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Should I remove Intel PROSet/Wireless for Bluetooth + High Speed?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #578
United States Rank #677
Reach 1.1669%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 15.39 days
454.01 days >
Average installed length: 238.55 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
16.10.0.0136 0.35%
16.6.0.0128 0.23%
16.5.0.0096 0.57%
16.1.1.0084 0.12%
16.1.0.0069 0.01%
15.8.0.0548 0.02%
15.6.1.0536 0.00%
15.5.7.0503 0.00%
15.5.6.0460 2.16%
15.5.5.0480 4.75%
15.5.4.0423 17.21%
15.5.0.0344 16.20%
15.5.0.0210 0.03%
15.3.50.0464 0.32%
15.3.0.0398 10.00%
15.2.0.0284 14.89%
15.1.1.0170 5.10%
15.1.0.0096 19.28%
15.0.0.0083 7.54%
15.0.0.0074 1.23%

Typically installed together

Other programs by Intel

Intel PROSet/Wireless for Bluetooth + High Speed

What is Intel PROSet/Wireless for Bluetooth + High Speed?  (from Intel)

The Intel PROSet/Wireless software includes a suite of features which IT managers find highly desirable. These features include automatic detection of and connection to wireless access points based on adapter preferences, detection of access point security levels, an enhanced single sign-on system that lets users enter...  Read more

Overview

Intel PROSet/Wireless for Bluetooth + High Speed is a program developed by Intel. The most used version is 15.1.0.0096, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 main program executable is INF_allOS_9.3.0.1020_PV.exe. The software installer includes 29 files and is usually about 138.48 MB (145,202,466 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 48% of users of Intel PROSet/Wireless for Bluetooth + High Speed come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.intel.com/support/go/wireless_support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Intel\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{BEE86606-EFB5-4353-9F34-29E0C59CDCFA}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 138.48 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Intel PROSet/Wireless for Bluetooth + High Speed

Program executable:INF_allOS_9.3.0.1020_PV.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\Intel\INF_allOS_9.3.0.1020_PV.exe
MD5:3588cb5e2a90c791d1f4183701417dad
Additional files:
  • BTHSAmpPalService.exe - Intel® Centrino® Wireless Bluetooth® High Speed (Intel® Centrino® Wireless Bluetooth® + High Speed Virtual Adapter)
  • DrvInst.exe
  • iconvrtr.exe - iconvrtr Application (Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless iconvrtr Module)
  • BPRGInst.exe
  • iSCTControl.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • BTHSAmpPalService.exe runs as a service named 'AMPPALR3'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

BTHSAmpPalService.exe
Memory:2.43 MB
21.09 MB average
Kernel CPU:0.00003252%
0.016088% average

How do I remove Intel PROSet/Wireless for Bluetooth + High Speed?

You can uninstall Intel PROSet/Wireless for Bluetooth + High Speed 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 Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless for Bluetooth(R) + High Speed, 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 Intel PROSet/Wireless for Bluetooth + High Speed.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win XP 0%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 55.87%
Windows 10 44.06%
Windows XP 0.07%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 30.41%
Windows 8.1 19.78%
Windows 7 Professional 15.96%
Windows 8 11.11%
Windows 7 Ultimate 7.32%
Windows 8.1 Pro 3.12%

Distribution by countryGeography

47.54% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 47.54%
  Germany 7.30%
  Canada 3.86%
  United Kingdom 3.68%
  France 3.41%
  Netherlands 1.83%
  Australia 1.82%
  Italy 1.70%
  Brazil 1.65%
  Belgium 1.36%
  India 1.34%
  Sweden 1.30%
  Poland 0.98%
  DK 0.91%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 27.78%
Dell 22.20%
ASUS 15.50%
Samsung 9.31%
Lenovo 8.08%
Medion 7.63%
Sony 2.83%
Alienware 2.16%
Acer 1.60%
Toshiba 1.60%
MSI 1.32%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 6.13%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.93%
Dell Inspiron 5520 3.83%
Dell Inspiron 5521 3.37%
ASUSTeK UX31A 2.53%
Dell Inspiron 7720 2.43%

About Intel

Intel Corporation is the world's largest semiconductor chip maker and is the inventor of the x86 series of microprocessors found in most personal computers.
Publisher URL: www.intel.com

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