Wireless Connectivity Software
Overview
Wireless Connectivity Software is a program developed by Broadcom. 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 software installer includes 57 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 54% of users of Wireless Connectivity Software come from the United States, it is also popular in India and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.broadcom.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Bluetooth Software\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{A1439D4F-FD46-47F2-A1D3-FEE097C29A09}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Files installed by Wireless Connectivity Software
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AdminUtils.exe - Bluetooth Software (Admin Utility Application)
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Bluetooth Headset Helper.exe - Bluetooth Headset Helper
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bt2k_ins.dll - bt2k_ins
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BtAudioHelper.dll - BtAudioHelper
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BtBalloon.dll - Balloon Tooltip Routine DLL
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btbip.dll - btbip DLL
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BTChooser.dll - BTChooser DLL
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btdev.dll - Bluetooth Device dll
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btins.dll - Bluetooth Installation dll
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BtITunesPlugIn.exe - BtITunesPlugIn DLL
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BTKeyInd.dll - KeyBoard Hook DLL
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BtMmHook.dll - Multimedia Keys Hook DLL
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BTNCopy.dll - BTNCopy Module
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btosif.dll - BTOSIF DLL
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btosif_notes.dll - BTOSIF Notes DLL
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btosif_ol.dll - BTOSIF Outlook DLL
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btosif_olx.dll - BTOSIF Outlook Express DLL
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btosif_wincal.dll
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btrez.dll - btrez DLL
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btsec.dll - BTW license dll
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btsendto.dll - SendTo Dialog DLL
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btsendto_explorer.exe - SendTo from Explorer Application
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btsendto_ie.dll - SendTo from Internet Explorer DLL
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btsendto_notes.dll - SendTo from Notes DLL
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btsendto_office.dll - SendTo from Office DLL
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btsendto_wab.dll - SendTo From WAB DLL
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BTStackServer.exe - Bluetooth Stack COM Server
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BTTray.exe - Bluetooth Tray Application
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Btwapi.dll - WBTApi DLL
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BtwApplExt.dll - Bluetooth Applet Extension
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BtwCP.dll - BtwCP DLL
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btwdins.exe - Bluetooth Support Server
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BtWdSdk.dll - WidcommSdk DLL
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BtwHfConfig.exe - Bluetooth Hands-free configuration app
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btwhidcs.dll - Bluetooth HID Power Control Suite dll
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BtwHtmlPrint.exe - BTW HTML Print Application
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BtwHtmlRenderer.dll
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BtwHtmlRenderer64.dll
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BtwIEProxy.Exe - Internet Explorer Bluetooth Plug-in
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BtWizard.dll - BtWizard Module
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BtwMetaPlayer.dll - Bluetooth MetaPlayer Application
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BTInvoke.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- btwdins.exe runs as a service named 'Bluetooth Service' (btwdins) "Handles installation and removal of Bluetooth devices.".
How do I remove Wireless Connectivity Software?
You can uninstall Wireless Connectivity 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 Wireless Connectivity Software, 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 Wireless Connectivity Software.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 71%
Win 7 (SP1) 29%
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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 10 |
71.43% |
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| Windows 7 |
28.57% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
28.57% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
28.57% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.71% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
10.71% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.14% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
3.57% |
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Geography
54.05% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
54.05% |
| India |
5.41% |
| Germany |
5.41% |
| Canada |
5.41% |
| Italy |
5.41% |
| Brazil |
2.70% |
| TN |
2.70% |
| UA |
2.70% |
| France |
2.70% |
| GE |
2.70% |
| Australia |
2.70% |
| Russia |
2.70% |
| Sweden |
2.70% |
| Austria |
2.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
36.36% |
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| Sony |
18.18% |
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| Lenovo |
13.64% |
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| Dell |
9.09% |
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| Acer |
9.09% |
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| Toshiba |
4.55% |
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| MSI |
4.55% |
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| ASUS |
4.55% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Qosmio X75-A |
4.17% |
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| Sony VPCL11M1E |
4.17% |
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| Sony VPCF13E8R |
4.17% |
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| Sony VGN-FW21Z |
4.17% |
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| Sony SVE14A16FNH |
4.17% |
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| Microsoft Corporation Sur... |
4.17% |
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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