Microsoft Web Platform Installer 4.0
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Overview
Microsoft Web Platform Installer 4.0 is a software program developed by Microsoft. The most common release is 4.0.1622, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named WebPlatformInstaller.exe. The setup package generally installs about 11 files and is usually about 1.49 MB (1,564,672 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 38% of users of Microsoft Web Platform Installer come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and India.
Program details
URL: www.microsoft.com/web/downloads/platform.aspx
Installation folder: C:\Windows\Installer\{E2B8249D-895C-4685-8C83-00F3B1A13028}
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{39960E10-3FF7-46BB-A92D-8076C67ABF60}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.49 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Microsoft Web Platform Installer 4.0
| Program executable: | WebPlatformInstaller.exe |
| Name: | Microsoft Web Platform Extensions |
| Web Platform Installer |
| Path: | C:\Windows\Installer\{E2B8249D-895C-4685-8C83-00F3B1A13028}\WebPlatformInstaller.exe |
| MD5: | 10dcd53a35312bfd97ae3069749d5799 |
Additional files:
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webplatforminstaller.exe - Microsoft Web Platform Extensions (Web Platform Installer)
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microsoft.web.platforminstaller.dll
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microsoft.web.platforminstaller.ui.dll
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microsoft.web.platforminstaller.ui.resources.dll
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webplatforminstaller.resources.dll
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webpicmd.exe
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webpicmd.resources.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run Once)
- webplatforminstaller.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'WebPlatformInstaller' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Web Platform Installer\WebPlatformInstaller.exe" "/id" "WebMatrix" "/runonce".
How do I remove Microsoft Web Platform Installer?
You can uninstall Microsoft Web Platform Installer 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 Microsoft Web Platform Installer 4.0, 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 Microsoft Web Platform Installer.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 57%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #1,656
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
61.98% |
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| Windows 10 |
36.40% |
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| Windows XP |
0.82% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.74% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.05% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.17% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
19.23% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.80% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
6.19% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
4.54% |
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Geography
38.28% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
38.28% |
| United Kingdom |
3.90% |
| India |
3.54% |
| Germany |
3.52% |
| France |
3.27% |
| Canada |
2.81% |
| Brazil |
2.46% |
| Italy |
2.21% |
| Iran |
1.68% |
| Israel |
1.62% |
| Turkey |
1.54% |
| Taiwan |
1.51% |
| Australia |
1.44% |
| Mexico |
1.42% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
25.26% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
23.69% |
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| ASUS |
13.97% |
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| Acer |
11.77% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.07% |
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| Lenovo |
6.01% |
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| Toshiba |
4.54% |
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| Samsung |
4.13% |
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| Intel |
1.98% |
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| MSI |
1.03% |
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| Alienware |
0.81% |
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| Apple |
0.74% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.47% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.82% |
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| ASUS All Series |
3.06% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
3.06% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
3.01% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.89% |
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About Microsoft
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Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com