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Supported apps

Win11Debloat can remove a wide variety of preinstalled applications from your PC, be it apps from Microsoft, OEMs such as HP, or third parties such as TikTok. The script uses Windows' built-in package management tools Appx and WinGet to remove these apps.

Below is a list of all apps that can be removed by Win11Debloat. Separated into apps that are removed by default, and apps that are not removed by default.

Apps that ARE removed by default

These apps are uninstalled when you opt to remove the default selection of apps. For example, when running the script with the -RemoveApps parameter or in custom mode by selecting option 1 when asked if you want to remove any apps.

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  Microsoft apps:
  - Clipchamp.Clipchamp (Video editor from Microsoft)
  - Microsoft.3DBuilder (Basic 3D modeling software)
  - Microsoft.549981C3F5F10 (Cortana app, discontinued)
  - Microsoft.BingFinance (Finance news and tracking via Bing, discontinued)
  - Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink (Recipes and food news via Bing, discontinued)
  - Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness (Health and fitness tracking/news via Bing, discontinued)
  - Microsoft.BingNews (News aggregator via Bing, replaced by Microsoft News/Start)
  - Microsoft.BingSports (Sports news and scores via Bing, discontinued)
  - Microsoft.BingTranslator (Translation service via Bing)
  - Microsoft.BingTravel (Travel planning and news via Bing, discontinued)
  - Microsoft.BingWeather (Weather forecast via Bing)
  - Microsoft.Copilot (AI assistant integrated into Windows)
  - Microsoft.Getstarted (Tips and introductory guide for Windows, cannot be uninstalled in Windows 11)
  - Microsoft.Messaging (Messaging app, often integrates with Skype, largely deprecated) 
  - Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer (Viewer for 3D models)
  - Microsoft.MicrosoftJournal (Digital note-taking app optimized for pen input)
  - Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub (Hub to access Microsoft Office apps and documents, precursor to Microsoft 365 app)
  - Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows (Business analytics service client)
  - Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection (Collection of solitaire card games)
  - Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes (Digital sticky notes app, deprecated & replaced by OneNote)
  - Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal (Portal for Windows Mixed Reality headsets)
  - Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest (Internet connection speed test utility)
  - Microsoft.News (News aggregator. Replaced Bing News and now part of Microsoft Start)
  - Microsoft.Office.OneNote (Digital note-taking app, Universal Windows Platform version)
  - Microsoft.Office.Sway (Presentation and storytelling app)
  - Microsoft.OneConnect (Mobile Operator management app, replaced by Mobile Plans)
  - Microsoft.Print3D (3D printing preparation software)
  - Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop (Desktop automation tool)
  - Microsoft.SkypeApp (Skype communication app, Universal Windows Platform version)
  - Microsoft.Todos (To-do list and task management app)
  - Microsoft.Windows.DevHome (Developer dashboard and tool configuration utility, no longer supported)
  - Microsoft.WindowsAlarms (Alarms & Clock app)
  - Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub (App for providing feedback to Microsoft on Windows)
  - Microsoft.WindowsMaps (Mapping and navigation app)
  - Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder (Basic audio recording app)
  - Microsoft.XboxApp (Old Xbox Console Companion App, no longer supported)
  - Microsoft.ZuneVideo (Movies & TV app for renting/buying/playing video content. Rebranded as "Films & TV")
  - MicrosoftCorporationII.MicrosoftFamily (Family Safety App for managing family accounts and settings)
  - MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist (Remote assistance tool)
  - MicrosoftTeams (Old MS Teams personal, MS Store version)
  - MSTeams (New MS Teams app. Work/School or Personal)

  Third party apps:    
  - ACGMediaPlayer  
  - ActiproSoftwareLLC  
  - AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress  
  - Amazon.com.Amazon  
  - AmazonVideo.PrimeVideo
  - Asphalt8Airborne   
  - AutodeskSketchBook  
  - CaesarsSlotsFreeCasino  
  - COOKINGFEVER  
  - CyberLinkMediaSuiteEssentials  
  - DisneyMagicKingdoms  
  - Disney 
  - DrawboardPDF  
  - Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree  
  - EclipseManager  
  - Facebook  
  - FarmVille2CountryEscape  
  - fitbit  
  - Flipboard  
  - HiddenCity  
  - HULULLC.HULUPLUS  
  - iHeartRadio  
  - Instagram
  - king.com.BubbleWitch3Saga  
  - king.com.CandyCrushSaga  
  - king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga  
  - LinkedInforWindows  
  - MarchofEmpires  
  - Netflix  
  - NYTCrossword  
  - OneCalendar  
  - PandoraMediaInc  
  - PhototasticCollage  
  - PicsArt-PhotoStudio  
  - Plex  
  - PolarrPhotoEditorAcademicEdition  
  - Royal Revolt  
  - Shazam  
  - Sidia.LiveWallpaper  
  - SlingTV  
  - Spotify  
  - TikTok
  - TuneInRadio  
  - Twitter  
  - Viber  
  - WinZipUniversal  
  - Wunderlist  
  - XING

Apps that are NOT removed by default

These apps will not be removed by Win11Debloat unless explicitly selected by the user. For example, when running the script in app removal mode, or in custom mode by selecting option 3 when asked if you want to remove any pre-installed apps.

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  Miscellaneous apps:
  - Microsoft.Edge (Edge browser, only removeable in the EEA)
  - Microsoft.GetHelp (Required for some Windows 11 Troubleshooters)
  - Microsoft.MSPaint (Paint 3D)
  - Microsoft.OutlookForWindows (New mail app)
  - Microsoft.OneDrive (OneDrive consumer)
  - Microsoft.Paint (Classic Paint)
  - Microsoft.People (Required for & included with Mail & Calendar)
  - Microsoft.RemoteDesktop
  - Microsoft.ScreenSketch (Snipping Tool)
  - Microsoft.Whiteboard (Only preinstalled on devices with touchscreen and/or pen support)
  - Microsoft.Windows.Photos
  - Microsoft.WindowsCalculator
  - Microsoft.WindowsCamera
  - Microsoft.WindowsNotepad
  - Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps (Mail & Calendar)
  - Microsoft.WindowsStore (Microsoft Store, NOTE: This app cannot be reinstalled!)
  - Microsoft.WindowsTerminal (New default terminal app in Windows 11)
  - Microsoft.YourPhone (Phone Link)
  - Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI (UI framework, removing this may break MS store, photos and certain games)
  - Microsoft.ZuneMusic (Modern Media Player)
  - MicrosoftWindows.CrossDevice (Phone integration within File Explorer, Camera and more)

  Gaming related apps:
  - Microsoft.GamingApp (Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some games)
  - Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay (Game overlay, required for some games)
  - Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay (Game overlay, required for some games)
  - Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider (Xbox sign-in framework, required for some games)
  - Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay (Might be required for some games, NOTE: This app cannot be reinstalled!)

  HP apps:
  - AD2F1837.HPAIExperienceCenter
  - AD2F1837.HPConnectedMusic
  - AD2F1837.HPConnectedPhotopoweredbySnapfish
  - AD2F1837.HPDesktopSupportUtilities
  - AD2F1837.HPEasyClean
  - AD2F1837.HPFileViewer
  - AD2F1837.HPJumpStarts
  - AD2F1837.HPPCHardwareDiagnosticsWindows
  - AD2F1837.HPPowerManager
  - AD2F1837.HPPrinterControl
  - AD2F1837.HPPrivacySettings
  - AD2F1837.HPQuickDrop
  - AD2F1837.HPQuickTouch
  - AD2F1837.HPRegistration
  - AD2F1837.HPSupportAssistant
  - AD2F1837.HPSureShieldAI
  - AD2F1837.HPSystemInformation
  - AD2F1837.HPWelcome
  - AD2F1837.HPWorkWell
  - AD2F1837.myHP

Customizing app removal

App removal mode

The easiest way to customize what apps are removed by the script is to use the app removal mode. This can be opened by selecting option 3 in the script's main menu. Alternatively you can select option 2 to run the script in custom mode and next select option 3 when asked if you want to remove any pre-installed apps.

As shown below, you'll be greeted with an interface where you can select any apps that you want to remove. All apps that the script would normally remove are selected by default, but you can easily select/deselect all with the tickbox at the top. If you only want to see apps that are installed, you can tick the option Only show installed apps in the bottom right.

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Generating a custom apps list

Any time you use the app selection interface, the script will generate a CustomAppsList file. Win11Debloat can use this file the next time you run the script to remove the same set of apps without needing to select them again. This makes it easy to apply your preferred app removals consistently across multiple machines. It’s also handy if you want to run the script regularly to keep your system clean.

Note

The CustomAppsList file is saved to the root folder of the script. If you used the Quick method to launch the script, this file can be found at %temp%\Win11Debloat

If you wish to generate your CustomAppsList file without actually removing any apps, you can simply launch the script with the -RunAppsListGenerator parameter.

Example:

& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/"))) -RunAppsListGenerator

Using your custom apps list

To remove your custom selection of apps (again) you can run the script with the -RemoveAppsCustom parameter.

Example:

& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/"))) -RemoveAppsCustom

Please refer to the section below for more information about using parameters.

Parameters

You can quickly remove specific groups of apps by running the script with certain parameters. This not only includes things like removing gaming-related apps, but also removing your own custom selection of apps.

Example:

& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/"))) -RemoveGamingApps

Below is a table with all parameters related to app removal that are supported by the script. On this page you can find a complete list of all supported parameters.

Parameter Description
-RemoveApps Remove the default selection of bloatware apps. 
-RemoveAppsCustom
 Remove all apps specified in the CustomAppsList file. No apps will be removed if this file does not exist. IMPORTANT: You can generate your custom apps list by running the script with the -RunAppsListGenerator parameter as explained here.
-RemoveCommApps Remove the Mail, Calendar, and People apps.
-RemoveW11Outlook Remove the new Outlook for Windows app.
-RemoveGamingApps Remove the Xbox App and Xbox Gamebar.
-RemoveHPApps Remove preinstalled HP apps.

Gaming apps

Click to see what apps are removed when using the `-RemoveGamingApps` parameter 
- Microsoft.GamingApp (Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some games)
- Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay (Game overlay, required for some games)
- Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay (Game overlay, required for some games)

HP apps

Click to see what apps are removed when using the `-RemoveHPApps` parameter 
- AD2F1837.HPAIExperienceCenter
- AD2F1837.HPConnectedMusic
- AD2F1837.HPConnectedPhotopoweredbySnapfish
- AD2F1837.HPDesktopSupportUtilities
- AD2F1837.HPEasyClean
- AD2F1837.HPFileViewer
- AD2F1837.HPJumpStarts
- AD2F1837.HPPCHardwareDiagnosticsWindows
- AD2F1837.HPPowerManager
- AD2F1837.HPPrinterControl
- AD2F1837.HPPrivacySettings
- AD2F1837.HPQuickDrop
- AD2F1837.HPQuickTouch
- AD2F1837.HPRegistration
- AD2F1837.HPSupportAssistant
- AD2F1837.HPSureShieldAI
- AD2F1837.HPSystemInformation
- AD2F1837.HPWelcome
- AD2F1837.HPWorkWell
- AD2F1837.myHP

Editing the Appslist.txt file

The Appslist.txt file, which can be found in the root directory of the script, is used by Win11Debloat to determine what apps it can remove and which of those apps are removed by default. You can change the default app selection of the script by modifying this file, which is explained in more detail below.

Important

Editing the Appslist.txt file requires you have the script downloaded locally. This method will not work if you use the quick method to automatically download & launch the script for you.

To change what apps are removed as part of the default selection simply open the Appslist.txt file in a program like Notepad or Notepad++. Next, add a # character in front of the name of any app you want to keep and remove the # character in front of the name of any app you wish to remove.

For people with some programming knowledge this should be very familiar. For those that don't, I have attached a few images below that should give you a better idea of what this will look like.

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