diff --git a/source/_posts/how-to-remove-windows-10-default-apps.md b/source/_posts/how-to-remove-windows-10-default-apps.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5a341cc --- /dev/null +++ b/source/_posts/how-to-remove-windows-10-default-apps.md @@ -0,0 +1,155 @@ +--- +title: How to remove Windows 10 default apps +date: 2018-09-26 00:00:00 +tags: +--- +Windows 10 comes bundled with many unused apps. Worse, it even install third-party apps from time to time by *itself* (even after you remove it!). Here's how to get rid of these bloatware. + +## Stop uninstalled games from returning +Stop included games like Candy Crush and Minecraft to reappear after you remove them. + +### Windows 10 Pro: +1. Right click on Start button and open Run. +2. Enter `gpedit.msc` and run. +3. Go to `Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Cloud Content`. +4. Enable `Turn off Microsoft consumer experiences`. + +### Windows 10 Home: +1. Open Notepad, copy and paste the following text (make sure you don't copy the line number), + ``` + Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 + ;1709 Registry Keys + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent] + "DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures"=dword:00000001 + ``` +2. `File > Save As`, select Desktop folder, `Save as type` as `All Files` and set file name as `cloud-content.reg`. +3. Launch the `cloud-content.reg` file from your Desktop. + + +## Uninstall all preinstalled apps +This is the easiest method to remove all preinstalled apps. Note: this will remove **ALL** apps listed at the next [section](#uninstall-specific-preinstalled-app). +1. Launch PowerShell as administrator (right click `Run as administrator`). + 1.1. Windows 10 Home user might not have it, install [here](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/setup/installing-powershell-core-on-windows?view=powershell-6). +2. Run the following command: + ``` + Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage + ``` + +## Uninstall specific preinstalled app +1. Launch PowerShell as administrator (right click `Run as administrator`). +2. Run the following command: + ``` + Get-AppxPackage ** | Remove-AppxPackage + ``` +3. Substitute `` with the package name listed below: +For example to remove 3D Builder, + ``` + Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage + ``` + +App name | Package name +---|--- +3D Builder | 3dbuilder +3D Viewer | 3dviewer +Alarms and Clock¹ | windowsalarms +Calendar and Mail¹ | windowscommunicationsapps +Camera | windowscamera +Get Office | officehub +Get Skype | skypeapp +Get Started | getstarted +Groove Music | zunemusic +Maps | windowsmaps +Microsoft Solitaire Collection | solitairecollection +Money | bingfinance +Movies & TV | zunevideo +News | bingnews +OneNote | onenote +People | people +Phone Companion | windowsphone +Photos² | photos +Print 3D | print3d +Store³ | windowsstore +Sports | bingsports +Voice Recorder | soundrecorder +Wallet | wallet +Weather | bingweather +Xbox | xboxapp +¹ These are *not* the time and date view you get at the bottom right. Safe to remove. +² This is a full-screen/[UWP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Windows_Platform_apps) image viewer. Safe to remove. +³ You might need it. Safe to remove if you don't. + +4. You can even remove Calculator `windowscalculator` and Paint `mspaint` if you're really sure you don't need them. + + +## Prevent removed default apps from returning during an update +1. No, you are not done yet. Those removed apps can return during an update. +2. To make sure they stay removed, create a registry `.reg` file ([how-to](#windows-10-home)). Remove any entry to keep the app. + ``` + Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 + ;1709 Registry Keys + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.BingWeather_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.Getstarted_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.Office.OneNote_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.People_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.Print3D_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.SkypeApp_kzf8qxf38zg5c] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.Wallet_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.Windows.Photos_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.WindowsCamera_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.WindowsMaps_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.XboxApp_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.ZuneMusic_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + + [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.ZuneVideo_8wekyb3d8bbwe] + ``` +3. Simply open the registry file to apply. + +## Restore removed default apps +1. Unfortunately you can't restore the app individually (at least not trivial). +2. To restore all removed preinstalled apps, run the following PowerShell command (as administrator): +``` +Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} +``` +3. Restart Windows. + +Source: [1](https://www.howtogeek.com/224798/how-to-uninstall-windows-10s-built-in-apps-and-how-to-reinstall-them/), [2](https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/remove-default-windows-10-apps-using-powershell/), [3](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/remove-provisioned-apps-during-update), [4](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services) +