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DCDhcpService.exe

DirectConnect DHCP Server by Atheros Communications Inc. (Signed)

Remove DCDhcpService.exe
Version:   1.0.0.1
MD5:   75e3c4bb1ed032310edcf5691a452b4b
SHA1:   78aae6b01b300e3bec176b46c9791ae1b3e4c435
SHA256:   e7fdf778cbd347017a84eb3919c530ed1eacb22277f3ea3b6ff3ea45d9fe8a6d

Overview

dcdhcpservice.exe runs as a service under the name DCDhcpService within the local user context. This is typically installed with the program Qualcomm Atheros Direct Connect published by Qualcomm Atheros. The file is digitally signed by Atheros Communications Inc. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:dcdhcpservice.exe
Publisher:Atheros Communication Inc.
Product name:DirectConnect DHCP Server
Description:Atheros DirectConnect DHCP Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\sony\vaio smart network\wfda\dcdhcpservice.exe
File version:1.0.0.1
Size:101.66 KB (104,096 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Atheros Communications Inc.
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Friday, January 4, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Qualcomm Atheros
5% remove
Qualcomm® Direct Connect™ technology enables two or more Wi-Fi®-enabled devices to easily connect directly to establish a network of wireless connectivity without transmitting through an access point. For devices outside of the home or office, in locations like airplanes and trains, classrooms and libraries, sports events and coffee shops, Direct Connect opens up a world of content sharing, With Direct Connect Mobile, a user can share c...

BehaviorsBehaviors

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

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 50.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 50.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

India installs about 50.00% of DirectConnect DHCP Server.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Sony 100.00%
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