Remove Windows 10, 8 and 8.1 Built-In Apps Using PowerShell

By Timothy Tibbetts

on 06/30/2023

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Power users, server admins, IT, and techs can remove Windows 10, 8 and 8.1 built-in apps using PowerShell. The advantage is that you can remove these apps from the default install.wim in your Windows 10, 8 and 8.1 ISO allowing you to have a ready to install Windows 10 ISO without the built-in apps.

Home users can remove as many built-in apps as you like post-installation. Step 1 covers how to remove the built-in apps from the ISO. Step 2 is for home users looking to remove as many built-in apps as they want, one at a time.

As you probably already know, some apps including Cortana and Edge are hardcoded and can't be removed. Using Step 1 may leave behind some shortcuts on the Start Menu.

1: Remove Pre-Installation From Install.win

As a reminder, this method is for advanced users. Home users jump to step 2.

Download and start the script, and when you do so, a temporary folder will be created. All apps will then be removed. Example commands include:

Paramaters

PathtoWim - Path to install.wim
select - Enable

Examples:

.removeapps.ps1 -pathtowim c:10install.wim
.removeapps.ps1 -pathtowim c:10install.wim -selectapps $true
.removeapps.ps1 -pathtowim c:10install.wim -select $true -index 2

2: Remove Post-Installation

If Windows is already installed, using the PowerShell method is a quick and easy way to remove a few apps.

Start by opening PowerShell as admin. You can do this by pressing the Windows Key + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).

Before you begin, remember if you change your mind, you'll need to reinstall from the Windows Store.

To remove everything you just need to type in Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage.

To only remove some built-in apps, choose from the list below. Copy and paste the code and use CTRL + V to insert that code into PowerShell and press enter. Each one you enter will be removed without warning, prompts, or confirmation.

Uninstall 3D Viewer:
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer | Remove-AppxPackage

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

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

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

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

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

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

Uninstall Get Help
Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.GetHelp* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage

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

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

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

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

Uninstall Microsoft Solitaire Collection:
Get-AppxPackage *solitairecollection* | Remove-AppxPackage

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

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

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

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

Uninstall People:
Get-AppxPackage *people* | Remove-AppxPackage

Uninstall Phone Companion:
Get-AppxPackage *windowsphone* | Remove-AppxPackage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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