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Remove Apps Using PowerShell PDF

This document provides instructions to remove built-in Windows 10 apps using PowerShell. It explains that Windows 10 comes pre-installed with over 20 apps, many of which users may not need. The summary is: PowerShell commands are provided to remove specific built-in Windows 10 apps such as Calculator, 3D Builder, Calendar, Alarms, and others. The commands get the app package and remove it without confirmation. Removed apps can be reinstalled from the Windows Store if desired. Creating a restore point is recommended in case changes need to be reversed.

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Remove Apps Using PowerShell PDF

This document provides instructions to remove built-in Windows 10 apps using PowerShell. It explains that Windows 10 comes pre-installed with over 20 apps, many of which users may not need. The summary is: PowerShell commands are provided to remove specific built-in Windows 10 apps such as Calculator, 3D Builder, Calendar, Alarms, and others. The commands get the app package and remove it without confirmation. Removed apps can be reinstalled from the Windows Store if desired. Creating a restore point is recommended in case changes need to be reversed.

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Remove Windows 10 Apps Using PowerShell

Windows 10, as you know, comes with over 20 built-in apps. Odds are you only use a few or none of these
apps. One of the best ways to remove the built-in apps is to use PowerShell. The best part about it is
that you can always restore these apps from the Windows Store should you change your mind later.

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As always, if you're unsure, consider creating a restore point.

Let's get started by opening PowerShell as admin. Press the Windows Key + X and click on Windows
PowerShell (Admin).

All you have to do now is copy and paste any of the following codes to remove the corresponding app. You
won't see any prompts or confirmation, so be sure to enter the correct line.

Calculator:
Get-AppxPackage *windowscalculator* | Remove-AppxPackage

3D Builder:
Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage

Calendar and Mail:


Get-AppxPackage *windowscommunicationsapps* | Remove-AppxPackage

Alarms and Clock:


Get-AppxPackage *windowsalarms* | Remove-AppxPackage

Camera:
Get-AppxPackage *windowscamera* | Remove-AppxPackage

Get Office:
Get-AppxPackage *officehub* | Remove-AppxPackage

Get Started:
Get-AppxPackage *getstarted* | Remove-AppxPackage

Get Skype:
Get-AppxPackage *skypeapp* | Remove-AppxPackage

Groove Music:
Get-AppxPackage *zunemusic* | Remove-AppxPackage

Maps:
Get-AppxPackage *windowsmaps* | Remove-AppxPackage

Microsoft Solitaire Collection:


Get-AppxPackage *solitairecollection* | Remove-AppxPackage

Money:
Get-AppxPackage *bingfinance* | Remove-AppxPackage

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Movies & TV:


Get-AppxPackage *zunevideo* | Remove-AppxPackage

News:
Get-AppxPackage *bingnews* | Remove-AppxPackage

OneNote:
Get-AppxPackage *onenote* | Remove-AppxPackage

People:
Get-AppxPackage *people* | Remove-AppxPackage
Phone Companion:
Get-AppxPackage *windowsphone* | Remove-AppxPackage

Photos:
Get-AppxPackage *photos* | Remove-AppxPackage

Sports:
Get-AppxPackage *bingsports* | Remove-AppxPackage

Store:
Get-AppxPackage *windowsstore* | Remove-AppxPackage

Voice Recorder:
Get-AppxPackage *soundrecorder* | Remove-AppxPackage

Weather:
Get-AppxPackage *bingweather* | Remove-AppxPackage

Xbox:
Get-AppxPackage *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage

As mentioned earlier, should you change your mind, head to the Windows Store to download and install
any removed apps.

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