TOSHIBA Quality Application
What is TOSHIBA Quality Application?
TOSHIBA Quality Application is included with most new laptops from the manufacturer. The software is designed to detect and repair corrupt files on the system. This is an optional component and not required for the PC to work normally.
Overview
The most common release is 1.0.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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 fdbpinger.exe. The setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 2.11 MB (2,210,464 bytes).
This program is pre-installed on the PC
Pre-installed software such as this is usually included by default on the manufacturer's PC. Many OEM (original equipment manufacture) software that is included with a new PC is useful and in many cases required for the PC to function properly as in the case of various software drivers. However, some pre-installed software is optional and can be safely removed.
Some users and experts alike have reported that this program is considered bloatware or bundleware. Such software is optional and can be safely removed if you do not utilize the features of the progam.
Toshiba laptops come pre-installed with dozens of both commercial trial software as well as Toshiba utilities known as 'Features and Utilities'. Many pre-installed features and utilities are very useful features, however, many could be safely removed in order to clean up your PC. Most of the utilities are located using the search feature located in the START menu.
- It is usually licensed for use only on the Toshiba PC on which it was pre-installed.
- It sometimes difficult for users to remove via the 'Uninstall a Program' feature in Windows.
Program details
Displayed publisher: TOSHIBA
URL: www.Toshiba.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ToshibaFB
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\10\00\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Informat
Estimated size: 2.11 MB
Language: English
Files installed by TOSHIBA Quality Application
| Program executable: | fdbpinger.exe |
| Name: | Fdbpinger Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ToshibaFB\fdbpinger.exe |
| MD5: | 8a812066c51eb31688d5d8c77ca4a874 |
Additional files:
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fbdgetdate.exe - fbdgetdate
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SavePOH64.exe - SavePOH
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- fdbpinger.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named FBDPinger.
Service
- fdbpinger.exe runs as a service named 'fbdpinger' (fbdpinger).
How do I remove TOSHIBA Quality Application?
You can uninstall TOSHIBA Quality Application 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 TOSHIBA Quality Application, 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 TOSHIBA Quality Application.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 53%
Win XP 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 56%
Keep it 44%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
56.25% |
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| Windows 10 |
42.59% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.03% |
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| Windows XP |
0.13% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
51.27% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
21.47% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
9.52% |
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| Windows 8 |
8.10% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
2.29% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
1.46% |
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Geography
92.19% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
92.19% |
| Mexico |
1.34% |
| Peru |
0.47% |
| Canada |
0.39% |
| Colombia |
0.33% |
| Australia |
0.31% |
| Argentina |
0.30% |
| Chile |
0.27% |
| Brazil |
0.26% |
| Costa Rica |
0.22% |
| PR |
0.21% |
| Ecuador |
0.17% |
| Philippines |
0.17% |
| Saudi Arabia |
0.17% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
99.95% |
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| Dell |
0.05% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite C55-A |
6.70% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
6.52% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655D |
5.75% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C855D |
4.87% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L755 |
4.12% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C855 |
3.56% |
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About TOSHIBA
Toshiba electronics, electrical equipment and information technology corporation that is a diversified manufacturer of electrical products, spanning information and communications equipment and systems, electronic components and materials, power systems, Internet-based solutions and services, industrial and social infrastructure systems, and household appliances.
Publisher URL: www.toshiba.com