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Uninstalling apps may affect system functionality. Some Microsoft apps are used by other Windows features — for example, removing communication apps may break Mail, Calendar, or Phone Link integrations. Review each option carefully before applying.
Remove-AppxPackage to uninstall them for the current or all users. Apps that are not found are silently skipped.
Remove Third-Party Apps
Removes third-party apps that come pre-installed by OEMs or Microsoft partners, including advertising platforms, media players, and games. Notable apps removed include Shazam, Spotify, McAfee, Netflix, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Candy Crush, Flipboard, Facebook, Twitter, Hulu, Viber, Duolingo, LinkedIn, Dolby, and others.
@("*DropboxOEM*","*RandomSaladGamesLLC*","*McAfee*","ShazamEntertainmentLtd.Shazam","ClearChannelRadioDigital.iHeartRadio","SpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic","*EclipseManager*","*ActiproSoftwareLLC*","*AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress*","*Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree*","*PandoraMediaInc*","*CandyCrush*","*BubbleWitch3Saga*","*Wunderlist*","*Flipboard*","*Twitter*","*Facebook*","*Royal Revolt*","*Sway*","*Speed Test*","*Dolby*","*Viber*","*ACGMediaPlayer*","*Netflix*","*OneCalendar*","*LinkedInForWindows*","*HiddenCityMysteryofShadows*","*Hulu*","*HiddenCity*","*AdobePhotoshopExpress*") | ForEach-Object { $pkg = Get-AppxPackage $_; if ($pkg) { $pkg | Remove-AppxPackage; Write-Host "Removed: $_" } }
Remove Microsoft Apps
Removes built-in Microsoft and Windows Store apps that ship with Windows. Notable apps removed include Solitaire, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Outlook, Clipchamp, To Do, OneNote, Mixed Reality Portal, Sticky Notes, Cortana (Microsoft.549981C3F5F10), Feedback Hub, Maps, Alarms, Paint 3D, Phone Link (YourPhone), GroupMe, Minecraft, Wallet, Print 3D, Bing Finance, Bing Sports, Bing News, Bing Weather, Whiteboard, Quick Assist, and more.
@("Microsoft.ZuneMusic","Microsoft.Whiteboard","*UserExperienceImprovementProgram*","Microsoft.Office.Lens","Microsoft.News","Microsoft.GetHelp","*BingSearch*","Microsoft.BingTravel","Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness","Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink","Microsoft.BingTranslator","Microsoft.AppConnector","MicrosoftCorporationII.MicrosoftFamily","*QuickAssist*","Microsoft.OutlookForWindows","Clipchamp.Clipchamp","Microsoft.3DBuilder","Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer","Microsoft.BingWeather","Microsoft.BingSports","Microsoft.BingFinance","Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub","Microsoft.BingNews","Microsoft.Office.OneNote","Microsoft.Office.Sway","Microsoft.WindowsPhone","Microsoft.CommsPhone","Microsoft.YourPhone","Microsoft.Getstarted","Microsoft.549981C3F5F10","Microsoft.Messaging","Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder","Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal","Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub","Microsoft.WindowsAlarms","Microsoft.MSPaint","Microsoft.WindowsMaps","Microsoft.MinecraftUWP","Microsoft.People","Microsoft.Wallet","Microsoft.Print3D","Microsoft.OneConnect","Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection","Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes","microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps","Microsoft.SkypeApp","Microsoft.GroupMe10","MSTeams","Microsoft.Todos") | ForEach-Object { $pkg = Get-AppxPackage $_; if ($pkg) { $pkg | Remove-AppxPackage; Write-Host "Removed: $_" } }
Remove Extension Apps
Removes image and video codec extensions pre-installed by Windows. These extensions add support for modern media formats. Removed extensions include:
- Microsoft.HEIFImageExtension — HEIF/HEIC image format support
- Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions — VP9 video codec
- Microsoft.WebpImageExtension — WebP image format support
- Microsoft.HEVCVideoExtension — HEVC (H.265) video codec
- Microsoft.RawImageExtension — RAW camera image formats
- Microsoft.WebMediaExtensions — OGG, Flac, and other web media formats
Removing these extensions may prevent Windows from opening certain image or video file formats in apps like Photos or Movies & TV.
@("Microsoft.HEIFImageExtension","Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions","Microsoft.WebpImageExtension","Microsoft.HEVCVideoExtension","Microsoft.RawImageExtension","Microsoft.WebMediaExtensions") | ForEach-Object { $pkg = Get-AppxPackage $_; if ($pkg) { $pkg | Remove-AppxPackage; Write-Host "Removed: $_" } }
Remove Xbox Apps
Removes Xbox-related applications and components from Windows, including Xbox App, Xbox TCUI, Xbox Gaming Overlay, Xbox Game Overlay, Xbox Identity Provider, Xbox Speech-To-Text Overlay, and the Gaming App. After package removal, each app is also added to the system-wide deprovisioning list so it is not reinstalled for new users.
Xbox removal also sets the following services to Manual startup so they no longer run automatically: XblAuthManager, XblGameSave, XboxGipSvc, and XboxNetApiSvc. These services handle Xbox authentication, cloud saves, gamepad input, and network APIs respectively.
@("Microsoft.XboxApp","Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI","Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay","Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay","Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider","Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay","Microsoft.GamingApp") | ForEach-Object { $pkg = Get-AppxPackage $_ -AllUsers; if ($pkg) { $pkg | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers; Write-Host "Removed: $_" } }
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay_8wekyb3d8bbwe" /f
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI_8wekyb3d8bbwe" /f
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.XboxApp_8wekyb3d8bbwe" /f
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay_8wekyb3d8bbwe" /f
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay_8wekyb3d8bbwe" /f
Set-Service -Name "XblAuthManager" -StartupType Manual
Set-Service -Name "XblGameSave" -StartupType Manual
Set-Service -Name "XboxGipSvc" -StartupType Manual
Set-Service -Name "XboxNetApiSvc" -StartupType Manual