When you buy a computer with Windows 10, you immediately realize that the operating system is full of pre-installed apps, which take up unnecessary space and, above all, make the Start Menu a big mess.
How to uninstall default Windows 10 apps?
The method I describe in this article allows you to uninstall in one stroke all the default Apps from all existing accounts.
Le App predefinite vengono disinstallate dagli account già esistenti, ma restano comunque nel PC. Nel caso, in futuro, si dovesse procedere a creare un nuovo account, le App verrebbero comunque reinstallate nel nuovo account. E' possibile anche rimuovere definitivamente alcune App predefinite (o anche tutte) dal PC, ma questo lo spiegherò in un altro articolo.
I recommend trying what I describe on a virtual machine, in order to actually evaluate which Apps it may be useful to reinstall after the removal is complete. When you are practical with the method, at this point you can proceed to carry out all the steps on the actual PC, without combining trouble.
To perform the following steps, you need to sign in to your PC with an Administrator account.
List of Windows 10 Default Apps
First of all, let's view the ista of the pre-installed Apps in Windows 10. To do this, we launch Windows PowerShell (running as administrator).
In Windows PowerShell, we type the following command:
get-appxpackage -allusers | Select Name, PackageFullName
Viene visualizzato l'elenco delle App predefinite di Windows 10. L'elenco è impressionante!
In caso si volesse salvare l'elenco delle App su un file, è possibile utilizzare questo comando, avendo cura di indicare il percorso dove creare il file di testo contenente l'elenco (in questo caso d:\App.txt):
get-appxpackage -allusers | Select Name, PackageFullName > d:\App.txt
Per chi fosse interessato, in fondo all'articolo sono elencate tutte le App predefinite di Windows 10 che avevo sul mio computer.
Uninstalling Windows 10 default apps
Let's get to the heart of the matter and give a nice cut to all the pre-installed Windows 10 Apps. We must always use Windows PowerShell, run as an administrator, as indicated in the previous paragraph. With the following command, all default apps can be uninstalled in one fell swoop, for all computer users:
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage
La schermata visualizzata durante la disinstallazione è davvero poco rassicurante: ci sono parecchie scritte in rosso! Nonostante tutti gli avvisi, dopo un po' di tempo, la disinstallazione termina ed il computer è pulito. This procedure is used to uninstall the default Windows 10 apps, any other applications installed will not be touched.
Reinstall some useful default apps
Non tutte le App predefinite sono inutili. Anzi, tra queste ci sono anche App piuttosto utili per utilizzare il computer. Per questo motivo ho suggerito di fare qualche esperimento su una macchina virtuale. E' possibile reinstallare alcune App predefinite che possono essere utili. Si può effettuare questo procedimento sempre con Windows PowerShell, eseguito come amministratore, dopo aver disinstallato tutte le App.
Reinstall the Windows 10 calculator:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *windowscalculator* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
Reinstall Windows 10 Paint 3D:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *mspaint* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
Reinstall 3D Viewer and 3D Builder:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *3d* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
Reinstall the Windows 10 Photos Viewer:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *windows.photos* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
Reinstall the Windows Store:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *windowsstore* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
Reinstall the Windows 10 Sound Recorder:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *soundrecorder* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
E' possibile reinstallare tutte le app che si reputano utili. In fondo al presente articolo c'è l'elenco delle App disponibili. E' sufficiente utilizzare il comando che segue, digitando, tra gli asterischi, il nome del programma da reinstallare (o parte del nome):
Get-AppxPackage -allusers *programma_da_installare* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
For example, typing between the asterisks *xbox*, Windows reinstalla tutte le App che contengono XBox all'interno del nome.
Clean Windows 10 start menu
Ed ecco il menu start depurato da tutte le App predefinite, dopo aver reinstallato solamente quelle poche App che possono essere utili. Adesso c'è davvero molto più ordine per poter lavorare con la massima produttività!
Windows 10 Default Apps List
In conclusione, ecco l'elenco delle App predefinite che erano installate sul mio computer, prima di effettuare la disinstallazione:
Name, PackageFullName Microsoft.Appconnector, Microsoft.Appconnector_1.3.3.0_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7, Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7_1.7.25531.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7, Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7_1.7.25531.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay, Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay_1.21.13002.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe windows.immersivecontrolpanel, windows.immersivecontrolpanel_10.0.2.1000_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.1, Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.1_2.1.26424.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.1, Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.1_2.1.26424.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI, Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI_1.24.10001.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Fitbit.FitbitCoach, Fitbit.FitbitCoach_4.4.133.0_x64__6mqt6hf9g46tw Windows.PrintDialog, Windows.PrintDialog_6.2.1.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml, 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Microsoft.ScreenSketch, Microsoft.ScreenSketch_10.1907.2471.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.2, Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.2_2.21909.17002.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.2, Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.2_2.21909.17002.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions, Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions_1.0.22681.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.WindowsMaps, Microsoft.WindowsMaps_5.1909.2813.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller, Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_1.0.32912.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00, Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.27810.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00, Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.27810.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop, Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.27810.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop, Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00.UWPDesktop_14.0.27810.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider, Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider_12.58.1001.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.Getstarted, 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Microsoft.Win32WebViewHost_10.0.18362.449_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy Microsoft.Windows.Apprep.ChxApp, Microsoft.Windows.Apprep.ChxApp_1000.18362.449.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2… Microsoft.Windows.AssignedAccessLockApp, Microsoft.Windows.AssignedAccessLockApp_1000.18362.449.0_neutral_neutral… Microsoft.Windows.CallingShellApp, Microsoft.Windows.CallingShellApp_1000.18362.449.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1… Microsoft.Windows.CapturePicker, Microsoft.Windows.CapturePicker_10.0.18362.449_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost, Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost_10.0.18362.449_neutral_neutral_cw5… Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager, Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_10.0.18362.449_neutral_neutral_… Microsoft.Windows.Cortana, Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_1.13.0.18362_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy Microsoft.Windows.NarratorQuickStart, Microsoft.Windows.NarratorQuickStart_10.0.18362.449_neutral_neutral_8wek… Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePortal, Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePortal_10.0.18362.449_neutral__cw5n1… Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkConnectionFlow, Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkConnectionFlow_10.0.18362.449_neutral__cw5n… Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls, Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls_1000.18362.449.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n… Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost, Microsoft.Windows.PeopleExperienceHost_10.0.18362.449_neutral_neutral_cw… Microsoft.Windows.PinningConfirmationDialog, Microsoft.Windows.PinningConfirmationDialog_1000.18362.449.0_neutral__cw… Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI, Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI_10.0.18362.449_neutral__cw5n1h2txyewy Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser, Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser_10.0.18362.449_neutral_neutral… Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost, Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost_10.0.18362.449_neutral_neutral_cw5… Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost, Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_10.0.18362.449_neutral_neutral… Microsoft.Windows.XGpuEjectDialog, Microsoft.Windows.XGpuEjectDialog_10.0.18362.449_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2… Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI, Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.18362.449.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy Windows.CBSPreview, Windows.CBSPreview_10.0.18362.449_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00, Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.26706.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00, Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00_14.0.26706.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.Wallet, Microsoft.Wallet_2.4.18324.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe DolbyLaboratories.DolbyAccess, DolbyLaboratories.DolbyAccess_3.1.4081.0_x64__rz1tebttyb220 Microsoft.XboxApp, Microsoft.XboxApp_48.62.6002.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.3, Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.3_2.32002.13001.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.3, Microsoft.UI.Xaml.2.3_2.32002.13001.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.OneConnect, Microsoft.OneConnect_5.2002.431.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal, Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal_2000.20011.1312.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection, Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection_4.6.1224.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp, Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp_12003.1001.1.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.WindowsAlarms, Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_10.2001.434.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay, Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay_3.38.25003.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.WindowsStore, Microsoft.WindowsStore_12003.1001.1.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder, Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder_10.2001.568.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes, Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes_3.7.124.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.Office.OneNote, Microsoft.Office.OneNote_16001.12624.20042.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.ZuneVideo, Microsoft.ZuneVideo_10.20022.11011.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe ThumbmunkeysLtd.PhototasticCollage, ThumbmunkeysLtd.PhototasticCollage_3.4.1.0_x64__nfy108tqq3p12 Microsoft.ZuneMusic, Microsoft.ZuneMusic_10.20022.11011.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.2, Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.2_2.2.28604.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.2, Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.2.2_2.2.28604.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7, Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7_1.7.27422.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7, Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.7_1.7.27422.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.WebpImageExtension, Microsoft.WebpImageExtension_1.0.30634.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.WindowsCamera, Microsoft.WindowsCamera_2019.926.30.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps, microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_16005.12624.20212.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.BingSports, Microsoft.BingSports_4.36.20714.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.YourPhone, Microsoft.YourPhone_1.20022.81.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.BingFinance, Microsoft.BingFinance_4.36.20714.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.BingNews, 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Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp, Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp_12004.1001.1.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal, Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal_2000.20031.1202.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.LanguageExperiencePackit-it, Microsoft.LanguageExperiencePackit-IT_18362.23.69.0_neutral__8wekyb3d8bbwe ThumbmunkeysLtd.PhototasticCollage, ThumbmunkeysLtd.PhototasticCollage_3.8.1.0_x64__nfy108tqq3p12 Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection, Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection_4.6.4030.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
Amedeo, well done!! thanks for the explanation, I would like more above all about admin users.
Thanks so much!