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VersionsAdditional versions

700, 1659, 1106, 2012 5.26%
700, 1646, 215, 2012 5.26%
700, 1646, 215, 2012 5.26%
700, 1637, 717, 2011 5.26%
700, 1634, 408, 2011 5.26%
700, 1631, 107, 2011 10.53%
700, 1609, 325, 2010 5.26%
700, 1609, 325, 2010 5.26%
700, 1604, 108, 2010 21.05%
700, 1594, 1019, 2009 5.26%
700, 1579, 709, 2009 5.26%
700, 1578, 702, 2009 5.26%
600, 1572, 331, 2009 5.26%
500, 1516, 219, 2008 5.26%
402, 1190, 801, 2006 5.26%

Relationships

Parent process
Related files

RtWLan.exe

RtWLan Application by Realtek Semiconductor

Remove RtWLan.exe
Version:   700, 1646, 215, 2012
MD5:   4f27622e46491795cfe45b971bdd116b
SHA1:   526a45c5f5cdf91c1e226571923048e753bb6f3d

Overview

rtwlan.exe executes as a process under the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the system and the administrator accounts have the same file privileges) typically within the context of its parent rtlservice.exe (RtlService Application by Realtek). During installation, it (or a shortcut) is added to the user's startup folder which is designed to automatically launch when the user logs into Windows. It is installed with a couple of know programs including REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver and Utility published by Realtek Semiconductor Corp., REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver and Utility from Realtek Semiconductor Corp. and REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver and Utility by Realtek Semiconductor Corp..

DetailsDetails

File name:rtwlan.exe
Publisher:Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Product name:RtWLan Application
Description:RtWLan ( For Win2K/XP ) Application
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\realtek rtl8187 wireless lan driver and utility\rtwlan.exe
File version:700, 1646, 215, 2012
Size:1.95 MB (2,043,904 bytes)
Build date:2/21/2012 12:39 PM
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
7% remove
The REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver is the software driver for the Realtek Wireless LAN NICs. It is a program used to communicate from the Windows PC OS to the device. This software is required in most cases for the hardware device to function properly. In most cases, drivers come with Windows or can be found by going to Windows Update in Control Panel and checking for updates as well as downloaded from the Realtek support website.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
7% remove
Edimax Wireless LAN Driver and Utility is the software driver package for Edimax WiFi device. The driver package is required in order for the wireless device to function properly and is the software that allows your PC to communicate with this hardware device.

BehaviorsBehaviors

User start menu folder
Shortcut pointer placed in '%appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu'
  • Shortcut to 'rtwlan.exe'

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00154764%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00074276%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00080488%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:3,559,375 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Context switches:128/sec
284/sec
Memory
Private memory:8.57 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):13.7 MB
Private (minimum):12.93 MB
Non-paged memory:8.57 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:122.55 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):137.68 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:13.13 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):13.73 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:6
12
Handles:189
600
GUI GDI count:85
103
GUI GDI peak:88
142
GUI USER count:76
49
GUI USER peak:78
71

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\sitecom\wifi usb adapter n300 utility\rtwlan.exe" /h
Owner:SYSTEM
Parent process:rtlservice.exe (RtlService Application by Realtek)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 31.58%
Windows 7 Ultimate 31.58%
Windows 7 Home Premium 26.32%
Windows 8.1 Pro 5.26%
Windows 7 Professional 5.26%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 21.05% of RtWLan Application.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Acer 21.05%
Lenovo 21.05%
Hewlett-Packard 10.53%
Intel 10.53%
Dell 10.53%
Compaq 10.53%
Toshiba 10.53%
GIGABYTE 5.26%
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