TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility and Driver
What is TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility and Driver?
TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility 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
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. 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 setup package generally installs about 16 files and is usually about 7.86 MB (8,236,879 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.tp-link.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{ADBA215F-AC78-473E-BE52-670E95B68C0E}\Install.exe -uninst -l0x9
Estimated size: 7.86 MB
Language: English
Files installed by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility and Driver
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RtWLan.exe - TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU ( For Vista / Win7 ) Application)
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RtlIhvOid.dll (by Realtek) - IHV OID (IHV OID (for Win7))
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DESKTOP.exe - DESKTOP Application (DESKTOP MFC Application)
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EnumDevLib.dll - EnumDevLib Dynamic Link Library (EnumDevLib DLL)
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IpLib.dll (by Realtek) - IpLib
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libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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ReStart.exe - ReStart Application (ReStart MFC Application)
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RTLDHCP.exe
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RtlICS.dll - RtlICS Dynamic Link Library (RtlICS DLL)
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RtlLib.dll (by Realtek Semiconductor) - RtlLib Dynamic Link Library (RtlLib DLL(IHV))
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RtlService.exe - RtlService Application (RtlService MFC Application)
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RTxAdmin.exe - RTxAdmin Application (RTxAdmin MFC Application)
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Run1x.exe
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UserCom.exe (by RealTek) - User Command Application (User Command MFC Application)
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WPSProt.exe (by Realtek By Karl) - WPS Firewall Prot
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x64drv.exe
Behaviors exhibited
4 Scheduled Tasks
- ReStart.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FB6A81D7-E84F-40E9-A4A3-EE3831B076D4}' (runs on registration).
- RTxAdmin.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F57508E5-DFF6-40A6-9B7C-B4E2FF888593}' (runs on registration).
- UserCom.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{F9E401A6-313D-4FA8-B4D0-AE606FD1B03E}' (runs on registration).
- RtlService.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{7D7096FC-9620-4737-85BB-4E1AF0B925EA}' (runs on registration).
Service
- RtlService.exe runs as a service named 'Realtek92SU' (Realtek92SU).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- RTLDHCP.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\REALTEK\11n USB Wireless LAN Utility\RTLDHCP.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
RtlService.exe |
Memory: | 1.76 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0001831000% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00012099% | |
User CPU: | 0.00006211% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 18,753 | |
I/O reads/min: | 6 Bytes | |
I/O writes/min: | 2 Bytes | |
How do I remove TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility and Driver?
You can uninstall TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility and Driver 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 Wireless Client Utility and 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility and Driver.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 93%
Win 7 7%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
100.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
42.86% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.57% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
7.14% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
7.14% |
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Geography
26.32% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
26.32% |
Argentina |
10.53% |
Germany |
10.53% |
Australia |
5.26% |
Brazil |
5.26% |
Canada |
5.26% |
Egypt |
5.26% |
United Kingdom |
5.26% |
India |
5.26% |
Italy |
5.26% |
MA |
5.26% |
Pakistan |
5.26% |
RS |
5.26% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
30.00% |
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ASUS |
30.00% |
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Acer |
20.00% |
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Intel |
10.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
10.00% |
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Common models |
Pegatron Pegatron |
20.00% |
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MSI MS-7680 |
20.00% |
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HP Compaq dc7100 CMT(PL24... |
20.00% |
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Dell Inspiron 580s |
20.00% |
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Dell Dell XPS420 |
20.00% |
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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