[Windows] GitHub Desktop

Daniel Mikš

Version used in this guide: 3.4.5

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General

Application type

Windows app (Win32)

Package content

GitHubDesktopSetup-x64.exe

Software download page

https://desktop.github.com/download/

App information

Name

GitHub Desktop

Description

GitHub Desktop is a user-friendly application designed to simplify the process of managing Git repositories and interacting with GitHub. It enables developers to perform version control operations without requiring command-line expertise, making it accessible to both novice and experienced users. The app provides a convenient graphical interface for tasks such as committing changes, creating branches, merging pull requests, and resolving conflicts, thereby enhancing productivity and streamlining workflows.

Publisher

GitHub, Inc.

App Version

3.4.5

Program

Install command

.\GitHubDesktopSetup-x64.exe

Uninstall command

%SystemRoot%\sysnative\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -WindowStyle Hidden .\Uninstall.ps1 from my GitHub repo

Installation time required (mins)

Allow available uninstall

Yes

Install behavior

User

Device restart behavior

No specific action

Requirements

Operating system architecture

x64

Minimum operating system

1903

Disk space required (MB)

<None>

Minimum number of logical processors required

<None>

Minimum CPU speed required (MHz)

<None>

Additional requirement rules

<None>

Detection rules

Rules format

Manually configure detection rules

Detection rules

Rule type: Registry

Key Path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\GitHubDesktop

Value name: DisplayVersion

Detection method: Version comparison

Operator: Greater than or equal to

Value: 3.4.5

Associated with a 32-bit app on 64-bit clients: No

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