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wlancfg5.exe

Associated Program: NetgearCUv2 Application
Programm Category: N/A

What is  wlancfg5.exe

The wlancfg5.exe process is a Windows file, and a running program that is named as NetgearCUv2 MFC Application, which is used as a component of NetgearCUv2 Application software, or NETGEAR WPN311 Wireless Adapter, also NETGEAR of versions WG311v3 PCI Adapter, WG311T Wireless, WG511v2 54 Mbps, WG511v2 wireless PC, or NETGEAR Wireless Adapter (version WG311T), as well as ClientCU Application, MA521 Device Driver, or NETGEAR Wireless Adapter WPN311. As a Windows program, the wlancfg5.exe file is a module that is designed to be compatible with Microsoft Windows operating systems, both old and new versions, which include Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, and Windows 7. In most cases, this file is stored on a folder location in Windows, particularly C:\Program Files, once the software associated with it is installed on the computer. After the download, the wlancfg5.exe file begins to run in the background, and provides its primary task that can contribute to the performance of the computer, or give benefits to the user.

How can I stop wlancfg5.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wlancfg5.exe. is used by NetgearCUv2 Application, If you shut down wlancfg5.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop wlancfg5.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is NetgearCUv2 Application, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

Is this a virus or other security concern?

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed wlancfg5.exe




What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as NetgearCUv2 Application, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

Is wlancfg5.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

What can I do if wlancfg5.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if wlancfg5.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that wlancfg5.exe, belongs to, in this case NetgearCUv2 Application

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