Windows 10 has installed many apps that professionally do not make any sense and it consume resources. In 2 articles we explain how to remove these useless apps.
First of all we need to open a POWERSHELL session with administrator permissions or execute this command:
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
To know the name of every packages, we need to execute this other command:
Get-AppxPackage | Select Name, PackageFullName
For example for windows 10 v.1709 newly installed:
| Num | Name | PackageFullName |
| 1 | Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin | Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin_1000.16299.15.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy |
| 2 | Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost | Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost_10.0.16299.15_neutral_neutral_cw5n… |
| 3 | Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost | Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost_10.0.16299.15_neutral_neutral_cw5n… |
| 4 | windows.immersivecontrolpanel | windows.immersivecontrolpanel_10.0.1.1000_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy |
| 5 | Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager | Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_10.0.16299.15_neutral_neutral_c… |
| 6 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.6 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.6_1.6.24903.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 7 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.6 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.6_1.6.24903.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 8 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.6 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.6_1.6.24903.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 9 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.6 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.6_1.6.24903.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 10 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.3 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.3_1.3.24201.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 11 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.3 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.3_1.3.24201.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 12 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.4 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.4_1.4.24201.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 13 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.4 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.4_1.4.24201.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 14 | Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider | Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider_12.30.5001.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 15 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.3 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.3_1.3.23901.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 16 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.3 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.3_1.3.23901.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 17 | Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI | Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.16299.15.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy |
| 18 | Windows.PrintDialog | Windows.PrintDialog_6.2.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy |
| 19 | Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser | Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser_10.0.16299.15_neutral_neutral_… |
| 20 | Microsoft.Windows.SecondaryTileExperience | Microsoft.Windows.SecondaryTileExperience_10.0.0.0_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy |
| 21 | Microsoft.Windows.PinningConfirmationDialog | Microsoft.Windows.PinningConfirmationDialog_1000.16299.15.0_neutral__cw5… |
| 22 | Microsoft.Windows.Apprep.ChxApp | Microsoft.Windows.Apprep.ChxApp_1000.16299.15.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2t… |
| 23 | Microsoft.Windows.AssignedAccessLockApp | Microsoft.Windows.AssignedAccessLockApp_1000.16299.15.0_neutral_neutral_… |
| 24 | Microsoft.LockApp | Microsoft.LockApp_10.0.16299.15_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy |
| 25 | Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePortal | Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePortal_10.0.16299.15_neutral__cw5n1h… |
| 26 | Microsoft.PPIProjection | Microsoft.PPIProjection_10.0.16299.15_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy |
| 27 | Microsoft.Windows.HolographicFirstRun | Microsoft.Windows.HolographicFirstRun_10.0.16299.125_neutral_neutral_cw5… |
| 28 | Microsoft.AccountsControl | Microsoft.AccountsControl_10.0.16299.15_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy |
| 29 | Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls | Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls_1000.16299.15.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1… |
| 30 | Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkConnectionFlow | Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkConnectionFlow_10.0.16299.15_neutral__cw5n1… |
| 31 | Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost | Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost_10.0.16299.15_neutral_neutral_cw5… |
| 32 | Microsoft.ECApp | Microsoft.ECApp_10.0.16299.15_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 33 | Microsoft.CredDialogHost | Microsoft.CredDialogHost_10.0.16299.15_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy |
| 34 | Microsoft.BioEnrollment | Microsoft.BioEnrollment_10.0.16299.15_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy |
| 35 | Microsoft.Print3D | Microsoft.Print3D_2.0.3621.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 36 | Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00 | Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.25426.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 37 | Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00 | Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.25426.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 38 | Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub | Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub_17.8830.7600.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 39 | Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller | Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_1.0.12894.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 40 | Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI | Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI_1.11.29001.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 41 | Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes | Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes_2.0.5.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 42 | Microsoft.WindowsCalculator | Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_10.1802.311.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 43 | Microsoft.ZuneVideo | Microsoft.ZuneVideo_10.17122.16211.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 44 | Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop | Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.25426.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 45 | Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop | Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.25426.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 46 | Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer | Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer_2.1801.4012.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 47 | Microsoft.XboxApp | Microsoft.XboxApp_38.38.14002.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 48 | Microsoft.WindowsStore | Microsoft.WindowsStore_11801.1001.6.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 49 | Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay | Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay_1.24.5001.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 50 | Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml | Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1802.1.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 51 | Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml | Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1802.1.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 52 | Microsoft.BingWeather | Microsoft.BingWeather_4.22.3254.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 53 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7_1.7.25531.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 54 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7_1.7.25531.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 55 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.7 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.7_1.7.25531.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 56 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.7 | Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.7_1.7.25531.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 57 | Microsoft.Wallet | Microsoft.Wallet_2.2.18047.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 58 | Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub | Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_1.1711.3412.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 59 | Microsoft.Services.Store.Engagement | Microsoft.Services.Store.Engagement_10.0.17112.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 60 | Microsoft.Services.Store.Engagement | Microsoft.Services.Store.Engagement_10.0.17112.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 61 | Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection | Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection_3.18.12091.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 62 | Microsoft.OneConnect | Microsoft.OneConnect_3.1710.3044.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 63 | Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay | Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay_1.21.13002.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 64 | Microsoft.Office.OneNote | Microsoft.Office.OneNote_17.9029.20991.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 65 | Microsoft.People | Microsoft.People_10.3.3472.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 66 | Microsoft.Messaging | Microsoft.Messaging_3.37.23004.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 67 | Microsoft.Getstarted | Microsoft.Getstarted_6.7.3462.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 68 | Microsoft.GetHelp | Microsoft.GetHelp_10.1706.3471.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 69 | Microsoft.WindowsAlarms | Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_10.1802.451.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 70 | Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder | Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder_10.1802.452.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 71 | Microsoft.ZuneMusic | Microsoft.ZuneMusic_10.18011.13411.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 72 | Microsoft.MSPaint | Microsoft.MSPaint_4.1802.21027.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 73 | Microsoft.SkypeApp | Microsoft.SkypeApp_12.1807.264.0_x64__kzf8qxf38zg5c |
| 74 | Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp | Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp_11801.1801.19001.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 75 | Microsoft.WindowsCamera | Microsoft.WindowsCamera_2017.1117.10.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 76 | Microsoft.WindowsMaps | Microsoft.WindowsMaps_5.1711.10477.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 77 | Microsoft.Windows.Photos | Microsoft.Windows.Photos_2018.18021.12420.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 78 | microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps | microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_17.9029.21675.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 79 | Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_41.16299.248.0_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe |
| 80 | Microsoft.Windows.Cortana | Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_1.9.6.16299_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy |
| 81 | Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI | Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI_10.0.16299.248_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy |
To remove a Package of windows definitively we need to change Remove-AppxPackage by Remove-ProvisionedAppxPackage.
EXAMPLE:
Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage
The Package is left in Windows to reinstall
To remove Package of all users:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers PackageFullName | Remove-AppxPackage
To remove 1 Package from a particular user:
Get-AppxPackage -user username PackageFullName | Remove-AppxPackage
To remove 1 Package from a user active currently:
Get-AppxPackage PackageFullName | Remove-AppxPackage
And to change “PackageFullName” by the name of the packet to remove. Examples:
Uninstall 3D Builder
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Alarms & Clock
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *windowsalarms* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Calculator
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *windowscalculator* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Camera
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *windowscamera* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Calendar & Mail
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *windowscommunicationsapps* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Get Office app
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *officehub* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Get Started app
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *getstarted* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Solitaire Collection
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *solit* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Get Skype app
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *skypeapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Groove Music
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *zunemusic* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Microsoft Solitaire Collection
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *solitairecollection* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Maps
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *windowsmaps* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Money
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *bingfinance* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Movies & TV
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *zunevideo* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall OneNote
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *onenote* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall News
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *bingnews* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall People app
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *people* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Phone Companion
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *windowsphone* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Photos
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *photos* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Store
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *windowsstore* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Sports
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *bingsports* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Voice Recorder
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *soundrecorder* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Weather
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *bingweather* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Xbox
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
The recommended ones would be:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *communicationsapps* |
Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *alarms* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *photos* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *phone* |
Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *messaging* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *soundrecorder* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *getstarted* |
Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *gethelp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *feedback* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *mspaint* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *solitaire* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *3d* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *bing* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *zune* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *officehub* |Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *onenote* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *skypeapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *sway* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *remotedesktop* |Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *oneconnect* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *wallet* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *duolingo* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *powerbi* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *speedtest* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *eclipse* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *actipro* | Remove-AppxPackage
Once uninstalled, we must remove the installer:
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object
{$_.packagename -like “*communicationsapps*”} |
Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*alarms*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*photos*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*messaging*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*soundrecorder*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*getstarted*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*gethelp*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*feedback*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*solitaire*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*3d*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*bing*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*zune*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*xboxapp*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*officehub*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*onenote*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*skype*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*oneconnect*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | where-object {$_.packagename -like
“*wallet*”} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
To remove all apps:
For all users:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers | Remove-AppxPackage
For current user:
Get-AppxPackage | Remove-AppxPackage
To a particular user:
Get-AppxPackage -user username | Remove-AppxPackage
To remove all but one of them: (Example, the Store, the people apps, and NO the communications apps):
Get-AppxPackage | where-object {$_.name –notlike “*store*”} | where-object {$_.name –notlike “*communicationsapps*”} | where-object {$_.name –notlike “*people*”} | Remove-AppxPackage
To reinstall all apps:pps:
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
To reinstall some app:
Add-AppxPackage -register “C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\PackageFullName\appxmanifest.xml” -DisableDevelopmentMode
Example:
Add-AppxPackage -register “C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.3DBuilde_10.1.9.0_x64_8wekyb3d8bbwe\appxmanifest.xml” -DisableDevelopmentMode
Or also do this: (especially if the desktop issues problems and some icons do not respond)
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register “$($_.InstallLocation)\appxmanifest.xml” -DisableDevelopmentMode}
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Cortana | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register “$($_.InstallLocation)\appxmanifest.xml” -DisableDevelopmentMode}
Where are the apps ?:
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps
TO REMOVE THE APPS perhaps disappeared folder reinstallation, they should be here:
“C:\Program Files\WindowsApps” o”C:\Users\user_name\AppData\Local\Packages”
If they are not there, they are missing or they are incomplete, we can recover them like this:
We need the “Windows 10 ISO”, we mount it and, with Peazip or 7-zip we extracted them from the “Install.WIM” file
The directory: \sources\install.wim\1\ or \2\ or \3\ or \4\ or \5\
We have to look at the file: [1] .xml to find out which folder corresponds to the exact version of our windows.