Windows Driver Kit
What is Windows Driver Kit? (from Microsoft)
Download WDK 8.1 to get the tools to build, test, debug, and deploy drivers. When you have the WDK, we recommend that you install the WDK 8.1 Test Pack. It has tests for device fundamentals, graphics, imaging, mobile broadband (CDMA, GSM, and WLAN), sensors, and other utilities.
Overview
Windows Driver Kit is a software program developed by Microsoft. The most common release is 8.59.29757, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The setup package generally installs about 68 files and is usually about 1011.93 KB (1,036,219 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 Windows Driver Kit come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/gg454513.aspx
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\package cache\{9944163f-2367-4db7-ac77-b4963ca06996}
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{9944163f-2367-4db7-ac77-b4963ca06996}\wdksetup.exe" /uninstall
Estimated size: 1011.93 KB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Windows Driver Kit
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wdksetup.exe - Windows Driver Kit
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run Once)
- wdksetup.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name '{b30a945f-0808-4e62-adc1-827f8fbd259e}' which loads as "C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{b30a945f-0808-4e62-adc1-827f8fbd259e}\wdksetup.exe" /burn.log.append "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Temp\wdk\Windows Driver Kit_20140504185009.log" /burn.runonce.
How do I remove Windows Driver Kit?
You can uninstall Windows Driver Kit 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 Windows Driver Kit, 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 Windows Driver Kit.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 61%
Win 7 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #16,083
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
63.47% |
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| Windows 10 |
31.58% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.10% |
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| Windows XP |
1.86% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.09% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
18.01% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.46% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.28% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
4.97% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.66% |
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Geography
50.78% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
50.78% |
| Germany |
6.22% |
| United Kingdom |
5.70% |
| France |
2.59% |
| Canada |
2.59% |
| Taiwan |
2.07% |
| Spain |
1.81% |
| Netherlands |
1.81% |
| Australia |
1.55% |
| Austria |
1.55% |
| Israel |
1.55% |
| Italy |
1.55% |
| Sweden |
1.30% |
| Japan |
1.30% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
28.11% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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| Acer |
14.05% |
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| ASUS |
10.81% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.03% |
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| Toshiba |
7.03% |
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| Samsung |
5.95% |
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| Intel |
2.70% |
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| Lenovo |
2.16% |
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| Alienware |
1.08% |
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| Medion |
1.08% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
3.48% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.48% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.61% |
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| ASUSTeK CM6850 |
2.61% |
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| ASUSTeK N56VJ |
2.61% |
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| Gateway DX4860 |
1.74% |
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