Windows introduces a few tools that are not a part of the original Windows package but can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store to enhance user experience. One such application is the Phone Link app. Users have mentioned seeing a System Error with this app PhoneExperienceHost.exe error. If you encounter this error, please read this article for the fix.
The error is as follows:
The system detected an overrun of a stack-based buffer in this application. This overrun could potentially allow a malicious user to gain control of the application.
What causes the PhoneExperienceHost.exe error on Windows?
Conflicting files or a poorly coded application normally cause such buffer overrun errors. The best way to resolve this issue is normally to update your Windows OS, run System File Checker and update or reinstall the Phone Link app.
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If you encounter this error on your system, please try the following solutions sequentially:
- Uninstall the Phone Link application through Settings or PowerShell
- Run an SFC Scan
- Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter
- Prevent the Phone Link application from running at startup
1] Uninstall the Phone Link application through Settings or PowerShell
You can use Windows Settings to uninstall the Phone Link application. The procedure is as follows:
- Right-click on the Start button and select Settings from the menu.
- In the Settings menu, go to Apps > Installed Apps.
- Scroll down to the Phone Link app and click on the three dots associated with it.
- Select Uninstall.
You can also uninstall it using a Windows PowerShell command. The procedure is as follows:
- Search for Windows PowerShell in the Windows Search bar.
- Click on Run as administrator in the right pane to open the elevated PowerShell window.
- In the elevated PowerShell window, type (or copy-paste) the following command and hit Enter to execute it.
get-appxpackage *Microsoft.YourPhone* | remove-appxpackage
- Reboot your system and check if it helps.
2] Run an SFC Scan
One of the causes behind the problem could be missing or corrupt system files. In this case, you can consider running an SFC Scan. An SFC Scan checks for missing and corrupt system files and replaces them if possible. The procedure is as follows:
- Search for Command Prompt in the Windows Search bar.
- Select Run as administrator in the right pane. This will open the elevated Command Prompt window.
- In the elevated Command Prompt window, type the following command and hit Enter to execute it.
SFC /SCANNOW
Reboot the system once the scan has been completed.
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3] Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter
The Windows Store Apps troubleshooter checks for problems with apps downloaded through the Windows Store. You can run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter as follows:
- Right-click on the Start button and select Settings from the menu.
- Go to System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.
- Click on Run corresponding to the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.
4] Prevent the Phone Link application from running at startup
If it is not feasible for you to uninstall the Phone Link application, you can prevent the application from launching at startup. The procedure is as follows:
- Search for Task Manager in the Windows Search bar.
- Click on the application to open it.
- Go to the Startup apps tab on the left pane.
- In the right pane, right-click on the Phone Link app.
- Select Disable to disable Phone Link at Startup.
Reboot your system.
How do I connect my Phone Link?
You can connect your Phone Link as follows.
- Download the Phone Link app on your Windows computer. This can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store.
- On your phone, download the Link to Windows app.
- Click on the option to Connect on the Phone Link app on your Windows computer.
- You will get a code.
- Open the Link to the Windows app on your phone.
- Enter the code on your phone and select Connect.
Wait a few minutes, and your computer will connect to your phone.
