http://blogs.technet.com/b/mniehaus/archive/2015/11/23/seeing-extra-apps-turn-them-off.aspx
Sent from a mobile device > On Feb 11, 2016, at 6:01 PM, Marcum, John <jmar...@babc.com> wrote: > > And it's awesome that you seem to be the only person on the face of the earth > that knows this! How many MS employees have replied to this thread and didn't > mention this? > > Is it some top secret thing? ;-) > > > > > > > On Feb 11, 2016, at 5:35 PM, Todd Hemsell > <hems...@gmail.com<mailto:hems...@gmail.com>> wrote: > > A single reg key disables all that nonsense. "DisableConsumerFeatures"g > no more dynamically updating and installing unwanted apps. Key only exists in > the 1511 version. did not exist before that. > > On Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 11:27 AM, Marcum, John > <jmar...@babc.com<mailto:jmar...@babc.com>> wrote: > I spoke to my TAM about this and she has submitted a "GetHelp Feedback" item. > If you agree that we should not have to remove these apps from our enterprise > operating systems, please contact your TAM and reference GetHelp Feedback > item #10870743. If we can get enough companies screaming loud enough about > this maybe we can get it fixed. > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com> > [mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com>] > On Behalf Of Marcum, John > Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 12:53 PM > To: ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com> > Subject: Re: [mssms] RE: Removing Windows 10 Apps > > I felt like I was protesting for the right reasons in my earlier posts. The > statement you mention was a counter-argument to someone else saying "Running > LTSB doesn't make sense either because it really isn't meant for everyday > user devices." Which I believe to be an invalid point. > >> On Feb 10, 2016, at 12:18 PM, Jason Sandys >> <ja...@sandys.us<mailto:ja...@sandys.us>> wrote: >> >> No disagreement. Just protest for the right reason and not because there's >> no compelling feature difference. >> >> J >> >> >> >> >>> On 2/10/16, 1:09 PM, >>> "listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com> on >>> behalf of Marcum, John" >>> <listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com> on >>> behalf of jmar...@babc.com<mailto:jmar...@babc.com>> wrote: >>> >>> I wanna use CBB but MS needs to enable me to do so. If everyone bows down >>> and installs it as it they won't fix it. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Feb 10, 2016, at 12:06 PM, Jason Sandys >>>> <ja...@sandys.us<mailto:ja...@sandys.us>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Don't fool yourself into believing that there haven't been compelling >>>> updates to Windows 10 already for Enterprises. After only four months, >>>> they added a lot in 1511 as detailed at >>>> https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt614818%28v=vs.85%29.aspx. >>>> Redstone (which to my knowledge is currently predicted to be released in >>>> June) will certainly have many more. >>>> >>>> I'm not saying that you should or shouldn't choose LTSB, just don't choose >>>> it thinking there's nothing of value in CB/CBB. >>>> >>>> J >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 2/10/16, 12:55 PM, >>>>> "listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com> on >>>>> behalf of Marcum, John" >>>>> <listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com> on >>>>> behalf of jmar...@babc.com<mailto:jmar...@babc.com>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> It's not "meant" for them according to MS. There's zero technical >>>>> limitation with LTSB. MS wants us to move to a SaS model and that's >>>>> the only reason "it's not meant" for anything. On the flip side >>>>> Xbox is not meant for my corporate computers. ;-) >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 10, 2016, at 11:53 AM, Marable, Mike >>>>> <mmara...@med.umich.edu<mailto:mmara...@med.umich.edu><mailto:mmara...@med.umich.edu<mailto:mmara...@med.umich.edu>>> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> "Running LTSB doesn't make sense either because it really isn't meant for >>>>> everyday user devices." >>>>> >>>>> I have to disagree with that. I've been running LTSB on my everyday >>>>> workhorse machines now since the release. There is absolutely nothing >>>>> wrong with LTSB, in fact it is a perfect platform for enterprises in my >>>>> opinion. Granted I work in healthcare, but regardless I don't see a >>>>> pressing reason to go with CB over LTSB outside of the frequent updates. >>>>> Even then I have not seen anything in the updated flights in CB that >>>>> would be of value to us. >>>>> >>>>> That's just my opinion though. >>>>> >>>>> Mike >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> From: >>>>> listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co<mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co> >>>>> m> >>>>> [mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com>] >>>>> On Behalf Of Jerousek, >>>>> Jeff >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 12:45 PM >>>>> To: >>>>> ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com>> >>>>> Subject: [mssms] RE: Removing Windows 10 Apps >>>>> >>>>> I agree, but all of Microsoft is undergoing a paradigm shift to an agile >>>>> development process. >>>>> >>>>> It feels like some teams haven't quite switched over yet, like the >>>>> ADK WinPE that hasn't been fixed for 4-5 months at a time. The >>>>> Business Store, and Business Update teams. (Maybe they haven't been >>>>> assembled yet.) >>>>> >>>>> While others are just throwing as much out there as they can without >>>>> testing like the Universal Apps. Half of the documented settings for >>>>> start the screen .xml either aren't implemented or have changed. The GPOs >>>>> not even being able to control the new features at first. >>>>> >>>>> Running LTSB doesn't make sense either because it really isn't meant for >>>>> everyday user devices. >>>>> >>>>> It's been very frustrating. We had the Threshold 1 OSD ready and then had >>>>> to change practically everything when Threshold 2 was released. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Jeff Jerousek >>>>> >>>>> From: >>>>> listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co<mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co> >>>>> m> >>>>> [mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com>] >>>>> On Behalf Of Marcum, >>>>> John >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 11:28 AM >>>>> To: >>>>> ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com>> >>>>> Subject: [mssms] RE: Removing Windows 10 Apps >>>>> >>>>> Right... They should just yank those consumer apps out of Win10 >>>>> enterprise but allow them to be installed if someone wants them. >>>>> (which nobody will) >>>>> >>>>> I don't even care if they leave the crap in Pro but it can't be in >>>>> Enterprise. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> From: >>>>> listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co<mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co> >>>>> m> >>>>> [mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com>] >>>>> On Behalf Of Schwan, >>>>> Phil >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 11:23 AM >>>>> To: >>>>> ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com>> >>>>> Subject: [mssms] RE: Removing Windows 10 Apps >>>>> >>>>> This definitely a logistical issue and a bit of a step backwards. OSD in >>>>> the more distant past required a lot of chicken wire and duct tape (ie, >>>>> scripts and specialized processes) to get everything looking the way you >>>>> wanted for an enterprise deployment. The trend through the last several >>>>> releases has been towards more control and easier customization through >>>>> standardized tools and settings. >>>>> >>>>> However, with this new "WaaS" model we essentially have to do in-place >>>>> upgrades on at least a semi-annual basis. I can understand to an extent >>>>> not supporting the logistics of trying to incorporate a customized WIM >>>>> file into the standard upgrade engine....but in lieu of having the >>>>> changes Enterprises want baked into the core OS itself there should be >>>>> better facilitation of a standardized "runtime" method for making the >>>>> changes at deployment time. Whether that's through an unattend.xml-style >>>>> customization method, or tighter integration of Provisioning Packages >>>>> into the in place upgrade scenario...there has to be a better way than >>>>> forcing the install of something we're just going to turn around and >>>>> uninstall. "Do this, then undo it" makes no sense. >>>>> >>>>> Given the way things have progressed prior to Windows 10, the "just make >>>>> the changes post-deployment" position runs completely counter to the >>>>> entire enterprise systems management paradigm we've been given for the >>>>> last decade plus. That's akin to saying with Windows 7 we should deploy >>>>> the Win7 media directly from Microsoft and then use scripts and GPOs to >>>>> make all of our changes post-deployment. It's horribly inefficient. >>>>> >>>>> -Phil >>>>> _________________________________________________________________ >>>>> Phil Schwan | Technical Architect, Enterprise Windows Services >>>>> Microsoft VTSP >>>>> (b-phs...@microsoft.com<mailto:b-phs...@microsoft.com><mailto:b-phs...@microsoft.com<mailto:b-phs...@microsoft.com>>) >>>>> Project Leadership Associates | 2000 Town Center, Suite 1900, >>>>> Southfield, MI 48075 >>>>> Lync: 312.756.1626 Mobile: 419.262.5133 >>>>> www.projectleadership.net<http://www.projectleadership.net><http://www.projectleadership.net/> >>>>> <image001.jpg><http://www.linkedin.com/in/philschwan><image002.jpg> >>>>> <https://twitter.com/philschwan> >>>>> <image003.jpg><http://myitforum.com/myitforumwp/author/philschwan> >>>>> <image004.jpg>Lead with Strategy. Leverage Technology. Deliver Results. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> From: >>>>> listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co<mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co> >>>>> m> >>>>> [mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com>] >>>>> On Behalf Of Marcum, >>>>> John >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 8:31 AM >>>>> To: >>>>> ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com>> >>>>> Subject: [mssms] RE: Removing Windows 10 Apps >>>>> >>>>> I'm curious how many people think it's acceptable to have to remove a >>>>> bunch of junk from their OS's after each branch update? Maybe Rod could >>>>> put up a poll? I for one find it unacceptable and for that reason I'm >>>>> still think LTSB is the way to go. Why in the world would MS want us to >>>>> load any of these on our corporate PC's? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Microsoft.BingFinance","Microsoft.BingNews","Microsoft.XboxApp","M >>>>> icrosoft.SkypeApp","Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection","Micros >>>>> oft.BingSports","Microsoft.ZuneMusic","Microsoft.ZuneVideo","Micros >>>>> oft.Windows.Photos","Microsoft.People","Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHu >>>>> b" >>>>> "microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps","Microsoft.Getstarted","Micro >>>>> soft.3DBuilder","9E2F88E3.Twitter","king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga", >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> From: >>>>> listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co<mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co> >>>>> m> >>>>> [mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com>] >>>>> On Behalf Of Aaron >>>>> Czechowski >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 11:08 PM >>>>> To: >>>>> ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com>> >>>>> Subject: [mssms] RE: Removing Windows 10 Apps >>>>> >>>>> From https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt627919.aspx >>>>> First bullet: >>>>> >>>>> Upgrades the operating system on computers that currently run Windows 7, >>>>> Windows 8, or Windows 8.1. You can also do build-to-build upgrades of >>>>> Windows 10. For example, you can upgrade Windows 10 RTM to Windows 10, >>>>> version 1511. >>>>> >>>>> :) >>>>> >>>>> From: >>>>> listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co<mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co> >>>>> m> >>>>> [mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com>] >>>>> On Behalf Of Michael >>>>> Niehaus >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 4:00 PM >>>>> To: >>>>> ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com>> >>>>> Subject: [mssms] RE: Removing Windows 10 Apps >>>>> >>>>> You don't have to use servicing plans, you can continue to use task >>>>> sequences with Windows 10 media. But the servicing plans have more >>>>> features, so that's the preferred route. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> -Michael >>>>> >>>>> From: >>>>> listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co<mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co> >>>>> m> >>>>> [mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com>] >>>>> On Behalf Of John Aubrey >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 5:57 AM >>>>> To: >>>>> ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com>> >>>>> Subject: [mssms] RE: Removing Windows 10 Apps >>>>> >>>>> I was under the impression this would work for Win 7 to Win 10 upgrades, >>>>> but not the serving from 10 to 10. I thought you had to use the Windows >>>>> 10 Servicing Plans. >>>>> >>>>> From: >>>>> listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co<mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co> >>>>> m> >>>>> [mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com>] >>>>> On Behalf Of Jerousek, >>>>> Jeff >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 8:53 AM >>>>> To: >>>>> ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com>> >>>>> Subject: [mssms] RE: Removing Windows 10 Apps >>>>> >>>>> With an upgrade Task Sequence. >>>>> >>>>> https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/configmgrteam/2015/06/16/revise >>>>> d-content-for-the-windows-10-in-place-upgrade-via-task-sequence-for >>>>> -configuration-manager/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.c >>>>> om/?url=https%3a%2f%2fblogs.technet.microsoft.com<http://2fblogs.technet.microsoft.com>%2fconfigmgrteam%2 >>>>> f2015%2f06%2f16%2frevised-content-for-the-windows-10-in-place-upgra >>>>> de-via-task-sequence-for-configuration-manager%2f&data=01%7c01%7caa >>>>> ron.czechowski%40microsoft.com<http://40microsoft.com>%7c8eac9fc663694f776d4a08d331ad55b5%7 >>>>> c72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7c1&sdata=omZyExPKk97WELSoehYA45V >>>>> 7NDnNsNqUAXNWjb4YvSs%3d> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Jeff Jerousek >>>>> >>>>> From: >>>>> listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co<mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co> >>>>> m> >>>>> [mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com>] >>>>> On Behalf Of John Aubrey >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 7:24 AM >>>>> To: >>>>> ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com>> >>>>> Subject: [mssms] RE: Removing Windows 10 Apps >>>>> >>>>> How do you run a custom task sequence to remove them after Windows 10 has >>>>> been updated to the new release and make sure it runs before someone logs >>>>> on? >>>>> >>>>> From: >>>>> listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co<mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co> >>>>> m> >>>>> [mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com>] >>>>> On Behalf Of Jerousek, >>>>> Jeff >>>>> Sent: Monday, February 8, 2016 5:36 PM >>>>> To: >>>>> ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com>> >>>>> Subject: [mssms] RE: Removing Windows 10 Apps >>>>> >>>>> We use a Task Sequence to run the upgrade and we remove these: >>>>> >>>>> "'Microsoft.BingFinance','Microsoft.BingWeather', >>>>> 'Microsoft.WindowsPhone', 'Microsoft.Getstarted', >>>>> 'Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection', 'Microsoft.Office.Sway', >>>>> 'Microsoft.People', 'Microsoft.SkypeApp', >>>>> 'microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps', 'Microsoft.WindowsPhone', >>>>> 'Microsoft.XboxApp', 'Microsoft.BingSports', 'Microsoft.Appconnector', >>>>> 'Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub', 'Microsoft.3DBuilder', >>>>> 'Microsoft.CommsPhone','Microsoft.Office.OneNote','Microsoft.ConnectivityStore', >>>>> 'Microsoft.Messaging'" >>>>> >>>>> If you remove them and set a custom start menu you will not see any >>>>> shortcuts, some built in shortcuts to the apps will say the app is >>>>> missing would you like to use a different program to run it, etc. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Jeff Jerousek >>>>> >>>>> From: >>>>> listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co<mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co> >>>>> m> >>>>> [mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com>] >>>>> On Behalf Of John Aubrey >>>>> Sent: Monday, February 8, 2016 2:53 PM >>>>> To: >>>>> ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com>> >>>>> Subject: [mssms] RE: Removing Windows 10 Apps >>>>> >>>>> Here is my list: >>>>> >>>>> "Microsoft.BingFinance","Microsoft.BingNews","Microsoft.XboxApp","Microsoft.SkypeApp","Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection","Microsoft.BingSports","Microsoft.ZuneMusic","Microsoft.ZuneVideo","Microsoft.Windows.Photos","Microsoft.People","Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub","Microsoft.WindowsMaps","microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps","Microsoft.Getstarted","Microsoft.3DBuilder","9E2F88E3.Twitter","king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga","Microsoft.WindowsPhone", >>>>> "Microsoft.Messaging","Microsoft.WindowsStore", "Microsoft.CommsPhone", >>>>> "Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub", "Microsoft.Office.Sway", >>>>> "Microsoft.ConnectivityStore" >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I use the same script you have listed below. It works sometimes for the >>>>> current logged on user, but pretty much perfect for people that first >>>>> sign in after this is ran. When Windows 10 gets serviced up to the new >>>>> build, all those apps come back. You can't use a task sequence to do the >>>>> upgrade from what I have read. It would be nice to have an option to run >>>>> a custom "clean up" script that removes and modifies the new Windows >>>>> install after the upgrade but before people can log back on. There might >>>>> be settings or hooks that need readded to Windows once it is upgraded. I >>>>> haven't gotten to that point yet in my deployments. I know Cisco >>>>> anyconnect has caused issues in the past with Windows 10 upgrades. >>>>> Currently there isn't a way to have that uninstall before the OS upgrade >>>>> starts and drop it back down on the PC once it's done. >>>>> From: >>>>> listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co<mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co> >>>>> m> >>>>> [mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com>] >>>>> On Behalf Of Merenda, >>>>> Kenneth >>>>> Sent: Monday, February 8, 2016 3:28 PM >>>>> To: >>>>> ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com><mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com<mailto:ms...@lists.myitforum.com>> >>>>> Subject: [mssms] Removing Windows 10 Apps >>>>> >>>>> In the past, my company has been very traditional on how software is >>>>> installed, so with Windows 8.1 we disabled the store and removed almost >>>>> every modern app. Culture is changing though, and now along with a move >>>>> to Office 365, we're being challenged to deliver a more consumer-like >>>>> experience, but still exclude things that would only serve as a >>>>> distraction from business. >>>>> >>>>> That said, I was wondering which Windows 10 apps you all remove? I've >>>>> included my list below, but I've found it isn't working well. Although >>>>> the apps get removed, I still find start menu shortcuts for them, often >>>>> with the icon missing. >>>>> >>>>> Here is what I run to get rid of the apps. I'd love to hear everyone's >>>>> feedback, and any suggestions for improvement. >>>>> >>>>> # Define the apps to be removed >>>>> $appsToRemove = >>>>> "Microsoft.WindowsPhone","Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub","Microsoft.People","Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection","Microsoft.BingFinance","Microsoft.BingNews","Microsoft.BingSports","Microsoft.BingWeather","Microsoft.SkypeApp","microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps","Microsoft.XboxApp","Microsoft.ZuneMusic","Microsoft.ZuneVideo" >>>>> >>>>> # Loop through the app list and remove each app foreach ($app in >>>>> $appsToRemove) { >>>>> >>>>> # Uninstall app for the current user Get-AppxPackage | Where-Object >>>>> -Property "Name" -eq $app | Remove-AppxPackage >>>>> >>>>> # Remove app from the OS >>>>> Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object -Property >>>>> "DisplayName" -EQ $app | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online } >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------ >>>>> Kenneth Merenda >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is from a law firm and may be >>>>> protected by the attorney-client or work product privileges. 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