What is the installed program "Windows Desktop Extension SDK" on my Windows 7 computer? Why it is not visible in Control Panel?

"Windows Desktop Extension SDK" is an installed program on Windows 7 system managed by Windows Installer.

You will not see "Windows Desktop Extension SDK" 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 "Windows Desktop Extension SDK" installed program:

Name: Windows Desktop Extension SDK
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Size: 24 KB
Version: 10.1.15063.137
System Component: Yes
Identifying Number: {4F289278-81ED-C5E8-2E0F-69A743756D91}
Install Location: 
Install Source: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\{4F289278-81ED-C5E8-2E0F-69A743756D91}v10.1.15063.137\Installers\
Install Date: 20170729
Local Package: C:\windows\Installer\1f629de.msi
Package Name: Windows Desktop Extension SDK-x86_en-us.msi
Uninstall Command: MsiExec.exe /I{4F289278-81ED-C5E8-2E0F-69A743756D91}
Windows Installer: Yes

It is recommended to keep "Windows Desktop Extension SDK" as an installed program.

 

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