Linksys EasyLink Advisor
Overview
Linksys EasyLink Advisor is a program developed by Linksys. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 software installer includes 32 files and is usually about 18.48 MB (19,372,978 bytes). LinksysUpdater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 88% of users of Linksys EasyLink Advisor come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.linksys.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Linksys
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\{35ACA973-70F0-495F-9092-74A130711865}\setup.exe" REMOVE=TRUE MODIFY=FALSE
Estimated size: 18.48 MB
Files installed by Linksys EasyLink Advisor
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LinksysWirelessManager.exe - Linksys Wireless Manager
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LinksysWirelessManager64.exe
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setup.exe - Linksys Setup Wizard
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setup64.exe
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LinksysEasyLinkAdvisor_install.exe (by Igor Pavlov) - 7-Zip (7z Setup SFX)
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AxInterop.ShockwaveFlashObjects.dll
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Cisco.Lela.Platform.UPNP.dll - Linksys Easylink Advisor - UPNP (UPnP Framework library)
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Interop.ShockwaveFlashObjects.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'ShockwaveFlashObjects'.
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Interop.UPNPLib.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'UPNPLib'.
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LelaAccount.dll - Linksys Easylink Advisor - Account
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LelaMJPEG.dll - Linksys Easylink Advisor - MJPEG
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LelaNetwork.dll - Linksys Easylink Advisor - Network
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LelaNetworkLib.dll - Linksys Easylink Advisor - NetworkLib
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LelaPrint.dll - Linksys Easylink Advisor - Print
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LelaResource.dll - Linksys Easylink Advisor - Resource
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LelaResource.resources.dll
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LelaServices.dll - Linksys Easylink Advisor - UserServices
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LelaServices.XmlSerializers.dll
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Linksys EasyLink Advisor.exe - Linksys Easylink Advisor - Main
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log4net.dll (by The Apache Software Foundation) - log4net (log4net for .NET Framework 1.0)
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Interop.NetworkCore.dll - Assembly imported from type library NetworkCore
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PlatformSetup.exe (by Cisco Systems) - Pure Networks Platform (Pure Networks Platform Setup)
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._Connect.exe
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3DTools.dll (by Microsoft) - 3D Tools for the Windows Presentation Foundation (3DTools)
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difxapi.dll (by Microsoft) - Driver Install Frameworks API (DIFxAPI) (Driver Install Frameworks for API library module)
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InstallDriver.exe
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Linksys Connect.exe (by Belkin International) - Linksys Software
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LinksysUpdater.exe
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Plateform_Uninstall.exe (by Macrovision) - InstallShield (Setup.exe)
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unicows.dll - Microsoft (R) Windows (R) 95, Windows (R) 98, and Windows (R) Millennium Operating Systems (Microsoft Layer for Unicode on Win9x Systems (MSLU))
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wrapper.dll
Behaviors exhibited
3 Scheduled Tasks
- Linksys EasyLink Advisor.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E9714AF7-F3C2-40B6-8725-32A91C189F44}' (runs on registration).
- Setup.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D6855994-F6DA-4BAE-91F0-37E1C093F7AA}' (runs on registration).
- ._Connect.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{A01721C5-76CF-4F01-9F85-9C52F320AACE}' (runs on registration).
Service
- LinksysUpdater.exe runs as a service named 'Wowza Media Server' (WowzaMediaServer) "Wowza Media Server".
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- Linksys EasyLink Advisor.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'LELA' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Linksys\Linksys EasyLink Advisor\Linksys EasyLink Advisor.exe" /minimized.
- LinksysWirelessManager.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Linksys Wireless Manager' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Linksys\Linksys Wireless Manager\LinksysWirelessManager.exe" /cm /min /lcid 1033.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- LinksysUpdater.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Galleon\bin\Wrapper.exe'.
How do I remove Linksys EasyLink Advisor?
You can uninstall Linksys EasyLink Advisor 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 Linksys EasyLink Advisor, 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 Linksys EasyLink Advisor.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 54%
Win Vista 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 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
55.17% |
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Windows Vista |
20.88% |
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Windows 10 |
12.84% |
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Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
39.73% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
18.79% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
10.57% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
7.63% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.44% |
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Windows 10 Home |
5.48% |
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Geography
87.73% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
87.73% |
Canada |
5.40% |
United Kingdom |
0.98% |
Netherlands |
0.86% |
Mexico |
0.49% |
France |
0.37% |
Belgium |
0.25% |
Brazil |
0.25% |
DK |
0.25% |
Croatia |
0.25% |
Italy |
0.25% |
Japan |
0.25% |
New Zealand |
0.25% |
Romania |
0.25% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
38.14% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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Acer |
10.21% |
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Toshiba |
5.71% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.20% |
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ASUS |
3.60% |
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American Megatrends |
1.80% |
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Gateway |
1.50% |
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Intel |
1.50% |
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Common models |
HP 750-177c |
3.33% |
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Dell Inspiron 530 |
2.86% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.86% |
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Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.38% |
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Dell XPS 8300 |
2.38% |
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Dell XPS 8500 |
2.38% |
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Publisher URL: www.linksys.com