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VersionsAdditional versions

8.0.0.226 1.72%
8.0.0.224 1.72%
8.0.0.224 1.72%
8.0.0.222 1.72%
8.0.0.220 22.41%
8.0.0.220 17.24%
8.0.0.218 1.72%
8.0.0.216 5.17%
8.0.0.214 1.72%
8.0.0.212 6.90%
8.0.0.210 1.72%
8.0.0.209 1.72%
8.0.0.208 1.72%
8.0.0.206 15.52%
8.0.0.206 6.90%
8.0.0.206 1.72%
8.0.0.204 1.72%
8.0.0.202 1.72%
8.0.0.200 5.17%

Relationships

Parent process
Child process
Related files

btvstack.exe

Bluetooth Software by Qualcomm Atheros (Signed)

Remove btvstack.exe
Version:   8.0.0.218
MD5:   73bd9f00a093c6ef7db9def21e6553d2
SHA1:   2241ee5f4b3775e850d2693e1e68d6e8812f94cf

What is btvstack.exe?

Extension Core is part of the Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth software suite that manages installed devices with the integrated combo WLAN and Bluetooth chips.

About btvstack.exe (from Qualcomm Atheros)

Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth technology. It’s a great way to sync and share files, photos, music, games and videos at the speed of Wi-Fi, but with the ease of Bluetooth. It’s also a great way to extend

DetailsDetails

File name:btvstack.exe
Publisher:Qualcomm Atheros Commnucations
Product name:Bluetooth Software
Description:Extension Core
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\bluetooth suite\btvstack.exe
Original name:btvStack.exe.mui
File version:8.0.0.218
Size:126.63 KB (129,664 bytes)
Build date:12/27/2012 11:04 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Qualcomm Atheros
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Atheros Communications
9% remove
Bluetooth Win7 Suite is a PC-based software package that provides the upper-layer Bluetooth stack functionality in support of the Atheros Bluetooth solution. Bluetooth Win7 Suite requires a Bluetooth device to be connected via USB to the PC for proper operation. Bluetooth Win7 Suite, through its simple Graphical User Interface, allows you to quickly find, connect, and communicate with other Bluetooth devices. The Bluetooth Win7 Suite is...
Atheros Communications
8% remove
Atheros Bluetooth Suite (64-bit version) is the Bluetooth Software module for Atheros Commnucations line of Bluetool products. Atheros provides its own Bluetooth stack for easy portability and also supports standard Bluetooth stacks.
Qualcomm Atheros
1% remove
Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth® technology. It’s a great way to sync and share files, photos, music, games and videos at the speed of Wi-Fi, but with the ease of Bluetooth. It’s also a great way to extend and enhance the usability of small mobile devices by connecting to external headsets, keyboards, mice and printers. Such efficient, very low-power connectivity brings devices together and transfers content at close range. And, it cooperate...
Qualcomm Atheros
7% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'BtvStack' → "C:\Program Files\Bluetooth Suite\BtvStack.exe"
Scheduled tasks
  • Entry path '\BtvStack'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
  • Login entry path '\BtvStack'
Policies Explorer run
  • BtvStack

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00016596%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00012569%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00004027%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:438 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Memory
Private memory:26.89 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):30.88 MB
Private (minimum):30.34 MB
Non-paged memory:26.89 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:213.06 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):225.61 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:30.73 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):30.91 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:54
12
Handles:1594
600
GUI GDI count:62
103
GUI GDI peak:63
142
GUI USER count:67
49
GUI USER peak:70
71

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:Medium
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\bluetooth suite\btvstack.exe"
Owner:User
Parent process:explorer.exe (Windows Explorer by Microsoft Corporation)

ResourcesThreads

Averages
 
BtvStack.exe (main module)
Total CPU:0.00046722%
0.272967%
Kernel CPU:0.00032346%
0.107585%
User CPU:0.00014376%
0.165382%
CPU cycles:13,184/sec
5,741,424/sec
Memory:140 KB
1.16 MB
audio.dll (Bluetooth Software by Qualcomm Atheros Commnucations)
Total CPU:0.00032364%
Kernel CPU:0.00032364%
User CPU:0.00000000%
CPU cycles:6,214/sec
Memory:208 KB
le.dll (Bluetooth Software by Qualcomm Atheros Commnucations)
Total CPU:0.00025161%
Kernel CPU:0.00017972%
User CPU:0.00007189%
CPU cycles:3,331/sec
Memory:312 KB
gatti.dll (Bluetooth Software by Qualcomm Atheros Commnucations)
Total CPU:0.00003596%
Kernel CPU:0.00003596%
User CPU:0.00000000%
CPU cycles:158/sec
Memory:104 KB
gatts.dll (Bluetooth Software by Qualcomm Atheros Commnucations)
Total CPU:0.00003596%
Kernel CPU:0.00003596%
User CPU:0.00000000%
CPU cycles:299/sec
Memory:172 KB
filetransfer.dll (Bluetooth Software by Qualcomm Atheros Commnucations)
Total CPU:0.00003595%
Kernel CPU:0.00003595%
User CPU:0.00000000%
CPU cycles:28/sec
Memory:484 KB
combase.dll
Total CPU:0.00003594%
Kernel CPU:0.00000000%
User CPU:0.00003594%
CPU cycles:1,082/sec
Memory:1.84 MB

Common loaded modules

These are modules that are typiclaly loaded within the context of this process.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 8 36.21%
Windows 8 Single Language 29.31%
Windows 8.1 10.34%
Windows 8 Pro 8.62%
Windows 8 Enterprise 5.17%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 3.45%
Windows 7 Home Premium 3.45%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.72%
Windows 7 Ultimate 1.72%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 28.07% of Bluetooth Software.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Acer 24.14%
Lenovo 20.69%
ASUS 18.39%
Sony 18.39%
Dell 13.79%
Toshiba 2.30%
Hewlett-Packard 1.15%
Samsung 1.15%
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