What is the installed program "Python 3.6.2 Standard Library (64-bit)" on my Windows 8 computer? Why it is not visible in Control Panel?

"Python 3.6.2 Standard Library (64-bit)" is an installed program on Windows 8 system managed by the program itself.

You will not see "Python 3.6.2 Standard Library (64-bit)" 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 "Python 3.6.2 Standard Library (64-bit)" installed program:

Name: Python 3.6.2 Standard Library (64-bit)
Publisher: Python Software Foundation
Size: 23556
Version: 3.6.2150.0
System Component: 1
Identifying Number: {1D2E9660-8DD7-4830-AFA6-5EC160F37A4E}
Install Location: 
Install Source: C:\Users\fyicenter\AppData\Local\Package Cache\{1D2E9660-8DD7-4830-AFA6-5EC160F37A4E}v3.6.2150.0\
Install Date: 20170820
Uninstall Command: MsiExec.exe /I{1D2E9660-8DD7-4830-AFA6-5EC160F37A4E}
Windows Installer: Yes

It is recommended to keep "Python 3.6.2 Standard Library (64-bit)" as an installed program.

 

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