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Publisher’s description
What is UWPHook?
UWPHook by Briano is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.14.3, released on December 9, 2024. The version history goes back to August 16, 2021: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.8 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (BrianLima/UWPHook) has 2,042 stars. Similar programs include RetroArch, Steam and OpenTTD.
Project description on GitHub: “🔗 Add your Windows Store or UWP games to Steam”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: UWPHook is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is UWPHook safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
BA03EB03EB98E186DF264274582554F82636FA28A0C302DEBBFFF5FD3070EEA8· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 3 years · about 1.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.14.3Latest | December 9, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.14.1 | May 17, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.13.00.00 | September 18, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.11.00.00 | September 5, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.10.00.00 | August 31, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.9.2.00 | August 16, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id brianlima.uwphook -eUWPHook.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Briano
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/BrianLima/UWPHook
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.14.3
- Released
- December 9, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- August 16, 2021
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 1.8
- GitHub stars
- 2,042
- GitHub forks
- 135
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- brianlima.uwphook
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is UWPHook free?
Yes. UWPHook is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is UWPHook safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install UWPHook with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can UWPHook be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does UWPHook run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of UWPHook?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 16, 2021.
Can I use UWPHook without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to UWPHook?
RetroArch, Steam, OpenTTD, PPSSPP and Playnite. The alternatives page compares them.
