Should I remove Synaptics WBF Fingerprint Driver 5111?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #33,258
United States Rank #38,642
Reach 0.0038%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.5.342.0 |
1.33% |
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| 4.5.322.0 |
69.33% |
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| 4.5.306.0 |
29.33% |
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Synaptics WBF Fingerprint Driver 5111
Overview
Synaptics WBF Fingerprint Driver 5111 is a software program developed by Synaptics. The most common release is 4.5.322.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 setup package generally installs about 35 files and is usually about 173.84 MB (182,284,329 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 10. While about 47% of users of Synaptics WBF Fingerprint Driver 5111 come from France, it is also popular in the United States and Italy.
Program details
URL: www.synaptics.com
Help link: www.synaptics.com/en/contact.php
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Synaptics
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{CDBFBFC1-CF3F-4F7E-8835-59A0F56F8B78}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 173.84 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Synaptics WBF Fingerprint Driver 5111
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dpinst.exe (by Microsoft) - Driver Package Installer (DPInst) (Driver Package Installer)
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InstNT.exe - Synaptics Pointing Device Driver (TouchPad Driver Installation Application)
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SynISDLL.dll - Install Resource Strings
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SynMood.exe - MoodPad
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SynReflash.exe - Synaptics TouchPad Reflash Application (TouchPad Reflash)
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SynTPCpl.dll - 64-bit TouchPad Control Panel Extensions
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SynTPEnh.exe - Synaptics TouchPad 64-bit Enhancements
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SynTPEnhService.exe - 64-bit Synaptics Pointing Enhance Service
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SynTPHelper.exe - Synaptics Pointing Device Helper
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SynTPRes.dll - TouchPad Resource Library
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SynZMetr.exe - Synaptics Pressure Graph
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Tutorial.exe - Synaptics Pointing Device Tutorial
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vcsAPIFORWBF.dll - Fingerprint Sensor Software Suite. (Synaptics Extended API Library (VSM))
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wbf_vfs_0010.dll - Synaptics WBF Driver (VSM)
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ValEFIResDll.dll
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valWBFPolicyService.exe - SynapticsWBF Policy Service (VSM)
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vcsWBFEngineAdapter.dll - SynapticsWBF Engine Adapter (VSM)
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vcsWBFStorageAdapter.dll - Synaptics WBF Storage Adapter
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WdfCoInstaller01011.dll (by Microsoft) - WDF Coinstaller
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- SynTPEnh.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Synaptics TouchPad Enhancements.
Service
- SynTPEnhService.exe runs as a service named 'SynTPEnh Caller Service' (SynTPEnhService).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- SynTPEnh.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SynTPEnh' which loads as C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run Once)
- dpinst.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'InstallSmbDrv' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\dpinst.exe" /F /SA /SW /SE.
How do I remove Synaptics WBF Fingerprint Driver 5111?
You can uninstall Synaptics WBF Fingerprint Driver 5111 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 Synaptics WBF Fingerprint Driver (5111), 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 Synaptics WBF Fingerprint Driver 5111.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #33,258
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Geography
46.51% of installs come from France
Which countries install it?
| France |
46.51% |
| United States |
29.07% |
| Italy |
9.30% |
| Iran |
3.49% |
| Netherlands |
3.49% |
| Taiwan |
2.33% |
| Austria |
1.16% |
| Canada |
1.16% |
| Germany |
1.16% |
| Portugal |
1.16% |
| Romania |
1.16% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| ASUS |
93.24% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
5.41% |
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| Acer |
1.35% |
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Common models |
| ASUSTeK BU403UA |
54.67% |
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| ASUSTeK P552LJ |
5.33% |
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| ASUSTeK P553UJ |
4.00% |
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| ASUSTeK P2540UA |
4.00% |
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| ASUSTeK P453UA |
2.67% |
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| ASUSTeK P552LA |
2.67% |
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