WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software 6.0.1.4400
What is WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software?
A Bluetooth stack is software that refers to an implementation of the Bluetooth protocol stack. Widcomm was the first Bluetooth stack for the Windows operating system. The stack was initially developed by a company named Widcomm, which was acquired by Broadcom. The Microsoft Windows Bluetooth stack only supports external or integrated Bluetooth dongles attached through USB.
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. The primary executable is named btwdins.exe. The setup package generally installs about 29 files and is usually about 4.4 MB (4,618,240 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.broadcom.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{03D1988F-469F-4843-8E6E-E5FE9D17889D}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.4 MB
Files installed by WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software 6.0.1.4400
| Program executable: | btwdins.exe |
| Name: | Bluetooth Software |
| Bluetooth Support Server |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\widcomm\bluetooth software\bin\btwdins.exe |
| MD5: | 31dcb17eef6eceb3279e820f751a0ef9 |
Additional files:
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btw_ci.dll - Bluetooth Software 5.1.0.2400 (Class-Installer DLL for the Bluetooth Devices)
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btdfu.dll - Bluetooth Software
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btdfu64.dll
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btdfureschs.dll - Bluetooth DFU Resource Dll
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btdfurescht.dll
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btdfuresdan.dll
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btdfuresdeu.dll
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btdfuresesn.dll
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btdfuresfin.dll
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btdfuresfra.dll
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btdfuresita.dll
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btdfuresjpn.dll
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btdfureskor.dll
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btdfuresnld.dll
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btdfuresnor.dll
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btdfuresplk.dll
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btdfuresptb.dll
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btdfuresrus.dll
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btdfuressve.dll
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btwmpplugin.dll - BtWmpPlugIn DLL
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btwrsupport.dll - BtwRSupport DLL
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setupbluetoothfirmware.exe - Bluetooth DFU Wizard
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setupbluetoothfirmware64.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- btwdins.exe runs as a service named 'Bluetooth Service' (btwdins) "Gestisce l'installazione e la rimozione delle periferiche Bluetooth.".
How do I remove WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software?
You can uninstall WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software 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 WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software 6.0.1.4400, 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 WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win Vista 1%
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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 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
58.11% |
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| Windows Vista |
35.14% |
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| Windows 10 |
6.76% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.78% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
29.73% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.22% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.76% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.41% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
2.70% |
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Geography
27.47% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
27.47% |
| Italy |
25.27% |
| France |
8.79% |
| Belgium |
7.69% |
| Germany |
5.49% |
| Sweden |
4.40% |
| Netherlands |
4.40% |
| Spain |
3.30% |
| DK |
3.30% |
| United Kingdom |
3.30% |
| South Africa |
1.10% |
| RS |
1.10% |
| Austria |
1.10% |
| Canada |
1.10% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
32.61% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
23.91% |
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| ASUS |
15.22% |
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| Dell |
6.52% |
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| Medion |
6.52% |
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| American Megatrends |
4.35% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.35% |
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| Packard Bell |
2.17% |
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| Toshiba |
2.17% |
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| Gateway |
2.17% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK K54C |
3.51% |
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| Packard Bell EasyNote LS4... |
3.51% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L305 |
1.75% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660 |
1.75% |
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| Sony VPCF13M1E |
1.75% |
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| Samsung R530/R730 |
1.75% |
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About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company in the wireless and broadband communication business.
Publisher URL: www.broadcom.com