From 094dbb01b83bce9925fafab778b922f64390c2be Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: undergroundwires Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:26:14 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] win: fix and improve Store app categorization #190 - Remove incorrect categories and flatten their children. - Simplify user interface by removing "installed" and "provisioned" app categories, listing the apps directly. - Indent comments to be easily collapse parent category in IDE. - Improve some of the existing documentation. --- src/application/collections/windows.yaml | 3552 +++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 1763 insertions(+), 1789 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/application/collections/windows.yaml b/src/application/collections/windows.yaml index 88527a51..1109ea86 100644 --- a/src/application/collections/windows.yaml +++ b/src/application/collections/windows.yaml @@ -7724,21 +7724,31 @@ actions: - category: Remove Windows apps docs: |- - This category focuses on the uninstallation of Windows apps. + This category covers the uninstallation of Windows apps. Windows apps were introduced with Windows 8 and are typically acquired and installed through the Store app [1]. Many of these apps come pre-installed on Windows by default [1]. + Uninstalling unused or unwanted apps contributes to privacy by reducing potential data collection points and minimizing your digital footprint. + + The applications are categorized as: + + - **Installed**: Included with the OS installation [1] [2]. They are stored in the `C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\{PackageFamilyName}` directory [1]. + - **Provisioned**: Added when you log in with a new user account for the first time [1] [2] [3]. They are typically located in + `C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\{PackageName}` [1]. Following PowerShell command can be used to view all provisioned apps: + `Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Format-Table DisplayName, PackageName, PublisherId` [3]. + - **System apps**: Integral components of Windows [1] [2]. + This category does not target framework apps. Framework apps are packages that get installed automatically if another application requires them [2]. If there are applications depending on these framework packages, you cannot delete the framework app individually [2]. However, if you remove those dependent applications, the - associated framework package will be deleted [3]. To list all framework apps, you can use the following command: + associated framework package will be deleted [4]. To list all framework apps, you can use the following command: `Get-AppxPackage | Where-Object { $_.IsFramework -eq $true } | Select-Object -ExpandProperty Name`. - Uninstalling unused or unwanted apps contributes to privacy by reducing potential data collection points and minimizing your digital footprint. [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231003110200/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/monetize/install-the-microsoft-advertising-libraries "Install the Microsoft Advertising SDK - Microsoft Store | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/200 "[BUG]: Microsoft Advertising app removal failure · Issue #200 · undergroundwires/privacy.sexy" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [4]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/200 "[BUG]: Microsoft Advertising app removal failure · Issue #200 · undergroundwires/privacy.sexy" children: # Good information for development: # - Find out package name from store ID: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/protect/deploy-use/find-a-pfn-for-per-app-vpn (https://archive.ph/U46lx) @@ -7755,1093 +7765,391 @@ actions: # Windows 10 (22H2) : Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop, Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.2.2, Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.2, Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00 # Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.0, Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml, Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.7, Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7 - - category: Remove provisioned Windows apps + name: Remove "App Connector" app + recommend: strict docs: |- - This category addresses the uninstallation of provisioned Windows apps. + This script unininstalls the "App Connector" Windows app. - Provisioned Windows apps are those that get installed in a user account upon the first sign-in with a new user account [1]. - They are typically located in `C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\{PackageName}` [1]. + The App Connector app accesses elements like your location, camera, contacts, and calendars [1] [2] [3]. + This raises some concerns about user privacy [2]. - To view all provisioned apps: + In simpler terms, the App Connector acts as a bridge, facilitating communication + between Microsoft services and other apps over the Internet [2] [4] [5]. It's primarily aimed at developers, enabling them to connect with + Microsoft cloud services, such as Azure, or with other internet-based applications [4]. It's essentially a means to allow services to interact with tools + like Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power Apps, and Azure Logic Apps [4]. Common services that can be connected using this include Salesforce, + Office 365, Twitter, Dropbox, and Google services [4]. - 1. Open a PowerShell command prompt. - 2. Execute the following command: `Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Format-Table DisplayName, PackageName, PublisherId` + To secure these connections, connectors typically use OAuth or usernames and passwords [5]. - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10#provisioned-windows-apps "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231009125830/https://indiaplus.in/app-connector/ "What Is An App Connector: Windows 10 | indiaplus.in" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231009125808/https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-10-app-connector-and-windows-shell/975e590b-1258-4552-b50f-f8e20e9aa285?page=2 "Windows 10 app connector and Windows Shell Experience - Microsoft Community" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231009125723/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/connectors/connectors "Power Platform connectors overview | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231009125714/https://www.howtogeek.com/247661/nobody-knows-what-windows-10s-app-connector-is-and-microsoft-wont-explain-it/ "Nobody Knows What Windows 10's App Connector Is, and Microsoft Won't Explain It | howtogeek.com" + [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20150502190718/https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/app-service-logic-data-connectors/ "Microsoft Azure API Apps Data Connectors | API Apps microservice | azure.microsoft.com" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Appconnector + packageName: Microsoft.Appconnector # Discontinued after Windows 10 1511 + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + category: Remove 3D modeling apps + docs: |- + This category provides scripts for uninstalling pre-installed 3D modeling applications from Windows. + + 3D modeling applications allow users to create, visualize, and manipulate three-dimensional objects in a virtual space. + They are particularly useful for designers, artists, and professionals who need to create 3D designs for various purposes. + + These apps, while useful for certain users, might not be required by everyone, thus providing the option to uninstall them. children: - - name: Remove "App Connector" app - recommend: strict + name: Remove "Microsoft 3D Builder" app docs: |- - This scripts unininstalls the "App Connector" Windows app. + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003172322/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/3d-builder/9WZDNCRFJ3T6?hl=en-us) - The App Connector app in Windows is designed to access elements like your location, camera, contacts, and calendars [1] [2] [3]. - This raises some concerns about user privacy [2]. + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - In simpler terms, the App Connector acts as a bridge, facilitating communication - between Microsoft services and other apps over the Internet [2] [4] [5]. It's primarily aimed at developers, enabling them to connect with - Microsoft cloud services, such as Azure, or with other internet-based applications [4]. It's essentially a means to allow services to interact with tools - like Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power Apps, and Azure Logic Apps [4]. Common services that can be connected using this include Salesforce, - Office 365, Twitter, Dropbox, and Google services [4]. - - To secure these connections, connectors typically use OAuth or usernames and passwords [5]. - - It's worth noting that the exact functionality and detailed documentation about the App Connector from Microsoft is somewhat scarce [1] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231009125830/https://indiaplus.in/app-connector/ "What Is An App Connector: Windows 10 | indiaplus.in" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231009125808/https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-10-app-connector-and-windows-shell/975e590b-1258-4552-b50f-f8e20e9aa285?page=2 "Windows 10 app connector and Windows Shell Experience - Microsoft Community" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231009125723/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/connectors/connectors "Power Platform connectors overview | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231009125714/https://www.howtogeek.com/247661/nobody-knows-what-windows-10s-app-connector-is-and-microsoft-wont-explain-it/ "Nobody Knows What Windows 10's App Connector Is, and Microsoft Won't Explain It | howtogeek.com" - [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20150502190718/https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/app-service-logic-data-connectors/ "Microsoft Azure API Apps Data Connectors | API Apps microservice | azure.microsoft.com" + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" call: function: UninstallStoreApp parameters: # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Appconnector - packageName: Microsoft.Appconnector # Discontinued after Windows 10 1511 + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.3DBuilder + packageName: Microsoft.3DBuilder publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - category: Remove 3D modeling apps + name: Remove "3D Viewer" app docs: |- - This category provides scripts for uninstalling pre-installed 3D modeling applications from Windows. + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003172807/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/3d-viewer/9NBLGGH42THS?hl=en-us) - 3D modeling applications allow users to create, visualize, and manipulate three-dimensional objects in a virtual space. - They are particularly useful for designers, artists, and professionals who need to create 3D designs for various purposes. + It's also known as "Microsoft 3D Viewer" [1]. - These apps, while useful for certain users, might not be required by everyone, thus providing the option to uninstall them. - children: - - - name: Remove "Microsoft 3D Builder" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003172322/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/3d-builder/9WZDNCRFJ3T6?hl=en-us) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.3DBuilder - packageName: Microsoft.3DBuilder - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "3D Viewer" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003172807/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/3d-viewer/9NBLGGH42THS?hl=en-us) - - It's also known as "Microsoft 3D Viewer" [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [2] [3]. It was added in Windows 10, version 1703 [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer - packageName: Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - category: Remove MSN (Bing) apps - docs: |- - This category covers scripts designed to uninstall MSN (sometimes branded as "Bing" or just "Microsoft") applications from Windows. - - MSN apps typically come bundled with Windows and provide users with information from various domains such as weather, sports, news, - and finance. While they offer easy access to curated content right from the desktop, not all users find them essential. - - If users prefer other sources or tools for this information, they might wish to uninstall these default apps to declutter their system. - children: - - - name: Remove "MSN Weather" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003173207/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/msn-weather/9WZDNCRFJ3Q2?hl=en-us) - - It's also known as just "Weather" app [1], or previously known as "Bing Weather" [2]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingWeather - packageName: Microsoft.BingWeather - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "MSN Sports" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144111/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/msn-sports/9WZDNCRFHVH4?hl=en-us&gl=us) - - It's also known as just "Sports" app [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingSports - packageName: Microsoft.BingSports - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Microsoft News" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003194608/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-news/9WZDNCRFHVFW?hl=en-us) - - It's also known as just "News" app [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingNews - packageName: Microsoft.BingNews - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "MSN Money" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003195625/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/msn-money/9WZDNCRFHV4V) - - It's also known as just "Money" app [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingFinance - packageName: Microsoft.BingFinance - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Cortana" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003195834/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/cortana/9NFFX4SZZ23L) - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.549981C3F5F10 - packageName: Microsoft.549981C3F5F10 - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "App Installer" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003200344/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/app-installer/9NBLGGH4NNS1) - - It's also known as "Desktop App Installer" app [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [2] [3]. It was added in Windows 10, version 1703 [3]. [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller - packageName: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Get Help" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003200627/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/get-help/9PKDZBMV1H3T) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.GetHelp - packageName: Microsoft.GetHelp - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Microsoft Tips" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003200952/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-tips/9WZDNCRDTBJJ) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Getstarted - packageName: Microsoft.Getstarted - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - category: Remove extensions - docs: |- - This category focuses on scripts designed to uninstall specific extensions from Windows. - - Extensions, in the context of Windows, are software components that add specific capabilities to a larger software application. These - extensions can be related to media, images, videos, or other functionalities that enhance the main software's performance. - - Most of these extensions come pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. While they offer additional functionalities, not all - users require them, so the scripts provide an option to uninstall them if desired. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - children: - - - name: Remove "HEIF Image Extensions" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003201158/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/heif-image-extensions/9PMMSR1CGPWG) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.HEIFImageExtension - packageName: Microsoft.HEIFImageExtension - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "VP9 Video Extensions" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003201732/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/vp9-video-extensions/9N4D0MSMP0PT) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions - packageName: Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Web Media Extensions" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003202207/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/web-media-extensions/9N5TDP8VCMHS) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existenc : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WebMediaExtensions - packageName: Microsoft.WebMediaExtensions - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Webp Image Extensions" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003202310/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/webp-image-extensions/9PG2DK419DRG) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WebpImageExtension - packageName: Microsoft.WebpImageExtension - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Microsoft Messaging" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003202812/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-messaging/9WZDNCRFJBQ6) - - It's also known as just "Messaging" [1] or "Skype Video" [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Messaging - packageName: Microsoft.Messaging - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Mixed Reality Portal" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003202910/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/mixed-reality-portal/9NG1H8B3ZC7M) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" call: function: UninstallStoreApp parameters: # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal - packageName: Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer + packageName: Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - category: Remove Microsoft Office apps - docs: |- - This category focuses on scripts that help uninstall select Microsoft Office apps that may come pre-installed with Windows. - - Microsoft Office suite is a popular productivity suite, providing tools for a wide range of tasks like document creation, - note-taking, and interactive presentation development. However, while many of these apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are - commonly used, some other apps like My Office, OneNote, and Sway might not be essential for all users. Especially, if users have - other preferred tools or the web versions suit their needs better. - children: - - - name: Remove "Microsoft 365 (Office)" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/ZXfCl) - - It's formerly known as just "Office" app [1] [2]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub - packageName: Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "OneNote" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003203445/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/onenote/9WZDNCRFHVJL) - - This app was previously known as "OneNote for Windows 10" [1] [2]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Office.OneNote - packageName: Microsoft.Office.OneNote - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Sway" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003204225/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/sway/9WZDNCRD2G0J?hl=en-us) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Office.Sway - packageName: Microsoft.Office.Sway - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Feedback Hub" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003210719/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/feedback-hub/9NBLGGH4R32N) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub - packageName: Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Windows Alarms and Clock" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004092407/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-clock/9WZDNCRFJ3PR) - - This app was previously named "Windows Alarms & Clock" [1] [2]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsAlarms - packageName: Microsoft.WindowsAlarms - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Windows Camera" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004092455/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-camera/9WZDNCRFJBBG) - - It's also known as just "Camera" [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsCamera - packageName: Microsoft.WindowsCamera - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Paint 3D" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004092446/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/paint-3d/9NBLGGH5FV99) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MSPaint - packageName: Microsoft.MSPaint - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Windows Maps" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004092559/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-maps/9WZDNCRDTBVB) - - It is also known as just "Maps" [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsMaps - packageName: Microsoft.WindowsMaps - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Minecraft for Windows" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004092835/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/minecraft-for-windows/9nblggh2jhxj) - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MinecraftUWP - packageName: Microsoft.MinecraftUWP - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - category: Remove Microsoft Store apps - docs: |- - This category houses scripts dedicated to uninstalling specific applications related to the Microsoft Store. - As the digital storefront for Microsoft, the Microsoft Store is a hub for apps, games, movies, and other content. - While it provides a convenient method of obtaining software, some users might wish to uninstall or disable it for - reasons like performance optimization or data privacy concerns. - - As always, when disabling or uninstalling core system apps, it is crucial to be informed of the potential repercussions - and act carefully. - children: - - - name: Remove "Microsoft Store" app - docs: |- - This script aims to uninstall the Microsoft Store app (also known as Store [1]), which comes pre-installed on modern versions - of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - Microsoft has mentioned that it doesn't officially support the uninstallation of this app [3] [4]. Removing it might lead to unwanted - effects [4]. - - The Microsoft Store is subject to the data collection policies laid out in the Windows privacy statement [5]. It can collect diagnostic - data about your device, its settings, and capabilities [6]. This data is sent to Microsoft and can include unique identifiers, potentially - allowing Microsoft to recognize a user and their device [6]. Additionally, the data can offer insights into your device's settings, - capabilities, health, visited websites, device activity (or usage), and, the memory state of your device [6]. Sometimes, this might - inadvertently include parts of a file you are using [6]. - - From a security perspective, the Microsoft Store increases potential risks, as it has known vulnerabilities [7]. - - To address privacy and security concerns, it might be beneficial to disable the Microsoft Store and explore alternative methods for - software package management. However, considering the official stance from Microsoft on uninstallation, it's important to understand that - this action might affect some core functionalities of the operating system. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004094641/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/shell-experience/pre-installed-microsoft-store-app-removed-logon "Pre-installed Microsoft Store app is removed at first Windows logon - Windows Client | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004093559/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/shell-experience/cannot-remove-uninstall-or-reinstall-microsoft-store-app "Can't remove, uninstall, or reinstall Microsoft Store app - Windows Client | Microsoft Learn" - [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004094058/https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/issues/179#issuecomment-631183527 "Please include ability to opt out of telemetry and clear documentation on how to opt out · Issue #179 · microsoft/winget-cli · GitHub" - [6]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004094657/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/diagnostics-feedback-and-privacy-in-windows-28808a2b-a31b-dd73-dcd3-4559a5199319#ID0EDF "Diagnostics, feedback, and privacy in Windows - Microsoft Support" - [7]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004100105/https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/search/results?form_type=Basic&results_type=overview&query=microsoft+store&queryType=phrase&search_type=all&isCpeNameSearch=false "Search: Microsoft Store | NVD - Results | nist.gov" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore - packageName: Microsoft.WindowsStore - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Store Purchase" app - docs: |- - This script uninstalls the "Store Purchase" app. - - The Store Purchase app is linked with the purchase feature in the Store app, allowing users to view their purchase history without needing to open a separate - website [1]. This app is not well-documented officially by Microsoft. - - The app comes pre-installed on certain Windows versions [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004133326/https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/exchange/en-US/24b1088d-0fc5-4a82-8015-c9c964532603/store-purchase-app?forum=win10itproapps "Store Purchase App | social.technet.microsoft.com" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp - packageName: Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Microsoft People" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004105428/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-people/9NBLGGH10PG8) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.People - packageName: Microsoft.People - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Microsoft Pay" app - docs: |- - This script is uninstalls the Microsoft Pay app. Microsoft Pay, previously known as "Microsoft Wallet" [1] [2] [3], is a - cloud-based payment and wallet technology provided by Microsoft [2]. This system enables users to make secure payments through - Microsoft Pay on websites, within Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, and through Microsoft Bot Framework bots [4]. - - The primary function of Microsoft Pay is to facilitate payments using banks and credit cards [3]. The app integrates seamlessly with - the Microsoft Edge browser [5] and stores card data [4]. - - Microsoft Pay comes pre-installed on specific versions of Windows [1] [6] [7] [8]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004112751/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1903-endpoints "Connection endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, version 1903 - Windows Privacy | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004112830/https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2016/06/21/microsoft-wallet-with-tap-to-pay-is-now-available-for-windows-insiders/ "Microsoft Wallet with tap to pay is now available for Windows Insiders | Windows Insider Blog" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20180216173337/http://www.microsoft.com/wallet/ "Microsoft Wallet: Digital Wallet for Secure Mobile Payments" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20230609124956/https://stripe.com/docs/microsoft-pay "Microsoft Pay | Stripe Documentation" - [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004112732/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/features-currently-not-available-in-the-new-microsoft-edge-4307f116-8184-0c59-dcb4-3c55e00f70bf "Features currently not available in the new Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support" - [6]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [7]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [8]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Wallet - packageName: Microsoft.Wallet - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Snipping Tool" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004133447/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/snipping-tool/9MZ95KL8MR0L) - - This app was formerly named as "Snip & Sketch" [1] [2]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ScreenSketch - packageName: Microsoft.ScreenSketch - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Print 3D" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20220430015415/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/print-3d/9pbpch085s3s?activetab=pivot:overviewtab) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Print3D - packageName: Microsoft.Print3D - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Mobile Plans" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004142628/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/mobile-plans/9NBLGGH5PNB1) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.OneConnect - packageName: Microsoft.OneConnect - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Microsoft Solitaire Collection" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20230609084501/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-solitaire-collection/9wzdncrfhwd2) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection - packageName: Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Microsoft Sticky Notes" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20230806145300/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-sticky-notes/9NBLGGH4QGHW) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes - packageName: Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - category: Remove Xbox apps - docs: |- - This category contains scripts designed to uninstall specific Windows apps related to Xbox. - Uninstalling these apps may enhance system performance and privacy, as fewer apps are running in the background, accessing personal data or utilizing system resources. - - If you're not using these services or apps, it might be beneficial to disable them for a cleaner and more privacy-focused user experience. - children: - - - name: Remove "Xbox Console Companion" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004143830/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/xbox-console-companion/9WZDNCRFJBD8) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - It's part of Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) [4]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004145519/https://learn.microsoft.com/pt-pt/gaming/gdk/_content/gc/networking/overviews/tools/fiddler-pc "Fiddler on Windows PC - Microsoft Game Development Kit | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxApp - packageName: Microsoft.XboxApp - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Xbox Live in-game experience" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - This script uninstalls the "Xbox Live in-game experience" app [1]. - - This application provides TCUI functionality [1]. Title-callable UI (TCUI) is a feature that allows game code to invoke pre-defined - user interface displays [2]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [3]. - - It's part of Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) [4]. - - Uninstalling this script can contribute to user privacy by removing unnecessary apps that may have predefined interfaces linked with - Xbox Live, minimizing potential data interactions with the system. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004144304/https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/xbox-live-docs/blob/docs/xbox-live-docs-pr/features/general/tcui/live-tcui-overview.md "xbox-live-docs/xbox-live-docs-pr/features/general/tcui/live-tcui-overview.md at docs · MicrosoftDocs/xbox-live-docs · GitHub" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004145519/https://learn.microsoft.com/pt-pt/gaming/gdk/_content/gc/networking/overviews/tools/fiddler-pc "Fiddler on Windows PC - Microsoft Game Development Kit | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI - packageName: Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Xbox Game Bar" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004144844/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/xbox-game-bar/9NZKPSTSNW4P) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - It's part of Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004145519/https://learn.microsoft.com/pt-pt/gaming/gdk/_content/gc/networking/overviews/tools/fiddler-pc "Fiddler on Windows PC - Microsoft Game Development Kit | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay - packageName: Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Xbox Game Bar Plugin" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - It's part of Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004145519/https://learn.microsoft.com/pt-pt/gaming/gdk/_content/gc/networking/overviews/tools/fiddler-pc "Fiddler on Windows PC - Microsoft Game Development Kit | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay - packageName: Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Xbox Identity Provider" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004150131/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/xbox-identity-provider/9WZDNCRD1HKW) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider - packageName: Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Xbox Speech To Text Overlay" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - This script uninstalls the "Xbox Speech To Text Overlay" app. - - The app offers a speech-to-text feature for certain Xbox games. Specifically, it turns spoken words during a party chat into text which then - appears on the game screen [1]. This function is also termed as "game and chat transcription", and is compatible with games that support this feature [2]. - - The removal of this app can help in reclaiming system resources and enhancing user privacy, as it would reduce the number of tools with potential voice - data access. After uninstalling, the speech-to-text functionality in supported Xbox games may no longer be available. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [3] [4]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004150708/https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/06/15/june-2021-xbox-update/ "June Xbox Update: Party Chat Accessibility, Xbox App Official Posts, and More - Xbox Wire" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004151225/https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/use-game-chat-transcription "Use game and chat transcription on Xbox and Windows devices | Xbox Support" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay - packageName: Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Mail and Calendar" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004175316/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/mail-and-calendar/9WZDNCRFHVQM) - - It's previously known as "Outlook Calendar and Mail" app [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps - packageName: microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Windows Media Player" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231005124745/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-media-player/9WZDNCRFJ3PT) - - This app was previously known as "Groove Music" [1] [2] [3]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneMusic - packageName: Microsoft.ZuneMusic - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Movies & TV" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231005124924/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/movies-tv/9WZDNCRFJ3P2) - - It's also known as "Movies and TV" app [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneVideo - packageName: Microsoft.ZuneVideo - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Windows Calculator" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/64EWx) - - It's also known as just "Calculator" [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsCalculator - packageName: Microsoft.WindowsCalculator - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Microsoft Photos" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/rBoCX) - - It's also known as just "Photos" apps [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Photos - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.Photos - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Skype" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/vL2FJ) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SkypeApp - packageName: Microsoft.SkypeApp - publisherId: kzf8qxf38zg5c - - - name: Remove "GroupMe" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/ggBiX) - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.GroupMe10 - packageName: Microsoft.GroupMe10 - publisherId: kzf8qxf38zg5c - - - name: Remove "Windows Sound Recorder" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/8Fe9K) - - This app is also known as "Voice recorder" [1] or "Windows Voice Recorder" [2] [3]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder - packageName: Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - category: Remove Phone apps - docs: |- - The "Phone" category contains scripts focused on managing phone-related Windows apps. These scripts cater to apps designed to connect smartphones with Windows, telecommunication tools like - dialer apps, and older or substituted phone-associated apps. The scripts' objective is to provide users the flexibility to decide on the existence and functionalities of these apps, enhancing - their control over personal preferences. - children: - - - name: Remove "Your Phone Companion" app - docs: |- - It was initially released in October 2018 [1]. It allows synchronization between your phone and PC [2]. - - It is replaced by "Phone Link" app since March 2022 [1]. - - It does not exist in newer versions of Windows. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006204400/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/introducing-microsoft-phone-link-and-link-to-windows-2e4bb4c0-f99a-4464-92a8-5264c7c39734 "Introducing Microsoft Phone Link and Link to Windows - Microsoft Support" - [2]: https://archive.ph/TfLf1#june-10-2020 "windows-insider/wip/apps/your-phone.md at public · MicrosoftDocs/windows-insider | github.com" - call: - - - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsPhone - packageName: Microsoft.WindowsPhone - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Phone - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.Phone - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Communications - Phone" app # Deprecated in newer Windows 10 - docs: |- - This app is also known as "Phone (dialer)" app [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.CommsPhone - packageName: Microsoft.CommsPhone - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Phone Link" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/Z4q70) - - It was initially released as "Your Phone" app in October 2018 [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [2] [3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006204400/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/introducing-microsoft-phone-link-and-link-to-windows-2e4bb4c0-f99a-4464-92a8-5264c7c39734 "Introducing Microsoft Phone Link and Link to Windows - Microsoft Support" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.YourPhone - packageName: Microsoft.YourPhone - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - category: Remove installed Windows apps + category: Remove MSN (Bing) apps docs: |- - This category covers uninstallation of pre-installed Windows apps. + This category includes scripts to uninstall MSN (sometimes branded as "Bing" or just "Microsoft") applications from Windows. - Pre-installed Windows apps come with the operating system [1] and are stored in the `C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\{PackageFamilyName}` directory [1]. + MSN apps come bundled with Windows and provide users with information from various domains such as weather, sports, news, + and finance. While they offer easy access to curated content right from the desktop, not all users find them essential. - Removing these apps contributes to user privacy by eliminating potential avenues for unwanted data collection and by decluttering the system. + If users prefer other sources or tools for this information, they might wish to uninstall these default apps to declutter their system. + children: + - + name: Remove "MSN Weather" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003173207/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/msn-weather/9WZDNCRFJ3Q2?hl=en-us) + + It's also known as just "Weather" app [1], or previously known as "Bing Weather" [2]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingWeather + packageName: Microsoft.BingWeather + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "MSN Sports" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144111/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/msn-sports/9WZDNCRFHVH4?hl=en-us&gl=us) + + It's also known as just "Sports" app [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingSports + packageName: Microsoft.BingSports + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Microsoft News" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003194608/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-news/9WZDNCRFHVFW?hl=en-us) + + It's also known as just "News" app [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingNews + packageName: Microsoft.BingNews + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "MSN Money" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003195625/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/msn-money/9WZDNCRFHV4V) + + It's also known as just "Money" app [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingFinance + packageName: Microsoft.BingFinance + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Cortana" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003195834/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/cortana/9NFFX4SZZ23L) + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.549981C3F5F10 + packageName: Microsoft.549981C3F5F10 + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "App Installer" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003200344/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/app-installer/9NBLGGH4NNS1) + + It's also known as "Desktop App Installer" app [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller + packageName: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Get Help" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003200627/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/get-help/9PKDZBMV1H3T) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.GetHelp + packageName: Microsoft.GetHelp + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Microsoft Tips" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003200952/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-tips/9WZDNCRDTBJJ) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Getstarted + packageName: Microsoft.Getstarted + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + category: Remove extensions + docs: |- + This category focuses on scripts designed to uninstall specific extensions from Windows. + + Extensions, in the context of Windows, are software components that add specific capabilities to a larger software application. These + extensions can be related to media, images, videos, or other functionalities that enhance the main software's performance. + + Most of these extensions come pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. While they offer additional functionalities, not all + users require them, so the scripts provide an option to uninstall them if desired. [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" children: - - name: Remove "Microsoft Remote Desktop" app + name: Remove "HEIF Image Extensions" app docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/jGZBm) + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003201158/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/heif-image-extensions/9PMMSR1CGPWG) - It's also known as just "Remote Desktop" [1]. + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.HEIFImageExtension + packageName: Microsoft.HEIFImageExtension + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "VP9 Video Extensions" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003201732/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/vp9-video-extensions/9N4D0MSMP0PT) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions + packageName: Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Web Media Extensions" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003202207/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/web-media-extensions/9N5TDP8VCMHS) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existenc : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WebMediaExtensions + packageName: Microsoft.WebMediaExtensions + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Webp Image Extensions" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003202310/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/webp-image-extensions/9PG2DK419DRG) This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" call: function: UninstallStoreApp parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.RemoteDesktop - packageName: Microsoft.RemoteDesktop + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WebpImageExtension + packageName: Microsoft.WebpImageExtension publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Microsoft Messaging" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003202812/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-messaging/9WZDNCRFJBQ6) + + It's also known as just "Messaging" [1] or "Skype Video" [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Messaging + packageName: Microsoft.Messaging + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Mixed Reality Portal" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003202910/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/mixed-reality-portal/9NG1H8B3ZC7M) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal + packageName: Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + category: Remove Microsoft Office apps + docs: |- + This category focuses on scripts that help uninstall select Microsoft Office apps that may come pre-installed with Windows. + + Microsoft Office suite is a popular productivity suite, providing tools for a wide range of tasks like document creation, + note-taking, and interactive presentation development. However, while many of these apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are + commonly used, some other apps like My Office, OneNote, and Sway might not be essential for all users. Especially, if users have + other preferred tools or the web versions suit their needs better. + children: - - name: Remove "Network Speed Test" app + name: Remove "Microsoft 365 (Office)" app recommend: standard docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/EpJ1B) + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/ZXfCl) + + It's formerly known as just "Office" app [1] [2]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub + packageName: Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "OneNote" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003203445/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/onenote/9WZDNCRFHVJL) + + This app was previously known as "OneNote for Windows 10" [1] [2]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Office.OneNote + packageName: Microsoft.Office.OneNote + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Sway" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003204225/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/sway/9WZDNCRD2G0J?hl=en-us) This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. @@ -8850,194 +8158,867 @@ actions: function: UninstallStoreApp parameters: # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest - packageName: Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Office.Sway + packageName: Microsoft.Office.Sway publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Feedback Hub" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003210719/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/feedback-hub/9NBLGGH4R32N) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub + packageName: Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Windows Alarms and Clock" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004092407/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-clock/9WZDNCRFJ3PR) + + This app was previously named "Windows Alarms & Clock" [1] [2]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsAlarms + packageName: Microsoft.WindowsAlarms + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Windows Camera" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004092455/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-camera/9WZDNCRFJBBG) + + It's also known as just "Camera" [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsCamera + packageName: Microsoft.WindowsCamera + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Paint 3D" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004092446/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/paint-3d/9NBLGGH5FV99) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MSPaint + packageName: Microsoft.MSPaint + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Windows Maps" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004092559/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-maps/9WZDNCRDTBVB) + + It is also known as just "Maps" [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsMaps + packageName: Microsoft.WindowsMaps + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Minecraft for Windows" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004092835/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/minecraft-for-windows/9nblggh2jhxj) + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MinecraftUWP + packageName: Microsoft.MinecraftUWP + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + category: Remove Microsoft Store apps + docs: |- + This category houses scripts dedicated to uninstalling specific applications related to the Microsoft Store. + As the digital storefront for Microsoft, the Microsoft Store is a hub for apps, games, movies, and other content. + While it provides a convenient method of obtaining software, some users might wish to uninstall or disable it for + reasons like performance optimization or data privacy concerns. + + As always, when disabling or uninstalling core system apps, it is crucial to be informed of the potential repercussions + and act carefully. + children: - - name: 'Remove "Microsoft To Do: Lists, Tasks & Reminders" app' + name: Remove "Microsoft Store" app docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/tOSDW) + This script aims to uninstall the Microsoft Store app (also known as Store [1]), which comes pre-installed on modern versions + of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. + Microsoft has mentioned that it doesn't officially support the uninstallation of this app [3] [4]. Removing it might lead to unwanted + effects [4]. - [1]: https://archive.ph/wt3sJ "Surface Duo 2 - Dual-Screen Mobile Productivity - Microsoft Surface | microsoft.com" + The Microsoft Store is subject to the data collection policies laid out in the Windows privacy statement [5]. It can collect diagnostic + data about your device, its settings, and capabilities [6]. This data is sent to Microsoft and can include unique identifiers, potentially + allowing Microsoft to recognize a user and their device [6]. Additionally, the data can offer insights into your device's settings, + capabilities, health, visited websites, device activity (or usage), and, the memory state of your device [6]. Sometimes, this might + inadvertently include parts of a file you are using [6]. + + From a security perspective, the Microsoft Store increases potential risks, as it has known vulnerabilities [7]. + + To address privacy and security concerns, it might be beneficial to disable the Microsoft Store and explore alternative methods for + software package management. However, considering the official stance from Microsoft on uninstallation, it's important to understand that + this action might affect some core functionalities of the operating system. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004094641/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/shell-experience/pre-installed-microsoft-store-app-removed-logon "Pre-installed Microsoft Store app is removed at first Windows logon - Windows Client | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004093559/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/shell-experience/cannot-remove-uninstall-or-reinstall-microsoft-store-app "Can't remove, uninstall, or reinstall Microsoft Store app - Windows Client | Microsoft Learn" + [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004094058/https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/issues/179#issuecomment-631183527 "Please include ability to opt out of telemetry and clear documentation on how to opt out · Issue #179 · microsoft/winget-cli · GitHub" + [6]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004094657/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/diagnostics-feedback-and-privacy-in-windows-28808a2b-a31b-dd73-dcd3-4559a5199319#ID0EDF "Diagnostics, feedback, and privacy in Windows - Microsoft Support" + [7]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004100105/https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/search/results?form_type=Basic&results_type=overview&query=microsoft+store&queryType=phrase&search_type=all&isCpeNameSearch=false "Search: Microsoft Store | NVD - Results | nist.gov" call: function: UninstallStoreApp parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Todos - packageName: Microsoft.Todos + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore + packageName: Microsoft.WindowsStore publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - category: Remove third-party apps + name: Remove "Store Purchase" app docs: |- - This category provides options to uninstall third-party applications (not developed by Microsoft) that may come preinstalled or be available for - installation on specific Windows versions. + This script uninstalls the "Store Purchase" app. + + The Store Purchase app is linked with the purchase feature in the Store app, allowing users to view their purchase history without needing to open a separate + website [1]. This app is not well-documented officially by Microsoft. + + The app comes pre-installed on certain Windows versions [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004133326/https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/exchange/en-US/24b1088d-0fc5-4a82-8015-c9c964532603/store-purchase-app?forum=win10itproapps "Store Purchase App | social.technet.microsoft.com" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp + packageName: Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Microsoft People" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004105428/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-people/9NBLGGH10PG8) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.People + packageName: Microsoft.People + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Microsoft Pay" app + docs: |- + This script uninstalls the Microsoft Pay app. Microsoft Pay, previously known as "Microsoft Wallet" [1] [2] [3], is a + cloud-based payment and wallet technology provided by Microsoft [2]. This system enables users to make payments through + Microsoft Pay on websites, within Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, and through Microsoft Bot Framework bots [4]. + + The primary function of Microsoft Pay is to facilitate payments using banks and credit cards [3]. The app integrates with + the Microsoft Edge browser [5] and stores card data [4]. + + Microsoft Pay comes pre-installed on specific versions of Windows [1] [6] [7] [8]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004112751/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-windows-1903-endpoints "Connection endpoints for Windows 10 Enterprise, version 1903 - Windows Privacy | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004112830/https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2016/06/21/microsoft-wallet-with-tap-to-pay-is-now-available-for-windows-insiders/ "Microsoft Wallet with tap to pay is now available for Windows Insiders | Windows Insider Blog" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20180216173337/http://www.microsoft.com/wallet/ "Microsoft Wallet: Digital Wallet for Secure Mobile Payments" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20230609124956/https://stripe.com/docs/microsoft-pay "Microsoft Pay | Stripe Documentation" + [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004112732/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/features-currently-not-available-in-the-new-microsoft-edge-4307f116-8184-0c59-dcb4-3c55e00f70bf "Features currently not available in the new Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support" + [6]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [7]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [8]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Wallet + packageName: Microsoft.Wallet + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Snipping Tool" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004133447/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/snipping-tool/9MZ95KL8MR0L) + + This app was formerly named as "Snip & Sketch" [1] [2]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ScreenSketch + packageName: Microsoft.ScreenSketch + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Print 3D" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20220430015415/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/print-3d/9pbpch085s3s?activetab=pivot:overviewtab) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Print3D + packageName: Microsoft.Print3D + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Mobile Plans" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004142628/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/mobile-plans/9NBLGGH5PNB1) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.OneConnect + packageName: Microsoft.OneConnect + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Microsoft Solitaire Collection" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20230609084501/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-solitaire-collection/9wzdncrfhwd2) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection + packageName: Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Microsoft Sticky Notes" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20230806145300/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-sticky-notes/9NBLGGH4QGHW) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes + packageName: Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + category: Remove Xbox apps + docs: |- + This category contains scripts designed to uninstall specific Windows apps related to Xbox. + Uninstalling these apps may enhance system performance and privacy, as fewer apps are running in the background, accessing personal data or utilizing system resources. + + If you're not using these services or apps, it might be beneficial to disable them for a cleaner and more privacy-focused user experience. + children: + - + name: Remove "Xbox Console Companion" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004143830/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/xbox-console-companion/9WZDNCRFJBD8) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + It's part of Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) [4]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004145519/https://learn.microsoft.com/pt-pt/gaming/gdk/_content/gc/networking/overviews/tools/fiddler-pc "Fiddler on Windows PC - Microsoft Game Development Kit | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxApp + packageName: Microsoft.XboxApp + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Xbox Live in-game experience" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + This script uninstalls the "Xbox Live in-game experience" app [1]. + + This application provides TCUI functionality [1]. Title-callable UI (TCUI) is a feature that allows game code to invoke pre-defined + user interface displays [2]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [3]. + + It's part of Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) [4]. + + Uninstalling this script can contribute to user privacy by removing unnecessary apps that may have predefined interfaces linked with + Xbox Live, minimizing potential data interactions with the system. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004144304/https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/xbox-live-docs/blob/docs/xbox-live-docs-pr/features/general/tcui/live-tcui-overview.md "xbox-live-docs/xbox-live-docs-pr/features/general/tcui/live-tcui-overview.md at docs · MicrosoftDocs/xbox-live-docs · GitHub" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004145519/https://learn.microsoft.com/pt-pt/gaming/gdk/_content/gc/networking/overviews/tools/fiddler-pc "Fiddler on Windows PC - Microsoft Game Development Kit | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI + packageName: Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Xbox Game Bar" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004144844/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/xbox-game-bar/9NZKPSTSNW4P) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + It's part of Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004145519/https://learn.microsoft.com/pt-pt/gaming/gdk/_content/gc/networking/overviews/tools/fiddler-pc "Fiddler on Windows PC - Microsoft Game Development Kit | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay + packageName: Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Xbox Game Bar Plugin" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + It's part of Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004145519/https://learn.microsoft.com/pt-pt/gaming/gdk/_content/gc/networking/overviews/tools/fiddler-pc "Fiddler on Windows PC - Microsoft Game Development Kit | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay + packageName: Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Xbox Identity Provider" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004150131/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/xbox-identity-provider/9WZDNCRD1HKW) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider + packageName: Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Xbox Speech To Text Overlay" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + This script uninstalls the "Xbox Speech To Text Overlay" app. + + The app offers a speech-to-text feature for certain Xbox games. Specifically, it turns spoken words during a party chat into text which then + appears on the game screen [1]. This function is also termed as "game and chat transcription", and is compatible with games that support this feature [2]. + + The removal of this app can help in reclaiming system resources and enhancing user privacy, as it would reduce the number of tools with potential voice + data access. After uninstalling, the speech-to-text functionality in supported Xbox games may no longer be available. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [3] [4]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004150708/https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/06/15/june-2021-xbox-update/ "June Xbox Update: Party Chat Accessibility, Xbox App Official Posts, and More - Xbox Wire" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004151225/https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/accessibility/use-game-chat-transcription "Use game and chat transcription on Xbox and Windows devices | Xbox Support" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay + packageName: Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Mail and Calendar" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231004175316/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/mail-and-calendar/9WZDNCRFHVQM) + + It's previously known as "Outlook Calendar and Mail" app [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps + packageName: microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Windows Media Player" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231005124745/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-media-player/9WZDNCRFJ3PT) + + This app was previously known as "Groove Music" [1] [2] [3]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneMusic + packageName: Microsoft.ZuneMusic + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Movies & TV" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231005124924/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/movies-tv/9WZDNCRFJ3P2) + + It's also known as "Movies and TV" app [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneVideo + packageName: Microsoft.ZuneVideo + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Windows Calculator" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/64EWx) + + It's also known as just "Calculator" [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsCalculator + packageName: Microsoft.WindowsCalculator + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Microsoft Photos" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/rBoCX) + + It's also known as just "Photos" apps [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Photos + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.Photos + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Skype" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/vL2FJ) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SkypeApp + packageName: Microsoft.SkypeApp + publisherId: kzf8qxf38zg5c + - + name: Remove "GroupMe" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/ggBiX) + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.GroupMe10 + packageName: Microsoft.GroupMe10 + publisherId: kzf8qxf38zg5c + - + name: Remove "Windows Sound Recorder" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/8Fe9K) + + This app is also known as "Voice recorder" [1] or "Windows Voice Recorder" [2] [3]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder + packageName: Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + category: Remove Phone apps + docs: |- + The "Phone" category contains scripts focused on managing phone-related Windows apps. These scripts cater to apps designed to connect smartphones with Windows, telecommunication tools like + dialer apps, and older or substituted phone-associated apps. The scripts' objective is to provide users the flexibility to decide on the existence and functionalities of these apps, enhancing + their control over personal preferences. + children: + - + name: Remove "Your Phone Companion" app + docs: |- + It was initially released in October 2018 [1]. It allows synchronization between your phone and PC [2]. + + It is replaced by "Phone Link" app since March 2022 [1]. + + It does not exist in newer versions of Windows. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006204400/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/introducing-microsoft-phone-link-and-link-to-windows-2e4bb4c0-f99a-4464-92a8-5264c7c39734 "Introducing Microsoft Phone Link and Link to Windows - Microsoft Support" + [2]: https://archive.ph/TfLf1#june-10-2020 "windows-insider/wip/apps/your-phone.md at public · MicrosoftDocs/windows-insider | github.com" + call: + - + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsPhone + packageName: Microsoft.WindowsPhone + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Phone + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.Phone + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Communications - Phone" app # Deprecated in newer Windows 10 + docs: |- + This app is also known as "Phone (dialer)" app [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.CommsPhone + packageName: Microsoft.CommsPhone + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Phone Link" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/Z4q70) + + It was initially released as "Your Phone" app in October 2018 [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006204400/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/introducing-microsoft-phone-link-and-link-to-windows-2e4bb4c0-f99a-4464-92a8-5264c7c39734 "Introducing Microsoft Phone Link and Link to Windows - Microsoft Support" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os "Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.YourPhone + packageName: Microsoft.YourPhone + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Microsoft Remote Desktop" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/jGZBm) + + It's also known as just "Remote Desktop" [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.RemoteDesktop + packageName: Microsoft.RemoteDesktop + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Network Speed Test" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/EpJ1B) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest + packageName: Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: 'Remove "Microsoft To Do: Lists, Tasks & Reminders" app' + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/tOSDW) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. + + [1]: https://archive.ph/wt3sJ "Surface Duo 2 - Dual-Screen Mobile Productivity - Microsoft Surface | microsoft.com" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Todos + packageName: Microsoft.Todos + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + category: Remove third-party apps + docs: |- + This category provides options to uninstall third-party applications (not developed by Microsoft) that may come preinstalled or be available for + installation on specific Windows versions. + children: + - + name: Remove "Shazam" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/zjVBQ) + + Shazam Windows app was officially declared end-of-life on February 7, 2017 and is discontinued as Windows app [1]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007013946/https://www.windowscentral.com/shazam-pulls-plug-windows-apps "Shazam pulls the plug on its Windows apps for PC and Mobile | Windows Central" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage ShazamEntertainmentLtd.Shazam + packageName: ShazamEntertainmentLtd.Shazam + publisherId: pqbynwjfrbcg4 + - + category: Remove Candy Crush apps + docs: |- + This category consists of scripts to uninstall the various Candy Crush applications that may come preinstalled + or be available for installation on certain versions of Windows. children: - - name: Remove "Shazam" app + name: Remove "Candy Crush Saga" app docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/zjVBQ) - - Shazam Windows app was officially declared end-of-life on February 7, 2017 and is discontinued as Windows app [1]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007013946/https://www.windowscentral.com/shazam-pulls-plug-windows-apps "Shazam pulls the plug on its Windows apps for PC and Mobile | Windows Central" + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231007015121/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/candy-crush-saga/9nblggh18846) call: function: UninstallStoreApp parameters: # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage ShazamEntertainmentLtd.Shazam - packageName: ShazamEntertainmentLtd.Shazam - publisherId: pqbynwjfrbcg4 + # More info : Get-AppxPackage king.com.CandyCrushSaga + packageName: king.com.CandyCrushSaga + publisherId: kgqvnymyfvs32 - - category: Remove Candy Crush apps + name: Remove "Candy Crush Soda Saga" app docs: |- - This category encompasses actions to uninstall the various Candy Crush applications that may come preinstalled or be available for installation - on certain versions of Windows. These actions help streamline the system by removing potentially unwanted games. - children: - - - name: Remove "Candy Crush Saga" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231007015121/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/candy-crush-saga/9nblggh18846) - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage king.com.CandyCrushSaga - packageName: king.com.CandyCrushSaga - publisherId: kgqvnymyfvs32 - - - name: Remove "Candy Crush Soda Saga" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231007015313/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/candy-crush-soda-saga/9nblggh1zrpv) - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga - packageName: king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga - publisherId: kgqvnymyfvs32 - - - name: Remove "Flipboard" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/yEn8l) + [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231007015313/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/candy-crush-soda-saga/9nblggh1zrpv) call: function: UninstallStoreApp parameters: # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Flipboard.Flipboard - packageName: Flipboard.Flipboard - publisherId: 3f5azkryzdbc4 - - - name: Remove "Twitter" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/4xGBR) - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage 9E2F88E3.Twitter - packageName: 9E2F88E3.Twitter - publisherId: wgeqdkkx372wm - - - name: 'Remove "iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts" app' - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/qKiUM) - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage ClearChannelRadioDigital.iHeartRadio - packageName: ClearChannelRadioDigital.iHeartRadio - publisherId: a76a11dkgb644 - - - name: 'Remove "Duolingo - Language Lessons" app' - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/AgJOE) + # More info : Get-AppxPackage king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga + packageName: king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga + publisherId: kgqvnymyfvs32 + - + name: Remove "Flipboard" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/yEn8l) + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Flipboard.Flipboard + packageName: Flipboard.Flipboard + publisherId: 3f5azkryzdbc4 + - + name: Remove "Twitter" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/4xGBR) + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage 9E2F88E3.Twitter + packageName: 9E2F88E3.Twitter + publisherId: wgeqdkkx372wm + - + name: 'Remove "iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts" app' + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/qKiUM) + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage ClearChannelRadioDigital.iHeartRadio + packageName: ClearChannelRadioDigital.iHeartRadio + publisherId: a76a11dkgb644 + - + name: 'Remove "Duolingo - Language Lessons" app' + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/AgJOE) - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage D5EA27B7.Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree - packageName: D5EA27B7.Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree - publisherId: yx6k7tf7xvsea - - - name: Remove "Adobe Photoshop Express" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/213f5) + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage D5EA27B7.Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree + packageName: D5EA27B7.Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree + publisherId: yx6k7tf7xvsea + - + name: Remove "Adobe Photoshop Express" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/213f5) - This apps is also known as just "Photoshop Express" [1]. + This apps is also known as just "Photoshop Express" [1]. - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshop - packageName: AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress # Official docs is wrong (given as `AdobeSystemIncorporated.AdobePhotoshop`) - publisherId: ynb6jyjzte8ga - - - name: Remove "Pandora" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/uKHGP) + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshop + packageName: AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress # Official docs is wrong (given as `AdobeSystemIncorporated.AdobePhotoshop`) + publisherId: ynb6jyjzte8ga + - + name: Remove "Pandora" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/uKHGP) - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage PandoraMediaInc.29680B314EFC2 - packageName: PandoraMediaInc.29680B314EFC2 - publisherId: n619g4d5j0fnw - - - name: Remove "Eclipse Manager" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/bnllD) + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage PandoraMediaInc.29680B314EFC2 + packageName: PandoraMediaInc.29680B314EFC2 + publisherId: n619g4d5j0fnw + - + name: Remove "Eclipse Manager" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/bnllD) - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage 46928bounde.EclipseManager - packageName: 46928bounde.EclipseManager - publisherId: a5h4egax66k6y - - - name: Remove "Code Writer" app - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/RZY0r) + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage 46928bounde.EclipseManager + packageName: 46928bounde.EclipseManager + publisherId: a5h4egax66k6y + - + name: Remove "Code Writer" app + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/RZY0r) - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491 - packageName: ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491 - publisherId: 24pqs290vpjk0 - - - name: 'Remove "Spotify - Music and Podcasts" app' - docs: |- - [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/r3VwJ) - call: - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage SpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic - packageName: SpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic - publisherId: zpdnekdrzrea0 + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491 + packageName: ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491 + publisherId: 24pqs290vpjk0 + - + name: 'Remove "Spotify - Music and Podcasts" app' + docs: |- + [Microsoft Store Page](https://archive.ph/r3VwJ) + call: + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage SpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic + packageName: SpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic + publisherId: zpdnekdrzrea0 - category: Remove system apps docs: |- @@ -9108,20 +9089,26 @@ actions: [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" call: - - - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage F46D4000-FD22-4DB4-AC8E-4E1DDDE828FE - packageName: F46D4000-FD22-4DB4-AC8E-4E1DDDE828FE - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage InputApp - packageName: InputApp - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage F46D4000-FD22-4DB4-AC8E-4E1DDDE828FE + packageName: F46D4000-FD22-4DB4-AC8E-4E1DDDE828FE + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "InputApp" app + docs: |- + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage InputApp + packageName: InputApp + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - name: Remove "Microsoft AAD Broker Plugin" app (breaks Night Light settings, taskbar keyboard selection and Office app authentication) # recommend: strict (Unrecommended due to too many side-effects) @@ -9189,643 +9176,630 @@ actions: packageName: Microsoft.AsyncTextService publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - category: Remove Windows Hello setup UI apps + name: Remove "Hello setup UI" app (breaks biometric authentication) + recommend: strict + docs: |- + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + See also: [Discussion about this service on Microsoft forums](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003183050/https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_wintp-insider_store-insiderplat_pc/what-is-bio-enrollment-app/53808b5a-8694-4128-a5bd-34e3b954434a) + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BioEnrollment + packageName: Microsoft.BioEnrollment + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "Credentials Dialog Host" app + docs: |- + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.CredDialogHost + packageName: Microsoft.CredDialogHost + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "EC" app + docs: |- + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ECApp + packageName: Microsoft.ECApp + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove "Lock" app (shows lock screen) + docs: |- + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + See also: [More information `LockApp.exe` process](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003183213/https://www.getwox.com/what-is-lockapp-exe/) + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.LockApp + packageName: Microsoft.LockApp + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + category: Remove Edge (Legacy) + docs: |- + This category includes scripts to remove Microsoft Edge Legacy. Microsoft introduced the Legacy version based on the EdgeHTML + engine [1] in 2015 [2]. However, as of March 9, 2021, they stopped supporting this version, implying it no longer gets + security updates or patches [1] [2]. Keeping unsupported software on your system can pose security vulnerabilities. + + Initially, this version was the default browser on Windows 10 PCs [1]. Due to its tight integration with Windows, a simple uninstall + might not eliminate all related files. + + One privacy concern with Microsoft Edge Legacy is how it handles your browsing history. When used, the browser integrates your browsing + history into your device's activity log that is sent to Microsoft [3]. But, even if disabled, the data remains on your device [3]. + This local storage of data can be analyzed for your behavior, potentially compromising your privacy. + + By utilizing this script, you ensure a comprehensive removal of the browser and its related components, thus enhancing your system's + privacy and security. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004084011/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/what-is-microsoft-edge-legacy-3e779e55-4c55-08e6-ecc8-2333768c0fb0 "What is Microsoft Edge Legacy? - Microsoft Support" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231120102054/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/microsoft-edge-legacy "Microsoft Edge Legacy - Microsoft Lifecycle | Microsoft Learn | learn.microsoft.com" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008125552/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/-windows-activity-history-and-your-privacy-2b279964-44ec-8c2f-e0c2-6779b07d2cbd "Windows activity history and your privacy - Microsoft Support" children: - - name: Remove "Hello setup UI" app (breaks biometric authentication) + name: Remove "Microsoft Edge" app recommend: strict docs: |- - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + This script uninstalls the "Microsoft Edge" Windows app. - See also: [Discussion about this service on Microsoft forums](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003183050/https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_wintp-insider_store-insiderplat_pc/what-is-bio-enrollment-app/53808b5a-8694-4128-a5bd-34e3b954434a) - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BioEnrollment - packageName: Microsoft.BioEnrollment - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "Credentials Dialog Host" app - docs: |- This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + As of March 9, 2021, this app stopped receiving any updates or security patches [4]. Such unsupported software can become a security + risk. Furthermore, using this version means your browsing data gets integrated into your device's activity history [5]. Microsoft can + access this data [5] and it remains stored locally, leaving traces of your behavior [5]. + + Removing this software not only minimizes potential security threats but also improves your privacy by preventing data accumulation. + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004085037/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/internet-explorer-microsoft-edge "Lifecycle FAQ - Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Learn" + [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008125552/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/-windows-activity-history-and-your-privacy-2b279964-44ec-8c2f-e0c2-6779b07d2cbd "Windows activity history and your privacy - Microsoft Support" call: function: UninstallSystemApp parameters: # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.CredDialogHost - packageName: Microsoft.CredDialogHost - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "EC" app - docs: |- - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ECApp - packageName: Microsoft.ECApp + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge + packageName: Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - name: Remove "Lock" app (shows lock screen) + name: Remove "Microsoft Edge Dev Tools Client" app + recommend: strict docs: |- - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + This script removes the Developer Tools (DevTools) app that was paired with Microsoft Edge Legacy. These tools, now outdated, haven't + received updates for a while [1] [2]. If the main Edge application is uninstalled, these tools lose their relevance and should be removed + as well. - See also: [More information `LockApp.exe` process](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003183213/https://www.getwox.com/what-is-lockapp-exe/) + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [3] [4]. - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + Getting rid of such outdated software components helps to protect your security. They could have vulnerabilities waiting to be exploited. By uninstalling + them, you're taking a step towards a more secure system. + + [More about Edge DevTools](https://web.archive.org/web/20200508053014/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/devtools-guide) + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004085037/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/internet-explorer-microsoft-edge "Lifecycle FAQ - Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004084959/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/microsoft-edge/legacy/developer/ "Legacy Microsoft Edge developer documentation - Legacy Microsoft Edge developer docs | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" call: function: UninstallSystemApp parameters: # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.LockApp - packageName: Microsoft.LockApp - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient + packageName: Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient + publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe + - + name: Remove Edge (legacy) file and URL associations + recommend: strict + docs: |- + This script unlinks file and URL associations from the legacy Microsoft Edge, ensuring that it is not mistakenly recognized as + the default browser on your system. + + When you remove Microsoft Edge and don't disconnect its associations as the default browser, certain Windows functionalities may + malfunction, as reported by users [1]. The standard uninstallation method for Microsoft Edge does not unlink these associations, + leading to possible issues. + + For newer versions of Windows (specifically, Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 11 21H2 and beyond), the Chromium-based Edge is associated + with majority of default options (with ProgIDs `MSEdgePDF` and `MSEdgeHTM` [2]), however there are still associations for legacy Edge. + + The legacy Microsoft Edge is associated with several ProgIDs, such as `AppX4hxtad77fbk3jkkeerkrm0ze94wjf3s9` and `AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723`, + all prefixed with `AppX` [3]. + + To check the specific file and URL associations handled by Edge, you can look under the following registry keys, although not + all these keys are registered by the operating system: + + - `HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_{Version}\MicrosoftEdge\Capabilities\URLAssociations` + - `HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_{Version}\MicrosoftEdge\Capabilities\FileAssociations` + + Within these keys: + + - URL associations include `http`, `https`, `microsoft-edge`, and others. + - File associations include `.htm`, `.html`, `.pdf`, and `.svg`. + + By running this script, you help in enhancing your system's privacy and ensuring that no unintended associations remain that could potentially cause + vulnerabilities or other issues. + + [1]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/64 "[BUG]: can't sign in again · Issue #64 · undergroundwires/privacy.sexy" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231001221635/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-default-browser "Set Microsoft Edge as the default browser on Windows and macOS | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231001223221/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-applicationdefaults#defaultassociationsconfiguration + call: + function: RemoveBrowserAssociations + parameters: + progIdPattern: AppX* + # List: + # $keywords = @('AppX4hxtad77fbk3jkkeerkrm0ze94wjf3s9', 'AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723', 'AppXq0fevzme2pys62n3e0fbqa7peapykr8v', 'AppX90nv6nhay5n6a98fnetv7tpk64pp35es') + # Get-Item -Path 'HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ApplicationAssociationToasts' | ForEach-Object { $_.Property } | Where-Object { $key = $_; $keywords | Where-Object { $key -match $_ } } + toastAssociations: >- + AppX4hxtad77fbk3jkkeerkrm0ze94wjf3s9_.htm AppX4hxtad77fbk3jkkeerkrm0ze94wjf3s9_.html + AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723_.pdf + AppXq0fevzme2pys62n3e0fbqa7peapykr8v_http AppX90nv6nhay5n6a98fnetv7tpk64pp35es_https - - category: Remove Edge apps + name: Remove "Win32 Web View Host" / "Desktop App Web Viewer" app + recommend: strict docs: |- - These scripts disable Windows apps related to Microsoft Edge [1]. + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 - children: - - - category: Remove Edge (Legacy) - docs: |- - This category aids in the removal of Microsoft Edge Legacy. Microsoft introduced the Legacy version based on the EdgeHTML engine [1]. - However, as of March 9, 2021, they stopped supporting this version, implying it no longer gets security updates or patches [1]. - Unsupported software can pose security vulnerabilities. - - Initially, this version was the default browser on Windows 10 PCs [1]. Due to its tight integration with Windows, a simple uninstall - might not eliminate all related files. - - One privacy concern with Microsoft Edge Legacy is how it handles your browsing history. When used, the browser integrates your browsing - history into your device's activity log that is sent to Microsoft [2]. But, even if disabled, the data remains on your device [2]. - This local storage of data can be analyzed for your behavior, potentially compromising your privacy. - - By utilizing this script, you ensure a comprehensive removal of the browser and its related components, thus enhancing your system's - privacy and security. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004084011/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/what-is-microsoft-edge-legacy-3e779e55-4c55-08e6-ecc8-2333768c0fb0 "What is Microsoft Edge Legacy? - Microsoft Support" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008125552/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/-windows-activity-history-and-your-privacy-2b279964-44ec-8c2f-e0c2-6779b07d2cbd "Windows activity history and your privacy - Microsoft Support" - children: - - - name: Remove "Microsoft Edge" app - recommend: strict - docs: |- - This script uninstalls the "Microsoft Edge" Windows app. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - As of March 9, 2021, this app stopped receiving any updates or security patches [4]. Such unsupported software can become a security - risk. Furthermore, using this version means your browsing data gets integrated into your device's activity history [5]. Microsoft can - access this data [5] and it remains stored locally, leaving traces of your behavior [5]. - - Removing this software not only minimizes potential security threats but also improves your privacy by preventing data accumulation. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004085037/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/internet-explorer-microsoft-edge "Lifecycle FAQ - Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Learn" - [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008125552/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/-windows-activity-history-and-your-privacy-2b279964-44ec-8c2f-e0c2-6779b07d2cbd "Windows activity history and your privacy - Microsoft Support" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge - packageName: Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove "Microsoft Edge Dev Tools Client" app - recommend: strict - docs: |- - This script removes the Developer Tools (DevTools) app that was paired with Microsoft Edge Legacy. These tools, now outdated, haven't - received updates for a while [1] [2]. If the main Edge application is uninstalled, these tools lose their relevance and should be removed - as well. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [3] [4]. - - Getting rid of such outdated software components helps to protect your security. They could have vulnerabilities waiting to be exploited. By uninstalling - them, you're taking a step towards a more secure system. - - [More about Edge DevTools](https://web.archive.org/web/20200508053014/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/devtools-guide) - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004085037/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/internet-explorer-microsoft-edge "Lifecycle FAQ - Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231004084959/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/microsoft-edge/legacy/developer/ "Legacy Microsoft Edge developer documentation - Legacy Microsoft Edge developer docs | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient - packageName: Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient - publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe - - - name: Remove Edge (legacy) file and URL associations - recommend: strict - docs: |- - This script unlinks file and URL associations from the legacy Microsoft Edge, ensuring that it is not mistakenly recognized as - the default browser on your system. - - When you remove Microsoft Edge and don't disconnect its associations as the default browser, certain Windows functionalities may - malfunction, as reported by users [1]. The standard uninstallation method for Microsoft Edge does not unlink these associations, - leading to possible issues. - - For newer versions of Windows (specifically, Windows 10 21H2 and Windows 11 21H2 and beyond), the Chromium-based Edge is associated - with majority of default options (with ProgIDs `MSEdgePDF` and `MSEdgeHTM` [2]), however there are still associations for legacy Edge. - - The legacy Microsoft Edge is associated with several ProgIDs, such as `AppX4hxtad77fbk3jkkeerkrm0ze94wjf3s9` and `AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723`, - all prefixed with `AppX` [3]. - - To check the specific file and URL associations handled by Edge, you can look under the following registry keys, although not - all these keys are registered by the operating system: - - - `HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_{Version}\MicrosoftEdge\Capabilities\URLAssociations` - - `HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\Repository\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_{Version}\MicrosoftEdge\Capabilities\FileAssociations` - - Within these keys: - - - URL associations include `http`, `https`, `microsoft-edge`, and others. - - File associations include `.htm`, `.html`, `.pdf`, and `.svg`. - - By running this script, you help in enhancing your system's privacy and ensuring that no unintended associations remain that could potentially cause - vulnerabilities or other issues. - - [1]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/64 "[BUG]: can't sign in again · Issue #64 · undergroundwires/privacy.sexy" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231001221635/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-default-browser "Set Microsoft Edge as the default browser on Windows and macOS | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231001223221/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-applicationdefaults#defaultassociationsconfiguration - call: - function: RemoveBrowserAssociations - parameters: - progIdPattern: AppX* - # List: - # $keywords = @('AppX4hxtad77fbk3jkkeerkrm0ze94wjf3s9', 'AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723', 'AppXq0fevzme2pys62n3e0fbqa7peapykr8v', 'AppX90nv6nhay5n6a98fnetv7tpk64pp35es') - # Get-Item -Path 'HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ApplicationAssociationToasts' | ForEach-Object { $_.Property } | Where-Object { $key = $_; $keywords | Where-Object { $key -match $_ } } - toastAssociations: >- - AppX4hxtad77fbk3jkkeerkrm0ze94wjf3s9_.htm AppX4hxtad77fbk3jkkeerkrm0ze94wjf3s9_.html - AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723_.pdf - AppXq0fevzme2pys62n3e0fbqa7peapykr8v_http AppX90nv6nhay5n6a98fnetv7tpk64pp35es_https - - - name: Remove "Win32 Web View Host" / "Desktop App Web Viewer" app - recommend: strict - docs: |- - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Win32WebViewHost - packageName: Microsoft.Win32WebViewHost - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "Microsoft PPI Projection" app - docs: |- - [More about Perceptive Pixel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptive_Pixel) - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - recommend: strict - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.PPIProjection - packageName: Microsoft.PPIProjection - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "ChxApp" app - docs: |- - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Apprep.ChxApp - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.Apprep.ChxApp - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "Assigned Access Lock App" app - docs: |- - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.AssignedAccessLockApp - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.AssignedAccessLockApp - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "Capture Picker" app - docs: |- - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.CapturePicker - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.CapturePicker - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "Cloud Experience Host" app (breaks Windows Hello password/PIN sign-in options, and Microsoft cloud/corporate sign in) - # recommend: strict (Unrecommended due to too many side-effects) - docs: |- - This script uninstall the Microsoft Cloud Experience Host service. - This service is required for connecting to corporate domains or Microsoft cloud-based services. - It is also referred to as the "Microsoft account" app [1]. - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - The Microsoft Cloud Experience Host has several functionalities: - - - It is responsible for connecting Microsoft accounts [4] [5]. - - It enables corporate login. Cloud Experience Host application comes into action during the joining process of workplace environments or Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) [6]. It renders the experience when collecting company-provided credentials [6]. After enrolling your device with your workplace environment or Azure AD, your organization can manage your PC and collect specific data about you, including your location [6]. The organization may add or remove apps, modify settings, disable certain features, prevent account removal, or even reset your PC [6]. - - It manages PIN, Biometric, and Device authentication [7]. This is needed for Windows Hello, which supports authentication through a device, biometric data, or a PIN code [7]. This functionality also assists in joining a machine to Azure AD or an on-premises AD domain [7]. - - Lastly, it aids in Out-of-box experience (OOBE) troubleshooting [8]. The OOBE comprises a series of screens such as the license agreement, internet connection, and login [9]. The service helps detect errors occurring during the OOBE flow [8]. - - While the service does offer these essential functionalities, it also introduces notable privacy considerations. - - However, if one decides to uninstall it, they will encounter the following challenges: - - - The ability to sign in to Windows using a Microsoft account will be hampered, affecting cloud-based sign-in [10] [11]. - - The password and PIN sign-in options located in "Settings > Sign-in Options" will be inaccessible [12]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007145740/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007145741/https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/cant-login-to-microsoft-account-because-of-cloud/0861c72d-3621-45bc-bae0-67d13121f526 "cant login to microsoft account because of cloud experience host - Microsoft Community | answers.microsoft.com" - [6]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007145756/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-how-it-works-technology#cloud-experience-hos "How Windows Hello for Business works - technology and terms - Windows Security | Microsoft Learn" - [7]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007150204/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-how-it-works-provisioning "How Windows Hello for Business works - Provisioning - Windows Security | Microsoft Learn" - [8]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007150256/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/required-windows-11-diagnostic-events-and-fields#cloud-experience-host-events "Required diagnostic events and fields for Windows 11, version 21H2 - Windows Privacy | Microsoft Learn" - [9]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007150258/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-oobe "Customize OOBE | Microsoft Learn" - [10]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/99 "Microsoft login procedure is not functional · Issue #99 · undergroundwires/privacy.sexy | github.com" - [11]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/64 "[BUG]: can't sign in again · Issue #64 · undergroundwires/privacy.sexy | github.com" - [12]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/67 "[BUG]: Unable to change PIN and Password · Issue #67 · undergroundwires/privacy.sexy | github.com" - - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "Content Delivery Manager" app - recommend: strict - docs: |- - This script uninstalls the "Content Delivery Manager" app. - - This app provides Windows Spotlight functionality [1], which automatically sets random wallpapers on the lock screen in Windows [2] [3]. - - The main purpose of this app is to update the Windows experience [1]. - - To achieve this, the app collects data about interactions with the Windows Spotlight content, such as which content is viewed, clicked on, or given feedback [1]. It records the content's ID, user actions, and other associated attributes [1]. Additionally, the app aggregates data about the state of content offers on a device, including the health of user accounts, the health status of the content delivery, and more specific metrics [1]. The app also keeps track of where the content is displayed, like on the LockScreen or Start menu, and when. This detailed tracking ensures that Windows stays up-to-date [1]. However, for users who prioritize privacy, understanding the data this app collects can be vital. - - The app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [4] [5]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007152921/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/basic-level-windows-diagnostic-events-and-fields-1703#content-delivery-manager-events "Windows 10, version 1703 basic diagnostic events and fields (Windows 10) - Windows Privacy | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20230911110727/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/personalize-your-lock-screen-81dab9b0-35cf-887c-84a0-6de8ef72bea0 "Personalize your lock screen - Microsoft Support" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20230911110748/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/windows-spotlight "Configure Windows Spotlight on the lock screen - Configure Windows | Microsoft Learn" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Win32WebViewHost + packageName: Microsoft.Win32WebViewHost + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - category: Remove Cortana system apps + name: Remove "Microsoft PPI Projection" app + docs: |- + [More about Perceptive Pixel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptive_Pixel) + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + recommend: strict + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.PPIProjection + packageName: Microsoft.PPIProjection + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "ChxApp" app + docs: |- + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Apprep.ChxApp + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.Apprep.ChxApp + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "Assigned Access Lock App" app + docs: |- + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.AssignedAccessLockApp + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.AssignedAccessLockApp + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "Capture Picker" app + docs: |- + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.CapturePicker + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.CapturePicker + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "Cloud Experience Host" app (breaks Windows Hello password/PIN sign-in options, and Microsoft cloud/corporate sign in) + # recommend: strict (Unrecommended due to too many side-effects) + docs: |- + This script uninstall the Microsoft Cloud Experience Host service. + This service is required for connecting to corporate domains or Microsoft cloud-based services. + It is also referred to as the "Microsoft account" app [1]. + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + + The Microsoft Cloud Experience Host has several functionalities: + + - It is responsible for connecting Microsoft accounts [4] [5]. + - It enables corporate login. Cloud Experience Host application comes into action during the joining process of workplace environments or Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) [6]. It renders the experience when collecting company-provided credentials [6]. After enrolling your device with your workplace environment or Azure AD, your organization can manage your PC and collect specific data about you, including your location [6]. The organization may add or remove apps, modify settings, disable certain features, prevent account removal, or even reset your PC [6]. + - It manages PIN, Biometric, and Device authentication [7]. This is needed for Windows Hello, which supports authentication through a device, biometric data, or a PIN code [7]. This functionality also assists in joining a machine to Azure AD or an on-premises AD domain [7]. + - Lastly, it aids in Out-of-box experience (OOBE) troubleshooting [8]. The OOBE comprises a series of screens such as the license agreement, internet connection, and login [9]. The service helps detect errors occurring during the OOBE flow [8]. + + While the service does offer these essential functionalities, it also introduces notable privacy considerations. + + However, if one decides to uninstall it, they will encounter the following challenges: + + - The ability to sign in to Windows using a Microsoft account will be hampered, affecting cloud-based sign-in [10] [11]. + - The password and PIN sign-in options located in "Settings > Sign-in Options" will be inaccessible [12]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007145740/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007145741/https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/cant-login-to-microsoft-account-because-of-cloud/0861c72d-3621-45bc-bae0-67d13121f526 "cant login to microsoft account because of cloud experience host - Microsoft Community | answers.microsoft.com" + [6]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007145756/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-how-it-works-technology#cloud-experience-hos "How Windows Hello for Business works - technology and terms - Windows Security | Microsoft Learn" + [7]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007150204/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-how-it-works-provisioning "How Windows Hello for Business works - Provisioning - Windows Security | Microsoft Learn" + [8]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007150256/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/required-windows-11-diagnostic-events-and-fields#cloud-experience-host-events "Required diagnostic events and fields for Windows 11, version 21H2 - Windows Privacy | Microsoft Learn" + [9]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007150258/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-oobe "Customize OOBE | Microsoft Learn" + [10]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/99 "Microsoft login procedure is not functional · Issue #99 · undergroundwires/privacy.sexy | github.com" + [11]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/64 "[BUG]: can't sign in again · Issue #64 · undergroundwires/privacy.sexy | github.com" + [12]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/67 "[BUG]: Unable to change PIN and Password · Issue #67 · undergroundwires/privacy.sexy | github.com" + + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "Content Delivery Manager" app + recommend: strict + docs: |- + This script uninstalls the "Content Delivery Manager" app. + + This app provides Windows Spotlight functionality [1], which automatically sets random wallpapers on the lock screen in Windows [2] [3]. + + The main purpose of this app is to update the Windows experience [1]. + + To achieve this, the app collects data about interactions with the Windows Spotlight content, such as which content is viewed, + clicked on, or given feedback [1]. It records the content's ID, user actions, and other associated attributes [1]. Additionally, the app + aggregates data about the state of content offers on a device, including the health of user accounts, the health status of the content + delivery, and more specific metrics [1]. The app also keeps track of where the content is displayed, like on the LockScreen or Start menu, + and when [1] [3]. This detailed tracking ensures that Windows stays up-to-date [1]. However, for users who prioritize privacy, understanding + the data this app collects can be vital. + + The app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [4] [5]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007152921/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/basic-level-windows-diagnostic-events-and-fields-1703#content-delivery-manager-events "Windows 10, version 1703 basic diagnostic events and fields (Windows 10) - Windows Privacy | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20230911110727/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/personalize-your-lock-screen-81dab9b0-35cf-887c-84a0-6de8ef72bea0 "Personalize your lock screen - Microsoft Support" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20230911110748/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/windows-spotlight "Configure Windows Spotlight on the lock screen - Configure Windows | Microsoft Learn" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "Search" app (breaks Windows search) + docs: |- + This script removes two specific apps from Windows: + + - `Microsoft.Windows.Cortana`: Commonly known as Cortana [1] [2] [3]. This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. + - `Microsoft.Windows.Search`: Introduced in Windows 10 2004, this app took over the role of `Microsoft.Windows.Cortana` to provide search functionality [4]. + The executable for this app is `SearchApp.exe`, located at `C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchApp.exe` [5] [6]. + This app powers the Windows search bar [5]. Some community reports have indicated that this app may collect data to display advertisements [7] [8]. + + Removing these apps contributes to user privacy by eliminating potential data collection points. However, please note that running this script will disfunction + the built-in Windows search functionality. Weigh the trade-off between improved privacy and the loss of search functionality before proceeding. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007222810/https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/applocker-blocking-windows-search-functionality/5509bfcc-061c-49e0-803d-6dbb1bc6a839 "Applocker Blocking windows search functionality Win 10 - 2004 - Microsoft Community" + [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007222923/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/461791/kb5003637-problem-with-windows-search-bar "KB5003637 Problem With Windows Search Bar - Microsoft Q&A" + [6]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007222844/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/842652/unable-to-start-a-dcom-server-microsoftwindows-cli?cid=kerryherger&page=2 "Unable to start a DCOM Server - MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS_120.2212.4170.0_x64__cw5n1h2txyewy!InputApp as Unavailable/Unavailable. Error 2147942402 (TextInputHost.exe) - Microsoft Q&A" + [7]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007222907/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/175856/windows-10-20h2-searchapp-exe-network-connection "Windows 10 20H2 searchapp.exe - network connection - Microsoft Q&A" + [8]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007222922/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/893937/searchapp-exe-connecting-to-ms-for-no-reason "Searchapp.exe connecting to MS for no reason. - Microsoft Q&A" + call: + - + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Cortana + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.Cortana # Removed since version 2004 + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + function: UninstallStoreApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Search + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.Search # Added in version Windows 10 2004, it was called "Cortana" before now it's plain "Search" + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "Holographic First Run" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + The "Windows Holographic First Run" app is a diagnostic tool on Windows, designed for potential users of Microsoft's Hololens, an augmented reality headset [1]. + When run, the app scans your computer's hardware to determine its compatibility with the Hololens [1]. It assesses which components meet or exceed the required + specifications, which might offer a subpar experience, and which fail to meet the necessary standards [1]. The app accesses hardware data to ensure that + the users have a system capable of supporting the Hololens [1]. + + This app is pre-installed in specific Windows versions [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231003184605/https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/check-pc-windows-holographic-app-requirements/ "Check If Your PC Meets The Windows Holographic App Requirements | addictivetips.com" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Holographic.FirstRun + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.Holographic.FirstRun + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + category: Remove Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) apps + docs: |- + This category focuses on uninstalling specific Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) apps from Windows devices. OOBE apps are components of the Windows setup process designed to guide + users through initial device setup, establishing settings and preferences, and connecting to networks [1]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007230029/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/oobe-screen-details "Windows 10 OOBE screen details | Microsoft Learn" children: - - name: Remove "Search" app (breaks Windows search) + name: Remove "OOBE Network Captive Portal" app docs: |- - This script removes two specific apps from Windows: + This script uninstall the OOBE Network Captive Portal app. The app is part of the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) process in Windows [1]. When users set + up their Windows system for the first time, they encounter the "Let's connect you to a network" screen [1]. This screen precedes the End User License Agreement + (EULA) screen and presents available connection options, including Wi-Fi and Cellular data networks in the vicinity [1]. Some pages during the OOBE are delivered + through a cloud service [1]. - - `Microsoft.Windows.Cortana`: Commonly known as Cortana [1] [2] [3]. This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2] [3]. - - `Microsoft.Windows.Search`: Introduced in Windows 10 2004, this app took over the role of `Microsoft.Windows.Cortana` to provide search functionality [4]. - The executable for this app is `SearchApp.exe`, located at `C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchApp.exe` [5] [6]. - This app powers the Windows search bar [5]. Some community reports have indicated that this app may collect data to display advertisements [7] [8]. + The app runs the `OOBENetworkCaptivePortal.exe` file, which is responsible for the Captive Portal Flow during OOBE [2]. - Removing these apps contributes to user privacy by eliminating potential data collection points. However, please note that running this script will disfunction - the built-in Windows search functionality. Weigh the trade-off between improved privacy and the loss of search functionality before proceeding. + This app is pre-installed in specific Windows versions [3] [4]. - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006175115/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/applocker-csp "AppLocker CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007222810/https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/applocker-blocking-windows-search-functionality/5509bfcc-061c-49e0-803d-6dbb1bc6a839 "Applocker Blocking windows search functionality Win 10 - 2004 - Microsoft Community" - [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007222923/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/461791/kb5003637-problem-with-windows-search-bar "KB5003637 Problem With Windows Search Bar - Microsoft Q&A" - [6]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007222844/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/842652/unable-to-start-a-dcom-server-microsoftwindows-cli?cid=kerryherger&page=2 "Unable to start a DCOM Server - MicrosoftWindows.Client.CBS_120.2212.4170.0_x64__cw5n1h2txyewy!InputApp as Unavailable/Unavailable. Error 2147942402 (TextInputHost.exe) - Microsoft Q&A" - [7]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007222907/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/175856/windows-10-20h2-searchapp-exe-network-connection "Windows 10 20H2 searchapp.exe - network connection - Microsoft Q&A" - [8]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007222922/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/893937/searchapp-exe-connecting-to-ms-for-no-reason "Searchapp.exe connecting to MS for no reason. - Microsoft Q&A" - call: - - - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Cortana - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.Cortana # Removed since version 2004 - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - function: UninstallStoreApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Search - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.Search # Added in version Windows 10 2004, it was called "Cortana" before now it's plain "Search" - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "Holographic First Run" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - The "Windows Holographic First Run" app is a diagnostic tool on Windows, designed for potential users of Microsoft's Hololens, an augmented reality headset [1]. - When run, the app scans your computer's hardware to determine its compatibility with the Hololens [1]. It assesses which components meet or exceed the required - specifications, which might offer a subpar experience, and which fail to meet the necessary standards [1]. The app accesses hardware data to ensure that - the users have a system capable of supporting the Hololens [1]. - - This app is pre-installed in specific Windows versions [2]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231003184605/https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/check-pc-windows-holographic-app-requirements/ "Check If Your PC Meets The Windows Holographic App Requirements | addictivetips.com" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007230029/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/oobe-screen-details#connect-users-to-the-network "Windows 10 OOBE screen details | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007230004/https://strontic.github.io/xcyclopedia/library/OOBENetworkCaptivePortal.exe-0DF57DA84716210304E79A34BF5F4B39.html "OOBENetworkCaptivePortal.exe | OOBE Captive Portal Flow | STRONTIC" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" call: function: UninstallSystemApp parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Holographic.FirstRun - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.Holographic.FirstRun + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePortal + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePortal # Offical docs point to wrong "Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePort" publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - category: Remove Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) apps + name: Remove "OOBE Network Connection Flow" app docs: |- - This category focuses on uninstalling specific Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) apps from Windows devices. OOBE apps are components of the Windows setup process designed to guide - users through initial device setup, establishing settings and preferences, and connecting to networks [1]. + This script uninstalls the "OOBE Network Connection Flow" app from Windows devices. The OOBE (Out-of-Box Experience) Network Connection Flow app assists + users during their initial setup of a Windows device [1]. When setting up, users encounter the "Let's connect you to a network" screen, which lists available + Wi-Fi and Cellular network options [1]. Devices with LTE capabilities and an active SIM card will automatically connect to the Cellular network, but if a Wi-Fi + network is accessible, it will be preferred [1]. To ensure users don't consume excessive data during setup, Windows limits the download to essential updates + when on metered networks [1]. + + After establishing a network connection, the device starts downloading necessary driver and Windows Zero-Day Patch (ZDP) updates, which are necessary for device + performance and security [1]. Users cannot opt-out of these updates [1]. If a newer Windows version is available and the device qualifies, users will get an option + to download this update at the OOBE's conclusion [1]. + + The primary process for this app is `OOBENetworkConnectionFlow.exe` [2]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [3] [4]. [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007230029/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/oobe-screen-details "Windows 10 OOBE screen details | Microsoft Learn" - children: - - - name: Remove "OOBE Network Captive Portal" app - docs: |- - This script uninstall the OOBE Network Captive Portal app. The app is part of the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) process in Windows [1]. When users set - up their Windows system for the first time, they encounter the "Let's connect you to a network" screen [1]. This screen precedes the End User License Agreement - (EULA) screen and presents available connection options, including Wi-Fi and Cellular data networks in the vicinity [1]. Some pages during the OOBE are delivered - through a cloud service [1]. - - The app runs the `OOBENetworkCaptivePortal.exe` file, which is responsible for the Captive Portal Flow during OOBE [2]. - - This app is pre-installed in specific Windows versions [3] [4]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007230029/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/oobe-screen-details#connect-users-to-the-network "Windows 10 OOBE screen details | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007230004/https://strontic.github.io/xcyclopedia/library/OOBENetworkCaptivePortal.exe-0DF57DA84716210304E79A34BF5F4B39.html "OOBENetworkCaptivePortal.exe | OOBE Captive Portal Flow | STRONTIC" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePortal - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePortal # Offical docs point to wrong "Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePort" - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "OOBE Network Connection Flow" app - docs: |- - This script uninstalls the "OOBE Network Connection Flow" app from Windows devices. The OOBE (Out-of-Box Experience) Network Connection Flow app assists - users during their initial setup of a Windows device [1]. When setting up, users encounter the "Let's connect you to a network" screen, which lists available - Wi-Fi and Cellular network options [1]. Devices with LTE capabilities and an active SIM card will automatically connect to the Cellular network, but if a Wi-Fi - network is accessible, it will be preferred [1]. To ensure users don't consume excessive data during setup, Windows limits the download to essential updates - when on metered networks [1]. - - After establishing a network connection, the device starts downloading necessary driver and Windows Zero-Day Patch (ZDP) updates, which are necessary for device - performance and security [1]. Users cannot opt-out of these updates [1]. If a newer Windows version is available and the device qualifies, users will get an option - to download this update at the OOBE's conclusion [1]. - - The primary process for this app is `OOBENetworkConnectionFlow.exe` [2]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [3] [4]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007230029/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/oobe-screen-details "Windows 10 OOBE screen details | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007233651/https://strontic.github.io/xcyclopedia/library/OOBENetworkConnectionFlow.exe-823E4DEF469E572C9C3DC2DC332441E1.html "OOBENetworkConnectionFlow.exe | OOBE Network Connection Flow | STRONTIC" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkConnectionFlow - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkConnectionFlow - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "Microsoft Family Safety" / "Parental control" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - This script uninstalls the parental control app for Microsoft Family Safety. - - A **parental control** app helps parents regulate the content their children access online, including how long they spend on devices [1]. - It provides features such as content filtering, screen time limit enforcement, activity monitoring, contact blocking, and activity reports [1] [2]. - - **Family Safety**, a specific parental control tool from Microsoft, lets parents monitor and control their children's online activities [3]. - It offers the ability to filter unsuitable web content and gives parents insight into the search terms their children use on search engines [3]. - One notable function is the "safe search" feature that communicates with search engines to ensure adult material is excluded from search results [3]. - - However, using Family Safety means Microsoft collects personal details such as names, email addresses, birth dates, and other diagnostic data [4]. - There's a privacy concern, especially regarding minors, because the tool actively logs the search terms children enter into search engines [3]. - While "safe search" promotes user safety, it communicates settings to various search engine platforms, potentially sharing user preferences and - identifiable information with these third parties [3]. It's also worth noting that certain browsers, like Firefox, require extra measures to - ensure secure connections [3]. Without these measures, there's a risk of user data interception or manipulation. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [5] [6]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008130535/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-life-hacks/privacy-and-safety/choosing-a-parental-control-app "Choosing a parental control app that works for you - Microsoft 365" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008130516/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/family-safety "Microsoft Family Safety—Location Sharing and Screen Time App | Microsoft 365" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008130419/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/family-safety-update-improves-web-filtering-and-activity-reporting-in-windows-8-1-and-windows-rt-8-1-116efe24-0153-9680-0d0c-5f433c677336 "Family Safety update improves web filtering and activity reporting in Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 - Microsoft Support" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008130529/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/family-safety-data-collection-and-privacy-options-3d01b791-e48a-498f-bfa6-97f0d373cd9c "Family Safety data collection and privacy options - Microsoft Support" - [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [6]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231007233651/https://strontic.github.io/xcyclopedia/library/OOBENetworkConnectionFlow.exe-823E4DEF469E572C9C3DC2DC332441E1.html "OOBENetworkConnectionFlow.exe | OOBE Network Connection Flow | STRONTIC" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" call: function: UninstallSystemApp parameters: # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkConnectionFlow + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkConnectionFlow publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - category: Remove People Hub apps - children: - - - name: Remove "My People" app - recommend: strict - docs: |- - This script uninstalls the "My People" app. - This app is also known as "People Hub" [1] [2] or "Windows My People" [3] [4]. - It allows users to pin contacts to the Windows task bar [3]. - Additionally, users can drag and drop documents, photos, or videos onto a contact to share them [3]. + name: Remove "Microsoft Family Safety" / "Parental control" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + This script uninstalls the parental control app for Microsoft Family Safety. - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + A **parental control** app helps parents regulate the content their children access online, including how long they spend on devices [1]. + It provides features such as content filtering, screen time limit enforcement, activity monitoring, contact blocking, and activity reports [1] [2]. - Its main operational file is `PeopleExperienceHost.exe`, which can typically be located at - `C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\PeopleExperienceHost.exe` [4]. This process is commonly as "Windows My People" [4]. + **Family Safety**, a specific parental control tool from Microsoft, lets parents monitor and control their children's online activities [3]. + It offers the ability to filter unsuitable web content and gives parents insight into the search terms their children use on search engines [3]. + One notable function is the "safe search" feature that communicates with search engines to ensure adult material is excluded from search results [3]. - By uninstalling pre-installed apps like "My People", users can reclaim system resources and potentially enhance privacy by reducing the - number of apps that could access and share their data. + However, using Family Safety means Microsoft collects personal details such as names, email addresses, birth dates, and other diagnostic data [4]. + There's a privacy concern, especially regarding minors, because the tool actively logs the search terms children enter into search engines [3]. + While "safe search" promotes user safety, it communicates settings to various search engine platforms, potentially sharing user preferences and + identifiable information with these third parties [3]. It's also worth noting that certain browsers, like Firefox, require extra measures to + ensure secure connections [3]. Without these measures, there's a risk of user data interception or manipulation. - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231009112816/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/10/26/empowering-a-new-wave-of-creativity-with-the-windows-10-creators-update-and-surface-studio/ "Empowering a new wave of creativity with the Windows 10 Creators Update and Surface Studio | Windows Experience Blog" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231009111644/https://strontic.github.io/xcyclopedia/library/PeopleExperienceHost.exe-4DB57408AA06543E575368FEDC280B4A. "PeopleExperienceHost.exe | Windows My People | STRONTIC" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "Pinning Confirmation Dialog" app - docs: |- - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [5] [6]. - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.PinningConfirmationDialog - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.PinningConfirmationDialog - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "Secondary Tile Experience" app - recommend: strict - docs: |- - This script removes the Second Tile Experience app from your computer. The Second Tile Experience helps in providing a feature in Windows that lets users create quick access shortcuts, - called secondary tiles, to specific content from an app on their Start menu [1]. For example, it might be a shortcut to the weather of a city or a favorite news article. Secondary - tiles act as direct entry points to parts of an app, like displaying real-time updates or leading to a particular feature [1]. While these tiles share some similarities with primary tiles - in terms of showing detailed content and notifications, they differ in a few ways. First, secondary tiles are created based on the user's choice, and they get a prompt from the system asking - for confirmation before pinning [1]. Second, these tiles can be deleted at any time, and this doesn't affect the main app [1]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [2]. - - From a privacy perspective, it's worth noting that individual secondary tiles might track user behaviors or preferences, which could be a concern for some users. - The purpose of this script is to offer users the option to uninstall this feature if they wish to prioritize their privacy. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008120335/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/design/shell/tiles-and-notifications/secondary-tiles "Secondary tiles - Windows apps | Microsoft Learn" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.SecondaryTileExperience - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.SecondaryTileExperience - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "Take a Test" app - recommend: strict - docs: |- - This script uninstalls the "Take a Test" application, also known as "secure assessment browser" [1] [2] [3]. It is a feature in Windows primarily used for online testing - in schools [4]. The purpose of this app is to create a secure environment where students can't access external computer or internet resources while taking a test [4]. - It restricts specific activities, like printing, taking screenshots, or opening other apps [4]. The software offers two usage modes: a basic secure mode and a more - stringent "kiosk mode" for vital assessments [4]. - - Educators and administrators have the flexibility to set various rules using this application [5]. For example, they can determine if the test allows screen monitoring, - if students can get keyboard text suggestions, or if a specific test should auto-launch when the app is started [5]. They can also control printing permissions and determine - which user accounts are permitted to take the test [5]. - - The app collects data such as the username of the person taking the test and information about the particular tests being taken [5]. - - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. Its technical implementation can be found under the name `SecureAssessmentBrowser.exe` at - `C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser_cw5n1h2txyewy\SecureAssessmentBrowser.exe`[3]. - - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008122256/https://strontic.github.io/xcyclopedia/library/SecureAssessmentBrowser.exe-9997A632135DFB0C53479401E17A7367.html.html "SecureAssessmentBrowser.exe | Take a Test | STRONTIC" - [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008122321/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/education/windows/take-tests-in-windows "Take tests and assessments in Windows - Windows Education | Microsoft Learn" - [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008122328/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/secureassessment-csp "SecureAssessment CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser - packageName: Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008130535/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-life-hacks/privacy-and-safety/choosing-a-parental-control-app "Choosing a parental control app that works for you - Microsoft 365" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008130516/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/family-safety "Microsoft Family Safety—Location Sharing and Screen Time App | Microsoft 365" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008130419/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/family-safety-update-improves-web-filtering-and-activity-reporting-in-windows-8-1-and-windows-rt-8-1-116efe24-0153-9680-0d0c-5f433c677336 "Family Safety update improves web filtering and activity reporting in Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 - Microsoft Support" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008130529/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/family-safety-data-collection-and-privacy-options-3d01b791-e48a-498f-bfa6-97f0d373cd9c "Family Safety data collection and privacy options - Microsoft Support" + [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [6]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - category: Remove Windows Feedback apps - children: - - - name: Remove "Windows Feedback" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. + name: Remove "My People" app + recommend: strict + docs: |- + This script uninstalls the "My People" app. + This app is also known as "People Hub" [1] [2] or "Windows My People" [3] [4]. + It allows users to pin contacts to the Windows task bar [3]. + Additionally, users can drag and drop documents, photos, or videos onto a contact to share them [3]. - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsFeedback - packageName: Microsoft.WindowsFeedback - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "Xbox Game Callable UI" app (breaks Xbox Live games) - docs: |- - This script uninstalls the "Xbox Game Callable UI" (TCUI) app. + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - This app acts as an intermediary tool that games can use to bring up common UI elements on the Xbox platform [1]. - These displays, consistent with the RS5 Gamebar style, offer functionalities such as profile viewing, game invite sending, people selection, - friend management, achievement viewing, user privilege checking, and navigation to game details, profile customization, user settings, and - storage management [1]. + Its main operational file is `PeopleExperienceHost.exe`, which can typically be located at + `C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\PeopleExperienceHost.exe` [4]. This process is commonly as "Windows My People" [4]. - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [2] [3]. + By uninstalling pre-installed apps like "My People", users can reclaim system resources and potentially enhance privacy by reducing the + number of apps that could access and share their data. - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827080253/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/gaming/xbox-live/features/general/tcui/live-tcui-overview "Title-callable UI (TCUI) overview - Xbox Live | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - recommend: strict - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI - packageName: Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - - - name: Remove "CBS Preview" app - recommend: standard - docs: |- - This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231009112816/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/10/26/empowering-a-new-wave-of-creativity-with-the-windows-10-creators-update-and-surface-studio/ "Empowering a new wave of creativity with the Windows 10 Creators Update and Surface Studio | Windows Experience Blog" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231009111644/https://strontic.github.io/xcyclopedia/library/PeopleExperienceHost.exe-4DB57408AA06543E575368FEDC280B4A. "PeopleExperienceHost.exe | Windows My People | STRONTIC" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "Pinning Confirmation Dialog" app + docs: |- + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. - [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" - [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" - call: - function: UninstallSystemApp - parameters: - # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists - # More info : Get-AppxPackage Windows.CBSPreview - packageName: Windows.CBSPreview - publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.PinningConfirmationDialog + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.PinningConfirmationDialog + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "Secondary Tile Experience" app + recommend: strict + docs: |- + This script removes the Second Tile Experience app from your computer. The Second Tile Experience helps in providing a feature in Windows that lets users create quick access shortcuts, + called secondary tiles, to specific content from an app on their Start menu [1]. For example, it might be a shortcut to the weather of a city or a favorite news article. Secondary + tiles act as direct entry points to parts of an app, like displaying real-time updates or leading to a particular feature [1]. While these tiles share some similarities with primary tiles + in terms of showing detailed content and notifications, they differ in a few ways. First, secondary tiles are created based on the user's choice, and they get a prompt from the system asking + for confirmation before pinning [1]. Second, these tiles can be deleted at any time, and this doesn't affect the main app [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [2]. + + From a privacy perspective, it's worth noting that individual secondary tiles might track user behaviors or preferences, which could be a concern for some users. + The purpose of this script is to offer users the option to uninstall this feature if they wish to prioritize their privacy. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008120335/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/design/shell/tiles-and-notifications/secondary-tiles "Secondary tiles - Windows apps | Microsoft Learn" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.SecondaryTileExperience + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.SecondaryTileExperience + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "Take a Test" app + recommend: strict + docs: |- + This script uninstalls the "Take a Test" application, also known as "secure assessment browser" [1] [2] [3]. It is a feature in Windows primarily used for online testing + in schools [4]. The purpose of this app is to create a secure environment where students can't access external computer or internet resources while taking a test [4]. + It restricts specific activities, like printing, taking screenshots, or opening other apps [4]. The software offers two usage modes: a basic secure mode and a more + stringent "kiosk mode" for vital assessments [4]. + + Educators and administrators have the flexibility to set various rules using this application [5]. For example, they can determine if the test allows screen monitoring, + if students can get keyboard text suggestions, or if a specific test should auto-launch when the app is started [5]. They can also control printing permissions and determine + which user accounts are permitted to take the test [5]. + + The app collects data such as the username of the person taking the test and information about the particular tests being taken [5]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. Its technical implementation can be found under the name `SecureAssessmentBrowser.exe` at + `C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser_cw5n1h2txyewy\SecureAssessmentBrowser.exe`[3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008122256/https://strontic.github.io/xcyclopedia/library/SecureAssessmentBrowser.exe-9997A632135DFB0C53479401E17A7367.html.html "SecureAssessmentBrowser.exe | Take a Test | STRONTIC" + [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008122321/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/education/windows/take-tests-in-windows "Take tests and assessments in Windows - Windows Education | Microsoft Learn" + [5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231008122328/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/secureassessment-csp "SecureAssessment CSP - Windows Client Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser + packageName: Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "Windows Feedback" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsFeedback + packageName: Microsoft.WindowsFeedback + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "Xbox Game Callable UI" app (breaks Xbox Live games) + docs: |- + This script uninstalls the "Xbox Game Callable UI" (TCUI) app. + + This app acts as an intermediary tool that games can use to bring up common UI elements on the Xbox platform [1]. + These displays, consistent with the RS5 Gamebar style, offer functionalities such as profile viewing, game invite sending, people selection, + friend management, achievement viewing, user privilege checking, and navigation to game details, profile customization, user settings, and + storage management [1]. + + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [2] [3]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827080253/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/gaming/xbox-live/features/general/tcui/live-tcui-overview "Title-callable UI (TCUI) overview - Xbox Live | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + recommend: strict + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI + packageName: Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy + - + name: Remove "CBS Preview" app + recommend: standard + docs: |- + This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2]. + + [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 "Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Docs" + [2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101233445/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/system-apps-windows-client-os "Get the system apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management | Microsoft Learn" + call: + function: UninstallSystemApp + parameters: + # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists + # More info : Get-AppxPackage Windows.CBSPreview + packageName: Windows.CBSPreview + publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy - name: Remove "Contact Support" app docs: |-