Microsoft Kernal Debug Network Driver

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While searching for Bluetooth connectivity, I discovered this newly installed program in Device Manager. What is this?

Google search seems to indicate it is W8 feature of unknown nature.
 

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    HP ENVY dv7-7230us
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    quad core AMD Processors
    Motherboard
    1833 55.24/F.13
    Memory
    6GB
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    Microsoft Basic Render Driver/AMD Radeon HD 7640G
    Sound Card
    IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
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    Microsoft Basic Render Driver
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    Hitachi HTS541075A9E680 SATA Disk Device
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I have it too pappi! Apparently this is auto-installed if you have one of the NICs listed here:

Supported Ethernet NICs for Network Kernel Debugging in Windows 8

In my installation travels, I have uninstalled it without instance and I have left it installed without instance as well. Now, I still don't know exactly why its there but it is not an issue for me because it doesn't cause any problems. I'd just leave it alone.

Cheers!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Aaah...I am sure it was not there on the first day. And then hours ago I updated Bios, synaptic touchpad and two other minor stuffs...all from HP and then this Kernel debugging driver just appeared in Device Manager. I hate looking at anything inside my system that has unknown nature...harmless or not.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W8 64bits
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY dv7-7230us
    CPU
    quad core AMD Processors
    Motherboard
    1833 55.24/F.13
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Microsoft Basic Render Driver/AMD Radeon HD 7640G
    Sound Card
    IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Microsoft Basic Render Driver
    Screen Resolution
    1600/900
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi HTS541075A9E680 SATA Disk Device
    Mouse
    only keypad
    Internet Speed
    not too great
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and MBAM
Aaah...I am sure it was not there on the first day. And then hours ago I updated Bios, synaptic touchpad and two other minor stuffs...all from HP and then this Kernel debugging driver just appeared in Device Manager. I hate looking at anything inside my system that has unknown nature...harmless or not.

In contrast, mine was there on the first day after one of my Win 8 installations and I simply deleted it (from device manager) and it never came back.

Cheers and Kirk out!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
You deleted something you did not know from Device manager? Hmmm...Instinctively I am not wont to deleting stuffs from registry and Device manager....and SWSetup. So....did you notice anything unusual after deletion?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W8 64bits
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY dv7-7230us
    CPU
    quad core AMD Processors
    Motherboard
    1833 55.24/F.13
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Microsoft Basic Render Driver/AMD Radeon HD 7640G
    Sound Card
    IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Microsoft Basic Render Driver
    Screen Resolution
    1600/900
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi HTS541075A9E680 SATA Disk Device
    Mouse
    only keypad
    Internet Speed
    not too great
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and MBAM
No issues whatsoever, and I am confident that if I delete something from device manager that is "required", it will be rediscovered upon next boot. Also, I have confidence that I can deal with any consequences if necessary. I just gave you an FYI on my experience and based on your last response, I would just leave it alone.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Oh, and you also mentioned the registry too. Now that is a completely different situation and I would not delete anything from there specifically that I wasn't sure about.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
I just ordered a $1,100.00 HP laptop...and I promise I will no longer tweak stuffs. I swear.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W8 64bits
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY dv7-7230us
    CPU
    quad core AMD Processors
    Motherboard
    1833 55.24/F.13
    Memory
    6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Microsoft Basic Render Driver/AMD Radeon HD 7640G
    Sound Card
    IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Microsoft Basic Render Driver
    Screen Resolution
    1600/900
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi HTS541075A9E680 SATA Disk Device
    Mouse
    only keypad
    Internet Speed
    not too great
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and MBAM
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