This tutorial will show you how to uninstall apps for your account, all users, or new users in Windows 11.
If you no longer want or use an app, then you could uninstall the app to remove it and free up space on the drive.
Desktop apps are traditional programs installed by a user. These will not be an app from the Microsoft Store.
Windows apps are apps installed by a user from the Microsoft Store. Each Microsoft account owns their own apps.
Provisioned apps are apps included with Windows 11, and automatically installed when a new user signs in to Windows the first time. They are per-user apps, and typically installed in the "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" folder. These are also available in Microsoft Store for a user to reinstall if needed.
Android apps are apps users can install from the Microsoft Store via Android Appstore. This feature uses the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), and allows users to interact with Android apps, just like others apps installed from the Microsoft Store. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is being deprecated beginning March 5, 2025.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26220.7271 (Dev and Beta 25H2), Microsoft has added support for uninstalling Store-managed apps from the Microsoft Store’s library page. Simply find an installed app in your library, click the three-dot menu, and click uninstall.
Starting with Windows 11 build 2610.8313 (RP 24H2) and build 26200.8313 (RP 25H2), Microsoft adds support for a dynamic app removal list to the “Remove Default Microsoft Store packages” policy for Windows Enterprise and Education. Administrators can remove additional MSIX/APPX-packaged apps by specifying their app package family names using Group Policy. The dynamic list is not currently available in Intune Settings Catalog. Validation must be performed using Group Policy or custom OMA-URI. For more information, see Policy-based in-box app removal.
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Overview of apps on Windows client devices
Learn about the different types of apps that run on Windows. For example, Universal Windows Platform (UWP), Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Win32, and Windows Forms apps. This article also includes the best way to install these apps.
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Contents
- Option One: Uninstall Desktop Apps, Windows Apps, and Android Apps in Start Menu
- Option Two: Uninstall Desktop Apps, Windows Apps, and Android Apps in Settings
- Option Three: Uninstall Desktop Apps in Control Panel
- Option Four: Uninstall Windows Apps in Microsoft Store Library
- Option Five: Uninstall Windows Apps and Android Apps for Current User in PowerShell or Command Prompt
- Option Six: Uninstall Apps for Current User using winget Command
- Option Seven: Uninstall Provisioned Apps for Current User in PowerShell or Command Prompt
- Option Eight: Uninstall Provisioned Apps for All Users in PowerShell or Command Prompt
- Option Nine: Uninstall Provisioned Apps for New Users in PowerShell or Command Prompt
1 Open the Start Menu
.2 Under the Pinned or All section on the Start Menu, right click on the app (ex: "Xbox") you want to uninstall, and click/tap on Uninstall. (see screenshots below)
3 If this is a desktop app, then go to step 3 in Option Two to uninstall the app in Settings.
Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, right-clicking on a Win32 app in Start, or searching for the app, and choosing “Uninstall” will now take you to Settings to uninstall the app.
4 If this is a Windows app, then click/tap on Uninstall to confirm. (see screenshot below)
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Apps on the left side, and click/tap on Installed apps on the right side. (see screenshot below)
System Components that were listed on the Settings > Apps > Installed Apps page have moved to their own page under Settings > System > System Components.
3 Click/tap on the More options (3 dots) button for the app (ex: "Speedtest") you want to uninstall, and click/tap on Uninstall. (see screenshots below)
4 Click/tap on Uninstall to confirm. (see screenshot below)
5 If this is a desktop app, then follow any instructions for that program's uninstaller. This will vary per program.
6 When finished, you can close Settings if you like.
This option is no longer available starting with Windows 11 build 22523.
Links to Programs & Features in Control Panel will now open to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps.
1 Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Programs and Features icon.
2 Perform one of the following actions: (see screenshot below)
- Click/tap on the app (ex: "Axialis IconWorkshop") you want to uninstall.
- Select the app (ex: "Axialis IconWorkshop") you want to uninstall, and click/tap on Uninstall on the toolbar.
- Right click or press and hold on the app (ex: "Axialis IconWorkshop") you want to uninstall, and click/tap on Uninstall.
3 If prompted by UAC, click/tap on Yes to approve.
4 Follow any instructions for that program's uninstaller. This will vary per program. (see screenshot below)
5 When finished, you can close the Control Panel if you like.
This option is only available in Windows 11 build 26220.7271 (Dev and Beta 25H2).
1 Open the Microsoft Store app.
2 Click/tap on Library in the left pane. (see screenshot below)
3 Click/tap on the More options (3 dots) button of the app you want to uninstall, and click/tap on Uninstall. (see screenshot below)
Apps with a Open button are installed apps.
Apps with a cloud button can be installed when you click/tap on the cloud button.
4 Click/tap on Uninstall to confirm. (see screenshot below)
5 When finished uninstalling apps, you can close the Microsoft Store app if you like.
Uninstall Windows Apps and Android Apps for Current User in PowerShell or Command Prompt
1 Open Windows Terminal, and either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2 Copy and paste the appropriate command below you want to use into Windows Terminal, and press Enter to see a list of all installed Windows apps for the current user account. (see screenshot below)
(outputs to text file on your desktop)
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select Name, PackageFullName >"$env:userprofile\Desktop\Apps_List.txt"Command Prompt
powershell -command "Get-AppxPackage | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select Name, PackageFullName >"$env:userprofile\Desktop\Apps_List.txt""OR
(outputs inside Terminal)
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select Name, PackageFullNameCommand Prompt
powershell -command "Get-AppxPackage | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select Name, PackageFullName"3 Scroll through the list of installed apps, and look for the PackageFullName (ex: "Ookla.SpeedtestbyOokla_1.15.163.0_x64__43tkc6nmykmb6") of the app (ex: "Speedtest") you want to uninstall. (see screenshot above)
4 Type the appropriate command below into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
PowerShell
Remove-AppxPackage -Package "PackageFullName"Command Prompt
powershell -command "Remove-AppxPackage -Package "PackageFullName""Substitute PackageFullName in the command above with the app's (ex: "Speedtest") actual PackageFullName (ex: "Ookla.SpeedtestbyOokla_1.15.163.0_x64__43tkc6nmykmb6") from step 3.
For example: Remove-AppxPackage -Package "Ookla.SpeedtestbyOokla_1.15.163.0_x64__43tkc6nmykmb6"
5 When finished, you can close Windows Terminal if you like.
You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.
1 Open Windows Terminal (Admin), and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2 Copy and paste the command below into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter to see a list of all installed apps. (see screenshot below step 3)
winget list3 Scroll through the list of installed apps, and make note of the Name (ex: "Microsoft To Do") of the app you want to uninstall. (see screenshot below)
4 Type the command below into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
winget uninstall "App Name"Substitute App Name in the command above with the actual app's Name (ex: "Microsoft To Do") from step 3.
For example: winget uninstall "Microsoft To Do"
5 When finished, you can close Windows Terminal (Admin) if you like.
1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2 Copy and paste the appropriate command below you want to use into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter to see a list of all installed built-in apps. (see screenshot below)
(outputs to text file on your desktop)
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage -PackageTypeFilter Bundle | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select-Object Name, PackageFullName >"$env:userprofile\Desktop\Provisioned_Apps_List.txt"Command Prompt
powershell -command "Get-AppxPackage -PackageTypeFilter Bundle | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select-Object Name, PackageFullName >"$env:userprofile\Desktop\Provisioned_Apps_List.txt""OR
(outputs inside Terminal)
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage -PackageTypeFilter Bundle | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select-Object Name, PackageFullNameCommand Prompt
powershell -command "Get-AppxPackage -PackageTypeFilter Bundle | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select-Object Name, PackageFullName"3 Scroll through the list of installed apps, and look for the Name (ex: "Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay") of the built-in app (ex: "Xbox Game Bar") you want to uninstall. (see screenshot above)
4 Type the appropriate command below into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage -PackageTypeFilter Bundle -Name "Name" | Remove-AppxPackageCommand Prompt
powershell -command "Get-AppxPackage -PackageTypeFilter Bundle -Name "Name" | Remove-AppxPackage"Substitute Name in the command above with the app's (ex: "Xbox Game Bar") actual Name (ex: "Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay") from step 3.
For example: Get-AppxPackage -PackageTypeFilter Bundle -Name "Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay" | Remove-AppxPackage
5 When finished, you can close Windows Terminal if you like.
You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.
1 Open Windows Terminal (Admin), and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2 Copy and paste the appropriate command below you want to use into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter to see a list of all installed built-in apps. (see screenshot below)
(outputs to text file on your desktop)
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select-Object Name, PackageFullName >"$env:userprofile\Desktop\Provisioned_Apps_List.txt"Command Prompt
powershell -command "Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select-Object Name, PackageFullName >"$env:userprofile\Desktop\Provisioned_Apps_List.txt""OR
(outputs inside Terminal)
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select-Object Name, PackageFullNameCommand Prompt
powershell -command "Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select-Object Name, PackageFullName"3 Scroll through the list of installed apps, and look for the Name (ex: "Microsoft.GetHelp") of the built-in app (ex: "Get Help") you want to uninstall. (see screenshot above)
4 Type the appropriate command below into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle -Name "Name" | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsersCommand Prompt
powershell -command "Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle -Name "Name" | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers"Substitute Name in the command above with the app's (ex: "Get Help") actual Name (ex: "Microsoft.GetHelp") from step 3.
For example: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle -Name "Microsoft.GetHelp" | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers
5 When finished, you can close Windows Terminal (Admin) if you like.
You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.
When you uninstall a provisioned app for new users, that app will no longer be installed for any new account created afterwards.
This does not affect current existing accounts.
1 Open Windows Terminal (Admin), and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2 Copy and paste the appropriate command below you want to use into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter to see a list of all installed built-in apps. (see screenshot below)
(outputs to text file on your desktop)
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select-Object Name, PackageFullName >"$env:userprofile\Desktop\Provisioned_Apps_List.txt"Command Prompt
powershell -command "Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select-Object Name, PackageFullName >"$env:userprofile\Desktop\Provisioned_Apps_List.txt""OR
(outputs inside Terminal)
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select-Object Name, PackageFullNameCommand Prompt
powershell -command "Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $False} | Select-Object Name, PackageFullName"3 Scroll through the list of installed apps, and look for the Name (ex: "Microsoft.GetHelp") of the built-in app (ex: "Get Help") you want to uninstall. (see screenshot above)
4 Type the appropriate command below into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
PowerShell
Get-appxprovisionedpackage –online | where-object {$_.packagename –like '*Name*'} | remove-appxprovisionedpackage –onlineCommand Prompt
powershell -command "Get-appxprovisionedpackage –online | where-object {$_.packagename –like '*Name*'} | remove-appxprovisionedpackage –online"Substitute Name in the command above with the app's (ex: "Get Help") actual Name (ex: "Microsoft.GetHelp") from step 3.
For example: Get-appxprovisionedpackage –online | where-object {$_.packagename –like '*Microsoft.GetHelp*'} | remove-appxprovisionedpackage –online
5 When finished, you can close Windows Terminal (Admin) if you like.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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I may now try uninstalling some of the provisioned apps. However I have never really understood or felt comfortable using powershell and am more familiar with cmd. Is there a way of doing it in the command terminal please?
