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win: fix Win 11 Windows Security app removal #195

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This commit fixes the issue of Windows Security app not being removed in
Windows 11. It addresses the problem by extending the app uninstallation
process to cover the new app package specific to Windows 11. It improves
the overall design of templated functions for store app removal to
implement the fix.

- Improve Windows Security removal script:
  - Add support for removing `Microsoft.SecHealthUI` in Windows 11.
  - Revise script documentation for clarity and correct typos.
- Redesign uninstallion of Store apps:
  - Change `UninstallSystemApp` to `UninstallNonRemovableStoreApp` for
    wider usage. This change is due to `Microsoft.SecHealthUI` being
    non-removable yet not a system app.
  - Refactor app data cleanup into two distinct functions
    (`ClearStoreAppDataBeforeUninstallation` and
    `ClearStoreAppDataAfterUninstallation`) for better clarity and
    maintainability. This also helps in testing by allowing easier
    reordering of operations.
  - Seperate between simple non-removable app uninstallation and
    uninstallation with cleanup in separate functions, highlighting that
    the latter is more invasive and should be used cautiously. This
    addresses permission issues encountered with `SecHealthUI` app
    removal during cleanup on Windows 11.
  - Separate uninstalling app and uninstalling app with cleanup to
    different functions, document that cleanup should no longer be
    prefered as it's invasive and too aggresive. Cleanup logic
    introduces permission issues/errors for `SecHealthUI` in Windows 11.
  - Extend app soft-deletion to include the default Windows app folder,
    this ensures that the cleanup covers any kind of Store apps (not
    only system apps).
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name: Remove "Windows Security" app (`SecHealthUI`) (breaks Windows Security user interface) name: Remove "Windows Security" app (`SecHealthUI`) (breaks Windows Security user interface)
docs: |- docs: |-
This script uninstalls the "Windows Security app" [1], also known as `SecHealthUI` [1] [2] [3]. This script removes the "Windows Security" app [1], known as `SecHealthUI` [2] [3].
This app serves as the interface for Windows Security [2], helping users monitor and manage their computer's security [4].
It provides alerts and guidance on vulnerabilities through the Action Center [4].
The Windows Security app is a tool that aids users in safeguarding their computer systems [4]. It monitors the computer's health However, uninstalling the "Windows Security" app has significant implications:
state and provides alerts and guidance to address vulnerabilities, making these alerts visible through the Action Center [4].
While this enhances privacy, there's a trade-off with security. It can make the computer more vulnerable to threats, as it will no - It may increase vulnerability to threats by no longer alerting users about security issues or communicating updates through the Action Center [4].
longer alert the user about existing vulnerabilities and will not communicate updates to Action Center, where they are displayed to - Disabling its interface can hinder the effective management of security settings, including tamper protection [5].
the end user [4]. It will also break the user interface that allows you to configure other Windows security features, such as
Tamper Protection [5].
Uninstalling the Windows Security app enhances privacy by reducing the digital footprints and amount of personal and system data collected and Despite these risks, removing the app can enhance privacy in several ways:
made visible:
- **Reduced Digital Footprints**: Disabling the Windows Security app can minimize the amount of personal and system data that is collected, shown - **Less personal data collection**: Reduces the collection and display of personal and system data such as threats [6], limiting information used to analyze user behavior.
and sent to Microsoft, providing users with more control over their information. This reduces amount of data that can be used to study your - **More control over security settings**: Encourages managing security settings programmatically, reducing accidental misconfigurations and unauthorized access.
behavior, such as by inspecting detected threats that are visibhle in your Windows Security app [6]. So the Windows Security app, the system - **Decreased notifications and alerts**: Reduces the number of notifications that may expose sensitive information.
leaves fewer digital traces that can be exploited to track user behavior or gather sensitive information. - **User choice in security tools**: Offers freedom to choose alternative privacy-focused security measures.
- **More control over security settings**: Removing the user interface enforces the system owner to do changes programetically, removing the - **Increased anonymity**: By uninstalling the app, users reduce the amount of data shared under the terms of
risks for unintended misconfigurations, or restricting access to the users of the computer. [Microsoft's privacy policy](https://web.archive.org/web/20231006114659/https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement),
- **Limited Notifications and Alerts:** Users gain freedom from incessant notifications and alerts, which may sometimes inadvertently share which allows Microsoft to collect and share data with external entities when the app is in use.
sensitive system or user data.
- **User Autonomy Over System Security:**: Users have the autonomy to choose alternative security measures and software, potentially opting
for solutions that prioritize privacy and have a more robust commitment to not sharing user data.
- **Enhanced anonymity**: This application is under [Microsoft's privacy policy](https://web.archive.org/web/20231006114659/https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement)
which allows Microsoft to send your data remote entities, constantly comunicate with Microsoft servers.
This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [7] [8]. This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows [7] [8].
The package is named `Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI` on Windows 10 and `Microsoft.SecHealthUI` on Windows 11 [1] [2].
This is a separate app from each of the individual Defender features [9], and it is updated independently from the OS [10]. Even after It operates independently from individual Defender features [9] and is updated separately from the operating system [10].
uninstallation, Windows will continue to send security notifications unless those notifications are separately disabled [11]. In a similar manner, Uninstalling it does not disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus or Firewall [11],
uninstalling the Windows Security app does not disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus or the Microsoft Defender Firewall [12]. and Windows will continue sending security notifications unless disabled separately [12].
> **Caution:** Uninstalling the Windows Security app is a significant action that should be undertaken with a clear understanding of the implications for > **Caution**: Uninstalling "Windows Security" app can expose your system to threats and limit your ability to configure
the security and operation of your computer system. > security settings. It should only be done with a full understanding of the consequences.
[1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006113851/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-security-update-a6ac7d2e-b1bf-44c0-a028-41720a242da3 "Windows Security Update - Microsoft Support" [1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006113851/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-security-update-a6ac7d2e-b1bf-44c0-a028-41720a242da3 "Windows Security Update - Microsoft Support"
[2]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/195 "[BUG]: Uninstalling the SecHealthUI fails, despite the app being installed. · Issue #195 · undergroundwires/privacy.sexy" [2]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/195 "[BUG]: Uninstalling the SecHealthUI fails, despite the app being installed. · Issue #195 · undergroundwires/privacy.sexy"
@@ -8232,15 +8226,28 @@ actions:
[8]: 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" [8]: 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"
[9]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231013153902/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/operating-system-security/system-security/windows-defender-security-center/windows-defender-security-center#how-windows-security-works-with-windows-security-features "Windows Security - Windows Security | Microsoft Learn" [9]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231013153902/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/operating-system-security/system-security/windows-defender-security-center/windows-defender-security-center#how-windows-security-works-with-windows-security-features "Windows Security - Windows Security | Microsoft Learn"
[10]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006115836/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5020779-the-vulnerable-driver-blocklist-after-the-october-2022-preview-release-3fcbe13a-6013-4118-b584-fcfbc6a09936 "KB5020779 The vulnerable driver blocklist after the October 2022 preview release - Microsoft Support" [10]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006115836/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5020779-the-vulnerable-driver-blocklist-after-the-october-2022-preview-release-3fcbe13a-6013-4118-b584-fcfbc6a09936 "KB5020779 The vulnerable driver blocklist after the October 2022 preview release - Microsoft Support"
[11]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006115826/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-security-notifications-6a59ce6a-e1e0-4795-b080-ba92d49644b2 "Windows Security notifications - Microsoft Support" [11]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006115845/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-security-center-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide "Microsoft Defender Antivirus in the Windows Security app | Microsoft Learn"
[12]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006115845/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-security-center-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide "Microsoft Defender Antivirus in the Windows Security app | Microsoft Learn" [12]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231006115826/https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-security-notifications-6a59ce6a-e1e0-4795-b080-ba92d49644b2 "Windows Security notifications - Microsoft Support"
call: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp -
parameters: function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing parameters:
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing
packageName: Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI
publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy packageName: Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI
publisherId: cw5n1h2txyewy
-
function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreApp
# Notes:
# - Although not a system app, this app is flagged as 'NonRemovable'.
# Therefore, `UninstallNonRemovableStoreApp` is preferred over `UninstallStoreApp`.
# - Attempts to remove the app installation files lead to permission errors, even with file ACLs permissions granted.
# Therefore, `UninstallNonRemovableStoreApp` is preferred over `UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup`.
parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SecHealthUI
packageName: Microsoft.SecHealthUI
publisherId: 8wekyb3d8bbwe
- -
category: UI for privacy category: UI for privacy
children: children:
@@ -8662,9 +8669,10 @@ actions:
The applications are categorized as: 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]. - **Installed**: Included with the OS installation [1] [2]. They are stored in the `C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\{PackageFullName}` 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 - **Provisioned**: Added when you log in with a new user account for the first time [1] [2] [3].
`C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\{PackageName}` [1]. Following PowerShell command can be used to view all provisioned apps: They are located in `C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\{PackageFullName}` [1].
Following PowerShell command can be used to view all provisioned apps:
`Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Format-Table DisplayName, PackageName, PublisherId` [3]. `Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Format-Table DisplayName, PackageName, PublisherId` [3].
- **System apps**: Integral components of Windows [1] [2]. - **System apps**: Integral components of Windows [1] [2].
@@ -9998,7 +10006,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage 1527c705-839a-4832-9118-54d4Bd6a0c89 # More info : Get-AppxPackage 1527c705-839a-4832-9118-54d4Bd6a0c89
@@ -10012,7 +10020,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage c5e2524a-ea46-4f67-841f-6a9465d9d515 # More info : Get-AppxPackage c5e2524a-ea46-4f67-841f-6a9465d9d515
@@ -10026,7 +10034,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage E2A4F912-2574-4A75-9BB0-0D023378592B # More info : Get-AppxPackage E2A4F912-2574-4A75-9BB0-0D023378592B
@@ -10040,7 +10048,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage F46D4000-FD22-4DB4-AC8E-4E1DDDE828FE # More info : Get-AppxPackage F46D4000-FD22-4DB4-AC8E-4E1DDDE828FE
@@ -10054,7 +10062,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing
# More info : Get-AppxPackage InputApp # More info : Get-AppxPackage InputApp
@@ -10089,7 +10097,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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/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" [7]: 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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin
@@ -10106,7 +10114,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.AccountsControl # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.AccountsControl
@@ -10120,7 +10128,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.AsyncTextService # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.AsyncTextService
@@ -10137,7 +10145,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BioEnrollment # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BioEnrollment
@@ -10152,7 +10160,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.CredDialogHost # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.CredDialogHost
@@ -10166,7 +10174,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ECApp # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ECApp
@@ -10182,7 +10190,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.LockApp # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.LockApp
@@ -10229,7 +10237,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge
@@ -10255,7 +10263,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient
@@ -10315,7 +10323,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Win32WebViewHost # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Win32WebViewHost
@@ -10332,7 +10340,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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 recommend: strict
call: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.PPIProjection # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.PPIProjection
@@ -10346,7 +10354,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Apprep.ChxApp # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Apprep.ChxApp
@@ -10360,7 +10368,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.AssignedAccessLockApp # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.AssignedAccessLockApp
@@ -10374,7 +10382,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.CapturePicker # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.CapturePicker
@@ -10417,7 +10425,7 @@ actions:
[12]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/67 "[BUG]: Unable to change PIN and Password · Issue #67 · 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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost
@@ -10448,7 +10456,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager
@@ -10477,7 +10485,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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: call:
- -
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Cortana # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Cortana
@@ -10504,7 +10512,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Holographic.FirstRun # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Holographic.FirstRun
@@ -10535,7 +10543,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePortal # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePortal
@@ -10563,7 +10571,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkConnectionFlow # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkConnectionFlow
@@ -10597,7 +10605,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls
@@ -10625,7 +10633,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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" [4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231009111644/https://strontic.github.io/xcyclopedia/library/PeopleExperienceHost.exe-4DB57408AA06543E575368FEDC280B4A. "PeopleExperienceHost.exe | Windows My People | STRONTIC"
call: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost
@@ -10639,7 +10647,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.PinningConfirmationDialog # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.PinningConfirmationDialog
@@ -10663,7 +10671,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.SecondaryTileExperience # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.SecondaryTileExperience
@@ -10693,7 +10701,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser
@@ -10707,7 +10715,7 @@ 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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsFeedback # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsFeedback
@@ -10730,7 +10738,7 @@ actions:
[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" [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 recommend: strict
call: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI # More info : Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI
@@ -10745,7 +10753,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Windows.CBSPreview # More info : Get-AppxPackage Windows.CBSPreview
@@ -10758,7 +10766,7 @@ 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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Windows.ContactSupport # More info : Get-AppxPackage Windows.ContactSupport
@@ -10772,7 +10780,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ❌ Missing
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Windows.Print3D # More info : Get-AppxPackage Windows.Print3D
@@ -10786,7 +10794,7 @@ 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" [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" [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: call:
function: UninstallSystemApp function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup
parameters: parameters:
# Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists # Existence : Windows 10 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists | Windows 11 (≥ 22H2): ✅ Exists
# More info : Get-AppxPackage Windows.PrintDialog # More info : Get-AppxPackage Windows.PrintDialog
@@ -12139,40 +12147,13 @@ functions:
:: Remove '{{ $packageName }}' from deprovisioned list to allow reinstall during updates. :: Remove '{{ $packageName }}' from deprovisioned list to allow reinstall during updates.
reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\{{ $packageName }}_{{ $publisherId }}" /f 2>nul reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\{{ $packageName }}_{{ $publisherId }}" /f 2>nul
- -
name: UninstallSystemApp name: UninstallNonRemovableStoreApp
parameters: parameters:
- name: packageName - name: packageName
- name: publisherId - name: publisherId
call: call:
- -
# Installation (SystemApps) # ❗️ ORDERING: Run before `UninstallStoreApp` to enable removal of system apps.
# - Parent : %WINDIR%\SystemApps\{PackageFamilyName}
# -- ❗️ When reverting, this script must be executed before `UninstallStoreApp` as it holds manifest data to be able to reinstall the app ---
# Clear: Installation (SystemApps)
# - Folder : %WINDIR%\SystemApps\{PackageFamilyName}
# - Example : C:\Windows\SystemApps\Windows.CBSPreview_cw5n1h2txyewy
# - Check : (Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers 'Windows.CBSPreview').InstallLocation
# - Check all : Get-AppxPackage -PackageTypeFilter Main | ? { $_.SignatureKind -eq "System" } | Sort Name | Format-Table Name, InstallLocation
function: SoftDeleteFiles
parameters:
fileGlob: '%WINDIR%\SystemApps\{{ $packageName }}_{{ $publisherId }}\*'
grantPermissions: 'true' # 🔒️ Protected on Windows 10 since 22H2 | 🔒️ Protected on Windows 11 since 22H2
recurse: 'true'
-
# -- ❗️ When reverting, this script must be executed before `UninstallStoreApp` as it holds manifest data to be able to reinstall the app ---
# Clear: Installation (Root)
# - Folder : %WINDIR%\{ShortAppName}
# - Example : C:\Windows\PrintDialog
# - Check : (Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers 'Windows.PrintDialog').InstallLocation
# - Check all : Get-AppxPackage -PackageTypeFilter Main | ? { $_.SignatureKind -eq "System" } | Sort Name | Format-Table Name, InstallLocation
function: SoftDeleteFiles
parameters:
fileGlob: >-
%WINDIR%\$(("{{ $packageName }}" -Split '\.')[-1])\*
grantPermissions: 'true' # 🔒️ Protected on Windows 10 since 22H2 | 🔒️ Protected on Windows 11 since 22H2
recurse: 'true'
-
# -- ❗️ This script must be executed before `UninstallStoreApp` as it enables it for system app removal ---
function: CreateRegistryKey function: CreateRegistryKey
parameters: parameters:
codeComment: Enable removal of system app '{{ $packageName }}' by marking it as "EndOfLife" codeComment: Enable removal of system app '{{ $packageName }}' by marking it as "EndOfLife"
@@ -12187,7 +12168,7 @@ functions:
packageName: '{{ $packageName }}' packageName: '{{ $packageName }}'
publisherId: '{{ $publisherId }}' publisherId: '{{ $publisherId }}'
- -
# -- ❗️ This script must be executed after `UninstallStoreApp` as it disables it for system app removal --- # ❗️ ORDERING: Run after `UninstallStoreApp` to restore the app to its default state.
function: DeleteRegistryKey function: DeleteRegistryKey
parameters: parameters:
codeComment: Revert '{{ $packageName }}' to its default, non-removable state. codeComment: Revert '{{ $packageName }}' to its default, non-removable state.
@@ -12196,7 +12177,87 @@ functions:
# Restoring (removing) this key is important for maintaining the stability of Windows Updates (for details: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/287). # Restoring (removing) this key is important for maintaining the stability of Windows Updates (for details: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/287).
keyName: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\EndOfLife\$CURRENT_USER_SID\{{ $packageName }}_{{ $publisherId }} keyName: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\EndOfLife\$CURRENT_USER_SID\{{ $packageName }}_{{ $publisherId }}
replaceSid: 'true' replaceSid: 'true'
-
name: UninstallNonRemovableStoreAppWithCleanup # ❗️ Prefer `UninstallNonRemovableStoreApp` for new scripts
# 💡 Purpose:
# This function is designed for comprehensive cleanup, removing the store app along with associated data such as installation directories, user data, and metadata.
#
# It is maintained primarily for backward compatibility, supporting users who need to reverse changes made by earlier versions of privacy.sexy scripts that included app data removal.
# Historically, due to limitations in uninstalling non-removable apps through Windows package management tools (like `Remove-AppxPackage`), earlier versions of privacy.sexy scripts
# relied on a soft-deletion approach for app data. Newer scripts can now effectively use Windows package management to remove such apps.
#
# For general usage in new scripts, prefer `UninstallNonRemovableStoreApp`. It offers a simpler, safer, and less invasive approach. The extensive cleanup performed by
# this function is typically unnecessary for most users.
parameters:
- name: packageName
- name: publisherId
call:
- -
function: ClearStoreAppDataBeforeUninstallation
parameters:
packageName: '{{ $packageName }}'
publisherId: '{{ $publisherId }}'
-
function: UninstallNonRemovableStoreApp
parameters:
packageName: '{{ $packageName }}'
publisherId: '{{ $publisherId }}'
-
function: ClearStoreAppDataAfterUninstallation
parameters:
packageName: '{{ $packageName }}'
publisherId: '{{ $publisherId }}'
-
name: ClearStoreAppDataBeforeUninstallation
parameters:
- name: packageName
- name: publisherId
call:
-
# ❗️ ORDERING: Run before `UninstallStoreApp` to ensure required manifest data is available for reinstallation when reverting.
# Clear: Installation (SystemApps, Directory I)
# - Folder : %WINDIR%\SystemApps\{PackageFamilyName}
# - Example : C:\Windows\SystemApps\Windows.CBSPreview_cw5n1h2txyewy
# - Check : (Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers 'Windows.CBSPreview').InstallLocation
# - Check all : Get-AppxPackage -PackageTypeFilter Main | ? { $_.SignatureKind -eq "System" } | Sort Name | Format-Table Name, InstallLocation
function: SoftDeleteFiles
parameters:
fileGlob: '%WINDIR%\SystemApps\{{ $packageName }}_{{ $publisherId }}\*'
grantPermissions: 'true' # 🔒️ Protected on Windows 10 since 22H2 | 🔒️ Protected on Windows 11 since 22H2
recurse: 'true'
-
# ❗️ ORDERING: Run before `UninstallStoreApp` to ensure required manifest data is available for reinstallation when reverting.
# Clear: Installation (SystemApps, Directory II)
# - Folder : %WINDIR%\{ShortAppName}
# - Example : C:\Windows\PrintDialog
# - Check : (Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers 'Windows.PrintDialog').InstallLocation
# - Check all : Get-AppxPackage -PackageTypeFilter Main | ? { $_.SignatureKind -eq "System" } | Sort Name | Format-Table Name, InstallLocation
function: SoftDeleteFiles
parameters:
fileGlob: >-
%WINDIR%\$(("{{ $packageName }}" -Split '\.')[-1])\*
grantPermissions: 'true' # 🔒️ Protected on Windows 10 since 22H2 | 🔒️ Protected on Windows 11 since 22H2
recurse: 'true'
-
# ❗️ ORDERING: Run before `UninstallStoreApp` to ensure required manifest data is available for reinstallation when reverting.
# Clear: Installation (non-system i.e. provisioned and installed apps)
# - Folder : %SYSTEMDRIVE%\Program Files\WindowsApps\{PackageFullName}
# - Example : C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.BingWeather_4.25.20211.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
# - Check : (Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers 'Microsoft.BingWeather').InstallLocation
# - Check all : Get-AppxPackage -PackageTypeFilter Main | ? { $_.SignatureKind -eq "Store" } | Sort Name | Format-Table Name, InstallLocation
function: SoftDeleteFiles
parameters:
fileGlob: '%SYSTEMDRIVE%\Program Files\WindowsApps\{{ $packageName }}_*_{{ $publisherId }}\*'
grantPermissions: 'true' # 🔒️ Protected on Windows 11 since 22H2 (when deleting `Microsoft.SecHealthUI`)
recurse: 'true'
-
name: ClearStoreAppDataAfterUninstallation
parameters:
- name: packageName
- name: publisherId
call:
-
# ❗️ ORDERING: Run after `UninstallStoreApp` to ensure only leftover files are removed without keeping unnecessary files on the system.
# Clear: User-specific data # Clear: User-specific data
# - Folder : %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\{PackageFamilyName} # - Folder : %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\{PackageFamilyName}
# - Example : C:\Users\undergroundwires\AppData\Local\Packages\Windows.CBSPreview_cw5n1h2txyewy # - Example : C:\Users\undergroundwires\AppData\Local\Packages\Windows.CBSPreview_cw5n1h2txyewy
@@ -12206,6 +12267,7 @@ functions:
fileGlob: '%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\{{ $packageName }}_{{ $publisherId }}\*' fileGlob: '%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\{{ $packageName }}_{{ $publisherId }}\*'
recurse: 'true' recurse: 'true'
- -
# ❗️ ORDERING: Run after `UninstallStoreApp` to ensure only leftover files are removed without keeping unnecessary files on the system.
# Clear: Metadata # Clear: Metadata
# - Folder : %PROGRAMDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\AppRepository\Packages\{PackageFullName} # - Folder : %PROGRAMDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\AppRepository\Packages\{PackageFullName}
# - Example : C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\AppRepository\Packages\Windows.CBSPreview_10.0.19580.1000_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy # - Example : C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\AppRepository\Packages\Windows.CBSPreview_10.0.19580.1000_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy