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Discus and support Why does Microsoft keep removing the ability to uninstall unwanted applications like XBox,... in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I use windows professionally, and paid for a professional license. Why, then, does Microsoft make it such a pain to remove distracting or otherwise... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Revend Spite, Feb 27, 2020.

  1. Why does Microsoft keep removing the ability to uninstall unwanted applications like XBox,...


    I use windows professionally, and paid for a professional license.

    Why, then, does Microsoft make it such a pain to remove distracting or otherwise workplace-inappropriate apps from my workstation?


    What, seriously, could the justification be for me to have to fight and have to use PowerShell to remove a gaming app?


    Also - why does someone wanting to play the Windows Edition of Minecraft also mean that they have to have the game bar installed? I know it's necessary for voice chat, but say I'm deaf or merely antisocial...


    As Microsoft circles the wagons and tries to limit my options, it only convinces me to explore elsewhere. I installed the beta XBox app. I can't uninstall it now and I refuse to install the game bar just to make it work.


    This isn't how you treat users. This is how you treat cattle.

    :)
     
    Revend Spite, Feb 27, 2020
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  2. Want to UNINSTALL XBox

    Hi Kristi,

    Xbox App is one of the built-in applications on Windows 10. To uninstall it from your computer, you have to perform the following steps using the Windows PowerShell:

    • Click Start, and then type Windows PowerShell on the search box.  
    • Right-click, and then select Run as administrator.  
    •  Type the following command to uninstall Xbox app: Get-AppxPackage *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
    • Hit Enter.  

    If you are unable to uninstall the app, reset Windows Store to clear the store cache and try to uninstall the Xbox app again.

    Here's how to reset Windows Store:

    • Press Windows key + X on your keyboard.   
    • Click on Command prompt (Admin).   
    • Type wsreset.exe, and then hit Enter.   

    Keep us updated with the results after performing the suggested solutions above.
     
    Loraine Mon, Feb 27, 2020
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  3. Uninstalling Xbox app on Windows 10

    Hi Helen,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    Since Xbox is an inbuilt application in Windows 10, we need to use the PowerShell command to uninstall the Xbox application. Please follow the steps mentioned below to uninstall the application.



    1. Press and hold the Windows key + X.
    2. Select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
    3. Type the command and hit Enter on the keyboard:
      Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxApp | Remove-AppxPackage

    4. Restart the PC.


    Hope it helps.



    Regards,

    Prakhar Khare

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Prakhar_Khare, Feb 27, 2020
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  4. Why does Microsoft keep removing the ability to uninstall unwanted applications like XBox,...

    Want to UNINSTALL XBox

    I done the uninstall procedure per your instruction, but it did not work. The uninstall button for both X-Box apps,are greyed out.They show advanced,but when you click it,it shows a reset button this does not uninstall.Please Help?
     
    Robert Bilderback, Feb 27, 2020
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