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8.0.0.279 1.82%
8.0.0.276 1.82%
8.0.0.259 1.82%
8.0.0.259 1.82%
8.0.0.256 34.55%
8.0.0.256 20.00%
8.0.0.246 5.45%
8.0.0.240 5.45%
8.0.0.240 1.82%
8.0.0.232 1.82%
8.0.0.227 1.82%
8.0.0.218 20.00%
8.0.0.208 1.82%

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ath_wlanagent.exe

Ath_Coex Application by Qualcomm Atheros (Signed)

Remove ath_wlanagent.exe
Version:   8.0.0.259
MD5:   2a070fd36457769344e74fb5e52ce425
SHA1:   9d80da57219a8b84a03a20c3ff742cf61a5232a4

Overview

ath_wlanagent.exe runs as a service under the name ZAtheros Wlan Agent with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Dell WLAN and Bluetooth Client Installation published by Dell Inc. and Qualcomm Atheros WiFi Driver Installation published by Qualcomm Atheros. The file is digitally signed by Qualcomm Atheros which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

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:8.0.0.259
Size:76 KB (77,824 bytes)
Build date:8/7/2012 3:15 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

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Dell Inc.
7% remove
The Dell WLAN Utility is a wireless connection manager included with Dell Truemobile Wireless Cards.
Qualcomm Atheros
3% remove
The Qualcomm Atheros WiFi Driver is the software driver for the WiFi 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 Qualcomm Atheros support website.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'ZAtheros Wlan Agent'

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00015975%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00010092%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00005883%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:188 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:6,114/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:2.41 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):6.07 MB
Private (minimum):632 KB
Non-paged memory:2.41 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:32.24 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):36.03 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:904 KB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):6.22 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:5,314/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O other transfer:10 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:1/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:4
12
Handles:177
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\dell wireless\ath_wlanagent.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:ZAtheros Wlan Agent
Description:“Atheros agent for Wlan”
Type:Win32OwnProcess

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
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 countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 33.33% of Ath_Coex Application.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Acer 83.33%
Dell 16.67%
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