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Removing UWP apps from the 1709 Build
When needed we typically use a PowerShell script during the build and capture task sequence that removes all apps and on-demand features except the ones we explicitly specify. I like this script from Nickolaj: http://www.scconfigmgr.com/2016/03/01/remove-built-in-apps-when-creating-a-windows-10-reference-image/
Just be aware about removing is one thing, putting stuff back at a later time may be impossible without re-imaging the machine.
Hello and greetings from Portugal!
For me, the best way to completely get rid of the apps and make sure they don't appear again is by running a powershell script during custom image creation and removing both app and provisioned package.
Here some examples for Windows 10 Enterprise:
#Microsoft Bing Weather Remove-AppxPackage -Package Microsoft.BingWeather_4.21.2492.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe | Out-Null Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -PackageName Microsoft.BingWeather_4.21.2492.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe -Online | Out-Null #Microsoft Tips (Get Started) Remove-AppxPackage -Package Microsoft.Getstarted_5.11.1641.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe | Out-Null Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -PackageName Microsoft.Getstarted_5.11.1641.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe -Online | Out-Null #Microsoft Mail and Calendar Remove-AppxPackage -Package microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_2015.8241.41275.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe | Out-Null Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -PackageName microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_2015.8241.41275.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe -Online | Out-Null #Microsoft Messaging Remove-AppxPackage -Package Microsoft.Messaging_2017.815.2052.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe | Out-Null Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -PackageName Microsoft.Messaging_2017.815.2052.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe -Online | Out-Null #Microsoft Office Hub (Get Office) Remove-AppxPackage -Package Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub_2017.715.118.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe | Out-Null Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -PackageName Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub_2017.715.118.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe -Online | Out-Null #Microsoft Office OneNote Remove-AppxPackage -Package Microsoft.Office.OneNote_2015.8366.57611.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe | Out-Null Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -PackageName Microsoft.Office.OneNote_2015.8366.57611.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe -Online | Out-Null
Hi, were you able to use this script you referenced in your comment on Windows 10 1709?
Hi there,
Yep, had no problems but it's true that from 1511 to 1709 I needed to make some adjustments, basically because some apps were not on 1709.
But are you having issues?Best Regards,
Diogo Sousa
Does anyone have a definitive list of what is required in the image? These are the four i'm aware of:
1. Windows Store
2. Store Purchase App
3. OneConnect
4. Xbox Identity Provider
Prior to 1709 (1607, never messed much with 1703), I was able to remove all but Store and the Store Purchase app. But turns out, with 1709, the store and at least Photos won't launch if 3 and 4 are not retained. I'm looking to add to the mandatory requirements before thousands of machines are deployed. Anyone have that? Should I ask Microsoft?
Regards,
LvilleSystemsJockey
- Its to bad that Windows MDM setting under https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/device-restrictions-windows-10#app-store "Store originated app launch - Used to disable all apps that were pre-installed on the device, or downloaded from the Microsoft Store" blocks more than pre-installed. I am right now trying to see if enforcing Private Store only will de-provision pre-installed using "Use private store only" -Neil
