Remove Modern Apps from Windows 8 with PowerShell

Removing Multiple Modern Apps from Windows 8

Windows 8 incorporates a variety of pre-installed modern applications, prominently displayed on the Start screen. Users may find these applications unnecessary or prefer alternative software solutions.

While individual tiles can be uninstalled via a right-click context menu, a more efficient method exists for removing several apps simultaneously: utilizing a PowerShell script.

Utilizing a Pre-Made Script

A ready-to-use script is available for download from the TechNet Script Center. This script facilitates the selection and uninstallation of multiple modern applications in a single operation.

After downloading the script, extract its contents from the associated zip archive.

Launching PowerShell with Administrative Privileges

To execute the script, PowerShell must be launched in Administrator mode. Press the Windows key to access the Start screen, then type "PowerShell".

Right-click the "Windows PowerShell" icon and select "Run as administrator" from the menu. Confirm the User Account Control prompt by clicking "Yes".

Executing the Script and Selecting Apps

Execute the script by entering its complete file path at the command prompt and pressing Enter.

A comprehensive list of all installed modern applications will then be displayed. This includes both pre-installed and user-installed apps.

Each application is assigned a unique number. To specify which apps to uninstall, enter the corresponding numbers, separated by commas, and press Enter.

Confirmation and Reinstallation

Confirm the uninstallation process. The selected applications will be removed shortly thereafter.

Should you wish to reinstall a previously removed application, it can be easily downloaded and installed again from the Store.

Removing All Modern Apps

For users desiring a complete removal of all modern applications, several options are available.

To remove all apps associated with the currently logged-in user account, launch PowerShell as an administrator and execute the following command:

Get-AppxPackage | Remove-AppxPackage

Alternatively, to remove all modern apps from all user accounts on the system, utilize this command:

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage

These commands provide a streamlined approach to managing and removing modern applications within the Windows 8 environment.