Is there a way to change UWP program install dates?

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  1. Posts : 135
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    Is there a way to change UWP program install dates?


    In Apps & Features, usually there will be a date beside programs whether their UWP apps from Windows Store or not.

    For those programs installed without Windows Store, they have registry keys at:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall

    where you can change the values for their InstallDate.

    However, I can't seem to find any UWP apps in those keys. Does anyone know where I can find the InstallDate settings for UWP apps?
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  2. Posts : 15,441
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    yesir360 said:
    In Apps & Features, usually there will be a date beside programs whether their UWP apps from Windows Store or not.

    For those programs installed without Windows Store, they have registry keys at:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall

    where you can change the values for their InstallDate.

    However, I can't seem to find any UWP apps in those keys. Does anyone know where I can find the InstallDate settings for UWP apps?
    What is your reason for changing install dates?

    If it is to bypass time constraints to avoid paying legitimate fees, we cannot answer as that is in breach of forum piracy rules.

    I cannot think of a valid reason to change dates otherwise.
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  3. Posts : 135
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    Thread Starter
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    cereberus said:
    What is your reason for changing install dates?

    If it is to bypass time constraints to avoid paying legitimate fees, we cannot answer as that is in breach of forum piracy rules.

    I cannot think of a valid reason to change dates otherwise.
    It's not that, thats something I didn't even know about til now.
    I noticed that when you use the "reset" option for an app on the apps & features page, it will also change the install date to the current date. I wanted to know if it was possible to set the date back to the actual install date.
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    yesir360 said:
    It's not that, thats something I didn't even know about til now.
    I noticed that when you use the "reset" option for an app on the apps & features page, it will also change the install date to the current date. I wanted to know if it was possible to set the date back to the actual install date.



    That still sounds like a slightly nefarious request.
    What difference does the date make?

    Originally it would be the install date of Windows, I would imagine.
    Or possibly the date of the last update to the App in question.
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  5. Posts : 135
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    Thread Starter
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    This does seem slightly nefarious from certain viewpoints. Though for me it was honestly just curiosity.
    However, it does seem weird to me that the app settings and data are hidden somewhere else. Couldn't find anything online on UWP apps, only non-Windows Store apps
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  6. Posts : 742
    Windows 7
       #6

    UWP metadata is stored in the hidden StateRepository-Machine (SRM) database. It's inaccessible to normal users, and it's that way because you can break every installed UWP app.

    Unless you know SQLite database skills, there's nothing you can do. Everything is undocumented.
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    yesir360 said:
    This does seem slightly nefarious from certain viewpoints. Though for me it was honestly just curiosity.
    However, it does seem weird to me that the app settings and data are hidden somewhere else. Couldn't find anything online on UWP apps, only non-Windows Store apps



    I think, Microsoft wants to own/control everything from Mediterranean Avenue to Boardwalk.
    And they won't succeed at that unless everything is in code/hidden/inaccessible, etc.



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  8. Posts : 1,746
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    yesir360 said:
    Couldn't find anything online on UWP apps, only non-Windows Store apps
    What is "non windows store app"? and how it is different from UWP app?

    You seem to be googling for something which is fundamentally unclear.
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  9. Posts : 742
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       #9

    zebal said:
    What is "non windows store app"? and how it is different from UWP app?
    Casual users can be forgiven for not knowing the difference.

    Store apps (for now) are all UWP packages. But UWP includes Windows built-in system apps, like Settings, which can't be removed by users or downloaded from Store. All Store apps are optional, and can be removed or reinstalled.

    A handful of Store apps like Edge or Adobe Acrobat, aren't UWP, but MS advertises them in the Store.

    If your running a program that's missing the Win 7-style screen decorations, chances are it's UWP.
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  10. Posts : 23,014
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    I have lots of non Windows Store Apps.

    Things like...

    7-zip
    Paintshop Pro 7.04
    AnyBurn
    Karen's Replicator
    Macrium Reflect
    Firefox
    ...and many more.
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