Comprehensive Guide to Removing Bloatware from Windows 10
Introduction to Windows 10 Bloatware
Are you looking to eliminate pre-installed bloatware on your Windows 10 PC that may be slowing down your system? Don't worry—I’m here to guide you through the process of removing unwanted pre-installed applications or any other Windows 10 apps.
Let's get started!
Step-by-Step Guide to Removing Bloatware Using PowerShell
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Open PowerShell as Administrator
Begin by searching for PowerShell. Right-click on it and select Run as Administrator. If you're using an administrator account, you can simply click on PowerShell to open it.
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Retrieve the List of Installed Applications
Enter the following command to list all installed applications:
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Format-Table Name, PackageFullName
This command will display a list of application names, which you'll use to uninstall unwanted apps.
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Identify the Application to Uninstall
Scroll through the list to find the application you wish to uninstall. For example, to remove the Weather app, locate its name in the Name column. Note down the package name, such as Microsoft.BingWeather.
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Execute the Uninstallation Command
Use the following command to uninstall the selected application:
Get-AppxPackage *BingWeather* | Remove-AppxPackage
Replace *BingWeather* with the specific app name you intend to remove.
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Finalize the Removal
After executing the command, the application will be uninstalled. If you encounter an error stating that the package was not found, ensure that you have entered the correct package name.
Common Applications and Their Uninstallation Commands
Below are commands for uninstalling some commonly unwanted applications. Copy and paste each command into PowerShell, then press Enter to remove the respective app:
Get-AppxPackage *YourPhone* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *ZuneVideo* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *WindowsMaps* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Wallet* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *People* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Messaging* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *GetHelp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *MicrosoftStickyNotes* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Office.OneNote* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *XboxApp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *WindowsCalculator* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *ZuneMusic* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *XboxSpeechToTextOverlay* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *XboxIdentityProvider* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *XboxGamingOverlay* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *XboxGameOverlay* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *Xbox.TCUI* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *XboxGameCallableUI* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *SkypeApp* | Remove-AppxPackage
**Note:** Some essential applications cannot be uninstalled using this method.