NETGEAR A6200 Genie
What is NETGEAR A6200 Genie?
NETGEAR A6200 Genie is the software package that includes the required drivers, configuration and management utilities to support this wireless adapter.
Overview
The most used version is 26.0.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 main program executable is WifiService.exe. The software installer includes 18 files and is usually about 186.7 MB (195,773,282 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.netgear.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\A6200
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{48E61F3E-61D4-42A3-9D29-D0CF40838779}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -removeonly
Estimated size: 186.7 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by NETGEAR A6200 Genie
| Program executable: | WifiService.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\A6200\WifiService.exe |
| MD5: | cd04dc21e9a4cf93945ba3c469c1ab5f |
Additional files:
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A6200.exe - NETGEAR A6200 WiFi Adapter
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wps_api.dll (by Broadcom) - WPS Enrollee SDK
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GWLanController.dll
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GWPSController.dll
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WifiService.exe
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wl.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- A6200.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{21CD9477-5301-4BC4-928A-594308728894}' (runs on registration).
Service
- WifiService.exe runs as a service named 'NETGEAR A6200 Service' (WNDA6200).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- A6200.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'GENIE' which loads as C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\A6200\A6200.exe -s.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| WifiService.exe |
| Memory: | 1.3 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0001674266% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00009600% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00007143% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 1,041,605 | |
| Switches/sec: | 5 | |
How do I remove NETGEAR A6200 Genie?
You can uninstall NETGEAR A6200 Genie 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 NETGEAR A6200 Genie, 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 NETGEAR A6200 Genie.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 55%
Win 8.1 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 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
56.34% |
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| Windows 10 |
38.34% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.48% |
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| Windows XP |
1.84% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
14.18% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.02% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
10.48% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
9.04% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
6.37% |
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Geography
83.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
83.33% |
| Australia |
3.36% |
| United Kingdom |
2.47% |
| Germany |
1.65% |
| Switzerland |
1.58% |
| France |
1.10% |
| Italy |
0.96% |
| Canada |
0.89% |
| DK |
0.82% |
| Austria |
0.69% |
| Netherlands |
0.55% |
| Norway |
0.41% |
| Taiwan |
0.27% |
| New Zealand |
0.27% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
27.75% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
23.79% |
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| GIGABYTE |
13.22% |
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| Acer |
11.89% |
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| ASUS |
7.71% |
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| Lenovo |
4.63% |
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| Intel |
3.74% |
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| Toshiba |
3.30% |
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| Alienware |
1.98% |
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| Samsung |
1.98% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
8.85% |
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| Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 |
4.92% |
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| MSI MS-7693 |
2.62% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.30% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.30% |
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| MSI MS-7641 |
2.30% |
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About NETGEAR
Netgear is amanufacturer of computer networking equipment and other computer hardware and sells products through multiple sales channels worldwide, including online retailers, wholesale distributors, direct market resellers, value-added resellers and broadband service providers.
Publisher URL: www.netgear.com