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Should I remove Software Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
12% remove it88% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Global Rank #43,221
Reach 0.0021%

Versions

VersionDistribution
12.05.0000 9.76%
12.04.4000 9.76%
12.04.3000 65.85%
12.04.0000 14.63%

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Software Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi

Overview

Software Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi is a software program developed by Intel. The most common release is 12.04.3000, 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 primary executable is named GFX_Vista32_15.13.2.1752_PV_Intel.exe. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 64.23 MB (67,349,223 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows Vista (SP2) and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 31% of users of Software Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi come from the United States, it is also popular in Spain and Italy.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.intel.com
Help link: support.intel.com/support/index.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Intel\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{72EEB695-388B-4835-8EA6-0C04545B06B9}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 64.23 MB
Language: Czech (Czech Republic)

Program filesFiles installed by Software Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi

Program executable:GFX_Vista32_15.13.2.1752_PV_Intel.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\Intel\GFX_Vista32_15.13.2.1752_PV_Intel.exe
MD5:363ddd3f99aa299eb9a1fc160b48bfd7
Additional files:
  • EvtEng.exe
  • iWrap.exe
  • PfWizard.exe
  • dpinst32.exe (by Microsoft)
  • iconvrtr.exe
  • iprodifx.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • EvtEng.exe runs as a service named 'EvtEng'.

How do I remove Software Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi?

You can uninstall Software Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 Software Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi, 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 Software Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi.

OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 59%
Win Vista 2%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 12%
Keep it 88%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista 63.41%
Windows 7 31.71%
Windows 10 4.88%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 46.34%
Windows 7 Home Premium 14.63%
Windows 7 Ultimate 12.20%
Windows Vista Business 9.76%
Windows Vista Ultimate 7.32%
Windows 10 Pro 4.88%

Distribution by countryGeography

30.77% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 30.77%
  Spain 21.15%
  Italy 21.15%
  Brazil 7.69%
  Portugal 3.85%
  Czech Republic 3.85%
  United Kingdom 3.85%
  Colombia 1.92%
  Mexico 1.92%
  Austria 1.92%
  Romania 1.92%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Sony 39.02%
Acer 24.39%
ASUS 12.20%
Dell 7.32%
Toshiba 4.88%
Hewlett-Packard 4.88%
Samsung 2.44%
Lenovo 2.44%
MSI 2.44%
Common models
Acer Aspire 5738 12.50%
Sony VGN-FW360AJ 5.00%
Sony VGN-FW11S 5.00%
ASUSTeK M51Vr 5.00%
TOSHIBA TECRA A10 2.50%
Sony VGN-SR450A 2.50%

About Intel

Intel Corporation is the world's largest semiconductor chip maker and is the inventor of the x86 series of microprocessors found in most personal computers.
Publisher URL: www.intel.com

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