Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, the developer publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
twcu.exe
| MD5: | b51c339cf04dabd57f5b18988b3a283b |
| SHA1: | 34fe901f61bad5f504afe820d9d51c82ee752409 |
Overview
twcu.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges usually within the context of Windows Explorer. It is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). It is installed with a couple of know programs including TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility published by TP-LINK, TP-LINK TL-WN725N_TL-WN723N Driver from TP-LINK and TP-LINK TL-WN725N_TL-WN723N Driver by TP-LINK.
Details
| File name: | twcu.exe |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\tp-link\tp-link wireless configuration utility\twcu.exe |
| Size: | 828.5 KB (848,384 bytes) |
| Build date: | 1/10/2013 12:09 PM |
| Digital DNA |
| PE subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C++ |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
TP-LINK Wireless Configuration Utility is a software that was designed in order to provide you with a simple means of managing wireless network adapters.
“TL-WN725N comes with a CD utility that helps you setup your device and configure security options. With setup this easy, you can be up and running in minutes. The TL-WN725N complies with wireless 802.11 b/g/n standards, with transmission data rates of up to 150Mbps enabling fast wireless connections for lag-free online gaming and video streaming. The TL-WN725N 150Mbps wireless N Nano USB adapter by TP-LINK allows you to connect a deskto...”
“Base on the IEEE 802.11n technology, TL-WN727N shows more excellent abilities of mitigating data loss over long distances and through obstacles in a small office or a large apartment, even in a steel-and-concrete building. Above all, you could easily pick up the wireless network during long-distance connection where legacy 11g products may not! Wireless N USB Adapter TL-WN727N allows you to connect a desktop or notebook computer to a wi...”
TP-LINK TL-WDN3200 Driver 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.
“Wireless N USB Adapter TL-WN722N allows you to connect a desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network and access high-speed Internet connection. Complies with IEEE 802.11n, they provide wireless speed up to 150Mbps, which is beneficial for the online gaming or even video streaming. Also, wireless security encryption could be established simply at a push of QSS (Quick Setup Security) button, preventing the network from outside thre...”
“TP-LINK's 300Mbps Mini Wireless N USB Adapter TL-WN823N is designed to connect your laptop or desktop to a wireless network and enjoy high speed wireless performance. The fingertip design makes the adapter convenient and easy to carry around. What’s more, the TL-WN823N features SoftAP Mode, one-button security setup, easy-to-use configuration software, making it a great choice for enjoying fast wireless network.”
Behaviors
User start menu folder
Shortcut pointer placed in '%appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu'
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'TWCU' → "C:\Program Files\TP-LINK\TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility\TWCU.exe" -nogui
Resource utilization
(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
| CPU |
| Total CPU: | 0.00035627% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00029463% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00006164% | |
| Kernel CPU time: | 860,189,514 ms/min | |
| Context switches: | 19/sec | |
| Memory |
| Private memory: | 5.84 MB | |
| Private (maximum): | 13.15 MB | |
| Private (minimum): | 10.86 MB | |
| Non-paged memory: | 5.84 MB | |
| Virtual memory: | 108.51 MB | |
| Virtual memory (peak): | 113.62 MB | |
| Working set: | 10.89 MB | |
| Working set (peak): | 13.15 MB | |
| Resource allocations |
| Threads: | 6 | |
| Handles: | 108 | |
| GUI GDI count: | 1701 | |
| GUI GDI peak: | 1702 | |
| GUI USER count: | 1427 | |
| GUI USER peak: | 1430 | |
Process properties
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
68.42% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
26.32% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro |
5.26% |
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Distribution by country
Hungary installs about 15.79% of twcu.exe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Compaq |
25.00% |
|
| Dell |
25.00% |
|
| MSI |
25.00% |
|
| American Megatrends |
18.75% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
6.25% |
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