Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
jswpsapi.exe
JumpStart by Atheros Communications
| Version: | 2.0.0.406 |
| MD5: | 723ba0aec942e91c0a9ce146e73deceb |
| SHA1: | 0161bc748ec8e75337b05fad8fb048c921999493 |
| SHA256: | d5dff6c6826675c845944a99a0568e3388102e3edddfa175e22cd51d5a69d513 |
Overview
jswpsapi.exe runs as a service under the name jswpsapi within the local user context. This is typically installed with the program Atheros Wi-Fi Protected Setup Library published by Atheros Communications.
Details
| File name: | jswpsapi.exe |
| Publisher: | Atheros Communications, Inc. |
| Product name: | JumpStart |
| Description: | Jumpstart for Wireless API |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\netgear\wn111v2\jswpsapi.exe |
| Original name: | JSWSCAPI.DLL |
| File version: | 2.0.0.406 |
| Size: | 916 KB (937,984 bytes) |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
“Offers one-button-press Wi-Fi Protected Setup configuration and security with WPA2. Qualcomm Direct Connect technology is already market-proven in mobile handsets and routers. And, computing multiple platforms are launching Direct Connect this year. 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 acc...”
Behaviors
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows Vista Home Premium |
50.00% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.00% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
10.00% |
|
| Windows 7 Enterprise |
10.00% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 70.00% of JumpStart.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Toshiba |
66.67% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
11.11% |
|
| Acer |
11.11% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
11.11% |
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