Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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ath_wlanagent.exe
Ath_Coex Application by Qualcomm Atheros (Signed)
| Version: | 8.0.0.227 |
| MD5: | 47eb29d06dc0b3c1d19b0b19bbbad81f |
| SHA1: | c0bec41a6cdf16d6e56ed207b19b6f95a19cbc44 |
Overview
ath_wlanagent.exe runs as a service under the name ZAtheros Wlan Agent within the local user context. This is typically installed with the program Dell Wireless Driver Installation published by Dell Inc.. The file is digitally signed by Qualcomm Atheros which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | ath_wlanagent.exe |
| Publisher: | Atheros |
| Product name: | Ath_Coex Application |
| Description: | Atheros Coex Service Application |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\qualcomm atheros\ath_wlanagent.exe |
| Original name: | Ath_CoexAgent.exe |
| File version: | 8.0.0.227 |
| Size: | 72 KB (73,728 bytes) |
| Build date: | 11/30/2011 1:16 AM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Qualcomm Atheros |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Thursday, February 23, 2012 |
| Expiration date: | Monday, February 23, 2015 |
| Digital DNA |
| PE subsystem: | Windows Console |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0 |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
This is the software driver package for the installed Dell Wireless device. The driver package is required in order for the Dell Wireless device to function properly and is the software that allows your computer to communicate with this hardware device.
Behaviors
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 8 |
41.67% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Basic |
22.22% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.11% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.33% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro |
8.33% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Pro |
5.56% |
|
| Windows 8 Single Language |
2.78% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 33.33% of Ath_Coex Application.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Acer |
83.33% |
|
| Dell |
16.67% |
|
