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1.0.0 100.00%

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TL-WN881ND Driver

What is TL-WN881ND Driver?

TL-WN881ND Driver is a utility that comes via the driver download or on the included CD. The application helps users complete the software installation and wireless network settings, including security configurations and wireless connection.

Overview

It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is TWCU.exe. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 2.64 MB (2,769,208 bytes).

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.TP-LINK.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{B512F025-E992-44D0-B1F4-D6E1D3339C80}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly DriverOnl
Estimated size: 2.64 MB
Language: English

Program filesFiles installed by TL-WN881ND Driver

Program executable:TWCU.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility\TWCU.exe
MD5:a8247f2c9c59598356c093a9954b0921
Additional files:
  • DC_WFF.dll
  • nicLan.dll
  • TWCU.exe
  • EnumDevLib.dll - EnumDevLib Dynamic Link Library (EnumDevLib DLL)
  • IpLib.dll (by Realtek) - IpLib
  • libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
  • RTLDHCP.exe (by Realtek)
  • RtlICS.dll - RtlICS Dynamic Link Library (RtlICS DLL)
  • RtlIhvOid.dll - IHV OID (IHV OID DLL (WiFi Direct))
  • RtlLib.dll (by Realtek Semiconductor) - RtlLib Dynamic Link Library (RtlLib DLL(IHV))
  • WJRtl.dll - WJetRtl

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • TWCU.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{5D762FA1-4052-4620-A580-B93378D73BBE}' (runs on registration).
Service
  • RTLDHCP.exe runs as a service named 'Realtek DHCP Service' (RTLDHCPService).
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
  • TWCU.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility\TWCU.exe'.
  • RTLDHCP.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\REALTEK\11n USB Wireless LAN Utility\RTLDHCP.exe'.

How do I remove TL-WN881ND Driver?

You can uninstall TL-WN881ND Driver 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 TL-WN881ND Driver, 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 TL-WN881ND Driver.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 85%
Win Vista (SP1) 0%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 88.70%
Windows 10 7.97%
Windows XP 2.33%
Windows Vista 1.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 37.12%
Windows 7 Ultimate 24.75%
Windows 7 Professional 23.75%
Windows 10 Pro 3.01%
Microsoft Windows XP 2.34%
Windows 10 Home 2.34%

Distribution by countryGeography

23.94% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 23.94%
  Australia 16.06%
  United Kingdom 14.24%
  Germany 11.52%
  France 5.15%
  Canada 3.03%
  Italy 2.73%
  Netherlands 2.73%
  Spain 1.82%
  Argentina 1.52%
  Finland 1.52%
  Israel 1.52%
  DK 1.21%
  Ireland 1.21%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer 27.19%
GIGABYTE 22.81%
ASUS 18.42%
Dell 14.04%
Hewlett-Packard 7.89%
Intel 4.39%
Samsung 2.63%
American Megatrends 2.63%
Common models
ASUS All Series 10.79%
MSI MS-7821 5.04%
Hyrican Informationssyste... 3.60%
Gigabyte Z87-HD3 2.88%
MSI MS-7788 2.88%
MSI MS-7758 2.88%

About TP-LINK

TP-Link is a manufacturer of computer networking products whose products include routers, switch, wireless equipment, ADSL modems, and network adapters for PCs.
Publisher URL: www.tp-link.com

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