Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

5.0.0.0 30.00%
2.0.0.417 20.00%
2.0.0.414 30.00%
2.0.0.406 20.00%

jswpsapi.exe

JumpStart by Atheros Communications

Remove jswpsapi.exe
Version:   2.0.0.414
MD5:   957135960e7533ea5c7ea0bfb34f8efd
SHA1:   e6af0b13bfa926fdc61287832d88499b52f8ba4d

Overview

jswpsapi.exe runs as a service under the name jswpsapi within the local user context. It is installed with a couple of know programs including DWA-556 published by D-Link, Atheros Wi-Fi Protected Setup Library from Atheros Communications and Atheros Wi-Fi Protected Setup Library by Atheros Communications.

DetailsDetails

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:2.0.0.414
Size:932 KB (954,368 bytes)
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Atheros Communications
2% remove
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...
Atheros Communications
10% remove
D-Link
6% remove
DWA-556 software package includes the required drivers, configuration and management utilities and quick start guides and wizard to support this wireless adapter.
D-Link
4% remove
DWA-542 software package includes the required drivers, configuration and management utilities and quick start guides and wizard to support this wireless adapter.
D-Link
6% remove
DWA-130 software package includes the required drivers, configuration and management utilities and quick start guides and wizard to support this wireless adapter.
D-Link
7% remove
DWA-652 software package includes the required drivers, configuration and management utilities and quick start guides and wizard to support this wireless adapter.
D-Link
4% remove
DWA-552 software package includes the required drivers, configuration and management utilities and quick start guides and wizard to support this wireless adapter.
D-Link
9% remove
This is the software driver and additional utilities required for managing and connecting the D-Link device to the computer. Uninstalling this driver may cause the hardware to stop functioning properly (only remove this package if you no longer have the DWA-643 networking device connected to your PC).
D-Link
4% remove
DWA-547 software package includes the required drivers, configuration and management utilities and quick start guides and wizard to support this wireless adapter.
Thomson
8% remove
Thomson
2% remove
TP-LINK
6% remove
The QSS (Quick Security Setup) feature of various TP-LINK routers is designed to help setup the security functionality of the device. By default QSS is enabled and standard wireless security is disabled. The main program that runs in the background is QSS.exe.

BehaviorsBehaviors

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

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows Vista Home Premium 50.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 20.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 10.00%
Windows 8 Pro 10.00%
Windows 7 Enterprise 10.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 70.00% of JumpStart.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Toshiba 66.67%
GIGABYTE 11.11%
Acer 11.11%
Hewlett-Packard 11.11%
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