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VersionsAdditional versions

700, 1006, 416, 2010 52.17%
700, 1005, 121, 2010 4.35%
700, 1004, 1207, 2009 30.43%
700, 1002, 710, 2009 4.35%
500, 1003, 630, 2009 4.35%
500, 1001, 1007, 2010 4.35%

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advapi32.dll
RegSetValueExA, RegOpenKeyA, RegQueryValueExA, RegCloseKey, RegOpenKeyExA, StartServiceCtrlDispatcherA, CreateServiceA, DeleteService, RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerExA, SetServiceStatus, StartServiceA, OpenSCManagerA, OpenServiceA, CloseServiceHandle, ControlService, SetTokenInformation, GetSidSubAuthority, GetSidSubAuthorityCount, CreateProcessAsUserA, DuplicateTokenEx, OpenProcessToken, LookupPrivilegeValueA, AdjustTokenPrivileges, GetTokenInformation, GetSecurityDescriptorDacl, CopySid, GetLengthSid, SetSecurityDescriptorDacl, AddAce, GetAce, InitializeAcl, GetAclInformation, InitializeSecurityDescriptor, AddAccessAllowedAce
kernel32.dll
InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, TerminateProcess, CreateProcessA, GetCurrentThreadId, GetPrivateProfileStringA, Sleep, WTSGetActiveConsoleSessionId, OpenProcess, GetModuleFileNameA, EnterCriticalSection, GetLocalTime, LeaveCriticalSection, FormatMessageA, GetCurrentProcess, GetPriorityClass, Process32Next, SetPriorityClass, CloseHandle, GetLastError, LocalAlloc, LocalFree, CreateToolhelp32Snapshot, Process32First, ProcessIdToSessionId, GetModuleHandleA, GetStartupInfoA, GetProcessHeap, HeapAlloc, HeapFree
msvcrt.dll
DllMain
user32.dll
GetProcessWindowStation, GetUserObjectInformationA, PostThreadMessageA, GetThreadDesktop, SetUserObjectSecurity, GetUserObjectSecurity, OpenWindowStationA, SetProcessWindowStation, OpenDesktopA, CloseWindowStation, CloseDesktop
userenv.dll
CreateEnvironmentBlock
wtsapi32.dll
WTSQueryUserToken

RtlService.exe

RtlService Application by Realtek

Remove RtlService.exe
Version:   700, 1004, 1207, 2009
MD5:   bbfcac1c23b867ae5d7ef96df40680c5
SHA1:   28035fa2f05c68d3e704001aa52393f5ad01b47e
SHA256:   d7a60d2b1aa96f93a797778b6b2d2663c1f18ca0990298ec4d7b6f4e959481f4

Overview

rtlservice.exe runs as a service under the name RealtekDU (Realtek8185) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). 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:rtlservice.exe
Publisher:Realtek
Product name:RtlService Application
Description:RtlService MFC Application
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\realtek\rtl8187 wireless lan utility\rtlservice.exe
File version:700, 1004, 1207, 2009
Size:40 KB (40,960 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
REALTEK Wireless LAN Driver and Utility
 ALFA NETWORK Inc.
7% remove
This package installs the software (Wireless LAN driver and utility) to enable various Realtek LAN devices.
Edimax Wireless LAN Driver and Utility
 Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
1% remove
This is the software driver and additional utilities required for managing and connecting the LAN networking device to the PC. Uninstalling this driver may cause the hardware to stop functioning properly (only remove this package if you no longer have the LAN device connected to your PC).
REALTEK RTL8185 Wireless LAN Software
 Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
5% remove
REALTEK RTL8185 Wireless LAN Software is the driver package for wireless network card. The driver package is required in order for the device to function properly and is the software that allows your PC to communicate with this hardware. In addition the software includes management and diagnostic utilities.
REALTEK RTL8187 Wireless LAN Driver and Utility
 Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
3% remove
REALTEK RTL8187 Wireless LAN Driver and Utility is the driver package for wireless network card. The driver package is required in order for the device to function properly and is the software that allows your PC to communicate with this hardware. In addition the software includes management and diagnostic utilities.
REALTEK Wireless LAN Software
 Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
3% remove
This package installs the software (Wireless LAN driver and utility) to enable various Realtek WiFi devices. The software is typiclaly included with the PC's OEM and can be downloaded on the OEM's support websites.
Airlink101 WLAN Monitor
 Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
3% remove
“Extend the range of your current Airlink101 or other wireless network with new Wireless N Mini USB Adapter. The compact mini design brings you more flexibility and portability. No more hassle with complicated wireless security setup! Simply press the Easy Setup Button to connect to your encrypted wireless network. AWLL6075 Wireless N Mini USB Adapter is great for environments with the need for high-speed wireless data traffic. It is ful...”
RNX-N180UBE 11n USB Wireless LAN Driver and Utility
 Rosewill Corp.
4% remove
This is the software driver package that connects the RNX-N180UBE 11n USB Wireless LAN to the PC and provides software management functionality.
Sitecom 150N USB Wireless LAN Driver and Utility
 Sitecom
9% remove
This is the 150N USB software driver and utilities required for managing and connecting the Sitecom networking device to the PC. Uninstalling this driver may cause the hardware to stop functioning properly (only remove this package if you no longer have the Sitecom networking device connected to your PC).
TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility and Driver
 TP-LINK
7% remove
TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility 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.
TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility
 TP-LINK
12% remove
TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility is designed for High Power & High Gain Wireless , 300Mbps Wireless N Adapters, 150Mbps Wireless N Adapters, 54Mbps Wireless G Adapters.
ZyXEL G-302 v3 Utility
 ZyXEL
1% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'Realtek8185'
  • 'RealtekDU'
  • 'RtlISMServ'
  • 'Realtek11nSU'
  • 'Realtek11nCU'
  • 'Realtek87B'

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00018310%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00012099%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00006211%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:98 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:37,508/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:1.76 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):4.08 MB
Private (minimum):3.53 MB
Non-paged memory:1.76 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:57 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):62.39 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:3.55 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):4.98 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:6,287/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:12 Bytes/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:1/sec
343/min
I/O write transfer:5 Bytes/sec
274.99 KB/min
I/O write operations:1/sec
227/min
I/O other transfer:6 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:3/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:4
12
Handles:100
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command lines:
  • "C:\Program Files\realtek\rtl8187 wireless lan utility\rtlservice.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:Realtek8185
Display name:RealtekDU
Type:Win32OwnProcess, InteractiveProcess
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

ResourcesThreads

Averages
 
wow64.dll (Win32 Emulation on NT64 by Microsoft)
Total CPU:0.00070644%
0.272967%
Kernel CPU:0.00050460%
0.107585%
User CPU:0.00020184%
0.165382%
CPU cycles:132,827/sec
5,741,424/sec
Memory:252 KB
1.16 MB
msvcrt.dll
Total CPU:0.00034354%
Kernel CPU:0.00024539%
User CPU:0.00009815%
CPU cycles:134,349/sec
Memory:688 KB
RtlService.exe (main module)
Total CPU:0.00016150%
Kernel CPU:0.00011150%
User CPU:0.00005000%
CPU cycles:4,769/sec
Memory:44 KB

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 47.83%
Windows 7 Ultimate 39.13%
Windows 7 Professional 8.70%
Windows 8.1 Pro 4.35%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 17.39% of RtlService Application.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Acer 26.92%
Lenovo 23.08%
Dell 15.38%
Toshiba 15.38%
Hewlett-Packard 11.54%
GIGABYTE 7.69%
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