Versions
(Note, the developer publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
wltrysvc.exe
Overview
There are 18 versions of wltrysvc.exe in the wild, the latest version being . It is started as a Windows Service called 'DW WLAN Tray Service' with the name 'wltrysvc' and described as “Provides automatic configuration for the 802.11 adapter using the Broadcom supplicant.”. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 31.75 KB. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility from Dell Inc.. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0001% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 835.82 KB with the maximum memory reaching around 2.18 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 2.07 KB per minute for reads and 0 Bytes per minute for writes.
What is wltrysvc.exe?
bcmwltry.exe is part of the drivers of the Broadcom Wireless Network Tray Applet and is required to enable the 802.11g/a/g on the host. This comes bundled with the Wireless LAN adaptor and occupies the system tray. It is used to configure the settings of the adaptor including the IP address, gateway and DNS.
Details |
File name: | wltrysvc.exe |
Typical file path: | C:\Windows\System32\wltrysvc.exe |
Windows Service |
Service name: | wltrysvc |
Display name: | DW WLAN Tray Service |
Description: | “Provides automatic configuration for the 802.11 adapter using the Broadcom supplicant.” |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of wltrysvc.exe.)
“The Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility enables you to do the following network task; Manage your wireless networks and create network connection profiles (Wireless Networks tab). Connect to available net...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of wltrysvc.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'wltrysvc' (DW WLAN Tray Service)
- wltrysvc
- 'wltrysvc' (Dell Wireless WLAN Tray Service)
All file variations of wltrysvc.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Microsoft Windows XP |
30.56% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.78% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.89% |
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Windows Vista Home Premium |
8.33% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
5.56% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
5.56% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
2.78% |
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Windows Vista Business |
2.78% |
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Windows XP Professional |
2.78% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 90.63% of wltrysvc.exe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Dell |
89.47% |
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Lenovo |
5.26% |
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Alienware |
2.63% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
2.63% |
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