win: improve documentation for "Get Help" app #280
- Update script name to mention breaking behavior. - Add documentation to explain what the app does and how it impacts system functionality.
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packageName: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller
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packageName: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller
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name: Remove "Get Help" app
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name: Remove "Get Help" app (breaks built-in troubleshooting)
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[Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003200627/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/get-help/9PKDZBMV1H3T)
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This script removes the "Get Help" app.
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This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2].
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This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [1] [2].
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"Get Help" is an application designed to assist users with Windows-related issues [3]. It offers solutions through
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troubleshooters, instant answers, and Microsoft support articles. It connects users with Microsoft support agents
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and the Microsoft community for personalized assistance [3].
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Removing "Get Help" not only supports a minimalist system approach but also helps reduce potential data collection.
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Typically, support tools like "Get Help" gather diagnostic data and user interactions, which are used to improve service and
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provide tailored support. By uninstalling this app, users can enhance their privacy by reducing their digital footprint.
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However, removing "Get Help" disrupts some system support functionalities. For instance, the built-in internet
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troubleshooting feature will cease to function [4]. Attempts to diagnose network problems from the system tray will result in
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an error message, indicating the absence of an application to manage the troubleshooting process [4].
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The script also affects system-generated URLs such as `ms-contact-support://oem/<Manufacturer>`, which direct to OEM-specific
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support services [5]. Post-removal, users will need to identify alternative support options for system troubleshooting.
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See also: [Microsoft Store Page](https://web.archive.org/web/20231003200627/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/get-help/9PKDZBMV1H3T)
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> **Caution:** Removing the "Get Help" app limits access to Windows' built-in support resources and troubleshooting tools.
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> This action may hinder your ability to receive direct assistance from Microsoft and utilize automatic problem-solving features for system issues.
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[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"
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[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"
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[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"
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[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"
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[3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231003200627/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/get-help/9PKDZBMV1H3T "Get Help - Microsoft Store Apps | apps.microsoft.com"
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[4]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/280 '[BUG]: Removing "Get Help" breaks internet troubleshooting · Issue #280 · undergroundwires/privacy.sexy | github.com/undergroundwires'
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[5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231106214139/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-get-help-app "Customize the Get Help app | Microsoft Learn | learn.microsoft.com"
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call:
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call:
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function: UninstallStoreApp
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function: UninstallStoreApp
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parameters:
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parameters:
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