Just like any other operating system, Windows 10 comes with quite a number of in built apps. These apps take up very little space of the PC’s internal storage.
You may want to uninstall these apps to make your interface look more organised or because you downloaded a better alternative. Unfortunately, Windows 10 restricts you from un installing universal apps such a Maps, People, and Money among others.
However, there are various methods you can use to un install these apps. You are however cautioned to be careful while uninstalling these apps because they may cause the system to malfunction. For example, uninstalling the Alarms and Clock all may cripple the PC’s ability to set reminders.
You are advised also to close all programs apart from those ones in active usage while uninstalling the apps.
Uninstalling Normally.
This method works for just a few apps such as News. Simply right click on the app on the start menu then select the uninstall option.
Using Clean My PC
Clean My PC is an uninstaller tool that can be used to uninstall any app on the PC. Download and install the tool. Go to the uninstaller tab Find the apps you want to uninstall Click uninstall.
While using this option, kindly note that some of the features are not free and will require you to part with some money.
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Using Windows Powershell.
This method requires you to input some commands in order to effect and uninstall of a particular app. With this method, apps like Contact Support, Cortana, Edge and Windows Feedback cannot be removed.
Procedure.
Click Cortana search field Type “Powershell” into the field.
Right click Windows Powershell Select run as administer.
Click Yes
Enter command of the program you wish to uninstall. Below, we have listed the commands for the common in built apps on Windows 10. After entering the command, click enter.
List of Commands:
Get Office: Get-AppxPackage officehub | Remove-AppxPackage
Get Skype: Get-AppxPackage skypeapp | Remove-AppxPackage
Get Started: Get-AppxPackage getstarted | Remove-AppxPackage
Groove Music: Get-AppxPackage zunemusic | Remove-AppxPackage
Maps: Get-AppxPackage windowsmaps | Remove-AppxPackage
Microsoft Solitaire Collection: Get-AppxPackage solitairecollection | Remove-AppxPackage
Money: Get-AppxPackage bingfinance | Remove-AppxPackage
Movies & TV: Get-AppxPackage zunevideo | Remove-AppxPackage
News: Get-AppxPackage bingnews | Remove-AppxPackage
OneNote: Get-AppxPackage onenote | Remove-AppxPackage
People: Get-AppxPackage people | Remove-AppxPackage
Phone Companion: Get-AppxPackage windowsphone | Remove-AppxPackage
Photos: Get-AppxPackage photos | Remove-AppxPackage
Store: Get-AppxPackage windowsstore | Remove-AppxPackage
Sports: Get-AppxPackage bingsports | Remove-AppxPackage
Voice Recorder: Get-AppxPackage soundrecorder | Remove-AppxPackage
Weather: Get-AppxPackage bingweather | Remove-AppxPackage
Xbox: Get-AppxPackage xboxapp | Remove-AppxPackage
Kindly note that Windows updates may likely re install these apps you have uninstalled. Given the fact that they take up little space, the decision to uninstall them lies entirely with you although you should take caution not to cause system failures as a result of the uninstall.
