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Wednesday, January 18, 2017 9:42 AM | 1 vote
Hello everyone,
I want a small, clean Image file, before I deploy it to my devices, so I want to delete AppxPackages like 3D-Builder or Cortana. Is there any major system problem when I remove some of the packages?
Also, which packages can I remove without damaging the Windows 10 system?
Thank you very much in advance!!
Regards Nikolai
The following are installed on my system:
PS C:\Windows\system32> (Get-AppxPackage).name
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.0
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.0
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.0
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.0
Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.3
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.3
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.1
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.1
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.4
Microsoft.AAD.BrokerPlugin
Microsoft.Windows.CloudExperienceHost
Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost
windows.immersivecontrolpanel
Microsoft.Windows.Cortana
Microsoft.AccountsControl
Microsoft.BioEnrollment
Microsoft.LockApp
Microsoft.Windows.AssignedAccessLockApp
Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager
Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls
Microsoft.WindowsFeedback
Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI
Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider
Windows.ContactSupport
Windows.MiracastView
Windows.PrintDialog
Windows.PurchaseDialog
windows.devicesflow
Microsoft.VCLibs.140.00
Microsoft.3DBuilder
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.1
Microsoft.Appconnector
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.3
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.3
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.1
Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder
Microsoft.SkypeApp
Microsoft.WindowsCalculator
Microsoft.WindowsPhone
Microsoft.ZuneMusic
Microsoft.WindowsStore
Microsoft.WindowsMaps
Microsoft.WindowsAlarms
Microsoft.ZuneVideo
Microsoft.People
microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps
Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub
Microsoft.Windows.Photos
Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge
Microsoft.WinJS.2.0
Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml
Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml
Microsoft.WindowsCamera
Microsoft.NET.Native.Runtime.1.4
Microsoft.Getstarted
Microsoft.BingSports
Microsoft.BingWeather
Microsoft.BingFinance
Microsoft.BingNews
Microsoft.XboxApp
Microsoft.Office.OneNote
Microsoft.VCLibs.120.00
Microsoft.Media.PlayReadyClient.2
Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.2
Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection
All replies (6)
Thursday, January 19, 2017 8:19 PM ✅Answered | 1 vote
I know that in 1511 it was possible to remove all AppX packages except for:
Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost
windows.immersivecontrolpanel
and the OS would still be fine. However, there may be some that you actually do need. Note that Windows Updates may re-enable and/or re-install removed AppX packages.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 7:39 PM | 1 vote
Windows 10 LTSB Enterprise does not have the UWP, so that would be a better starting point.
The Appx will not remove if that is not allowed of would cause issues. So just try to remove them all or any ones you want.
Thursday, January 19, 2017 6:02 AM | 1 vote
Hi ,
As Mr Happy said, if you are using Windows Enterprise version. We could choose the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB version. That version didn`t have provisioned apps.
I agree with Mr Happy, it will not be removed if that is not allowed. Just try to remove to have a test. Usually we could use "remove-appxprovisionedpackage " command line to remove the provisioned apps for all users including for new users. If you are using "remove-appxpackage", it will only remove the apps for present user account. Here is a link for your reference, please check it.
How to Uninstall Desktop Apps and Windows Apps in Windows 10
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4689-apps-uninstall-windows-10-a.html
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In addition, I found a similar case for your reference. Please check Carl Fan's reply in the following thread, hope it is helpful.
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/60f8a7a6-59d7-4e68-b92f-8faa2bc7be7f/removing-windows-10-default-apps?forum=win10itprosetup
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Thursday, January 19, 2017 10:55 AM | 1 vote
Hi, thank you for your answers.
There is a problem with the LTSB, we cannot use it at our company without changing the contract. The next contract change will be 2018 so this is no option.
So I can try to uninstall every app, Windows will only allow the non dangerous apps to uninstall?
Friday, February 10, 2017 2:52 AM
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Friday, July 10, 2020 3:42 PM
Get-AppxPackage | Select Name, NonRemovable