Dell ControlVault Host Components Installer
What is Dell ControlVault Host Components Installer? (from Broadcom)
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Overview
Dell ControlVault Host Components Installer is a software program developed by Broadcom. The most common release is 2.3.309.1625, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named BrcmFMA.exe. The setup package generally installs about 28 files and is usually about 4.18 MB (4,383,658 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 56% of users of Dell ControlVault Host Components Installer come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and France.
Program details
URL: www.broadcom.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Broadcom Corporation\Broadcom USH Host Components\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{49D16C5F-A185-4C1E-8FC8-F7EFCCF507E9}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.18 MB
Files installed by Dell ControlVault Host Components Installer
| Program executable: | BrcmFMA.exe |
| Name: | Broadcom WBF Fingerprint Manangement Application |
| WBF Fingerprint Manangement Application (FMA) |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Broadcom Corporation\Broadcom USH Host Components\BrcmFMA.exe |
| MD5: | c914163cf7bbf02cf21385e08dca428a |
Additional files:
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BrcmFMA.exe - Broadcom WBF Fingerprint Manangement Application (WBF Fingerprint Manangement Application (FMA))
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CV_Simulator.dll - Microsoft Windows Development Kit (CV USB Device simulator)
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cvusbdrv.sys - Broadcom USH CV USB Driver (Broadcom Credential Vault USB Driver)
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FWRmder.exe - ShowFirmwareReminder (Show Firmware Upgrade Reminder)
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USHWmiProvider.dll - USHWmiProvider
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bipdll.dll - Broadcom CV Host Component 1.0 (CV User Interface)
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CVUsrIfc.dll
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HostControlService.exe - Host Control Application
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HostStorageService.exe - Host Storage Application
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lms.dll - lms Dynamic Link Library
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- HostStorageService.exe runs as a service named 'Credential Vault Host Storage' (Credential Vault Host Storage) "Host Storage Service for Persisting CV Objects into Hard drive".
- HostControlService.exe runs as a service named 'Credential Vault Host Control Service' (Credential Vault Host Control Service) "Host Control Service for Fingerprint Processing".
How do I remove Dell ControlVault Host Components Installer?
You can uninstall Dell ControlVault Host Components Installer 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 Dell ControlVault Host Components Installer, 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 Dell ControlVault Host Components Installer.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 74%
Win Vista (SP1) 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 12%
Keep it 88%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
79.17% |
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| Windows XP |
8.97% |
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| Windows 10 |
8.65% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.21% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
47.10% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.55% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
12.58% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
9.03% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
3.87% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
3.87% |
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Geography
56.47% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
56.47% |
| United Kingdom |
4.23% |
| France |
3.48% |
| Germany |
2.99% |
| Italy |
2.74% |
| Canada |
2.49% |
| Australia |
2.24% |
| MA |
2.24% |
| Netherlands |
2.24% |
| Poland |
1.99% |
| Brazil |
1.49% |
| Sweden |
1.00% |
| Czech Republic |
1.00% |
| Spain |
1.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
96.39% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
0.98% |
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| Acer |
0.98% |
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| ASUS |
0.98% |
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| Lenovo |
0.66% |
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Common models |
| Dell Latitude E6420 |
17.21% |
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| Dell Latitude E6410 |
15.91% |
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| Dell Latitude E6400 |
14.94% |
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| Dell Latitude E6500 |
7.14% |
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| Dell Latitude E4300 |
6.17% |
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| Dell Latitude E6520 |
4.55% |
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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