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How to remove Windows 10 Apps (eg. "Photos")

How to remove Windows 10 Apps (eg. "Photos")

Open PowerShell (right click > run as Administrator), and enter Get-AppxPackage *photo* | Remove-AppxPackage For other apps just replace "photo" with something else.

If you want to look at the list of installed applications just use Get-AppxPackage, if you want to copy said list into a program better suited for working with text (eg. has search), just type Get-AppxPackage | clip to put the list onto your clipboard.

OneDrive

OneDrive is not a "Windows 10 App", follow instructions here to disable OneDrive: http://www.windowscentral.com/how-disable-or-uninstall-onedrive-windows-10

Batch uninstall:

get-appxpackage *3dbuilder* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *alarms* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *appconnector* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *appinstaller* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *communicationsapps* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *camera* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *feedback* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *officehub* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *getstarted* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *skypeapp* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *zunemusic* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *zune* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *maps* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *messaging* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *solitaire* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *wallet* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *connectivitystore* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *bingfinance* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *bing* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *zunevideo* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *bingnews* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *onenote* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *oneconnect* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *mspaint* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *people* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *commsphone* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *windowsphone* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *phone* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *photos* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *bingsports* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *sticky* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *sway* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *3d* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *soundrecorder* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *bingweather* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *holographic* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *xbox* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *king* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *Minecraft* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *MarchofEmpires* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *Sketchbook* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *Twitter* | remove-appxpackage
get-appxpackage *Keeper* | remove-appxpackage

Batch disable re-installation

$Applist = Get-AppXProvisionedPackage -online

$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*3DBuilder*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*Appconnector*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*BingFinance*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*BingNews*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*BingSports*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*BingWeather*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*CommsPhone*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*ConnectivityStore*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*Getstarted*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*Messaging*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*MicrosoftOfficeHub*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*MicrosoftSolitaireCollection*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*OneNote*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*Sway*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*People*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*SkypeApp*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*WindowsAlarms*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*WindowsCamera*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*windowscommunicationsapps*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*WindowsMaps*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*WindowsPhone*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*WindowsSoundRecorder*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*WindowsStore*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*XboxApp*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*ZuneMusic*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*ZuneVideo*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*xbox*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*contact support*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*Photos*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*king*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*Minecraft*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*MarchofEmpires*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online 
$Applist | WHere-Object {$_.packagename -like "*Sketchbook*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online 
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magnusbae commented Aug 3, 2017

Windows 10 clean install, fresh 2017-07-31. All the shit that came with:

Name                                        PackageFullName                                                                     
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1527c705-839a-4832-9118-54d4Bd6a0c89        1527c705-839a-4832-9118-54d4Bd6a0c89_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy     
c5e2524a-ea46-4f67-841f-6a9465d9d515        c5e2524a-ea46-4f67-841f-6a9465d9d515_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy     
CortanaListenUIApp                          CortanaListenUIApp_10.0.15063.0_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy                              
DesktopLearning                             DesktopLearning_1000.15063.0.0_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy                               
DesktopView                                 DesktopView_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy                            
E2A4F912-2574-4A75-9BB0-0D023378592B        E2A4F912-2574-4A75-9BB0-0D023378592B_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy     
EnvironmentsApp                             EnvironmentsApp_10.0.15063.0_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy                                 
HoloCamera                                  HoloCamera_1.0.0.5_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy                                           
HoloItemPlayerApp                           HoloItemPlayerApp_1.0.0.2_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy                                    
HoloShell                                   HoloShell_10.0.15063.0_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy                                       
Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin                  Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy             
Microsoft.AccountsControl                   Microsoft.AccountsControl_10.0.15063.0_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy                       
Microsoft.BioEnrollment                     Microsoft.BioEnrollment_10.0.15063.0_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy                         
Microsoft.CredDialogHost                    Microsoft.CredDialogHost_10.0.15063.0_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy                        
Microsoft.LockApp                           Microsoft.LockApp_10.0.15063.0_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy                               
Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge                     Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_40.15063.0.0_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe                         
Microsoft.PPIProjection                     Microsoft.PPIProjection_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy                  
Microsoft.Windows.Apprep.ChxApp             Microsoft.Windows.Apprep.ChxApp_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy        
Microsoft.Windows.AssignedAccessLockApp     Microsoft.Windows.AssignedAccessLockApp_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy
Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost       Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy    
Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager    Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy 
Microsoft.Windows.Cortana                   Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_1.8.12.15063_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy                
Microsoft.Windows.HolographicFirstRun       Microsoft.Windows.HolographicFirstRun_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy    
Microsoft.Windows.ModalSharePickerHost      Microsoft.Windows.ModalSharePickerHost_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy 
Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePortal  Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePortal_10.0.15063.0_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy      
Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkConnectionFlow Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkConnectionFlow_10.0.15063.0_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy     
Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls          Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy     
Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI               Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI_10.0.15063.0_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy                   
Microsoft.Windows.SecondaryTileExperience   Microsoft.Windows.SecondaryTileExperience_10.0.0.0_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy           
Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser   Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy
Microsoft.Windows.WindowPicker              Microsoft.Windows.WindowPicker_10.0.15063.0_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy                  
Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI                Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy           
Windows.ContactSupport                      Windows.ContactSupport_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy                   
windows.immersivecontrolpanel               windows.immersivecontrolpanel_6.2.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy                 
Windows.MiracastView                        Windows.MiracastView_6.3.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy                          
Windows.PrintDialog                         Windows.PrintDialog_6.2.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy                           
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.4            Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.4_1.4.24201.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe                     
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.4            Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.4_1.4.24201.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                     
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.3            Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.3_1.3.23901.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe                     
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.3            Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.3_1.3.23901.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                     
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.3          Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.3_1.3.24201.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe                   
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.3          Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.3_1.3.24201.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                   
Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00                     Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.24123.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe                             
Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00                     Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.24123.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                             
Microsoft.Messaging                         Microsoft.Messaging_3.26.24002.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                                 
Microsoft.Wallet                            Microsoft.Wallet_1.0.16328.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                                     
Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay           Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay_1.14.2002.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                    
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.6          Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.6_1.6.24903.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                   
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.6          Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.6_1.6.24903.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe                   
Microsoft.BingNews                          Microsoft.BingNews_4.21.1434.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                                   
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.6            Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.6_1.6.24903.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                     
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.6            Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.6_1.6.24903.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe                     
9E2F88E3.Twitter                            9E2F88E3.Twitter_5.8.1.0_x86__wgeqdkkx372wm                                         
KeeperSecurityInc.Keeper                    KeeperSecurityInc.Keeper_10.3.1.0_x64__kejf07qmg0jnm                                
Microsoft.Services.Store.Engagement         Microsoft.Services.Store.Engagement_10.0.1706.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe                  
Microsoft.Services.Store.Engagement         Microsoft.Services.Store.Engagement_10.0.1706.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                  
Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller               Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_1.0.10332.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                        
Microsoft.3DBuilder                         Microsoft.3DBuilder_14.1.1302.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                                  
Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes              Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes_1.8.0.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                           
Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder              Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder_10.1706.1561.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                    
Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider              Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider_11.29.23003.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                     
Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay                   Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay_1.19.11001.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                           
Microsoft.XboxApp                           Microsoft.XboxApp_30.31.1001.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                                   
Microsoft.SkypeApp                          Microsoft.SkypeApp_11.19.820.0_x64__kzf8qxf38zg5c                                   
Microsoft.Office.OneNote                    Microsoft.Office.OneNote_17.8366.57611.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                         
Microsoft.MSPaint                           Microsoft.MSPaint_2.1707.1017.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                                  
microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps         microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_17.8241.41275.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe              
Microsoft.ZuneVideo                         Microsoft.ZuneVideo_10.17062.12911.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                             
Microsoft.WindowsCalculator                 Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_10.1706.1862.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                       
Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub                Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub_17.8414.5925.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                      
Microsoft.BingWeather                       Microsoft.BingWeather_4.20.1102.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                                
Microsoft.Getstarted                        Microsoft.Getstarted_5.11.1641.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                                 
Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp                  Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp_11706.1707.7010.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                     
Microsoft.People                            Microsoft.People_10.2.1451.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                                     
Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub                Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_1.1704.1603.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                       
Microsoft.WindowsStore                      Microsoft.WindowsStore_11706.1001.26.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                           
Microsoft.ZuneMusic                         Microsoft.ZuneMusic_10.17062.14111.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                             
Microsoft.WindowsAlarms                     Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_10.1706.1531.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                           
Microsoft.WindowsMaps                       Microsoft.WindowsMaps_5.1705.1391.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                              
Microsoft.Windows.Photos                    Microsoft.Windows.Photos_2017.18062.13720.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                      
Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection      Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection_3.16.6200.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe               
Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer                 Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer_1.1705.3039.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                        
Microsoft.OneConnect                        Microsoft.OneConnect_2.1706.1934.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                               
Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml                  Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1707.2.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                           
Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml                  Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1707.2.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe                           
Microsoft.VCLibs.120.00                     Microsoft.VCLibs.120.00_12.0.21005.1_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                             
Microsoft.VCLibs.120.00                     Microsoft.VCLibs.120.00_12.0.21005.1_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe                             
king.com.BubbleWitch3Saga                   king.com.BubbleWitch3Saga_3.1.5.0_x86__kgqvnymyfvs32                                
king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga                 king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga_1.93.1401.0_x86__kgqvnymyfvs32                          
A278AB0D.MarchofEmpires                     A278AB0D.MarchofEmpires_2.6.1.1_x86__h6adky7gbf63m                                  
Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost       Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost_10.0.15063.332_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy  
Microsoft.WindowsCamera                     Microsoft.WindowsCamera_2017.619.10.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe                            
89006A2E.AutodeskSketchBook                 89006A2E.AutodeskSketchBook_1.6.0.0_x64__tf1gferkr813w                              
Microsoft.MinecraftUWP                      Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_1.1.500.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe     

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metiu51 commented Nov 6, 2017

Hi, how can I remove the Facebook and Asphalt apps? I can't find the package...thanks

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Even this topic is quite old, many of you searching for this will have help here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/windows-10-lite/
I guess like 90% searching for this are installing a fresh windows.. then use this script as described by the author.. i suggest you look at the "dont delete" files in the zip and change these according to your preferences.. btw.. the autorm is shit ;) use 1. normal and 2. advanced to get everything. and implement the autofinish ffrom earlier 7.2 version, you can remove all oobe stuff now and have saved yourself 5gb of storage 😛

however.. if you're NOT at a fresh install (isnt recommended) just use w10privacy..

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