To do so, we need to first copy the full package name of the app. The package name appears right next to PackageFullName.įor instance, in this guide, we are uninstalling the Maps app. And if you’re going to uninstall all apps at once, please skip to Step 6.Ĭopy the package name of the application as we can’t uninstall an app by just entering its name. Step 3: Scroll down to see the app that you want to uninstall. Step 2: In the PowerShell window, type the following command and then press Enter key to get a list of all default apps and universal apps installed from the Store. To do so, type PowerShell in the Start menu or taskbar search box to see PowerShell in the search results, right-click on it and then click Run as administrator.Īlternatively, type PowerShell in the search box and then simultaneously press Ctrl + Shift + Enter keys to run it as administrator. Step 1: The first step is to open Windows PowerShell as an administrator. NOTE: Some of the apps like Cortana and Store can’t be uninstalled as they are system apps and essential for the smooth operation of Windows 10. Here is how to uninstall a default or pre-installed app in Windows 10: To uninstall a default or pre-installed app in Windows 10, you need to execute a simple command.
If you find the PowerShell method difficult, refer to directions in Method 2 to uninstall default apps using CCleaner free version. Method 2 of 3 Uninstall or remove default apps using PowerShell
Step 2: Click on the app’s entry (supported apps mentioned above) and then click the Uninstall button. Step 1: Go go Settings > Apps > Apps & features. To uninstall remaining apps, refer to the directions in Method 2 or Method 3 of this guide (scroll down to see.
Method 1 of 3 Uninstall default apps via Settings in Windows 10Īpps like 3D Viewer, Calculator, Feedback Hub, Groove Music, Mail & Calendar, Mobile Plans, Movies & TV, Office, OneNote, Print 3D, Skype, Snip & Sketch, Sticky Notes, Voice Recorder, Weather, Xbox Console Companion, and Xbox Live can be uninstalled from the Settings app itself. The Apps and features section of the Settings app doesn’t show the Uninstall option when you click on a default app. You will have to execute a command at the PowerShell window to uninstall an app or use a third-party uninstaller like CCleaner to remove the default apps with ease.Īs with the case of traditional Windows programs like Paint and Notepad, with default settings, Windows 10 doesn’t allow you to uninstall or remove these default apps. Moreover, the Control Panel or the Settings app doesn’t allow you to uninstall many of these apps.
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