PeopleApp.exe is an executable file associated with the Microsoft People application. This application is developed by Microsoft and is typically located in the C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.People_10.3.3472.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe directory.
Microsoft People is a contact management app. It allows users to store, manage, and organize their contacts in one place. It integrates with other Microsoft services such as Outlook and Skype, enabling users to access their contacts across these platforms seamlessly. It's particularly useful for users who have a large number of contacts and need a centralized system to manage them.
Whether PeopleApp.exe is needed or should be removed depends on the user's needs. If you frequently use Microsoft services and need a unified system to manage your contacts, then the Microsoft People app, and by extension the PeopleApp.exe file, is necessary.
If you don't use the Microsoft People app, or if you've noticed that the PeopleApp.exe file is causing issues with your system (such as slowing it down or causing crashes), you might consider removing it. While the legitimate PeopleApp.exe file is safe, malware can sometimes disguise itself as this file. If you suspect this is the case, you should run a malware scan and remove the file if it's found to be malicious.
Description: The original PeopleApp.exe is an important part of Windows and rarely causes problems. PeopleApp.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files"—common is C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.People_10.3.3472.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 15,872 bytes (72% of all occurrences), 11,776 bytes, 18,944 bytes, 16,384 bytes or 12,288 bytes. Microsoft People is a legit Windows Store app with the full package name Microsoft.People_8wekyb3d8bbwe.
The PeopleApp.exe file is a Windows system file. The app has passed the Windows Store certification. The program has no visible window. There is no information about the author of the file.
PeopleApp.exe appears to be a compressed file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 19% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
The software publisher Microsoft provides direct support (www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9NBLGGH10PG8). You could uninstall the software Microsoft People or Microsoft Kontakte using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as PeopleApp.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the PeopleApp.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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User Comments
No clue why I would want this on my Pc... but I suppose I will keep searching....
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving PeopleApp issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with PeopleApp. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the PeopleApp.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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One user is not sure about it.