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When installing Windows 10, we are bundled with a plethora of unnecessary apps. This article aims to guide you through the process of removing those unwanted default apps on Win 10.
1. Manually Uninstalling Default Apps on Windows 10
Manually uninstalling default apps is quick and straightforward, but at times, they may fail to remove certain specific apps.
Step 1: Begin by opening the Start Menu and searching for the default Windows apps you wish to delete.
Step 2: Next, Right-click on the app and select Uninstall to remove it.
2. Uninstall Default Apps on Windows 10 through Settings
Settings offer you a range of settings related to the Windows 10 operating system, including app removal.
Step 1: Start by opening the Start Menu and typing in Settings.
Step 2: Then, select the Apps tab to view all installed applications on your computer.
Step 3: Locate the default Windows 10 apps and choose Uninstall to remove them from your computer.
3. Uninstall Default Apps on Windows 10 using PowerShell
PowerShell is an advanced command-line interface on Windows 10 with deep access and intervention into the computer. To uninstall default apps using PowerShell, follow these steps:
Step 1: Start by opening the Start Menu, typing Windows PowerShell, and selecting Run as Administrator to open it.
Step 2: Then, enter 01 or all the commands below (depending on your needs) to uninstall default apps.
Command to uninstall Movies & TV:
| Get-AppxPackage *zunevideo* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall News:
| Get-AppxPackage *bingnews* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall OneNote:
| Get-AppxPackage *onenote* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall People:
| Get-AppxPackage *people* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Phone Companion:
| Get-AppxPackage *windowsphone* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Photos:
| Get-AppxPackage *photos* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Store:
| Get-AppxPackage *windowsstore* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Sport:
| Get-AppxPackage *bingsports* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Voice Recorder:
| Get-AppxPackage *soundrecorder* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Weather:
| Get-AppxPackage *bingweather* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Xbox:
| Get-AppxPackage *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall 3D Builder:
| Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Alarms and Clock:
| Get-AppxPackage *windowsalarms* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Calculator:
| Get-AppxPackage *windowscalculator* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Calendar and Mail:
| Get-AppxPackage *windowscommunicationsapps* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Camera:
| Get-AppxPackage *windowscamera* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Get Office:
| Get-AppxPackage *officehub* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Get Skype:
| Get-AppxPackage *skypeapp* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Get Started:
| Get-AppxPackage *getstarted* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Groove Music:
| Get-AppxPackage *zunemusic* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Maps:
| Get-AppxPackage *windowsmaps* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Microsoft Solitaire Collection:
| Get-AppxPackage *solitairecollection* | Remove-AppxPackage |
Command to uninstall Money:
| Get-AppxPackage *bingfinance* | Remove-AppxPackage | Get-AppxPackage *windowscalculator* | Remove-AppxPackage |
4. Uninstall Default Apps on Windows 10 using software
Current uninstaller software now includes the feature to uninstall default apps on Windows 10, with Iobit Uninstaller being a prime example.
In this article, Software Tricks has guided you on how to uninstall all default apps on Windows 10. Have a great day!
