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Nobel_Baynes
Steel Contributor
Jun 25, 2025

Safe to delete the people app in Windows 11?

I'm currently using thunderbird as my default email, contacts and calendar since Mail app is discontinued.

 

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  • Quincos's avatar
    Quincos
    Iron Contributor

    Since you're already set with Thunderbird, removing the People app is safe and can help tidy up your system if you don’t plan to use it. Just make sure you don’t rely on it for any other contacts or features before removing it.

  • ElijahWood's avatar
    ElijahWood
    Iron Contributor

    It is generally safe to delete or uninstall the People app in Windows 11 if you do not use it. The People app is a built-in contacts management app, but it is not essential for your system to operate correctly, especially if you're using Thunderbird for email, contacts, and calendar.