Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

1, 0, 0, 26 13.79%
1, 0, 0, 21 13.79%
1, 0, 0, 16 10.34%
1, 0, 0, 14 10.34%
1, 0, 0, 13 24.14%
1, 0, 0, 13 10.34%
1, 0, 0, 11 17.24%

Relationships

Parent process
Related files

raregistry.exe

Ralink RalinkRegistryWriter by Ralink Technology Corporation (Signed)

Remove raregistry.exe
Version:   1, 0, 0, 21
MD5:   3fc8252625f2574036777d2981f839ee
SHA1:   ef833869fb298df53554a338ba254343a107f59c
SHA256:   a12e20c7565c96ea16c4a97190220442f25d92675ad18cb808f6b450184d3d1a

What is raregistry.exe?

This is software installed with various versions of the Ralink wireless adapter software that uses the Ralink chipset. It is used for operation and setup of teh installed drivers in order to perform a number of registry registration actions.

Overview

raregistry.exe runs as a service under the name Ralink Registry Writer (RalinkRegistryWriter) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility published by TP-LINK, Ralink RT2870 Wireless LAN Card from Ralink and Ralink RT2870 Wireless LAN Card by Ralink. The file is digitally signed by Ralink Technology Corporation which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:raregistry.exe
Publisher:Ralink Technology, Corp.
Product name:Ralink RalinkRegistryWriter
Description:RalinkRegistryWriter
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\tenda\common\raregistry.exe
Original name:RalinkRegistryWriter.exe
File version:1, 0, 0, 21
Size:365.34 KB (374,112 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Ralink Technology Corporation
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
ASUS
8% remove
The ASUS PCI-N10 is a 802.111n Wireless PCI Adapter that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop or server backbone. With this adapter, you can easily upgrade your Desktop PC wireless connectivity. The PCI-N10 Wireless-N PCI Adapter provides wider compatibility, fitting with any standard 32-bit PCI slot. Get a better Internet experience with a faster wireless connection so you can enjoy smooth digital phone calls, gamin...
Belkin International, Inc.
3% remove
Ralink
7% remove
The software provides the installation utilities for Ralink RT2870 802.11 WirelessLAN Card including software and drivers.
Ralink
5% remove
This package provides the Ralink 802.11n Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) Driver for supported desktop models that are running a supported operating system.
Ralink
6% remove
The software provides the installation utilities for Ralink RT2860 802.11 WirelessLAN Card including software and drivers.
Ralink
9% remove
This software package contains the required software and driver to connect the Ralink device to the PC.
TP-LINK
12% remove
TP-LINK Wireless Client Utility is designed for High Power & High Gain Wireless , 300Mbps Wireless N Adapters, 150Mbps Wireless N Adapters, 54Mbps Wireless G Adapters.
TP-LINK
10% remove
TP-LINK Wireless Utility is a configuration application that is included with most wireless devices and designed to configure the wireless adapter and connections.
TRENDnet
9% remove
TRENDnet
7% remove
ZyXEL
2% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

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

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00001427%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00001427%
0.013761%
Kernel CPU time:8 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
Memory
Private memory:894 KB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):3.46 MB
Private (minimum):1.92 MB
Non-paged memory:894 KB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:26.59 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):28.84 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:1.93 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):3.46 MB
37.95 MB
Resource allocations
Threads:4
12
Handles:66
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\ralink\common\raregistry.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:RalinkRegistryWriter
Display name:Ralink Registry Writer
Type:Win32OwnProcess
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 31.03%
Windows 7 Home Premium 24.14%
Microsoft Windows XP 24.14%
Windows 7 Professional 13.79%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.45%
Windows Vista Ultimate 3.45%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 48.28% of Ralink RalinkRegistryWriter.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 31.25%
Toshiba 12.50%
Acer 12.50%
ASUS 12.50%
Intel 12.50%
Gateway 12.50%
Hewlett-Packard 6.25%
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