Kinect for Windows Drivers v1.5
What is Kinect for Windows Drivers?
This is the software driver package for the installed Kinect device. The driver package is required in order for the Kinect to function properly and is the software that allows your computer to communicate with this hardware device.
About (from Microsoft)
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Overview
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 KinectManagementService.exe. The setup package generally installs about 4 files and is usually about 20.24 MB (21,227,715 bytes).
Program details
URL: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=236056
Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=236069
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Kinect Drivers\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{E9E7336C-0F21-4B23-B8CA-DBDC04E18BEE}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 20.24 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Kinect for Windows Drivers v1.5
| Program executable: | KinectManagementService.exe |
| Name: | Microsoft Kinect for Windows SDK |
| Kinect Management Service |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Microsoft Kinect Drivers\Service\KinectManagementService.exe |
| MD5: | 6da4996d5ad3f2907eb1f8bdd2a65253 |
Additional files:
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WINUSBCoInstaller.dll - Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Platform Device Update Co-Installer
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WUDFUpdate_01009.dll
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KinectManagementService.exe - Microsoft Kinect for Windows SDK (Kinect Management Service)
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wdfcoinstaller01009.dll - WDF Coinstaller
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- KinectManagementService.exe runs as a service named 'Kinect Management' (KinectManagement) "Provides management of Kinect devices through a COM server. Downloads Audio firmware on device connect.".
How do I remove Kinect for Windows Drivers?
You can uninstall Kinect for Windows Drivers 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 Kinect for Windows Drivers v1.5, 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 Kinect for Windows Drivers.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 74%
Win 7 2%
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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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
76.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
24.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
34.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
8.00% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
4.00% |
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| Windows 8 |
2.00% |
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Geography
33.96% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
33.96% |
| France |
7.55% |
| Mexico |
5.66% |
| Germany |
5.66% |
| Brazil |
3.77% |
| Taiwan |
3.77% |
| Canada |
3.77% |
| Poland |
3.77% |
| Saudi Arabia |
3.77% |
| Chile |
1.89% |
| TN |
1.89% |
| Thailand |
1.89% |
| Sweden |
1.89% |
| Argentina |
1.89% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
22.73% |
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| Dell |
20.45% |
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| ASUS |
13.64% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
13.64% |
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| Toshiba |
9.09% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.82% |
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| Intel |
4.55% |
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| Samsung |
2.27% |
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| Sahara |
2.27% |
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| Medion |
2.27% |
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| Lenovo |
2.27% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
5.00% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L655 |
2.50% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L455 |
2.50% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A665 |
2.50% |
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| TOSHIBA dynabook RX3 TN26... |
2.50% |
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| Dell Dell System XPS L7... |
2.50% |
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