Software WIDCOMM Bluetooth
Overview
Software WIDCOMM Bluetooth is a program developed by Broadcom. The most used version is 6.2.0.9600, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The main program executable is BTTray.exe. The software installer includes 54 files and is usually about 4.61 MB (4,832,076 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 7. While about 92% of users of Software WIDCOMM Bluetooth come from Brazil, it is also popular in the United States and Spain.
Program details
URL: www.broadcom.com
Help link: Support.Dell.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Bluetooth Software\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{9E9D49A4-1DF4-4138-B7DB-5D87A893088E}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.61 MB
Files installed by Software WIDCOMM Bluetooth
Program executable: | BTTray.exe |
Name: | Bluetooth Software |
| Bluetooth Tray Application |
Path: | C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe |
MD5: | 06a3277a49fa2e00067d75a2adac25f7 |
Additional files:
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AdminUtils.exe - Bluetooth Software (Admin Utility Application)
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BluetoothHeadsetProxy.exe - Bluetooth Headset Skype Proxy
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bt2k_ins.dll - bt2k_ins
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BtAudioHelper.dll - BtAudioHelper
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BtBalloon.dll - Balloon Tooltip Routine DLL
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btbip.dll - btbip DLL
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BTChooser.dll - BTChooser DLL
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btcss.dll - Bluetooth Status and Properties dll
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btdev.dll - Bluetooth Device dll
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btins.dll - Bluetooth Installation dll
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BtITunesPlugIn.exe - BtITunesPlugIn DLL
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BtMmHook.dll - Multimedia Keys Hook DLL
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BTNCopy.dll - BTNCopy Module
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btosif.dll - BTOSIF DLL
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btosif_notes.dll - BTOSIF Notes DLL
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btosif_ol.dll - BTOSIF Outlook DLL
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btosif_olx.dll - BTOSIF Outlook Express DLL
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btosif_wincal.dll
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btrez.dll - btrez DLL
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btsec.dll - BTW license dll
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btsendto.dll - SendTo Dialog DLL
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btsendto_explorer.exe - SendTo from Explorer Application
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btsendto_ie.dll - SendTo from Internet Explorer DLL
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btsendto_notes.dll - SendTo from Notes DLL
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btsendto_office.dll - SendTo from Office DLL
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btsendto_wab.dll - SendTo From WAB DLL
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BTStackServer.exe - Bluetooth Stack COM Server
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BTTray.exe - Bluetooth Tray Application
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Btwapi.dll - WBTApi DLL
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BtwApplExt.dll - Bluetooth Applet Extension
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BtwCP.dll - BtwCP DLL
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btwdins.exe - Bluetooth Support Server
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BtWdSdk.dll - WidcommSdk DLL
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BtwHfConfig.exe - Bluetooth Hands-free configuration app
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btwhidcs.dll - Bluetooth HID Power Control Suite dll
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BtwHtmlPrint.exe - BTW HTML Print Application
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BtwIEProxy.Exe - Internet Explorer Bluetooth Plug-in
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BtWizard.dll - BtWizard Module
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BtwHtmlRenderer.dll
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BtwHtmlRenderer64.dll
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BTInvoke.dll
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BTKeyInd.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- btwdins.exe runs as a service named 'Bluetooth Service' (btwdins) "Handles installation and removal of Bluetooth devices.".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
BluetoothHeadsetProxy.exe |
Memory: | 1.06 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0000570498% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00005329% | |
User CPU: | 0.00000376% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 364 | |
I/O reads/min: | 0 Bytes | |
BTStackServer.exe |
Memory: | 29.52 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0007655307% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00050948% | |
User CPU: | 0.00025605% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 250,223 | |
I/O reads/min: | 19 Bytes | |
I/O writes/min: | 0 Bytes | |
BTTray.exe |
Memory: | 6.98 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0004761297% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00034011% | |
User CPU: | 0.00013602% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 155,183 | |
Switches/sec: | 9 | |
How do I remove Software WIDCOMM Bluetooth?
You can uninstall Software WIDCOMM Bluetooth from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Software WIDCOMM Bluetooth, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Software WIDCOMM Bluetooth.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 76%
Win Vista (SP2) 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
96.83% |
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Windows 10 |
2.77% |
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Windows Vista |
0.40% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Basic |
29.82% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
29.82% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.89% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
12.92% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
5.37% |
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Windows 10 Home |
1.39% |
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Geography
91.78% of installs come from Brazil
Which countries install it?
Brazil |
91.78% |
United States |
6.07% |
Spain |
0.98% |
Italy |
0.39% |
Ireland |
0.20% |
Israel |
0.20% |
Canada |
0.20% |
Switzerland |
0.20% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
76.02% |
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Sony |
11.73% |
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Acer |
4.34% |
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Samsung |
3.83% |
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Lenovo |
1.53% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
1.28% |
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ASUS |
1.02% |
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Sahara |
0.26% |
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Common models |
Dell Inspiron N5010 |
20.16% |
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Dell Vostro 3500 |
9.18% |
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Dell Inspiron N4030 |
6.39% |
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Dell Inspiron 1545 |
5.59% |
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Itautec S.A. Infoway |
5.39% |
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Dell Inspiron N4010 |
4.99% |
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About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company in the wireless and broadband communication business.
Publisher URL: www.broadcom.com