Windows 10 comes with bunch of modern apps to make the OS more usable – Maps, Alarms and Clock, Voice Recorder etc. However, to those who are still in love with Windows 7 but were forced to upgrade to Windows 10, these apps are unnecessary. The simplicity and fluidity make every Windows 7 user question why do they need to upgrade. For OS installations, once Windows 7 is finished, it is really almost finish. Unlike in Windows 10, you need to go to Store and update the apps which for some users a bit tasky.

Well, technology evolves and every user should adapt to changes. If you want to make your Windows 10 PC a bit simple and has lesser apps, below are the commands to uninstall the built-in apps using PowerShell. You need an elevated privilege to make it work.

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Alarms and Clock
Get-AppxPackage *windowsalarms* | Remove-AppxPackage

Calculator
Get-AppxPackage *windowscalculator* | Remove-AppxPackage

Calendar and Mail
Get-AppxPackage *windowscommunicationsapps* | Remove-AppxPackage

Camera
Get-AppxPackage *windowscamera* | Remove-AppxPackage

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

Maps
Get-AppxPackage *windowsmaps* | Remove-AppxPackage

Movies & TV
Get-AppxPackage *zunevideo* | Remove-AppxPackage

OneNote
Get-AppxPackage *onenote* | Remove-AppxPackage

People
Get-AppxPackage *people* | Remove-AppxPackage

Photos
Get-AppxPackage *photos* | 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

On the other hand, here are the built-in apps which can be removed in Settings > System > Apps & Features or just by right-clicking the app > uninstall. Note that these apps can’t be uninstalled on Windows 10 PCs running pre-Anniversary Update builds.

3D Builder
Feedback Hub
Get Office
Get Started
Money
News
Paid WiFi and Cellular
Phone
Phone Companion
Sports

Please note that uninstalling built-in apps may cause the OS to not fully work. Do this at your own risk. We are not liable for any damage it may cause to your device.

You can’t re-install the apps one by one but they can all be re-installed by using this PowerShell command line:

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

If so happen you mess up the above and your device is now not working. You may want to reset your PC by going to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Reset this PC.

 

 

 

 

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Edward

Mabuhay! Hi I'm Edward from the Philippines. I write about Microsoft, Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile, and Xbox. News tips, comments, or feedbacks are welcome at [email protected].