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Should I remove TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility and Driver?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
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VersionDistribution
1.00.0145 100.00%

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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 detailsProgram 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

Program filesFiles installed by TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility and Driver

  • RtWLan.exe - TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility (TWCU ( For Vista / Win7 ) Application)
  • RtlIhvOid.dll (by Realtek) - IHV OID (IHV OID (for Win7))
  • DESKTOP.exe - DESKTOP Application (DESKTOP MFC Application)
  • 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)
  • ReStart.exe - ReStart Application (ReStart MFC Application)
  • RTLDHCP.exe
  • RtlICS.dll - RtlICS Dynamic Link Library (RtlICS DLL)
  • RtlLib.dll (by Realtek Semiconductor) - RtlLib Dynamic Link Library (RtlLib DLL(IHV))
  • RtlService.exe - RtlService Application (RtlService MFC Application)
  • RTxAdmin.exe - RTxAdmin Application (RTxAdmin MFC Application)
  • Run1x.exe
  • UserCom.exe (by RealTek) - User Command Application (User Command MFC Application)
  • WPSProt.exe (by Realtek By Karl) - WPS Firewall Prot
  • x64drv.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors 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'.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

RtlService.exe
Memory:1.76 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0001831000%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00012099%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00006211%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:18,753
8,062,084 average
I/O reads/min:6 Bytes
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:2 Bytes
105.02 KB average

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.
  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 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).
  3. 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%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 100.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 42.86%
Windows 7 Home Premium 28.57%
Windows 7 Starter 14.29%
Windows 7 Home Basic 7.14%
Windows 7 Professional 7.14%

Distribution by countryGeography

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%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 30.00%
ASUS 30.00%
Acer 20.00%
Intel 10.00%
Hewlett-Packard 10.00%
Common models
Pegatron Pegatron 20.00%
MSI MS-7680 20.00%
HP Compaq dc7100 CMT(PL24... 20.00%
Dell Inspiron 580s 20.00%
Dell Dell XPS420 20.00%

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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