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ATHIHVS.dll

Atheros IHV Service DLL by Atheros Communications Inc. (Signed)

Remove ATHIHVS.dll
Version:   2.0.0.22
MD5:   a5e5febd38231a59e40ce067a029c461
SHA1:   137808f256d11f07e61e3154fa331e82bd81bdd4
SHA256:   762525a55b6536559257b9dbe1d2adfdf0c44878be97e5ff1275d4fddb0dee39

Overview

athihvs.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Atheros Communications Inc. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:athihvs.dll
Publisher:Atheros
Product name:Atheros IHV Service DLL
Description:IHVS DLL
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\athihvs.dll
File version:2.0.0.22
Size:388 KB (397,312 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Atheros Communications Inc.
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, March 29, 2010
Expiration date:Sunday, March 31, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
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Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 45.83%
Windows 7 Ultimate 20.83%
Windows 7 Starter 12.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 12.50%
Windows 7 Enterprise 4.17%
Windows 7 Professional 4.17%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 41.67% of Atheros IHV Service DLL.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Toshiba 54.55%
Hewlett-Packard 18.18%
Acer 9.09%
Dell 9.09%
ASUS 9.09%
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