Windows Phone app for desktop
What is Windows Phone app for desktop? (from Microsoft)
The Windows Phone app for Windows desktop makes it easy to sync music, photos, movies, TV shows, and podcasts from your existing Apple iTunes library or your Windows Libraries to your Windows Phone 8. Automatically import pictures and videos you've taken with your phone to your PC. See at a glance how much space you're... Read more
Overview
Windows Phone app for desktop is a software program developed by Microsoft. The most common release is 1.1.2726.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 setup package generally installs about 28 files and is usually about 3.47 MB (3,637,248 bytes). The installed file microsoft.wpsync.update.dll is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. 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 29% of users of Windows Phone app for desktop come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.windowsphone.com/en-us/how-to/wp8/windows-phone-app-for-desktop
Help link: www.windowsphone.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\windows phone
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{E786AE85-8A30-4CF2-BF70-57404A5CD684}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 3.47 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Windows Phone app for desktop
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microsoft.practices.unity.dll - Microsoft Unity Application Block (Microsoft.Practices.Unity)
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microsoft.windowsapicodepack.dll - Windows Phone (Microsoft.WindowsAPICodePack)
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microsoft.windowsapicodepack.shell.dll - Microsoft.WindowsAPICodePack.Shell
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microsoft.wpsync.device.dll - Microsoft.WPSync.Device
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microsoft.wpsync.ituneswrapper.dll - Microsoft.WPSync.ITunesWrapper
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microsoft.wpsync.nativedevicemanager.dll - Windows Phone Device Manager
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microsoft.wpsync.settings.dll - Microsoft.WPSync.Settings
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microsoft.wpsync.shared.dll - Microsoft.WPSync.Shared
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microsoft.wpsync.sync.engine.dll - Microsoft.WPSync.Sync.Engine
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microsoft.wpsync.sync.rules.dll - Microsoft.WPSync.Sync.Rules
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microsoft.wpsync.sync.source.itunes.dll - Microsoft.WPSync.Sync.Source.iTunes
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microsoft.wpsync.sync.source.windowslibraries.dll - Microsoft.WPSync.Sync.Source.WindowsLibraries
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microsoft.wpsync.sync.source.zmdb.dll - Microsoft.WPSync.Sync.Source.Zmdb
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microsoft.wpsync.transcoding.dll - Microsoft.WPSync.Transcoding
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microsoft.wpsync.transcoding.library.dll - Windows Phone Transcoding Library
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microsoft.wpsync.ui.logging.dll - Microsoft.WPSync.UI.Logging
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microsoft.wpsync.ui.testhooks.dll - Microsoft.WPSync.UI.TestHooks
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microsoft.wpsync.update.dll - Microsoft.WPSync.Update
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microsoft.wpsync.zmdb80.dll - Windows Phone Metadata Library
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windowsphone.exe - WindowsPhone
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sqmapi.dll - SQM Client
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mediaid.resources.dll - MediaId
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microsoft.wpsync.device.resources.dll
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microsoft.wpsync.shared.resources.dll
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microsoft.wpsync.sync.rules.resources.dll
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microsoft.wpsync.sync.source.itunes.resources.dll
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microsoft.wpsync.sync.source.windowslibraries.resources.dll
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windowsphone.resources.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- windowsphone.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FD7D6B10-6740-4683-8F59-9DD1FA7B0ED6}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove Windows Phone app for desktop?
You can uninstall Windows Phone app for desktop 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 Phone app for desktop, 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 Phone app for desktop.
USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #1,016
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REACH
~0.68%
PC installation base
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
69.91% |
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| Windows 10 |
30.03% |
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| Windows XP |
0.04% |
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| Windows Vista |
0.01% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
35.89% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.02% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
13.59% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
9.50% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
5.55% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.23% |
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Geography
28.84% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
28.84% |
| Germany |
10.56% |
| United Kingdom |
8.10% |
| Italy |
7.59% |
| France |
5.94% |
| Brazil |
3.82% |
| Finland |
3.43% |
| India |
2.43% |
| Netherlands |
1.98% |
| Belgium |
1.69% |
| Australia |
1.68% |
| Canada |
1.32% |
| Mexico |
1.16% |
| Poland |
1.13% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
26.23% |
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| Acer |
19.57% |
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| Dell |
17.51% |
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| ASUS |
12.68% |
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| Toshiba |
6.76% |
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| Samsung |
5.89% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.30% |
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| Lenovo |
3.93% |
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| Intel |
1.07% |
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| Medion |
1.07% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
7.56% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
7.40% |
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| ASUS All Series |
5.12% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.70% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.87% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.56% |
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