InstalledAppView is a free, portable utility created by NirSoft that provides deep, low-level details about Windows Store apps and Universal Windows Platform (UWP) programs. Unlike the built-in Windows Settings menu, which offers limited insights, this lightweight tool reads structural data directly from the system registry and folders to give IT professionals and power users complete visibility over modern Windows applications. Key Features For Troubleshooting
Dual-Pane Interface: The upper pane lists all installed UWP and system apps. Selecting an app instantly displays its configuration XML files (AppxManifest.xml or AppxBlockMap.xml) in the lower pane, which is vital for locating corrupted file structures.
Deep Metadata Extraction: For every app, it pulls crucial diagnostic data, including the precise App Name, Version, Registry Name, Registry Modified Time (to see exactly when it updated or changed), and the Install Folder location.
Offline & Remote Machine Inspection: By pressing F9, you can load the application database of a remote computer on your network or analyze an external hard drive connected to your PC. This is ideal for fixing non-booting systems or managing enterprise endpoints.
Advanced Uninstall Control: Standard Windows settings often gray out the “Uninstall” option for pre-installed bloatware. InstalledAppView solves this by providing direct execution links, standard PowerShell uninstall strings, and Quiet Uninstall Commands to wipe the apps silently across multiple user accounts. Real-World Troubleshooting Scenarios How InstalledAppView Helps App Crashes on Launch
Sort by Registry Modified Time to see if a recent background store update broke the application. Corrupted Windows Store Cache
View the AppxManifest.xml file in the lower pane to locate missing dependencies or bad file links. Permissions / Access Denied
Inspect the Install Folder Owner column to verify if TrustedInstaller or user accounts hold the correct security permissions. Stubborn Bloatware Removal
Select multiple stubborn applications at once, right-click, and trigger a batch uninstallation. System Requirements & Deployment
The program is explicitly designed for Windows 10 and Windows 11 environments. It requires no installation, occupies under 100 KB of space, and can be run straight from a USB thumb drive. Note that it specializes entirely on modern Windows/UWP apps; if you need to troubleshoot traditional classic desktop .exe software, NirSoft offers a sister utility called UninstallView. InstalledAppView – Windows 10 Apps Viewer – NirSoft
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