Windows 10: Windows 10 Apps which cannot be removed and which take up storage space? XBox for instance

Discus and support Windows 10 Apps which cannot be removed and which take up storage space? XBox for instance in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; Why are there so many preloaded apps on Windows 10 which cannot be removed and which take up storage space? XBox for instance. Surely there should be... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by BrianMilnes1, Nov 17, 2019.

  1. BRIANMILNES1
    BrianMilnes1 Win User

    Windows 10 Apps which cannot be removed and which take up storage space? XBox for instance


    Why are there so many preloaded apps on Windows 10 which cannot be removed and which take up storage space? XBox for instance.

    Surely there should be freedom of choice for anyone purchasing a computer.

    :)
     
    BrianMilnes1, Nov 17, 2019
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  2. 333T
    333t Win User

    How to remove a bad drive in Windows 10 storage spaces pool

    Could someone list the steps involved in replacing a bad drive from a Windows 10 storage spaces pool? I cannot find any info on the Microsoft support site that is specific to Windows 10. Also, could you list the steps to remove a 'good' drive and replace
    it with another drive if the process is different?
     
    333t, Nov 18, 2019
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  3. ARIEL ACU
    Ariel Acu Win User
    remove game data from xbox game in windows 10

    I appreciate your reply. It seems that the game progress was saved to your Xbox account associated on your computer that's why you can't play the game from the beginning. I recommend that you remove the account on your computer by performing the following
    steps:

    1. Press the Windows icon, then select the gear icon to access Settings.
    2. Select Accounts.
    3. Under Email & app accounts, click the Microsoft account, then click Remove.

    I also suggest that you reset the Xbox app on your computer so that we could ensure that no account is linked to it. To get started, kindly follow these steps:

    1. Press the Windows key, then select the gear icon to access Settings.
    2. Go to Apps.
    3. Under Apps & features, locate the Xbox app.
    4. Click the Xbox app, then select Advanced options.
    5. Click Reset.

    Let us know if that works for you. We'd be glad to further assist you.
     
    Ariel Acu, Nov 18, 2019
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  4. JASON GEREND_MSFT
    Jason Gerend_MSFT Win User

    Windows 10 Apps which cannot be removed and which take up storage space? XBox for instance

    Cannot remove a "Retired" drive in Windows 10 Storage Spaces

    We just released a couple of new Storage Spaces features with the
    Windows 10 November update     that should help deal with removing and adding drives:

    • Optimize drive usage to make the best use of all of your drives after adding drives
    • Safely remove a drive from a pool by automatically moving data off the drive and onto other drives in the pool.
    To make use of these features you'll have to install the
    Windows 10 November update.     Our latest Help content briefly covers the new Storage Spaces functionality:

    Storage Spaces in Windows 10.

    Cheers!

    Jason Gerend - Senior Content Developer for Storage Spaces
     
    Jason Gerend_MSFT, Nov 18, 2019
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