Should I remove Qualcomm USB Drivers For Windows?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #12,643
United States Rank #12,364
Reach 0.0250%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.28 days
214.72 days >
Average installed length: 112.82 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.0.82 |
0.41% |
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| 1.00.40 |
0.81% |
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| 1.00.39 |
0.41% |
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| 1.00.37 |
3.86% |
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| 1.00.36 |
0.20% |
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| 1.00.34 |
0.61% |
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| 1.00.30 |
2.85% |
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| 1.00.25 |
41.87% |
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| 1.00.22 |
2.64% |
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| 1.00.17 |
0.20% |
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| 1.0.15 |
0.20% |
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| 1.0.14 |
16.67% |
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| 1.0.10 |
25.81% |
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| 1.0.9 |
3.46% |
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Typically installed together
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Qualcomm USB Drivers For Windows
Overview
Qualcomm USB Drivers For Windows is a software program developed by Qualcomm Atheros. The most common release is 1.00.25, 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 setup package generally installs about 9 files and is usually about 12.15 MB (12,742,916 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 43% of users of Qualcomm USB Drivers For Windows come from the United States, it is also popular in Indonesia and India.
Program details
URL: www.qualcomm.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\QUALCOMM Incorporated\Qualcomm USB Drivers For Windows\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{D9FB7F91-9687-4B09-894D-072903CADEA4}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 12.15 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Qualcomm USB Drivers For Windows
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qcmtusvc.exe - QUALCOMM qcmtusvc (qcmtusvc)
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DriverInstaller64.exe - Gobi 2000 (DriverInstaller application for 64bit operating systems)
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DriversInstallerCA.dll - CustomActions.dll for Gobi 2000 Drivers Installer
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- qcmtusvc.exe runs as a service named 'Qualcomm MTU Service' (qcmtusvc) "Qualcomm MTU handling service".
How do I remove Qualcomm USB Drivers For Windows?
You can uninstall Qualcomm USB Drivers For Windows 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 USB Drivers For Windows, 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 USB Drivers For Windows.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 43%
Win 7 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
46.54% |
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| Windows 10 |
42.68% |
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| Windows XP |
9.96% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.81% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.10% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
15.31% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.00% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
10.00% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
10.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.14% |
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Geography
42.52% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
42.52% |
| Indonesia |
5.44% |
| India |
5.44% |
| Singapore |
5.10% |
| Italy |
4.76% |
| France |
3.74% |
| Germany |
3.40% |
| United Kingdom |
3.06% |
| Poland |
2.89% |
| Russia |
2.55% |
| Netherlands |
2.04% |
| Philippines |
2.04% |
| Spain |
1.70% |
| DZ |
1.36% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
22.38% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.53% |
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| Dell |
16.08% |
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| ASUS |
13.64% |
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| Lenovo |
10.49% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.59% |
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| Toshiba |
5.24% |
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| Intel |
3.15% |
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| Samsung |
3.15% |
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| MSI |
1.05% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.70% |
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Common models |
| HP 15 Notebook PC |
3.76% |
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| ASUS All Series |
3.01% |
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| LENOVO 20351 |
3.01% |
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| Gigabyte G41MT-S2PT |
2.26% |
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| Dell Inspiron 3542 |
2.26% |
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| LENOVO HuronRiver Platfor... |
2.26% |
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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