Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

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%

Relationships

Parent process
Related files

ath_wlanagent.exe

Ath_Coex Application by Qualcomm Atheros (Signed)

Remove ath_wlanagent.exe
Version:   8.0.0.256
MD5:   67bb3dc074c640ad609b19e0bba42bdc
SHA1:   450528129d47f416c88328a485f6c2ae1d68f54c
SHA256:   452ccc94f361a9be5c032dea16742b788af1ba44277e9c8b27a259347c0ab358

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 Wireless Driver Installation published by Dell Inc., Qualcomm Atheros WiFi Driver Installation from Qualcomm Atheros and Qualcomm Atheros WiFi Driver Installation 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:8.0.0.256
Size:76 KB (77,824 bytes)
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
This is the software driver package for the installed Dell Wireless device. The driver package is required in order for the Dell Wireless device to function properly and is the software that allows your computer to communicate with this hardware device.
Dell Inc.
7% remove
The Dell WLAN Utility is a wireless connection manager included with Dell Truemobile Wireless Cards.
Qualcomm
2% remove
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.
Qualcomm Atheros
9% 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:0.00002012%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00000509%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00001503%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:29 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:3,432/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:1.69 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):3.74 MB
Private (minimum):1.75 MB
Non-paged memory:1.69 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:30.93 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):34.29 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:2.42 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):4.31 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:3,362/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O other transfer:9 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:1/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:5
12
Handles:88
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command lines:
  • "C:\Program Files\dell wireless\ath_wlanagent.exe"
  • "C:\Program Files\qualcomm atheros wifi driver installation\ath_wlanagent.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:ZAtheros Wlan Agent
Description:“Atheros agent for Wlan”
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (by Microsoft)

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%
Should I remove It? Clean your PC of unwanted adware, toolbars and bloatware.

Download it for FREE