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6.0.2223.0 100.00%

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Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 6.0.2223.0

What is Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012?

Unified tools and processes, including a set of guidance, for deploying desktops and servers in a common deployment console. Reduced deployment time and standardized desktop and server images, along with improved security and ongoing configuration management. Use the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) to accelerate and automate deployments of Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Office 2010, and Windows Server 2008 R2.

Overview

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 software installer includes 74 files and is usually about 1.05 MB (1,103,872 bytes).

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft deployment toolkit\templates\distribution\scripts
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{F53F2CFD-26D1-40F3-B012-00358FC8C74D}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.05 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 6.0.2223.0

  • microsoft.bdd.wdsenum.exe - Microsoft® CoReXT (Microsoft.BDD.WDSEnum)
  • sqlceca35.dll - Microsoft SQL Server Compact (Client Agent (64-bit))
  • sqlcecompact35.dll - Database Repair Tool (64-bit)
  • sqlceer35en.dll - Native Error Strings and Resources
  • sqlceme35.dll - Managed Extensions (64-bit)
  • sqlceoledb35.dll - OLEDB Provider (64-bit)
  • sqlceqp35.dll - Query Processor (64-bit)
  • sqlcese35.dll - Storage Engine (64-bit)
  • appinstall.exe - AppInstall
  • bddrun.exe - BDDRun
  • ccmcore.dll - System Center Configuration Manager (Core Framework Classes)
  • ccmutillib.dll - CCM Network and Security Utilities
  • localpol.exe - Local Pol (Local Policy Utility)
  • microsoft.bdd.catalog35.exe - Microsoft.BDD.Catalog35
  • microsoft.bdd.catalog40.exe - Microsoft.BDD.Catalog40
  • microsoft.bdd.cm12actions.dll - Microsoft.BDD.CM12Actions
  • microsoft.bdd.cm12wizards.dll - Microsoft.BDD.CM12Wizards
  • microsoft.bdd.configmanager.dll - Microsoft BDD Workbench (Microsoft.BDD.ConfigManager)
  • microsoft.bdd.core.dll - Microsoft.BDD.Core
  • microsoft.bdd.elevatedproxy.exe - Microsoft.BDD.ElevatedProxy
  • microsoft.bdd.monitorservice.exe - Microsoft.BDD.MonitorService
  • microsoft.bdd.pnpenum.exe - Microsoft.BDD.PnpEnum
  • microsoft.bdd.tasksequencemodule.dll - Microsoft.BDD.TaskSequenceModule
  • microsoft.bdd.tasksequencepshost.exe - Microsoft.BDD.TaskSequencePSHost
  • microsoft.bdd.utility.dll - Microsoft.BDD.Utility
  • microsoft.bdd.webservices.dll - Microsoft (R) Windows (R) Operating System
  • microsoft.bdd.wizlauncher.exe - Microsoft.BDD.WizLauncher
  • microsoft.bdd.workbenchresources.dll - Microsoft.BDD.WorkbenchResources
  • microsoft.enterprise.udidesigner.common.dll - UDI (Microsoft.Enterprise.UDIDesigner.Common)
  • microsoft.enterprise.udidesigner.coremodules.dll - Microsoft.Enterprise.UDIDesigner.CoreModules
  • microsoft.enterprise.udidesigner.dataservice.dll - Microsoft.Enterprise.UDIDesigner.DataService
  • microsoft.enterprise.udidesigner.infrastructure.dll - Microsoft.Enterprise.UDIDesigner.Infrastructure
  • microsoft.practices.prism.dll - Prism (Microsoft.Practices.Prism)
  • microsoft.practices.prism.interactivity.dll - Microsoft.Practices.Prism.Interactivity
  • microsoft.practices.prism.unityextensions.dll - Microsoft.Practices.Prism.UnityExtensions
  • microsoft.practices.servicelocation.dll - Microsoft.Practices.ServiceLocation
  • microsoft.practices.unity.dll - Microsoft Unity Application Block (Microsoft.Practices.Unity)
  • microsoft.windows.shell.dll - Microsoft® .NET Framework
  • msvcp100.dll - Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2010 (Microsoft® C Runtime Library)
  • msvcr100.dll
  • osdrefreshwizard.dll - OSDRefreshWizard
  • osdresults.exe - OSDResults
  • osdsetupwizard.exe - Wizard Shell
  • ribboncontrolslibrary.dll
  • serviceui.exe - ServiceUI Application
  • sharedpages.dll - SharedPages
  • smsboot.exe
  • smscore.dll - SMS Common
  • system.data.sqlserverce.dll - System.Data.SqlServerCe
  • system.data.sqlserverce.entity.dll
  • tscore.dll - Task Sequencing Core Classes
  • tsenv.exe
  • tsmanager.exe
  • tsmbootstrap.exe
  • tsmessaging.dll - OSDMessaging
  • tsprogressui.exe
  • tsres.dll
  • tsresnlc.dll
  • udidesigner.exe - UDI Designer
  • udidesigner.osdcommon.dll
  • windowhide.exe - WindowHide Application

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • microsoft.bdd.monitorservice.exe runs as a service named 'Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Monitor Service' (MDT_Monitor).

How do I remove Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012?

You can uninstall Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012 (6.0.2223.0), 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2012.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 76%
Win 7 3%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 78.79%
Windows 10 12.12%
Windows XP 6.06%
Windows Vista 3.03%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 36.36%
Windows 7 Home Premium 18.18%
Windows 7 Ultimate 18.18%
Microsoft Windows XP 6.06%
Windows 10 Home 6.06%
Windows 7 Enterprise 3.03%

Distribution by countryGeography

43.90% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 43.90%
  Germany 24.39%
  Italy 4.88%
  AL 2.44%
  Finland 2.44%
  United Kingdom 2.44%
  Indonesia 2.44%
  India 2.44%
  Iran 2.44%
  Norway 2.44%
  Peru 2.44%
  Portugal 2.44%
  Sweden 2.44%
  Slovakia 2.44%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 27.27%
Dell 22.73%
Acer 18.18%
American Megatrends 9.09%
GIGABYTE 9.09%
Lenovo 9.09%
ASUS 4.55%
Common models
Sony PCV-RSM21(CE) 3.70%
P4VM8 P4VM8 3.70%
MSI MS-7817 3.70%
MSI MS-7681 3.70%
LENOVO 7518B2U 3.70%
LENOVO 20354 3.70%

About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com

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