Device Simulation Framework 1.0.1
What is Device Simulation Framework? (from Microsoft)
The Device Simulation Framework (DSF) enables you to create a high-fidelity simulation of hardware in software, which then appears like a real device to Windows. Because the simulation created with DSF does not require any special changes to Windows, the simulation can be used on all versions of Windows supported by DS... Read more
Overview
Device Simulation Framework 1.0.1 is a program developed by Microsoft. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software installer includes 8 files and is usually about 2.06 MB (2,161,664 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 33% of users of Device Simulation Framework come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/gg454516.aspx
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\dsf
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{C7966AB3-A8D9-48D5-B7DF-922674C40098}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.06 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Device Simulation Framework 1.0.1
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preinstallinf.exe - DSF pre-installer for INF files
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softehcicfg.exe - USB 2.0 host controller simulator configuration tool
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inputkbd.dll - Microsoft Windows Developement Kit (Input Keyboard simualator)
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softhiddevice.dll - Microsoft Windows Development Ket (USB HID device simulator)
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softusbaudio.dll - Microsoft Windows Development Kit (USB Audio Device simulator)
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softusbloopback.dll - USB Loopback Device simulator
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softhidreceiver.dll - WMC Test HID Receiver Device (Software HID Receiver USB Device Simulator)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- preinstallinf.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4A1D24DA-A08A-47B5-BAE7-9F5B7BC59D65}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Device Simulation Framework?
You can uninstall Device Simulation Framework 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 Device Simulation Framework 1.0.1, 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 Device Simulation Framework.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 68%
Win Server 2003 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #12,766
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
74.64% |
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| Windows 10 |
19.38% |
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| Windows XP |
3.92% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.86% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.21% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
32.16% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.12% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
19.29% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.77% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
3.94% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
2.70% |
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Geography
33.15% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
33.15% |
| Germany |
5.96% |
| United Kingdom |
5.40% |
| DZ |
5.21% |
| France |
4.28% |
| MA |
2.98% |
| Taiwan |
2.05% |
| Australia |
1.86% |
| Russia |
1.86% |
| India |
1.68% |
| Mexico |
1.68% |
| Brazil |
1.49% |
| TN |
1.49% |
| Belgium |
1.49% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
22.41% |
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| GIGABYTE |
20.26% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
16.81% |
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| Acer |
15.52% |
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| ASUS |
15.09% |
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| Samsung |
5.17% |
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| Intel |
2.59% |
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| Lenovo |
1.29% |
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| MSI |
0.86% |
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Common models |
| MSI MS-7680 |
4.27% |
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| ASUS All Series |
3.66% |
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| MSI MS-7592 |
3.05% |
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| MSI MS-7641 |
3.05% |
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| MSI MS-7788 |
3.05% |
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| Gigabyte G41M-Combo |
2.44% |
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