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No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

3.1.0.248 4.17%
3.1.0.242 8.33%
3.1.0.241 12.50%
3.1.0.241 12.50%
3.1.0.235 4.17%
3.1.0.233 4.17%
3.1.0.233 4.17%
3.1.0.188 41.67%
3.1.0.141 4.17%
3.0.0.238 4.17%

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advapi32.dll
RegCloseKey, RegQueryValueExW, EventUnregister, EventRegister, RegOpenKeyExW
kernel32.dll
GetModuleFileNameW, CloseHandle, InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement, GetLastError, CreateEventW, WaitForSingleObject, EnterCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, RaiseException, GetCurrentThreadId, GetLocalTime, CreateDirectoryW, GetVersionExW, MoveFileW, DeleteFileW, LoadLibraryExW, WaitForMultipleObjects, OutputDebugStringW, SetEvent, ResetEvent, GetTickCount, LoadLibraryW, GetSystemDirectoryW, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, GetCurrentProcess, TerminateProcess, GetProcAddress, FreeLibrary, FindResourceExW, FindResourceW, LoadResource, LockResource, SizeofResource, HeapFree, HeapAlloc, IsDebuggerPresent, InterlockedCompareExchange, Sleep, InterlockedExchange, GetProcessHeap, HeapSize, HeapReAlloc, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, HeapDestroy
msvcp90.dll
DllMain
msvcr90.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
CoInitializeEx, CLSIDFromString, StringFromGUID2, CoInitializeSecurity, CoCreateInstance
setupapi.dll
SetupDiEnumDeviceInfo, SetupDiDestroyDeviceInfoList, SetupDiGetClassDevsW, SetupDiGetDeviceRegistryPropertyW
shell32.dll
SHGetFolderPathW
shlwapi.dll
PathStripPathW, PathRemoveFileSpecW
version.dll
GetFileVersionInfoW, GetFileVersionInfoSizeW, VerQueryValueW
wlanapi.dll
WlanSetSecuritySettings, WlanHostedNetworkSetProperty, WlanCloseHandle, WlanOpenHandle
Export table
Dot11ExtIhvGetVersionInfo
Dot11ExtIhvInitService
Dot11ExtIhvInitVirtualStation

AthIhvWlanExt.dll

DirectConnect by Qualcomm Atheros (Signed)

Remove AthIhvWlanExt.dll
Version:   3.1.0.188
MD5:   93a5f10fb56dc2cafc91aaf356706a11
SHA1:   6bc9d00919e4abc94701dd13b4f04e740ad357be
SHA256:   09b3f1d74da94e3f302f38d60117832a750eda35df219b8617528117597228f8

Overview

athihvwlanext.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Qualcomm Atheros WiFi Driver Installation published by Qualcomm Atheros, Qualcomm Atheros WiFi Driver Installation Program from Qualcomm Atheros and Qualcomm Atheros WiFi Driver Installation Program by Qualcomm Atheros. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Qualcomm Atheros which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:athihvwlanext.dll
Publisher:Atheros Communications, Inc.
Product name:DirectConnect
Description:Atheros IHV Manager
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\qualcomm atheros\athihvwlanext.dll
File version:3.1.0.188
Size:112 KB (114,688 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Qualcomm Atheros
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Thursday, February 23, 2012
Expiration date:Monday, February 23, 2015
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 WiFi Driver Installation
 Atheros Communications
7% remove
This is the software driver package for the installed Atheros WiFi device. The driver package is required in order for the Atheros WiFi device to function properly and is the software that allows your computer to communicate with this hardware device.
Qualcomm Atheros WiFi Driver Installation
 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 WiFi Driver Installation Program
 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.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 8 46.15%
Windows 7 Home Premium 30.77%
Windows 7 Ultimate 15.38%
Windows 7 Home Basic 7.69%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 38.46% of DirectConnect.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 50.00%
Acer 37.50%
Dell 12.50%
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