What is the installed program "Intel(R) Chipset Device Software" on my Windows 7 computer? Why it is not visible in Control Panel?

"Intel(R) Chipset Device Software" is an installed program on Windows 7 system managed by Windows Installer.

You will not see "Intel(R) Chipset Device Software" listed on "uninstall or change a program" in Control Panel, because it is flagged as a hidden system component in the registry (SystemComponent=1).

Information related to "Intel(R) Chipset Device Software" installed program:

Name: Intel(R) Chipset Device Software
Publisher: Intel Corporation
Size: 8 KB
Version: 10.1.1.9
System Component: Yes
Identifying Number: {55398EAC-F58E-4F19-B553-BDF8B9EFD839}
Install Location: 
Install Source: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{55398EAC-F58E-4F19-B553-BDF8B9EFD839}v10.1.1.9\
Install Date: 20160903
Local Package: C:\windows\Installer\60e89.msi
Package Name: SetupChipsetx64.msi
Uninstall Command: MsiExec.exe /I{55398EAC-F58E-4F19-B553-BDF8B9EFD839}
Windows Installer: Yes

It is recommended to keep "Intel(R) Chipset Device Software" as an installed program.

 

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