Windows 10: Delete MS Crapware - CandyCrush / BubbleWitch Games.

Long ago I nuke MS crapware like the games. Earlier today I found that I have 3 versions each of CandyCrush and BubbleWitch (and who knows what else).


Like I said I deleted them long ago. But there are new, recent, versions of the games.


I search in start menu, no sign of them.


I look in Programs and Features, and Settings > Apps > Apps & Features, neither of the programs are listed, so I can't uninstall them there.


I looked in CCleaner, uninstall tool. No sign of them.


I log in to my Admin account, start File Explorer using Run as Admin, navigate to the folders, try to delete them. I'm told I don't have permission to delete them!


Try to grant rights, not working ...


The only remaining thing I can think of is PowerShell, but I don't know how to find the appropriate ID to delete them




:)

 

delete demo games

If you don't want to see them everyday, you can remove their shortcuts from the games folder.

To do this, follow these steps:

• open file explorer
• go to windows folder
• go to start menu
• go to programs>games
• delete the game's shortcut from there by tapping-n-holding on the shortcut
  

 

MS Store Games

Hi Gene,

Thank you for keeping us updated on this query.

When you download a Game or an App from Windows Store, the location where the files and folders related to the Game or an App will be located in
WindowsApps folder at Program Files which can be accessed from C: drive.

Step 1: You can search the Game or an App you downloaded using
Cortana by following the steps below:

• Click on Start key on the Keyboard and type the game name in the search box. The downloaded game will show in the top most search result.
  
• Click on the game and check if you can access the game.

Step 2: To pin the game on the taskbar, follow the steps below:

• Search for the game using Cortana by following the steps above.
• Right click on the game and select Pin to Taskbar option.
• Close the window and check if the game is pinned to taskbar.

We are happy to assist you with any issues pertaining to Windows.



Thank you.

 

Cant delete game from games menu

Hi Ansgar,

Let's get this issue sorted. To better assist you in removing a game from the games menu, we would like to know more information about the problem that you are experiencing.

• Do you only experience this issue with this particular game?
• Did you download this game from Windows Store?
• Have you tried uninstalling the game on your computer?
• What other steps have you performed in trying to delete this game?

In the meantime, we suggest that you
create a new user account on your computer and then try to delete the game while on the new account. This will help us identify if the issue is caused by a configuration error related to your current user account.

If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to post a reply.