Should I remove Qualcomm Atheros Direct Connect?

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Remove Qualcomm Atheros Direct Connect

Qualcomm Atheros Direct Connect is a software program developed by Qualcomm Atheros. The most common release is 3.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 programs's main executable is DCDhcpService.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 1.43 MB of memory. The setup package generally installs about 22 files and is usually about 4.66 MB (4,884,256 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 7 (SP1). While about 71% of users of Qualcomm Atheros Direct Connect come from the United States, it is also popular in Egypt and United Kingdom.

URL: www.qualcomm.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Smart Network\WFDA

Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{21DD6041-7251-40FA-9D06-C5EB30268E0F}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0409 -removeonly

Estimated size: 4.66 MB

Language: English (United States)

DCDhcpService.exe
Memory:	1.43 MB	21.09 MB average
Total CPU:	0.0000844950%	0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:	0.00006803%	0.016088% average
User CPU:	0.00001646%	0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:	2,923	8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:	0 Bytes	435.61 KB average

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 Qualcomm Atheros Direct Connect, 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 Qualcomm Atheros Direct Connect.

HOW IT RUNS Windows Service? Yes (Installs a service)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 5% Keep it 95%

MOST USED OS ~99% Windows 7 (SP1)

United States	71.43%
Egypt	14.29%
United Kingdom	14.29%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Qualcomm Atheros is a developer of semiconductors for network communications, most noteably wireless chipsets for the IEEE 802.

Publisher URL: www.atheros.com

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