Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility
What is Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility?
The Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility is designed to help diagnose ethernet problems on various network cars including but not limited to models RTL8111B/RTL8168B/RTL8111/RTL8168/RTL8111CP/RTL8111D/RTL8101E/RTL8102E-GR/RTL8103E(L)/RTL8401P/RTL8105E and others.
Overview
The most used version is 1.00.0000, 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. 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 8169diag.exe. The software installer includes 16 files and is usually about 2.31 MB (2,423,470 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.Realtek.com.tw
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Realtek\Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{7236672F-6430-439E-9B27-27EDEAF1D676}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 2.31 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility
| Program executable: | 8169diag.exe |
| Name: | Realtek NIC Diagnostic Utility |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\realtek\realtek ethernet diagnostic utility\8169diag.exe |
| MD5: | b37c8ffd4a1ba2ff9f68248301182414 |
Additional files:
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8169DiagV2.exe - Realtek NIC Diagnostic Utility
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RTDiagLib.dll - RTDiagLib Dynamic Link Library
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RTDiagLibV2.dll
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rtkbind.EXE - RtkBind Application
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DEVCON.EXE (by Windows (R) Codename Longhorn DDK provider) - Windows (R) Codename Longhorn DDK driver (Windows Setup API)
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LANSETV6.EXE - LanSetV Application
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OEMINF.EXE
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RtlStartInstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- 8169Diag.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{BFDBF32D-2FBD-40D1-9F0C-1F93D13DC45B}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- 8169Diag.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named RtlNICDiagVistaStart.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- 8169Diag.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name '8169Diag' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Realtek\Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility\8169Diag.exe".
How do I remove Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility?
You can uninstall Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility 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 Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility, 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 Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 70%
Win 7 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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
75.34% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.02% |
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| Windows XP |
3.64% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.93% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.07% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
30.93% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.56% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
15.24% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
5.90% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.76% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.73% |
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Geography
35.81% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
35.81% |
| Germany |
9.36% |
| United Kingdom |
5.74% |
| France |
4.88% |
| Italy |
2.96% |
| Taiwan |
2.88% |
| Canada |
2.84% |
| Brazil |
2.71% |
| Australia |
2.44% |
| Netherlands |
1.87% |
| Spain |
1.52% |
| Sweden |
1.51% |
| Russia |
1.41% |
| India |
1.40% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| GIGABYTE |
39.02% |
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| ASUS |
27.93% |
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| Acer |
14.91% |
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| Dell |
6.79% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
5.89% |
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| Alienware |
3.08% |
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| Lenovo |
1.19% |
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| Intel |
0.74% |
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| Samsung |
0.45% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
20.91% |
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| ASUSTeK CM6630_CM6730_CM6... |
8.52% |
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| ASUSTeK CM6850 |
4.68% |
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| Alienware Aurora-R3 |
3.41% |
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| ASUSTeK CG8250 |
3.06% |
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| ASUSTeK CM6650 |
2.71% |
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About Realtek Semiconductor
Realtek manufactures a wide variety of products that can be broadly categorized into two subdivisions: Communications Network ICs, and Computer Peripheral and Multimedia ICs.
Publisher URL: www.realtek.com