PlayReady PC Runtime amd64
What is PlayReady PC Runtime amd64?
PlayReady is a Digital Rights Management (DRM) from Microsoft for portable devices. PlayReady competes with other proprietary DRM schemes and even more with DRM-free software, most notably Apple's FairPlay introduced in iTunes and QuickTime. There are several other DRM schemes that are competing to become the dominant DRM technology (e.g. OMA DRM). PlayReady is backwards compatible with Windows Media DRM 10 content, meaning that content encrypted with WM DRM 10 (for instance, content for PlaysForSure devices) will play on a PlayReady terminal.
About (from Microsoft)
Microsoft PlayReady technology is optimized for the mobile industry to support the growth of online content services, and includes features designed to make it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy mobile digital entertainment. This runtime allows PC based applications to access PlayReady content using the PlayReady ... Read more
Overview
The most common release is 1.3.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The setup package generally installs about 19 files and is usually about 4.3 MB (4,505,600 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=21772
Help link: go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=62767
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\thinkpad\tpshocks\mui\0409
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{BCA9334F-B6C9-4F65-9A73-AC5A329A4D04}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 4.3 MB
Language: English (United States)
How do I remove PlayReady PC Runtime amd64?
You can uninstall PlayReady PC Runtime amd64 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 PlayReady PC Runtime amd64, 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 PlayReady PC Runtime amd64.
USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #75
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REACH
~5.29%
PC installation base
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
78.38% |
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| Windows 10 |
21.49% |
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| Windows XP |
0.11% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.01% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
68.42% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
8.62% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.89% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
6.19% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
2.80% |
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| Windows 8 |
2.42% |
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Geography
68.90% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
68.90% |
| Germany |
6.78% |
| United Kingdom |
3.69% |
| Canada |
2.82% |
| France |
2.60% |
| Australia |
1.70% |
| Italy |
1.43% |
| Netherlands |
1.03% |
| Spain |
0.84% |
| Belgium |
0.80% |
| Sweden |
0.57% |
| Austria |
0.50% |
| Japan |
0.47% |
| Mexico |
0.38% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Toshiba |
55.82% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
31.34% |
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| Medion |
6.90% |
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| Dell |
3.40% |
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| Acer |
1.44% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.10% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite C55-A |
4.58% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
4.42% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE L755 |
4.17% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C655D |
3.95% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660 |
3.73% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C855D |
3.29% |
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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