How-To Guide for Uninstalling and Reinstalling Windows 11's Built-in Apps

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Uninstalling Windows 11 Built-in Apps

Windows 11 comes with several built-in apps, and you might want to remove some of them if you don't use them. This guide will show you how to uninstall these apps and, if needed, how to reinstall them.

Uninstalling Built-in Apps:

Open the Start menu and find the app you want to uninstall.

Right-click on the app's tile or icon.

From the context menu, select "Uninstall." If the option is not available, it means the app cannot be uninstalled.

A confirmation window will appear. Click "Uninstall" to proceed. The app will be removed from your system.

Reinstalling Built-in Apps:

If you ever want to reinstall a built-in app, you can do so through the Microsoft Store.

Open the Microsoft Store from the Start menu.

In the search bar, type the name of the app you want to reinstall and press Enter.

Find the app in the search results and click on it.

On the app's page, you will see an "Install" or "Get" button. Click it to initiate the reinstallation process.

Once the download and installation are complete, the app will be available on your system again.

Uninstalling Multiple Built-in Apps:

You can use PowerShell to uninstall multiple built-in apps simultaneously. Here's how:

Press Win + X and select "Windows Terminal (Admin)" to open a PowerShell window with administrator privileges.

To see a list of all installed apps, run the command: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Select Name, PackageFullName.

Find the app you want to uninstall and make a note of its "PackageFullName."

To uninstall the app, run the command: Remove-AppxPackage -Package PackageFullName, replacing "PackageFullName" with the actual name of the app.

Repeat the process for other apps you want to uninstall.

Reinstalling All Built-in Apps:

If you accidentally uninstall several built-in apps and want to restore them, you can do so with PowerShell.

Open PowerShell with administrator privileges as mentioned earlier.

Run the following command: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}.

This command will reinstall all built-in apps on your system.

By following these steps, you can easily uninstall and, if necessary, reinstall built-in apps in Windows 11, tailoring your system to your preferences and needs.

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