ZeroConfigService.exe
Intel PROSet/Wireless by Intel Corporation (Signed)
Overview
There are 15 versions of zeroconfigservice.exe in the wild, the latest version being 16, 10, 0, 0. It is started as a Windows Service called 'Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Zero Configuration Service' with the name 'ZeroConfigService' and described as “Manages the zero configuration service for all the Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software components.”. . 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 2.63 MB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Intel Corporation by Intel Corporation. The programs Logiciel Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi, Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless for Bluetooth(R) + High Speed and Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi-Software have been observed as installing specific variations of zeroconfigservice.exe. The executable is a .NET framework assembly utilizing the CLR. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0009% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 7.02 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 16.78 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 1.33 KB per minute for reads and 21 Bytes per minute for writes.
What is zeroconfigservice.exe?
Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Zero Configure Service is used to set up, edit, and manage network profiles to connect to a network. It also includes advanced settings such as power management and channel selection for setting up ad-hoc networks. The WiFi Connection Utility lets users view the current connection details (signal quality, speed and current network name), scan for available WiFi networks and troubleshoot wireless connection problems.
Details |
File name: | zeroconfigservice.exe |
Publisher: | Intel® Corporation |
Product name: | Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless |
Description: | Intel® PROSet/Wireless Zero Configure Service |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\intel\wifi\bin\zeroconfigservice.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Intel Corporation |
Authority (CA): | Intel Corporation |
Windows Service |
Service name: | ZeroConfigService |
Display name: | Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Zero Configuration Service |
Description: | “Manages the zero configuration service for all the Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software components.” |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless.)
“The Intel PROSet/Wireless software includes a suite of features which IT managers find highly desirable. These features include automatic detection of and connection to wireless access points based on...”
“The Intel PROSet/Wireless software includes a suite of features which IT managers find highly desirable. These features include automatic detection of and connection to wireless access points based on...”
The Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility is used to set up, edit and manage network profiles to connect to a network. The features and implementation vary depending on which operating system...
“The Intel PROSet/Wireless software includes a suite of features which IT managers find highly desirable. These features include automatic detection of and connection to wireless access points based on...”
“The Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility lets you easily manage your laptop connections to Wi-fi networks. Connecting to Wi-fi is simple, and the utility keeps track of available networks an...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of zeroconfigservice.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'ZeroConfigService' (Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Zero Configuration Service)
- ZeroConfigService
All file variations of zeroconfigservice.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.62% |
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Windows 8 |
13.85% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.77% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
9.23% |
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Windows 8.1 |
7.69% |
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Windows 8 Single Language |
6.15% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.08% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro Preview with Media Center |
3.08% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
1.54% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 47.69% of Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Toshiba |
25.26% |
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Lenovo |
14.74% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
14.74% |
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ASUS |
12.63% |
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Dell |
12.63% |
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Sony |
8.42% |
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NEC |
6.32% |
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Samsung |
2.11% |
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Acer |
2.11% |
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Alienware |
1.05% |
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