Windows 10: Why is MS installing apps that are not used?

Why does Microsoft keep installing their apps each time an update is done? I don’t have an Xbox, nor will I ever buy one yet Microsoft insists in installing all the Xbox apps each time an update is done, why? The same goes for Cortana, I have never used it, I do not plan on ever using it either, yet Microsoft insists on installing it, over-and-over again, why? And why insist on installing Microsoft 365 each time? I will never use this service, ever, yet Microsoft again insists that this needs to be on every PC in the world, why? Are there really people using anything Bing? Then why

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I found suggestion on MS forums that could work. Did you tried this?

 

Remove non-operable App downloaded from MS App Store, to remove Already Own

Remove App downloaded from Microsoft Store App Store because:

I mistakenly downloaded on PC (MS Surface). When I try to install the app on my phone, it says - already owned. But I cannot get access to, or install it, on the phone. I have tried all steps as suggested in link below.

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I can hide the app in my account library on the pc but to no affect on the phone.

The app does not appear on either the PC Application list (in Settings), nor in the phone list of Apps.

I want to install the app on my phone.

 

Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

John