Microsoft Web Platform Installer 3.0
What is Microsoft Web Platform Installer? (from Microsoft)
The Web Platform Installer (WebPI) is a simplified download/install experience for all of Microsoft’s free web products. It includes everything that you need to get up and running to build your web solutions – from servers, tools, and technologies, including the most recently updated products. You can also choose from ... Read more
Overview
Microsoft Web Platform Installer 3.0 is a software program developed by Microsoft. The most common release is 3.0.5, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named WebPlatformInstaller.exe. The setup package generally installs about 17 files and is usually about 2.82 MB (2,953,728 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 55% of users of Microsoft Web Platform Installer come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=6164
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\microsoft\web platform installer\transformation files
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{F3D7BBAA-7412-4388-B510-11E145D2C48B}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 2.82 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Microsoft Web Platform Installer 3.0
| Program executable: | WebPlatformInstaller.exe |
| Name: | Microsoft IIS Extensions |
| Web Platform Installer |
| Path: | C:\Windows\Installer\{CC4878C0-4A6A-49CD-AAA7-DD3FCB06CC84}\WebPlatformInstaller.exe |
| MD5: | 10dcd53a35312bfd97ae3069749d5799 |
Additional files:
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npwpidetector.dll - WPI Detector 1.4 (wpidetector)
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microsoft.web.platforminstaller.dll - Microsoft IIS Extensions
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microsoft.web.platforminstaller.ui.dll
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webplatforminstaller.exe - Web Platform Installer
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wpidetector.ocx - Web Platform Installer (WebPI ActiveX Detector)
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microsoft.web.platforminstaller.ui.resources.dll
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webplatforminstaller.resources.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- npwpidetector.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npwpidetector.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- npwpidetector.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'WPI Detector 1.4'.
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" "wpC://SQLExpress&ASPNET&NETFramework4&MVC2&Silverlight4Tools&NETEXTENSIBILITY&ISAPIExtensions&ISAPIFilters&StaticCon.
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 3.0, 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.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Microsoft Web Platform Installer 3.0 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 70%
Win XP 0%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Mozilla Firefox
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
74.10% |
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| Windows Vista |
10.01% |
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| Windows XP |
9.36% |
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| Windows 10 |
6.47% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.05% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
39.09% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
17.54% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.08% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
9.29% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.59% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
2.80% |
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Geography
54.99% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
54.99% |
| United Kingdom |
5.41% |
| Germany |
4.95% |
| Canada |
3.30% |
| Italy |
2.37% |
| France |
2.28% |
| Netherlands |
2.11% |
| Australia |
1.52% |
| Belgium |
1.35% |
| Japan |
1.35% |
| Brazil |
1.31% |
| Israel |
1.31% |
| Spain |
1.10% |
| India |
0.93% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
29.57% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
25.41% |
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| Acer |
13.82% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.70% |
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| ASUS |
5.99% |
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| Toshiba |
5.12% |
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| Intel |
4.25% |
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| Samsung |
2.80% |
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| Lenovo |
1.35% |
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| Sahara |
1.16% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.06% |
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| Apple |
0.77% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
6.84% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.40% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
2.43% |
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| HP G62 Notebook PC |
2.21% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.21% |
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| Dell Dell System XPS L5... |
1.99% |
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