Test Authoring and Execution Framework x86
What is Test Authoring and Execution Framework x86? (from Microsoft)
When you install the Windows Driver Kit, the TAEF files are placed in the Testing\Runtimes\TAEF subdirectory of the WDK. When you set up a test computer for deployment, following the instructions Configuring a Computer for Testing and Debugging, the TAEF files are installed on the test computer. TAEF does not restrict ... Read more
Overview
Test Authoring and Execution Framework x86 is a software program developed by Microsoft. The most common release is 8.100.26638, 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 setup package generally installs about 25 files and is usually about 682.41 KB (698,792 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 78% of users of Test Authoring and Execution Framework x86 come from the United States, it is also popular in India and Romania.
Program details
URL: msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/hh439627(v=vs.85).aspx
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\windows kits\8.0\testing\runtimes\taef\x86
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{488F7734-79AB-49E0-C2B1-573A295FA2F1}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 682.41 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Test Authoring and Execution Framework x86
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wex.common.managed.dll - Test Authoring and Execution Framework: Wex.Common.Managed [v2.9.3]
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wex.logger.interop.dll - Test Authoring and Execution Framework: Wex.Logger.Interop [v2.9.3]
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wex.communication.dll - Test Authoring and Execution Framework: Wex.Communication [v2.9.3]
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te.model.managed.dll - Test Authoring and Execution Framework: TE.Model.Managed [v2.9.3]
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te.testmodes.dll - Test Authoring and Execution Framework: Te.TestModes [v2.9k]
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wex.logger.dll - Test Authoring and Execution Framework: Wex.Logger [v2.9.3]
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te.loaders.dll - Test Authoring and Execution Framework: Te.Loaders [v2.9k]
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te.common.dll - Test Authoring and Execution Framework: TE.Common [v2.9k]
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te.host.dll - Test Authoring and Execution Framework: TE.Host [v2.9.3]
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te.model.dll - Test Authoring and Execution Framework: TE.Model [v2.9k]
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te.winrt.dll - Test Authoring and Execution Framework: TE.WinRT [v2.9]
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wex.common.dll - Test Authoring and Execution Framework: Common [v2.9k]
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axecore.dll - Microsoft Assessment Execution Engine Core Library
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te.processhost.exe - Test Authoring and Execution Framework [v2.9.3]
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te.exe - Test Authoring and Execution Framework [v2.9k]
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microsoft.wtt.log.dll - Microsoft (R) Windows (R) Operating System (WTTLog)
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te.managed.dll
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te.managedhost.exe - TAEF Managed Code Host [v2.9]
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wex.services.exe - Microsoft (R) Windows (R) Kits 8.0 (Wex.Services [v2.9.3k])
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te.testmode.watchdog.dll - TE Watchdog TestMode [v2.9]
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microsoft.assessments.dll - Microsoft Assessments
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wttlog.dll - DTM (WTT Logger Main)
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wttlogcm.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- wex.services.exe runs as a service named 'Te.Service'.
How do I remove Test Authoring and Execution Framework x86?
You can uninstall Test Authoring and Execution Framework x86 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 Test Authoring and Execution Framework x86, 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 Test Authoring and Execution Framework x86.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win 10 40%
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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 |
60.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
40.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
25.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
25.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
25.00% |
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Geography
77.78% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
77.78% |
| India |
11.11% |
| Romania |
11.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
50.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
50.00% |
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Common models |
| HP-Pavilion KJ385AA-ABA a... |
25.00% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6-200X Note... |
25.00% |
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| MSI MS-7816 |
25.00% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 755 |
25.00% |
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