aepdu.dll

Program Compatibility Data Updater by Microsoft

Remove aepdu.dll
Version:   6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
MD5:   af84c72ee2e49da2b13ef30daba5b5cc
SHA1:   e4d47ae19f60f0b0b3030add85f2b213d36f8b84
SHA256:   f33fc22c7b66d532808fe21e752a43df0e30c1b85e0fce31b4666eed0ba1a5f4
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is aepdu.dll?

The Program Compatibility Wizard prompts you to test your program in different modes (environments) and with various settings.

About aepdu.dll (from Microsoft)

For example, if the program was originally designed to run on Microsoft Windows 95, set the Compatibility Mode to Windows 95, and then try to run your program again. If the program runs, the program w

DetailsDetails

File name:aepdu.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Program Compatibility Data Updater
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\aepdu.dll
File version:6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Product version:6.1.7600.16385
Size:402.5 KB (412,160 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.711879
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Dolby Laboratories Inc
6% remove
Dolby® Home Theater® v4 comprises a suite of technologies that work together to deliver a cinematic surround sound experience on your desktop or laptop with crisp and clear PC audio. You can enjoy it on any set of headphones, over the built-in or external speakers, or through a home theater system. Dolby Home Theater v4 fixes all the problems typically associated with PC audio—tinny sound, weak volume, and buzzing and rattling. Experien...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The task 'Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser' runs daily in the path '\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser'
  • The task 'ProgramDataUpdater' runs daily in the path '\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\ProgramDataUpdater'
  • Entry path '\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\ProgramDataUpdater'

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.20494141%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.10016358%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.10477783%
0.014873%
Memory
Private (maximum):51.1 MB
Private (minimum):5.75 MB

BehaviorsProcess properties

Platform:64-bit
Command line:C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe aepdu.dll,aepdurunupdate
Owner:SYSTEM
Parent process:services.exe (Services and Controller app by Microsoft)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 38.50%
Windows 8.1 15.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.00%
Windows 7 Professional 9.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 7.00%
Windows 8 3.50%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 3.50%
Windows 8 Pro 3.00%
Windows 8 Single Language 2.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 2.00%
Windows 8.1 N 0.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise N 0.50%
Windows Seven Black Edition 0.50%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation 0.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 47.47% of Program Compatibility Data Updater.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 20.33%
Hewlett-Packard 18.70%
ASUS 14.63%
Acer 12.20%
Toshiba 12.20%
Lenovo 8.13%
Sony 6.50%
GIGABYTE 2.44%
Samsung 2.03%
Intel 1.63%
Alienware 1.22%
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