Windows 10: removing unneeded apps that came with Windows 10

Discus and support removing unneeded apps that came with Windows 10 in Cortana to solve the problem; How do I remove the XBOX apps that came pre-installed, since I do not and never will use them. Also, how do I remove the useless, pointless spyware... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by homey16, Sep 21, 2019.

  1. HOMEY16
    homey16 Win User

    removing unneeded apps that came with Windows 10


    How do I remove the XBOX apps that came pre-installed, since I do not and never will use them. Also, how do I remove the useless, pointless spyware called Cortana?

    :)
     
    homey16, Sep 21, 2019
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  2. PUMA99DK|
    puma99dk| Win User

    Reinstalling Windows 10 to sell a PC - is the 'Remove everything' option enough?

    Restore factory settings do list Removes your personal files, apps and settings, and reinstalls the version of Windows that came on this PC.

    So if this isn't true well than just erase the drive and install a clean Windows 10 with all the drivers u need but why should it be true
    @FordGT90Concept ? *Laugh :laugh:
     
    puma99dk|, Sep 21, 2019
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  3. ABDUL_MALIK
    Abdul_Malik Win User
    Windows 10 Apps (Mail, Calendar, Store) are gone, cannot be registered

    Hello Remy,

    As you have performed most of the troubleshooting steps, let us
    try to reset the PC by choosing Keep my files, this will:

    • Reinstalls Windows 10 and keeps your personal files.
    • Removes apps and drivers you installed.
    • Removes changes you made to settings.
    • Removes any apps your PC manufacturer installed. (If your PC came with Windows 10, apps from your PC manufacturer will be reinstalled).
    I suggest you to refer to the article suggested above.

    Disclaimer: All of your settings will be reset. All apps that you installed will be removed. Only apps that came with your PC will be reinstalled.

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with the issue. We are glad to assist you.
     
    Abdul_Malik, Sep 21, 2019
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  4. GOFIGUREITOUT
    GoFigureItOut Win User

    removing unneeded apps that came with Windows 10

    Windows 10 installing progs

    I decided to take the plunge and upgrade to windows 10 from 7. I used the Media Creation Tool from MS website. It took awhile, but I am finally running Windows 10 (12-14).

    I opened the new App & Program feature to remove programs that I no longer needed. Scrolling down the list, I was horrified! Apps that I didn't install somehow magically installed themselves. Two programs stood out: Facebook and Candy Crush Soda Saga. Both programs have those tale-tale icons that they came from Windows Store (which I've never even opened). The install date for both of them were on 12-26.

    Is this a common thing for Windows 10? Or is it because I did an upgrade and not a clean install?
     
    GoFigureItOut, Sep 21, 2019
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