
Win 10 2%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 55.56%
Windows Vista 22.22%
Windows XP 20.37%
Windows 10 1.85%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 35.19%
Microsoft Windows XP 20.37%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 9.26%
Windows 7 Professional 9.26%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.26%
Windows Vista Business 7.41%

Distribution by countryGeography

22.81% of installs come from France
Which countries install it?
  France 22.81%
  United States 12.28%
  Germany 12.28%
  Netherlands 10.53%
  Thailand 3.51%
  Taiwan 3.51%
  Russia 3.51%
  Indonesia 3.51%
  Italy 3.51%
  Slovenia 1.75%
  RW 1.75%
  Vietnam 1.75%
  UA 1.75%
  Norway 1.75%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
ASUS 76.92%
MSI 5.77%
Acer 5.77%
American Megatrends 3.85%
Toshiba 1.92%
Lenovo 1.92%
Hewlett-Packard 1.92%
Dell 1.92%
Common models
ASUSTeK K70IO 23.08%
ASUSTeK K70IJ 23.08%
ASUSTeK K42F 9.62%
ASUSTeK K50C 5.77%
ASUSTeK K50AD 5.77%
ASUSTeK K50AB 5.77%

About ELAN Microelectronic

ELAN Microelectronics Corporation is an IC designer and provider of microcontrollers and PC Peripheral ICs.
Publisher URL: www.emc.com.tw

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