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How do I stop Microsoft from installing LinkedIn on my pc?
I want to know how to prevent Microsoft from automatically installing LinkedIn on my PC. Every time I update Windows or install new features, LinkedIn keeps being added without my consent, and I would like to stop this from happening so I can maintain control over the applications on my system.
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To prevent LinkedIn from being installed in the future, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app: Click on the Start button and select "Settings."
- Go to Apps: Click on "Apps" from the Settings menu.
- Click on "Manage Optional Features": Scroll down and find the "Manage Optional Features" option, and click on it.
- Disable LinkedIn: Look for LinkedIn in the list of optional features, and toggle off the switch to disable it.
- Confirm: Confirm that you want to disable LinkedIn by clicking "OK."
Regularly check Update & Security > Windows Update for optional updates and hide unwanted ones.
Use tools like Windows Update Blocker or O&O ShutUp10++ to control Windows telemetry and app installations.
Use a tool like Windows PowerShell scripts or third-party tools (e.g., O&O AppBuster or Windows10Debloater) to remove unwanted pre-installed apps and prevent their reinstallation.
