Qualcomm Atheros SmartNet Controller
What is Qualcomm Atheros SmartNet Controller?
The SmartNet Controller is used by the network controller to provide network connectivity and functionality.
Overview
Qualcomm Atheros SmartNet Controller is a program developed by Qualcomm Atheros. The most used version is 1.0.0.36, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 asav.exe. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 2.08 MB (2,178,984 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 45% of users of Qualcomm Atheros SmartNet Controller come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Spain.
Program details
URL: www.qca.qualcomm.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\QCA SmartNet
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{2BE418FB-C984-409E-9322-D44E8F394106}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 2.08 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Qualcomm Atheros SmartNet Controller
| Program executable: | asav.exe |
| Name: | QUALCOMM ATHEROS SmartNet Controller |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\QCA SmartNet\asav.exe |
| MD5: | 23708d42c04a158056a071b17d0a5162 |
Additional files:
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AthrTS6_x64.sys
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AthrTS6_x86.sys
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- asav.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F875CDD7-67A2-402C-9E03-807E4D7AE8BE}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Qualcomm Atheros SmartNet Controller?
You can uninstall Qualcomm Atheros SmartNet Controller 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 Qualcomm Atheros SmartNet Controller, 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 Qualcomm Atheros SmartNet Controller.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 55%
Win 7 9%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #29,165
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
64.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
36.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
19.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
19.00% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
11.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
10.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
4.00% |
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Geography
45.38% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
45.38% |
| Germany |
5.88% |
| Spain |
5.04% |
| Malaysia |
5.04% |
| France |
3.36% |
| United Kingdom |
3.36% |
| India |
2.52% |
| Poland |
2.52% |
| South Africa |
2.52% |
| Argentina |
1.68% |
| Egypt |
1.68% |
| Sweden |
1.68% |
| Thailand |
1.68% |
| Brazil |
0.84% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| GIGABYTE |
24.44% |
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| Acer |
24.44% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
17.78% |
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| ASUS |
13.33% |
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| Sony |
4.44% |
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| Alienware |
4.44% |
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| Toshiba |
2.22% |
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| Samsung |
2.22% |
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| MSI |
2.22% |
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| Lenovo |
2.22% |
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| Dell |
2.22% |
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Common models |
| Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P |
11.54% |
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| Gigabyte H97N-WIFI |
5.77% |
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| Gigabyte H81M-S |
3.85% |
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| Gigabyte H81M-S2PH |
3.85% |
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| Wortmann_AG TERRA_PC |
1.92% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655D |
1.92% |
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About Qualcomm Atheros
Qualcomm Atheros is a developer of semiconductors for network communications, most noteably wireless chipsets for the IEEE 802.
Publisher URL: www.atheros.com