How to Uninstall Windows 10’s Built-in Apps
Windows 10 comes with several built-in apps that are pre-installed on your system, such as Microsoft Edge, Calculator, and Photos. While these apps can be useful for some users, others may prefer to remove them to free up space or simplify their system. Here’s how to uninstall Windows 10’s built-in apps:
- Open the Start menu and find the app you want to uninstall.
- Right-click on the app and select “Uninstall” from the context menu.
- A confirmation window will appear, asking if you want to uninstall the app. Click “Uninstall” to proceed.
- The app will be uninstalled from your system.
If you want to uninstall multiple built-in apps at once, you can use Windows PowerShell to do so. Here’s how:
- Open Windows PowerShell as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the Start button and select “Windows PowerShell (Admin)”.
- Type the following command to see a list of all built-in apps installed on your system:
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers
- Find the name of the app you want to uninstall and copy its package name.
- Type the following command, replacing “PackageFullName” with the package name of the app you want to uninstall:
Remove-AppxPackage PackageFullName
- Press “Enter” to execute the command.
- The app will be uninstalled from your system.
Note that some built-in apps, such as Microsoft Store and Cortana, cannot be uninstalled using these methods. Additionally, uninstalling certain apps may cause unexpected behavior in other apps or features. Therefore, it’s important to exercise caution when uninstalling built-in apps, and only remove those that you are sure you do not need.