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Every app Win11Debloat can remove
This is the complete Windows 11 bloatware list built into Win11Debloat 2026.08.24: 141 apps, from Candy Crush to the Microsoft Store. For each one you get the project's own safety rating, whether Default mode removes it, what to know before removing it, and a checked way to get it back.
On this page 5 sections
141Apps in the listrelease 2026.08.24
86Rated safe to removegreen in the app
48Optionalyour call
7Not recommendedred: other features need them
84In Default modeall rated safe
78Verified Store linksmatched by package name
| App | What it is, and what to know | Rating | Reinstall |
|---|---|---|---|
ClipchampClipchamp.Clipchamp | Video editor from Microsoft | Safe to removedefault | Store |
3D BuilderMicrosoft.3DBuilder | Basic 3D modeling software | Safe to removedefault | Store |
CortanaMicrosoft.549981C3F5F10 | Microsoft Cortana voice assistant (Discontinued) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Bing FinanceMicrosoft.BingFinance | Finance news and tracking via Bing (Discontinued) | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Bing Food And DrinkMicrosoft.BingFoodAndDrink | Recipes and food news via Bing (Discontinued) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Bing Health And FitnessMicrosoft.BingHealthAndFitness | Health and fitness tracking/news via Bing (Discontinued) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Bing NewsMicrosoft.BingNews | News aggregator via Bing (Replaced by Microsoft News/Start) | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Bing SportsMicrosoft.BingSports | Sports news and scores via Bing (Discontinued) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Bing TranslatorMicrosoft.BingTranslator | Translation service via Bing | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Bing TravelMicrosoft.BingTravel | Travel planning and news via Bing (Discontinued) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Bing WeatherMicrosoft.BingWeather | Weather forecast via Bing | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Microsoft CopilotXP9CXNGPPJ97XX | AI assistant integrated into WindowsThe Copilot app, removed via WinGet. On PCs without a working WinGet the removal fails with “WinGet is either not installed or is outdated” (our test, October 2026). | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Copilot+ AI HubMicrosoft.Windows.AIHub | Copilot+ AI Hub app (Windows 11 24H2+) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Microsoft PC ManagerMicrosoft.PCManager | Microsoft PC Manager system cleanup and optimization tool (often preinstalled) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Get StartedMicrosoft.Getstarted | Tips and introductory guide for Windows (Cannot be uninstalled in Windows 11) | Safe to removedefault | Store |
MessagingMicrosoft.Messaging | Messaging app, often integrates with Skype (Largely discontinued) | Safe to removedefault | Store |
3D ViewerMicrosoft.Microsoft3DViewer | Viewer for 3D models | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Microsoft JournalMicrosoft.MicrosoftJournal | Digital note-taking app optimized for pen input | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Office HubMicrosoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub | Hub to access Microsoft Office apps and documents (Precursor to Microsoft 365 app) | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Power BIMicrosoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows | Business analytics service client | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Solitaire CollectionMicrosoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection | Collection of solitaire card games | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Sticky NotesMicrosoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes | Digital sticky notes app (Discontinued & replaced by OneNote)Sticky Notes. Notes sync to your Microsoft account if you signed in; notes kept only on this PC may be lost when the app is removed. | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Mixed Reality PortalMicrosoft.MixedReality.Portal | Portal for Windows Mixed Reality headsets | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Network Speed TestMicrosoft.NetworkSpeedTest | Internet connection speed test utility | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Microsoft NewsMicrosoft.News | News aggregator (Replaced Bing News, now part of Microsoft Start) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
OneNoteMicrosoft.Office.OneNote | Digital note-taking app (Universal Windows Platform version) | Safe to removedefault | Store |
SwayMicrosoft.Office.Sway | Presentation and storytelling app | Safe to removedefault | Store |
One ConnectMicrosoft.OneConnect | Mobile Operator management app (Replaced by Mobile Plans) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Print 3DMicrosoft.Print3D | 3D printing preparation software | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Power AutomateMicrosoft.PowerAutomateDesktop | Desktop automation tool (RPA) | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Skype (UWP)Microsoft.SkypeApp | Skype communication app, Universal Windows Platform version (Discontinued) | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Microsoft To DoMicrosoft.Todos | To-do list and task management appMicrosoft To Do. Your lists live in your Microsoft account, so reinstalling brings them back. | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Dev HomeMicrosoft.Windows.DevHome | Developer dashboard and tool configuration utility (Discontinued) | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Alarms & ClockMicrosoft.WindowsAlarms | Alarms & Clock app | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Feedback HubMicrosoft.WindowsFeedbackHub | App for providing feedback to Microsoft on Windows | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Windows MapsMicrosoft.WindowsMaps | Mapping and navigation app | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Sound RecorderMicrosoft.WindowsSoundRecorder | Basic audio recording app | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Xbox Console CompanionMicrosoft.XboxApp | Old Xbox Console Companion App (Discontinued) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Movies & TVMicrosoft.ZuneVideo | Movies & TV app for renting/buying/playing video content (Rebranded as "Films & TV") | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Family SafetyMicrosoftCorporationII.MicrosoftFamily | Family Safety App for managing family accounts and settings | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Quick AssistMicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist | Remote assistance tool | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Microsoft Teams (Old)MicrosoftTeams | Old Microsoft Teams personal (MS Store version) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Microsoft Teams (New)MSTeams | New Microsoft Teams app (Work/School or Personal)The new Microsoft Teams app, for work, school or personal accounts. It is in Default mode, so untick it if you use Teams. | Safe to removedefault | Store |
ACG Media PlayerACGMediaPlayer | Media player app | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Actipro SoftwareActiproSoftwareLLC | Potentially UI controls or software components, often bundled by OEMs | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Adobe Photoshop ExpressAdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress | Basic photo editing app from Adobe | Safe to removedefault | Store |
AmazonAmazon.com.Amazon | Amazon shopping app | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Prime VideoAmazonVideo.PrimeVideo | Amazon Prime Video streaming service app | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Asphalt 8Asphalt8Airborne | Racing game | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Autodesk SketchBookAutodeskSketchBook | Digital drawing and sketching app | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Caesars SlotsCaesarsSlotsFreeCasino | Casino slot machine game | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Cooking FeverCOOKINGFEVER | Restaurant simulation game | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
CyberLink Media SuiteCyberLinkMediaSuiteEssentials | Multimedia software suite (often preinstalled by OEMs) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Disney Magic KingdomsDisneyMagicKingdoms | Disney theme park building game | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Disney+Disney.37853FC22B2CE | Disney+ streaming service app | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Drawboard PDFDrawboardPDF | PDF viewing and annotation app, often focused on pen input | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
DuolingoDuolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree | Language learning app | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Eclipse ManagerEclipseManager | Often related to specific OEM software or utilities (e.g. for managing screen settings) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
FacebookFACEBOOK.FACEBOOK | Facebook social media app | Safe to removedefault | Store |
FarmVille 2FarmVille2CountryEscape | Farming simulation game | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
FlipboardFlipboard | News and social network aggregator styled as a magazine | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
HuluHULULLC.HULUPLUS | Hulu streaming service app | Safe to removedefault | Store |
iHeartRadioiHeartRadio | Internet radio streaming app | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
InstagramFacebook.Instagram | Instagram social media app | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Bubble Witch 3king.com.BubbleWitch3Saga | Puzzle game from King | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Candy Crush Sagaking.com.CandyCrushSaga | Puzzle game from King | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Candy Crush Sodaking.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga | Puzzle game from King | Safe to removedefault | Store |
LinkedInLinkedInforWindows | LinkedIn professional networking app | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
March of EmpiresMarchofEmpires | Strategy game | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Netflix4DF9E0F8.Netflix | Netflix streaming service app | Safe to removedefault | Store |
NYT CrosswordNYTCrossword | New York Times crossword puzzle app | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
One CalendarOneCalendar | Calendar aggregation app | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
PandoraPandoraMediaInc | Pandora music streaming app | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Phototastic CollagePhototasticCollage | Photo collage creation app | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
PicsArtPicsArt-PhotoStudio | Photo editing and creative app | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Polarr Photo EditorPolarrPhotoEditorAcademicEdition | Photo editing app (Academic Edition) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Royal RevoltflaregamesGmbH.RoyalRevolt | Tower defense / strategy game | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Live WallpaperSidia.LiveWallpaper | Live wallpaper app | Safe to removedefault | Store |
Sling TVSlingTV | Live TV streaming service app | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
SpotifySpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic | Spotify music streaming app | Safe to removedefault | Store |
TikTokBytedancePte.Ltd.TikTok | TikTok short-form video app | Safe to removedefault | Store |
TuneIn RadioTuneInRadio | Internet radio streaming app | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
WinZipWinZipUniversal | File compression and extraction utility (Universal Windows Platform version) | Safe to removedefault | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Bing SearchMicrosoft.BingSearch | Web Search from Microsoft Bing (Integrates into Windows Search)Bing web results inside Windows search. The -DisableBing tweak removes this app as part of Default mode (our test, October 2026). | Optional | Store |
Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft.Edge, XPFFTQ037JWMHS | Windows' default browser, WARNING: Removing this app also removes the only browser from Windows Sandbox and could affect other appsWindows' default browser. The project warns that removing it also removes the only browser from Windows Sandbox and could affect other apps. Use -ForceRemoveEdge only if a normal removal fails.Keep it if you use Windows Sandbox, or apps that open web pages through Edge. | Not recommended | Store |
Xbox Gaming AppMicrosoft.GamingApp | Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some PC gamesThe modern Xbox app. The project notes it is required for installing some PC games (PC Game Pass, Microsoft Store games).Keep it if you use PC Game Pass or buy games in the Microsoft Store. | Optional | Store |
Get HelpMicrosoft.GetHelp | Required for some Windows 11 Troubleshooters and support interactionsRequired by some of the built-in Windows 11 troubleshooters (wiki FAQ). If troubleshooters stop working, reinstall Get Help from the Store.Keep it if you use Settings → System → Troubleshoot. | Not recommended | Store |
Microsoft 365 CompanionsMicrosoft.M365Companions | Microsoft 365 (Business) Calendar, Files and People mini-apps, these apps may be reinstalled if enabled by your Microsoft 365 admin | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Paint 3DMicrosoft.MSPaint | Paint 3D (Modern paint application with 3D features) | Optional | Store |
OneDriveMicrosoft.OneDrive | OneDrive consumer cloud storage clientRemoving the OneDrive app does not delete your files: anything synced stays online, and files already downloaded stay in your OneDrive folder. On fresh installs OneDrive is installed per user, and WinGet can no longer remove it from Win11Debloat's administrator session, so removal fails with “Unable to uninstall Microsoft.OneDrive via WinGet”. Uninstall it from Settings → Apps instead. #789 | Optional | or download OneDriveSetup.exe from onedrive.com |
Outlook for WindowsMicrosoft.OutlookForWindows | New Outlook for Windows mail client | Optional | Store |
PaintMicrosoft.Paint | Classic Paint (Traditional 2D paint application)Paint. Easy to reinstall from the Store. | Optional | Store |
PeopleMicrosoft.People | Required for & included with Mail & Calendar (discontinued)Required by Mail & Calendar (both discontinued by Microsoft). | Safe to remove | Store |
Remote DesktopMicrosoft.RemoteDesktop | Remote Desktop client app | Optional | Store |
Snipping ToolMicrosoft.ScreenSketch | Snipping Tool (Screenshot and annotation tool)Snipping Tool, which also powers the Win+Shift+S and Print Screen screenshot shortcuts. | Optional | Store |
Widgets ExperienceMicrosoft.StartExperiencesApp | This app powers Windows Widgets My FeedPowers the Widgets board. The -DisableWidgets tweak also removes it, even when you do not select it here (our test, October 2026). | Optional | Store |
WhiteboardMicrosoft.Whiteboard | Digital collaborative whiteboard app | Optional | Store |
PhotosMicrosoft.Windows.Photos | Default photo viewing and basic editing appThe default image viewer. Remove it only if you have another image viewer installed. | Optional | Store |
CalculatorMicrosoft.WindowsCalculator | Calculator appCalculator. Easy to reinstall from the Store if you change your mind. | Optional | Store |
CameraMicrosoft.WindowsCamera | Camera app for using built-in or connected cameras | Optional | Store |
Mail & CalendarMicrosoft.windowscommunicationsapps | Mail & Calendar app suite (Discontinued) | Safe to remove | Store |
NotepadMicrosoft.WindowsNotepad | Notepad text editor appThe Windows 11 Notepad app. Easy to reinstall from the Store. | Optional | Store |
Microsoft StoreMicrosoft.WindowsStore | Microsoft Store, WARNING: This app cannot be reinstalled easily if removed!The Microsoft Store. The project warns it cannot easily be reinstalled. In the wizard, Win11Debloat asks “Are you sure?” before removing it; a command-line run with -Apps does not ask. Without the Store you cannot reinstall the other apps on this list from it.Keep it if you ever install or update apps from the Store, which is almost everyone. | Not recommended | No simple way. An in-place repair (Settings → System → Recovery → Fix problems using Windows Update) restores built-in apps. |
Windows TerminalMicrosoft.WindowsTerminal | Default terminal app in windows 11 (Command Prompt, PowerShell, WSL), WARNING: Do not remove if you launched Win11Debloat from Windows Terminal, as this will cause the script to fail.The default terminal for Command Prompt and PowerShell in Windows 11. Removing it makes them open in the old console host. The project warns not to run Win11Debloat from Windows Terminal while removing it, or the run can fail halfway. The wizard asks “Are you sure?” first; a command-line run does not.Keep it if you use the command line. | Not recommended | Store |
Xbox TCUI FrameworkMicrosoft.Xbox.TCUI | UI framework, seems to be required for Microsoft Store, photos and certain gamesKeep it if you use the Microsoft Store, Photos or Xbox games. | Not recommended | Store |
Xbox Game OverlayMicrosoft.XboxGameOverlay | Game overlay, required/useful for some games (Part of Xbox Game Bar)Part of Xbox Game Bar. Remove it together with Xbox Gaming Overlay, and also apply -DisableGameBarIntegration to avoid ms-gamingoverlay pop-ups. One user reported stutter in games after turning off Game Bar on an Intel Core i7-14700K; the maintainer thinks Game Bar helps Windows schedule games on CPUs with performance and efficiency cores, and the next release warns about it (issues #784, #787). #367 #784Keep it if you game on a CPU with performance and efficiency cores (Intel 12th gen or newer). | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Xbox Gaming OverlayMicrosoft.XboxGamingOverlay | Game overlay, required/useful for some games (Part of Xbox Game Bar)Xbox Game Bar (Win+G). After removing it, games and controllers can trigger an “ms-gamingoverlay” pop-up; the -DisableGameBarIntegration tweak stops it. One user reported stutter in games after turning off Game Bar on an Intel Core i7-14700K; the maintainer thinks Game Bar helps Windows schedule games on CPUs with performance and efficiency cores, and the next release warns about it (issues #784, #787). #367 #784Keep it if you game on a CPU with performance and efficiency cores (Intel 12th gen or newer). | Optional | Store |
Xbox Identity ProviderMicrosoft.XboxIdentityProvider | Xbox sign-in framework, required for some games and Xbox servicesHandles Xbox and Microsoft account sign-in in PC games. The project describes it as required for some games and Xbox services, and rates it not recommended to remove.Keep it if you play PC games that sign in with Xbox or a Microsoft account. | Not recommended | Store |
Xbox Speech To TextMicrosoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay | Accessibility feature required for some games, WARNING: This app cannot be reinstalled easily!An accessibility feature required by some games. The project marks it Not Recommended to remove. | Not recommended | Store |
Phone LinkMicrosoft.YourPhone | Phone link (Connects Android/iOS phone to PC)Phone Link, the app that connects an Android phone or iPhone to the PC.Keep it if you text or call from your PC. | Optional | Store |
Media PlayerMicrosoft.ZuneMusic | Modern Media Player (Replaced Groove Music, plays local audio/video) | Optional | Store |
Cross Device ExperienceMicrosoftWindows.CrossDevice | Phone integration within File Explorer, Camera and more (Part of Phone Link features)Phone integration in File Explorer and the Camera app. Removing it turns those features off. | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Windows Web Experience PackMicrosoftWindows.Client.WebExperience | Helps deliver and update certain features, like Widgets, through the Microsoft StoreDelivers Widgets and parts of the Windows web experience. The -DisableWidgets tweak removes it as well (our test, October 2026). | Optional | Store |
Widgets Platform RuntimeMicrosoft.WidgetsPlatformRuntime | Runtime required for Windows Widgets to functionRuntime that Widgets need. Removed by the -DisableWidgets tweak too (our test, October 2026). | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
LG Monitor AppLGElectronics.LGMonitorApp | LG OEM software for controlling your LG monitor, Windows Update may silently reinstall this app if you have an LG monitor connected | Optional | Store |
HP AI Experience CenterAD2F1837.HPAIExperienceCenter | HP OEM software, AI-enhanced features and support | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
HP Connected MusicAD2F1837.HPConnectedMusic | HP OEM software for music (Potentially discontinued) | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
HP Connected PhotoAD2F1837.HPConnectedPhotopoweredbySnapfish | HP OEM software for photos, integrated with Snapfish (Potentially discontinued) | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
HP Desktop Support UtilitiesAD2F1837.HPDesktopSupportUtilities | HP OEM software providing desktop support tools | Optional | Store |
HP Easy CleanAD2F1837.HPEasyClean | HP OEM software for system cleaning or optimization | Optional | Store |
HP File ViewerAD2F1837.HPFileViewer | HP OEM software for viewing specific file types | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
HP JumpStartsAD2F1837.HPJumpStarts | HP OEM software for tutorials, app discovery, or quick access to HP features | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
HP PC Hardware DiagnosticsAD2F1837.HPPCHardwareDiagnosticsWindows | HP OEM software for PC hardware diagnostics | Optional | Store |
HP Power ManagerAD2F1837.HPPowerManager | HP OEM software for managing power settings and battery | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
HP Printer ControlAD2F1837.HPPrinterControl | HP OEM software for managing HP printers | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
HP Privacy SettingsAD2F1837.HPPrivacySettings | HP OEM software for managing privacy settings | Optional | Store |
HP QuickDropAD2F1837.HPQuickDrop | HP OEM software for quick file transfer between devices | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
HP QuickTouchAD2F1837.HPQuickTouch | HP OEM software, possibly for touch-specific shortcuts or controls | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
HP RegistrationAD2F1837.HPRegistration | HP OEM software for product registration | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
HP Support AssistantAD2F1837.HPSupportAssistant | HP OEM software for support, updates, and troubleshooting | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
HP Sure Shield AIAD2F1837.HPSureShieldAI | HP OEM security software, likely AI-based threat protection | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
HP System InformationAD2F1837.HPSystemInformation | HP OEM software for displaying system information | Optional | Store |
HP WelcomeAD2F1837.HPWelcome | HP OEM software providing a welcome experience or initial setup help | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
HP WorkWellAD2F1837.HPWorkWell | HP OEM software focused on well-being, possibly with break reminders or ergonomic tips | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
myHPAD2F1837.myHP | HP OEM central hub app for device info, support, and services | Optional | Store |
Lenovo VantageE046963F.LenovoCompanion | Lenovo OEM hub app for device settings, updates, and support | Optional | Store |
Lenovo Vantage ServiceLenovoCompanyLimited.LenovoVantageService | Background service component for Lenovo Vantage | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Dell SupportAssistDellInc.DellSupportAssistforPCs | Dell OEM support, diagnostic, and update tool | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
Dell Digital Delivery ServicesDellInc.DellDigitalDelivery | Dell OEM software for delivering pre-purchased software | Optional | Store |
Dell Mobile ConnectDellInc.DellMobileConnect | Dell OEM app for linking Android/iOS phone to PC (superseded by Phone Link) | Optional | Not in the Store (discontinued or OEM) |
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How to read the ratings
- Safe to remove Games, trials, promos and apps Microsoft discontinued. Nothing else depends on them.
- Optional Real tools that some people use: Photos, Calculator, Paint, Outlook, OneDrive, Phone Link, OEM utilities.
- Not recommended Other parts of Windows or apps depend on these. That includes the Store, Edge, Get Help, Windows Terminal and the Xbox sign-in components.
Ratings, descriptions and the default selection come from Config/Apps.json in 2026.08.24. The notes are ours: each cites the project's issue tracker or our own test runs.
How the reinstall links were checked
For each app, we searched the Microsoft Store catalog and kept a listing only if its package family name matches the app's package name. For example, Windows Clock (9WZDNCRFJ3PR) is Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_8wekyb3d8bbwe. Apps without a verified listing are discontinued, OEM-only or region-specific, so they show no link rather than a guess.
Store catalog checked October 30, 2026.
Which of these apps are on your PC?
Most PCs have only a fraction of the list. On a clean Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2 machine, 13 of the 84 default apps were installed. To see yours, run this in PowerShell. No admin rights are needed, and nothing is changed:
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage | Select-Object Name | Sort-Object NamePaste the output into the App safety checker. It matches your list against all 141 apps and flags the risky ones, then builds the -Apps list for a command. Or tick Only show installed apps in the wizard.
Apps removed by tweaks, not by the list
Three tweaks uninstall apps as part of what they do, even if you did not tick those apps. We saw this in Win11Debloat's own log on our Windows 11 test machine:
| Tweak | Also removes | In Default mode |
|---|---|---|
-DisableWidgets | Start Experiences App, Windows Web Experience Pack, Widgets Platform Runtime | Yes |
-DisableBing | Bing Search (Microsoft.BingSearch) | Yes |
-DisableCopilot | The Copilot app (Microsoft.Copilot and the Store version XP9CXNGPPJ97XX) | Yes |
How Win11Debloat removes apps
- Most apps (138 of 141) are Appx packages. Win11Debloat removes them with
Remove-AppxPackage. With "All users" it adds-AllUsersand also runsRemove-ProvisionedAppxPackage. That second command deletes the app from the Windows image, so new user accounts do not get it either. - Three apps (Copilot, Edge and OneDrive) are removed with
winget uninstall. These fail on PCs where WinGet is missing or outdated. Win11Debloat warns about this when it starts. - Edge also has a "force" path,
-ForceRemoveEdge, which runs Edge's own uninstaller after preparing the registry. - Who loses the app depends on Apps will be removed for: all users (default), only the current user, or only a chosen user.
Getting an app back
Use the Store link or the winget command in the table
Click Store to open the app's Microsoft Store page, or copy the winget command and run it in PowerShell. Both install the same verified package.
Sign in again where needed
Apps like To Do, Teams and Sticky Notes keep their data in your Microsoft account, so your lists and notes come back after you sign in.
For built-in components, repair Windows
The Microsoft Store and a few system components cannot easily be reinstalled. On Windows 11, Settings → System → Recovery → Fix problems using Windows Update reinstalls Windows and keeps your files and apps. That brings back built-in apps.
Our undo guide covers the registry side, and the undo builder writes a reinstall script for exactly the apps you removed.
Questions
Which Windows 11 apps are bloatware?
There is no official list. In Win11Debloat's list, the 84 apps in Default mode are the uncontroversial part. They are games (Candy Crush, Solitaire), promoted third-party apps (Spotify, TikTok, Netflix, Disney+), discontinued Microsoft apps (Cortana, the Bing apps, Skype) and tools most people never open, such as Feedback Hub and Power Automate. Everything else depends on how you use your PC.
Is it safe to remove all Windows 11 bloatware?
Removing everything rated "safe" is fine for almost everyone. Be selective with "optional" apps such as Photos, Snipping Tool and Phone Link, because you may use them without realizing. Leave the seven "not recommended" ones alone unless you know you do not need them.
Does Win11Debloat remove the Xbox app?
Not in Default mode. The old Xbox Console Companion is in the default list, because it is discontinued. The current Xbox app (Microsoft.GamingApp), Game Bar and the Xbox sign-in components are optional or not recommended. The Quick Select menu has an Xbox gaming apps preset that selects the app and both Game Bar overlays.
Does Win11Debloat remove HP, Dell or Lenovo apps?
Only if you select them. The list includes 26 OEM apps from HP, Dell, Lenovo and LG, and the Quick Select menu has an OEM software preset. They are rated optional, because some, like HP Power Manager or Lenovo Vantage, control battery and hardware settings.
Will removed apps come back after a Windows update?
Apps removed for "All users" are also removed from the Windows image, so ordinary updates do not bring them back. Major feature updates, which install a new Windows version, can bring some back. Running Win11Debloat again afterwards removes them again.
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