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Is Windows 11’s 25H2 Update the Solution to Unwanted Apps on Computer?
Windows 11 is getting a helpful update. The 25H2 version will let you remove built-in apps more easily. This change is positive for users and businesses who want more control over what stays on their computers.
Why Built-In Apps Matter
When you set up a Windows computer, it comes with many apps. These apps help you:
- Write notes
- Look at pictures
- Browse the internet
- Watch or edit videos
Some people like these apps. Others never use them. Some apps, like Cortana or 3D Builder, were not popular with everyone. Microsoft sometimes added these apps, hoping people would use them. But not all users wanted them.
Problems with Removing Apps
Some apps can be deleted easily. Others are harder to remove, depending on your settings or where you live.
Special tools, like O&O AppBuster, help you remove more apps at once. Sometimes, Windows does not want you to remove certain apps.
Businesses face extra challenges
- They must decide which apps are needed.
- Employees might not be allowed to remove apps.
- Companies may want to block some apps for everyone.
How It Worked Before
Before this update, removing built-in apps was tricky. You had to use PowerShell scripts. These scripts are not easy for everyone. Mistakes could happen, causing problems.
What’s New in Windows 11 25H2
The new update brings a clear, simple way to remove apps. There is a new policy called Remove Default Microsoft Store Packages From The System.
You find this in the settings under Windows Components > App Package Deployment.
Administrators can turn on this option. They can then pick which apps to remove. The system will remember these choices.
How It Works
- Go to the right place in the settings.
- Turn on the option to remove default apps.
- Check the boxes next to the apps you don’t want.
- The system saves your choices in the Windows Registry.
- The path is: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages
- Each app you pick gets its own entry.
Quick Steps to Remove Apps in Windows 11 25H2
- Open Settings.
- Go to Windows Components > App Package Deployment.
- Enable Remove Default Microsoft Store Packages From The System.
- Select the apps you want to remove.
- Changes are saved and applied automatically.
This update brings a smoother, more positive experience for anyone who wants a clutter-free Windows computer.