Software Certification Toolkit x64
Overview
Software Certification Toolkit x64 is a software program developed by Microsoft. The most common release is 3.5.0.0, 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 FDRAgent.exe. The setup package generally installs about 38 files and is usually about 3.13 MB (3,279,134 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 51% of users of Software Certification Toolkit x64 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Australia.
Program details
URL: www.Microsoft.com/WindowsServer/ISV
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Logo\Software Certification Toolkit\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{32986791-0A4F-4C52-973F-02438E7C9858}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.13 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Software Certification Toolkit x64
| Program executable: | FDRAgent.exe |
| Name: | Microsof MSN Flight Data Recorder |
| Microsoft (R) MSN Flight Data Recorder Activity Logging Service |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Microsoft Logo\Software Certification Toolkit\FDRAgent.exe |
| MD5: | d8f7f0f8e125ae3a0a95a317962028e8 |
Additional files:
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FDRAgent.exe - Microsof MSN Flight Data Recorder (Microsoft (R) MSN Flight Data Recorder Activity Logging Service)
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signtool.exe - Authenticode(R) - signing and verifying tool
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Microsoft.WorksWith.AdditionalQualifiers.dll - Microsoft.WorksWith.AdditionalQualifiers
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Microsoft.WorksWith.CertifiedTestsProxy.dll - Microsoft.WorksWith.CertifiedTestsProxy
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Microsoft.WorksWith.CertifiedTests.dll - Microsoft.WorksWith.CertifiedTests
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Microsoft.Analyzer.Utility.dll - Windows System State Analyzer (Microsoft.Analyzer.Utility)
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Microsoft.WorksWith.RDVSProxy.dll - Microsoft.WorksWith.RDVSProxy
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SAnalyzer.exe - Windows® System State Analyzer
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Smonitor.exe - Windows System State Monitor (Microsoft.FDRMonitor)
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Microsoft.LogoProgram.Utility.dll - Microsoft Works with Tool (Microsoft.LogoProgram.Utility)
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Microsoft.WorksWith.Monitor.Utility.dll - Microsoft.WorksWith.Monitor.Utility
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Microsoft.WorksWithTests.dll - Microsoft.WorksWithTests
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Utility.dll - Microsoft.WorksWith.UtilityClass
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WizardFrameWork.dll - Microsoft.WorksWith.WizardFrameWork
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Microsoft.WorksWith.RDVS.dll - Microsoft.WorksWith.RDVS
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AppVerifierLogsParser.exe - AppVerifierLogsParser
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Certification Tool.exe - Certification Tool
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Microsoft.CertificationTool.CustomAction.dll - Microsoft.CertificationTool.CustomAction
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Microsoft.CertificationTool.IUP.dll - Microsoft.CertificationTool.IUP
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Microsoft.CertificationTool.Types.dll - Microsoft.CertificationTool.Types
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Microsoft.CertificationTool.UserControls.dll - Microsoft.CertificationTool.UserControls
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Microsoft.Controls.dll - Microsoft.CertificationTool.Controls
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Microsoft.Research.Fdr.dll - Microsoft® CoReXT (FDR Log Processing Library)
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capicom.dll - CAPICOM Module
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- FDRAgent.exe runs as a service named 'Strider Flight Data Recorder' (FDR).
How do I remove Software Certification Toolkit x64?
You can uninstall Software Certification Toolkit x64 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 Software Certification Toolkit (x64), 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 Software Certification Toolkit x64.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 81%
Win Vista (SP2) 3%
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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 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
81.36% |
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| Windows 10 |
15.25% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.39% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
35.59% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
32.20% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
11.86% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.08% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
1.69% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
1.69% |
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Geography
51.35% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
51.35% |
| Germany |
16.22% |
| Australia |
8.11% |
| United Kingdom |
6.76% |
| South Africa |
4.05% |
| Canada |
4.05% |
| Russia |
1.35% |
| India |
1.35% |
| Austria |
1.35% |
| Netherlands |
1.35% |
| Czech Republic |
1.35% |
| Poland |
1.35% |
| Italy |
1.35% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
31.91% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
12.77% |
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| GIGABYTE |
10.64% |
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| Medion |
10.64% |
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| Acer |
8.51% |
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| Intel |
6.38% |
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| Lenovo |
6.38% |
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| Toshiba |
2.13% |
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| Sony |
2.13% |
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| Sahara |
2.13% |
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| MSI |
2.13% |
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| Gateway |
2.13% |
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Common models |
| Dell Dell System XPS L5... |
6.38% |
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| VMware, Inc. VMware Virtu... |
2.13% |
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| Tyan Computer Corporation... |
2.13% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A665 |
2.13% |
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| ASUSTeK K52Jr |
2.13% |
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| Acer Aspire 7741 |
2.13% |
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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com