Should I remove Validity Sensors DDK?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #1,617
United States Rank #1,349
Reach 0.4210%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.38 days
424.17 days >
Average installed length: 222.87 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.5.233.0 |
0.05% |
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| 4.5.117.0 |
0.07% |
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| 4.4.231.0 |
6.51% |
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| 4.4.225.0 |
0.23% |
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| 4.3.216.0 |
1.82% |
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| 4.3.215.0 |
3.13% |
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| 4.3.209.0 |
0.05% |
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| 4.3.113.0 |
0.01% |
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| 4.3.108.0 |
7.12% |
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| 4.3.33.0 |
5.66% |
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| 4.3.28.0 |
0.02% |
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| 4.1.139.0 |
47.03% |
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| 4.1.129.0 |
9.55% |
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| 3.1.502 |
0.01% |
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| 3.1.379 |
3.77% |
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| 3.1.374 |
3.12% |
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| 3.1.366 |
11.32% |
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| 3.1.363 |
0.04% |
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| 3.1.123 |
0.08% |
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| 3.1.119 |
0.40% |
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Validity Sensors DDK
What is Validity Sensors DDK? (from Validity Sensors)
Validity fingerprint sensors are the world's highest performance, most flexible and cost effective devices for handsets, tablets and notebook computers. The devices feature an industry-leading sensing performance using the company's patented LiveFlex™ technology that provides superior image quality with high-frequenc... Read more
Overview
Validity Sensors DDK is a program developed by Validity Sensors. The most used version is 4.1.139.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 29 files and is usually about 22.33 MB (23,412,120 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 56% of users of Validity Sensors DDK come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Brazil.
Program details
URL: www.validityinc.com
Help link: www.validityinc.com/support.aspx
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Validity Sensors
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{426FAE9F-7373-496E-A215-9DB7EF4398CF}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 22.33 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Validity Sensors DDK
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vcsCleanSensorFlashEng.exe - Fingerprint Sensor Software Suite. (Validity VCS Sensor Flash Utility)
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valDSM.dll - OSTP DSM API
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valSecureDSM.dll - Validity VCS API Library
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vcsAPIFORWBF.dll - Validity VCS Extended API Library
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wbf_vfs_0010.dll - Validity WBF Driver
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wbf_vfs_0011.dll
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wbf_vfs_0018.dll
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wbf_vfs_003c.dll
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wbf_vfs_003d.dll
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wbf_vfs_0050.dll
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wbf_vfs201.dll
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wbf_vfs300.dll
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wbf_vfs301.dll
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wbf_vfs451.dll
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ValBioService.exe - ValBioService
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SwipeMonitor.exe - SwipeMonitor
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BioControl.exe - BioControl
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FPManager.resources.dll - FPManager
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ValidityFMA.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- ValBioService.exe runs as a service named 'ValBioService' (ValBioService) "Validity Biometric Monitoring Service".
How do I remove Validity Sensors DDK?
You can uninstall Validity Sensors DDK 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 Validity Sensors DDK, 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 Validity Sensors DDK.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 80%
Win XP 0%
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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 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
87.98% |
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| Windows 10 |
11.05% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.59% |
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| Windows XP |
0.37% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
58.37% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
20.53% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.31% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
4.37% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
1.92% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
1.77% |
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Geography
56.14% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
56.14% |
| France |
4.07% |
| Brazil |
4.06% |
| Canada |
3.11% |
| Germany |
3.08% |
| United Kingdom |
3.02% |
| Australia |
2.09% |
| India |
1.45% |
| Italy |
1.34% |
| Netherlands |
1.31% |
| Israel |
0.96% |
| Spain |
0.92% |
| Poland |
0.88% |
| Iran |
0.85% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
71.30% |
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| Dell |
26.83% |
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| Acer |
1.00% |
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| ASUS |
0.40% |
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| MSI |
0.30% |
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| Lenovo |
0.12% |
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| Alienware |
0.04% |
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| Sahara |
0.02% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
26.69% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
25.15% |
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| HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook ... |
10.53% |
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| Dell Vostro 3550 |
4.72% |
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| Dell Vostro 3560 |
4.42% |
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| Dell Dell System Vostro... |
3.28% |
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About (from Validity Sensors, Inc.)
Founded in 2000, and headquartered in San Jose, California, Validity is the world leader in Natural ID™ authentication, providing fingerprint sensor solutions with the highest levels of performance, security, cost-effectiveness, and design flexibility.
Publisher URL: www.validityinc.com