How do I completely uninstall an app on Windows 11 that hard to delete?

If you're wondering how to uninstall apps on Windows 11, especially those that are difficult to remove through traditional methods, PowerShell can be a powerful tool. PowerShell allows you to manage and remove installed applications, including some built-in or stubborn third-party apps, by directly interacting with their package information.

Step-by-step process:

1. Open PowerShell with Administrator privileges.

Right-click the Start button or press Windows + X, then select Windows Terminal (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin).

2. Identify the app you want to uninstall.

You can list all installed apps with the command:

Get-AppxPackage | Select Name, PackageFullName

Or, for a specific app, filter by name:

Get-AppxPackage *AppName*

Replace *AppName* with part of the app's name.

3. How to uninstall apps on Windows 11.

Once you have the PackageFullName of the app, run:

Remove-AppxPackage -Package "PackageFullName"

For example:

Remove-AppxPackage -Package "Microsoft.ZuneVideo_10.22092.11711.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe"

This command attempts to completely remove the app from your system.

4. Handling built-in apps or stubborn apps:

Some system apps or pre-installed apps may not uninstall easily. You might need to use additional commands or third-party scripts designed for deep removal. However, be cautious, as removing built-in apps may impact system stability.