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> 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
>>>>> _________________________________________________________________
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>>>>> 
>>>>> 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
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
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