This tutorial will show you how to find the Application User Model ID (aka: AUMID, AppUserModelId, or AppID) of installed apps in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows uses Application User Model ID values to identify and differentiate applications for switching, launching, telemetry, and other functions. AUMID are unique to each installed application, and independent of the installation path or the application's display name.
To configure Assigned Access, which is the Configuration Service Provider (CSP) used to create a kiosk or dedicated device, you must use the AUMID of the apps installed on a device.
You can also use the AppID to open an app or create an app shortcut:
- Open:
shell:AppsFolder\<AppID> - Shortcut/command:
explorer shell:AppsFolder\<AppID>
Find the Application User Model ID of an installed app
Learn how to find the Application User Model ID (AUMID) of the applications installed on a Windows device.
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Application User Model IDs (AppUserModelIDs) - Win32 apps
Application User Model IDs (AppUserModelIDs) are used extensively by the taskbar in Windows 7 and later systems to associate processes, files, and windows with a particular application.
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Contents
- Option One: Find Application User Model IDs of Installed Apps in File Explorer
- Option Two: Find Application User Model IDs of Installed Apps in Command Prompt
- Option Three: Find Application User Model IDs of Installed Apps in PowerShell
- Option Four: List of Application User Model IDs of Common Windows Apps
You will not be able to copy and paste the AppUserModelId using this option.
1 Open File Explorer (Win+E).
2 Type shell:appsfolder into the address bar of File Explorer, and press Enter to open the Applications folder.
3 Click/tap on Sort on the command bar, click/tap on Group by, and click/tap on AppUserModelId. (see screenshot below)
4 The "group name" of each app is the AppUserModelId (AUMID). (see screenshot below)
5 If you wanted to restore the default view of the Applications folder, click/tap on Sort on the command bar, click/tap on Group by, and click/tap on (None). (see screenshot below)
1 Open Windows Terminal, and select Command Prompt.
2 Copy and paste the command below into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
reg query HKCU\Software\Classes\ /s /f AppUserModelID | find "REG_SZ"3 You will now see the AppUserModelId of each installed app listed.
1 Open Windows Terminal, and select Windows PowerShell.
2 Copy and paste the command below into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
Get-StartApps | Format-Table3 You will now see the AppID of each installed app listed.
Apps not listed in the Start menu will not appear in the output of the Get-StartApps cmdlet.
App Name | Application User Model ID (AUMID, AppID, or AppUserModelId) |
|---|---|
| Calculator | Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_8wekyb3d8bbwe!Appv |
| Calendar | microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_8wekyb3d8bbwe!microsoft.windowslive.calendar |
| Camera | Microsoft.WindowsCamera_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Clock | Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Copilot | Microsoft.Copilot_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Dev Home | Microsoft.Windows.DevHome_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Family | MicrosoftCorporationII.MicrosoftFamily_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Feedback Hub | Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Game Bar | Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Get Help | Microsoft.GetHelp_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Maps | Microsoft.WindowsMaps_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Media Player | Microsoft.ZuneMusic_8wekyb3d8bbwe!Microsoft.ZuneMusic |
| Microsoft Clipchamp | Clipchamp.Clipchamp_yxz26nhyzhsrt!App |
| Microsoft Store | Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Microsoft Teams | MSTeams_8wekyb3d8bbwe!MSTeams |
| Microsoft To Do | Microsoft.Todos_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Movies & TV | Microsoft.ZuneVideo_8wekyb3d8bbwe!Microsoft.ZuneVideo |
| News | Microsoft.BingNews_8wekyb3d8bbwe!AppexNews |
| Notepad | Microsoft.WindowsNotepad_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| OneDrive | Microsoft.SkyDrive.Desktop |
| Outlook (new) | Microsoft.OutlookForWindows_8wekyb3d8bbwe!Microsoft.OutlookforWindows |
| Paint | Microsoft.Paint_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Phone Link | Microsoft.YourPhone_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Photos | Microsoft.Windows.Photos_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Power Automate | Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop_8wekyb3d8bbwe!PAD.Console |
| Quick Assist | MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Settings | windows.immersivecontrolpanel_cw5n1h2txyewy!microsoft.windows.immersivecontrolpanel |
| Snipping Tool | Microsoft.ScreenSketch_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Solitaire & Casual Games | Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Sound Recorder | Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Sticky Notes | Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Terminal | Microsoft.WindowsTerminal_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Terminal Preview | Microsoft.WindowsTerminalPreview_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Weather | Microsoft.BingWeather_8wekyb3d8bbwe!App |
| Windows Backup | MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS_cw5n1h2txyewy!WindowsBackup |
| Xbox | Microsoft.GamingApp_8wekyb3d8bbwe!Microsoft.Xbox.App |
That's it,
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