Application Compatibility Toolkit
What is Application Compatibility Toolkit?
The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) version 5.6 contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7®, Windows Vista®, a Windows Update, or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer® in your environment.
About (from Microsoft)
The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.6 helps customers understand their application compatibility situation by identifying which applications are compatible with the Windows 7® and Windows Vista® operating system and which require further testing. ACT helps customers lower their costs for application... Read more
Overview
The software installer includes 8 files and is usually about 646 KB (661,504 bytes).
Program details
URL: msdn.microsoft.com/compatibility
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\application compatibility toolkit\images
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{B4CF72FF-4A3F-44A7-BFF2-31A8E1CC70B6}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 646 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Application Compatibility Toolkit
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appverif.exe - Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Operating System (Application Verifier)
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compatadmin.exe - Application Compatibility Admin Manager
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demoapp.exe - Windows Application Compatibility Demo
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demodll.dll - Compatibility Demo Utility DLL
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gflags.exe - Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 2000 Operating System (Microsoft® NT Global Flags Manipulator)
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pageheap.exe - PageHeap - PageHeap feature tool
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qfixapp.exe - Microsoft QFixApp (Quick Fix App Utility)
How do I remove Application Compatibility Toolkit?
You can uninstall Application Compatibility Toolkit 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 Application Compatibility Toolkit, 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 Application Compatibility Toolkit.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 79%
Win 10 2%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #25,796
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
87.69% |
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| Windows 7 |
10.77% |
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| Windows 10 |
1.54% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
87.20% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
5.60% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
4.00% |
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| EVO X-3 |
0.80% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
0.80% |
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| Windows 8 Enterprise |
0.80% |
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Geography
32.64% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
32.64% |
| Germany |
15.28% |
| Canada |
5.56% |
| Italy |
4.86% |
| France |
3.47% |
| Iran |
2.78% |
| Sweden |
2.78% |
| Austria |
2.08% |
| Australia |
2.08% |
| MA |
2.08% |
| Poland |
2.08% |
| Brazil |
1.39% |
| Spain |
1.39% |
| Finland |
1.39% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
25.61% |
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| American Megatrends |
19.51% |
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| GIGABYTE |
10.98% |
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| Sahara |
10.98% |
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| Intel |
8.54% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
8.54% |
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| Acer |
4.88% |
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| Compaq |
3.66% |
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| Samsung |
2.44% |
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| Toshiba |
2.44% |
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| Gateway |
1.22% |
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| ASUS |
1.22% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 1501 |
2.11% |
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| HP Compaq dc7700 Converti... |
2.11% |
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| HP Compaq dc7600 Small Fo... |
2.11% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7204 |
2.11% |
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| VIA P4M266-823X |
1.05% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite M70 |
1.05% |
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About Microsoft
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Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com