Windows Pinball
Overview
Windows Pinball is a software program developed by Microsoft. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The primary executable is named PINBALL.EXE. The setup package is about 2.45 MB (2,566,399 bytes) when donwloaded. 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 50% of users of Windows Pinball come from the United States, it is also popular in Chile and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: www.microsoft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Windows Pinball\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{156D6665-5555-4C44-B27B-AD8F33088E8C}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.45 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Windows Pinball
Program executable: | PINBALL.EXE |
Name: | 3D Pinball |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Windows Pinball\PINBALL.EXE |
MD5: | faa1fde004b3c60b5a8068a7c3aab151 |
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- PINBALL.EXE is scheduled as a task with the class '{0CF48603-5199-429A-A341-D68A6F0848E1}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Windows Pinball?
You can uninstall Windows Pinball 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 Pinball, 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 Pinball.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win 10 33%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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COUNTRY POPULARITY
50.00%
United States
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 10 Home |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
16.67% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
16.67% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
50.00% |
Chile |
20.00% |
Netherlands |
20.00% |
United Kingdom |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
American Megatrends |
50.00% |
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Acer |
25.00% |
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ASUS |
25.00% |
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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com