As the app runs in the background, you may notice the yourphone.exe process appear in Task Manager.

Phone Link is a legitimate utility and has minimal effect on your system’s performance.

However, if you find it resource-intensive, you could safely disable it from running in the background.

Windows 11 Tablet on Surface with the Task Manager App Open

What Is the YourPhone.exe (PhoneExperienceHost.exe) Process?

It also needs to connect to your connection to work with your phone and sync notifications.

Heres how to do it:

The Phone Link app is set to auto-start during a restart.

Phone Link Process End Task in Windows 10 Task Manager

Heres how to do it.

Like many built-in apps, Windows doesn’t offer the conventional uninstall option to remove Phone Link.

Instead, you’ll need to use Windows PowerShell to remove the app.

Disable Auto Startup Phone Link Windows 11

Is YourPhone.exe a Virus or Trojan?

Dont be alarmed if you notice the process in Task Manager.

Limiting its background permission may prevent it from connecting to your phone and showing up-to-date information.

Windows 11 Settings App Showing System Components Section

Phone Link Advanced Options in Windows 11 Settings

Phone Link Background Permissions Set to Never in Windows 11 Settings

Windows 10  Settings App

Windows 10 Settings App Showing Phone Link Advanced Options

Windows 10 Disable Background Permission for Phone Link

PowerShell Console with Command to Uninstall Phone Link App in Windows 10