TP-LINK-Konfigurationstool
Overview
TP-LINK-Konfigurationstool is a program developed by TP-LINK. The most used version is 1.3.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 17 files and is usually about 4.97 MB (5,208,620 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 81% of users of TP-LINK-Konfigurationstool come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Austria.
Program details
URL: www.TP-LINK.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK-Konfigurationstool
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{319D91C6-3D44-436C-9F79-36C0D22372DC}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0007 -removeonly
Estimated size: 4.97 MB
Language: German
Files installed by TP-LINK-Konfigurationstool
| Program executable: | TWCU.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK-Konfigurationstool\TWCU.exe |
| MD5: | 7588ce96f5e71c51c7757a03a01c6b22 |
Additional files:
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RTLDHCP.exe (by Realtek)
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RtlIhvOid.dll (by Realtek) - IHV OID (IHV OID DLL (WiFi Direct))
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WJRtl.dll - WJetRtl
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DC_WFF.dll
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nicLan.dll
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TWCU.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- TWCU.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{50483AF6-4ED7-47F3-9F72-3CE623334AB7}' (runs on registration).
Service
- RTLDHCP.exe runs as a service named 'Realtek DHCP Service' (RTLDHCPService).
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- RTLDHCP.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\REALTEK\11n USB Wireless LAN Utility\RTLDHCP.exe'.
- TWCU.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility\TWCU.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| TWCU.exe |
| Memory: | 5.84 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0003562715% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00029463% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00006164% | |
| Switches/sec: | 19 | |
How do I remove TP-LINK-Konfigurationstool?
You can uninstall TP-LINK-Konfigurationstool 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 TP-LINK-Konfigurationstool, 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 TP-LINK-Konfigurationstool.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 73%
Win XP 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 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
75.43% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.45% |
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| Windows XP |
8.09% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.02% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
38.26% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
22.32% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.04% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.12% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
7.25% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
3.77% |
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Geography
81.21% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
81.21% |
| United States |
7.23% |
| Austria |
6.07% |
| Netherlands |
2.02% |
| Italy |
0.87% |
| Switzerland |
0.58% |
| Spain |
0.58% |
| Thailand |
0.29% |
| Colombia |
0.29% |
| Russia |
0.29% |
| Romania |
0.29% |
| United Kingdom |
0.29% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
24.80% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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| Dell |
14.40% |
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| GIGABYTE |
10.40% |
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| Medion |
8.80% |
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| Sahara |
6.40% |
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| American Megatrends |
6.40% |
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| Intel |
4.80% |
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| ASUS |
4.00% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
7.81% |
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| Hyrican Informationssyste... |
3.91% |
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| Acer Aspire M3985 |
2.34% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7616 |
2.34% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
2.34% |
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| FUJITSU SIEMENS ESPRIMO E... |
1.56% |
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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