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Try to reduce the size of the Windows Apps folder
I have a couple of entry-level laptops with only 128G SSD. Disk space is important. The WindowsApps folder is 9G on my Dell but 20G on the Lenovo. I have done all the suggestions I can find on the internet to remove old versions or duplicates on the Lenovo laptop with no big help. It is still 19.5G. I know that the proper way is to uninstall UWP apps. I use Shell:Appsfolder to displace the apps. When I click on uninstall, it bounces me to the control panel where I can uninstall regular Windows program. But the UWP App that I want to uninstall is not there. Any help?
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Which UWP app are you trying to uninstall?
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell Optiplex 7080
CPU
i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
Motherboard
DELL 0J37VM
Memory
32 gb
Graphics Card(s)
none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
Sound Card
Integrated Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Benq 27
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
PSU
500w
Case
MT
Cooling
Dell Premium
Keyboard
Logitech wired
Mouse
Logitech wireless
Internet Speed
so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
Browser
#1 Edge #2 Firefox
Antivirus
Defender+MWB Premium
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Beelink Mini PC SER5
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
Memory
32 gb
Graphics card(s)
integrated
Sound Card
integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Benq 27
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
1TB Crucial nvme
Keyboard
Logitech wired
Mouse
Logitech wireless
Internet Speed
still too embarrassed to tell
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
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This works for removable UWP packages, the others no so much.
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Could it be the hibernation file? Try running on the command prompt as admin this command " powercfg /hibernate off " on your Lenovo system, then reboot windows and see if the folder is smaller. doing this the booting time of the system will be a little bit slower but you should gain some space. Being the difference so big it could also be a system restore partition created by the manufacturer. A screenshot of your disk manager could be a good idea.
Last edited: May 20, 2025
OS
W11, always updated with latest builds
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Self-made
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Motherboard
ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi
Memory
G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB Kit DDR5-6000 CL30 (F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5NR)
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX™ 3060 V2 OC Edition 12GB GDDR6
Monitor(s) Displays
Eizo CS240, Calibrated with Datacolr SpyderX
Screen Resolution
1920X1200
Hard Drives
Crucial T705 SSD 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2- SO+Archive
PSU
Be Quiet 850W Pure Power 12M per Pc ATX
Case
Phanteks XT Pro
Cooling
Be quiet Pure loop 2 360mm
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
D/L-700/800 Mbps; U/L 250/300 Mbps WiFi 7 from motherboard
Browser
Edge
Antivirus
Avast
Other Info
Mostly used for photo retouching software & some video slideshows.
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Isn't the hibernation file in the root of C:?
OS
Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Home Brew
CPU
Intel Core i5 14500
Motherboard
Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
Memory
64GB DDR4
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce RTX 4060
Sound Card
Chipset Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
Screen Resolution
5120x1440, 1920x1080
Hard Drives
Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
PSU
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
Case
LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
Cooling
Lots of fans!
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
Mouse
Logitech G305
Internet Speed
Verizon FiOS 1GB
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
Operating System
Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Home Brew
CPU
Intel Core i5 14400
Motherboard
Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
Memory
32GB DDR5
Graphics card(s)
Intel 700 Embedded GPU
Sound Card
Realtek Embedded
Monitor(s) Displays
27" HP 1080p
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
PSU
Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
Case
Okinos Micro ATX Case
Cooling
Fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
Mouse
Logitech G305
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Verizon FiOS 1GB
Browser
Firefox
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Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
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Isn't the hibernation file in the root of C:?
It is yes, he's talking about the windows apps folder!!?? not so clear what he means.
OS
W11, always updated with latest builds
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Self-made
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Motherboard
ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi
Memory
G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB Kit DDR5-6000 CL30 (F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5NR)
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX™ 3060 V2 OC Edition 12GB GDDR6
Monitor(s) Displays
Eizo CS240, Calibrated with Datacolr SpyderX
Screen Resolution
1920X1200
Hard Drives
Crucial T705 SSD 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2- SO+Archive
PSU
Be Quiet 850W Pure Power 12M per Pc ATX
Case
Phanteks XT Pro
Cooling
Be quiet Pure loop 2 360mm
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
D/L-700/800 Mbps; U/L 250/300 Mbps WiFi 7 from motherboard
Browser
Edge
Antivirus
Avast
Other Info
Mostly used for photo retouching software & some video slideshows.
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OS
Windows 11 25H2 Pro Build 26200
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MSI PRO ADL-U Cubi 5 (MS-B0A8)
CPU
i3-1215U
Memory
8GB
Monitor(s) Displays
Sony 43" 4k TV
Screen Resolution
3840x2160
Hard Drives
250GB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 3 SSD
PSU
External 65W
Case
Mini PC
Browser
FireFox
Antivirus
MS
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 25H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell Optiplex 3070 SFF
CPU
Intel i3-9100
Memory
16GB DDR4
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2721
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2160
Hard Drives
Samsung 500GB nvMe
Case
Dell small form factor
Keyboard
Cherry mechanical (Blue)
Mouse
Microsoft
Antivirus
MS Defender
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Older drivers NVIDIA/Intel can take up a lot of space.
OS
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MSI MS-7D98
CPU
Intel Core i5-13490F
Motherboard
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI
Memory
2 x 16 Patriot Memory (PDP Systems) PSD516G560081 6400MT (32-37-37-74); 1.35V)
Graphics Card(s)
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12G (GV-N4070WF3OC-12GD)
Sound Card
Bluetooth Аудио
Monitor(s) Displays
INNOCN 15K1F
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
WD_BLACK SN770 250GB
PSU
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1000W
Case
CG560 - DeepCool
Cooling
ID-COOLING SE-224-XTS / 2 x 140Mm Fan - rear and top; 3 x 120Mm - front
Keyboard
Corsair K70 RGB TKL
Mouse
Corsair KATAR PRO XT
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Other Info
https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/66553205
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This works for removable UWP packages, the others no so much.
Geek Uninstaller will occasionally find a Windows app n the rare event Revo doesn't list it
Which app is it, specifically?
OS
Windows 11 2xH2 (latest update ... forever anal)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Slim S01
CPU
Intel i5-12400
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT730
Sound Card
OOBE
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer 32"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
512GB KIOXIA NVMe
PSU
OOBE
Case
OOBE
Cooling
OOBE
Keyboard
BT
Mouse
BT
Browser
Brave FFox Chrome Opera
Antivirus
KIS
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 2xH2 (latest update ... 4ever anal)
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavillion 15
CPU
i7-1165G7 @ 2.80GHz
Graphics card(s)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Hard Drives
Samsung NVMe 512GB
Internet Speed
NBN FTTN 50
Browser
Brave
Antivirus
KIS
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Revo uninstaller pro will list all the Windows Apps in order of size, so you can see which apps are worth uninstalling. Photos is the biggest hog on my laptop.
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8524
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Acemagic LX15PRO
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U with Radeon Graphics
Memory
16GB
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
SSD 2TB
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Browser
Brave
Antivirus
Webroot Secure Anywhere
Other Info
System 3
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
CPU
Atom N450 1.66GHz
Memory
2GB
Browser
Brave
Antivirus
Webroot
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OS
W11, always updated with latest builds
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Self-made
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Motherboard
ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi
Memory
G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB Kit DDR5-6000 CL30 (F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5NR)
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX™ 3060 V2 OC Edition 12GB GDDR6
Monitor(s) Displays
Eizo CS240, Calibrated with Datacolr SpyderX
Screen Resolution
1920X1200
Hard Drives
Crucial T705 SSD 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2- SO+Archive
PSU
Be Quiet 850W Pure Power 12M per Pc ATX
Case
Phanteks XT Pro
Cooling
Be quiet Pure loop 2 360mm
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
D/L-700/800 Mbps; U/L 250/300 Mbps WiFi 7 from motherboard
Browser
Edge
Antivirus
Avast
Other Info
Mostly used for photo retouching software & some video slideshows.
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It seems that who posted the question is not interested at all.
OS
W11, always updated with latest builds
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Self-made
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Motherboard
ASUS TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi
Memory
G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB Kit DDR5-6000 CL30 (F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5NR)
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX™ 3060 V2 OC Edition 12GB GDDR6
Monitor(s) Displays
Eizo CS240, Calibrated with Datacolr SpyderX
Screen Resolution
1920X1200
Hard Drives
Crucial T705 SSD 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2- SO+Archive
PSU
Be Quiet 850W Pure Power 12M per Pc ATX
Case
Phanteks XT Pro
Cooling
Be quiet Pure loop 2 360mm
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
D/L-700/800 Mbps; U/L 250/300 Mbps WiFi 7 from motherboard
Browser
Edge
Antivirus
Avast
Other Info
Mostly used for photo retouching software & some video slideshows.
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It seems that who posted the question is not interested at all.
Hit & Run poster, happens a lot in the forums.
OS
Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Home Brew
CPU
Intel Core i5 14500
Motherboard
Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
Memory
64GB DDR4
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce RTX 4060
Sound Card
Chipset Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
Screen Resolution
5120x1440, 1920x1080
Hard Drives
Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
PSU
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
Case
LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
Cooling
Lots of fans!
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
Mouse
Logitech G305
Internet Speed
Verizon FiOS 1GB
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
Operating System
Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Home Brew
CPU
Intel Core i5 14400
Motherboard
Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
Memory
32GB DDR5
Graphics card(s)
Intel 700 Embedded GPU
Sound Card
Realtek Embedded
Monitor(s) Displays
27" HP 1080p
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
PSU
Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
Case
Okinos Micro ATX Case
Cooling
Fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
Mouse
Logitech G305
Internet Speed
Verizon FiOS 1GB
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
Revo free version 2.6.0.0
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
ASUS ROG Strix
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
ASUS VivoBook
