Removable Windows Apps

Video editor from Microsoft

Clipchamp.Clipchamp

Basic 3D modeling software

Microsoft.3DBuilder

Microsoft Cortana voice assistant (Discontinued)

Microsoft.549981C3F5F10

Finance news and tracking via Bing (Discontinued)

Microsoft.BingFinance

Recipes and food news via Bing (Discontinued)

Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink

Health and fitness tracking/news via Bing (Discontinued)

Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness

News aggregator via Bing (Replaced by Microsoft News/Start)

Microsoft.BingNews

Sports news and scores via Bing (Discontinued)

Microsoft.BingSports

Translation service via Bing

Microsoft.BingTranslator

Travel planning and news via Bing (Discontinued)

Microsoft.BingTravel

Weather forecast via Bing

Microsoft.BingWeather

AI assistant integrated into Windows

Microsoft.Copilot

Copilot+ AI Hub app (Windows 11 24H2+)

Microsoft.Windows.AIHub

Microsoft PC Manager system cleanup and optimization tool (often preinstalled)

Microsoft.PCManager

Tips and introductory guide for Windows (Cannot be uninstalled in Windows 11)

Microsoft.Getstarted

Messaging app, often integrates with Skype (Largely discontinued)

Microsoft.Messaging

Viewer for 3D models

Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer

Digital note-taking app optimized for pen input

Microsoft.MicrosoftJournal

Hub to access Microsoft Office apps and documents (Precursor to Microsoft 365 app)

Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub

Business analytics service client

Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows

Collection of solitaire card games

Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection

Digital sticky notes app (Discontinued & replaced by OneNote)

Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes

Portal for Windows Mixed Reality headsets

Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal

Internet connection speed test utility

Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest

News aggregator (Replaced Bing News, now part of Microsoft Start)

Microsoft.News

Digital note-taking app (Universal Windows Platform version)

Microsoft.Office.OneNote

Presentation and storytelling app

Microsoft.Office.Sway

Mobile Operator management app (Replaced by Mobile Plans)

Microsoft.OneConnect

3D printing preparation software

Microsoft.Print3D

Desktop automation tool (RPA)

Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop

Skype communication app, Universal Windows Platform version (Discontinued)

Microsoft.SkypeApp

To-do list and task management app

Microsoft.Todos

Developer dashboard and tool configuration utility (Discontinued)

Microsoft.Windows.DevHome

Alarms & Clock app

Microsoft.WindowsAlarms

App for providing feedback to Microsoft on Windows

Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub

Mapping and navigation app

Microsoft.WindowsMaps

Basic audio recording app

Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder

Old Xbox Console Companion App (Discontinued)

Microsoft.XboxApp

Movies & TV app for renting/buying/playing video content (Rebranded as "Films & TV")

Microsoft.ZuneVideo

Family Safety App for managing family accounts and settings

MicrosoftCorporationII.MicrosoftFamily

Remote assistance tool

MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist

Old Microsoft Teams personal (MS Store version)

MicrosoftTeams

New Microsoft Teams app (Work/School or Personal)

MSTeams

Media player app

ACGMediaPlayer

Potentially UI controls or software components, often bundled by OEMs

ActiproSoftwareLLC

Basic photo editing app from Adobe

AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress

Amazon shopping app

Amazon.com.Amazon

Amazon Prime Video streaming service app

AmazonVideo.PrimeVideo

Racing game

Asphalt8Airborne

Digital drawing and sketching app

AutodeskSketchBook

Casino slot machine game

CaesarsSlotsFreeCasino

Restaurant simulation game

COOKINGFEVER

Multimedia software suite (often preinstalled by OEMs)

CyberLinkMediaSuiteEssentials

Disney theme park building game

DisneyMagicKingdoms

General Disney content app (may vary by region/OEM, often Disney+)

Disney

PDF viewing and annotation app, often focused on pen input

DrawboardPDF

Language learning app

Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree

Often related to specific OEM software or utilities (e.g. for managing screen settings)

EclipseManager

Facebook social media app

Facebook

Farming simulation game

FarmVille2CountryEscape

Fitbit activity tracker companion app

fitbit

News and social network aggregator styled as a magazine

Flipboard

Hidden object puzzle adventure game

HiddenCity

Hulu streaming service app

HULULLC.HULUPLUS

Internet radio streaming app

iHeartRadio

Instagram social media app

Instagram

Puzzle game from King

king.com.BubbleWitch3Saga

Puzzle game from King

king.com.CandyCrushSaga

Puzzle game from King

king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga

LinkedIn professional networking app

LinkedInforWindows

Strategy game

MarchofEmpires

Netflix streaming service app

Netflix

New York Times crossword puzzle app

NYTCrossword

Calendar aggregation app

OneCalendar

Pandora music streaming app

PandoraMediaInc

Photo collage creation app

PhototasticCollage

Photo editing and creative app

PicsArt-PhotoStudio

Media server and player app

Plex

Photo editing app (Academic Edition)

PolarrPhotoEditorAcademicEdition

Tower defense / strategy game

Royal Revolt

Music identification app

Shazam

Live wallpaper app

Sidia.LiveWallpaper

Live TV streaming service app

SlingTV

Spotify music streaming app

Spotify

TikTok short-form video app

TikTok

Internet radio streaming app

TuneInRadio

Twitter (now X) social media app

Twitter

Messaging and calling app

Viber

File compression and extraction utility (Universal Windows Platform version)

WinZipUniversal

To-do list app (Acquired by Microsoft, functionality moved to Microsoft To Do)

Wunderlist

Professional networking platform popular in German-speaking countries

XING

Web Search from Microsoft Bing (Integrates into Windows Search)

Microsoft.BingSearch

Windows' default browser, WARNING: Removing this app also removes the only browser from Windows Sandbox and could affect other apps

Microsoft.Edge

Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some PC games

Microsoft.GamingApp

Required for some Windows 11 Troubleshooters and support interactions

Microsoft.GetHelp

Microsoft 365 (Business) Calendar, Files and People mini-apps, these apps may be reinstalled if enabled by your Microsoft 365 admin

Microsoft.M365Companions

Paint 3D (Modern paint application with 3D features)

Microsoft.MSPaint

OneDrive consumer cloud storage client

Microsoft.OneDrive

New Outlook for Windows mail client

Microsoft.OutlookForWindows

Classic Paint (Traditional 2D paint application)

Microsoft.Paint

Required for & included with Mail & Calendar (discontinued)

Microsoft.People

Remote Desktop client app

Microsoft.RemoteDesktop

Snipping Tool (Screenshot and annotation tool)

Microsoft.ScreenSketch

This app powers Windows Widgets My Feed

Microsoft.StartExperiencesApp

Digital collaborative whiteboard app

Microsoft.Whiteboard

Default photo viewing and basic editing app

Microsoft.Windows.Photos

Calculator app

Microsoft.WindowsCalculator

Camera app for using built-in or connected cameras

Microsoft.WindowsCamera

Mail & Calendar app suite (Discontinued)

Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps

Notepad text editor app

Microsoft.WindowsNotepad

Microsoft Store, WARNING: This app cannot be reinstalled easily if removed!

Microsoft.WindowsStore

Default terminal app in windows 11 (Command Prompt, PowerShell, WSL)

Microsoft.WindowsTerminal

UI framework, seems to be required for Microsoft Store, photos and certain games

Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI

Game overlay, required/useful for some games (Part of Xbox Game Bar)

Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay

Game overlay, required/useful for some games (Part of Xbox Game Bar)

Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay

Xbox sign-in framework, required for some games and Xbox services

Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider

Accessibility feature required for some games, WARNING: This app cannot be reinstalled easily!

Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay

Phone link (Connects Android/iOS phone to PC)

Microsoft.YourPhone

Modern Media Player (Replaced Groove Music, plays local audio/video)

Microsoft.ZuneMusic

Phone integration within File Explorer, Camera and more (Part of Phone Link features)

MicrosoftWindows.CrossDevice

HP OEM software, AI-enhanced features and support

AD2F1837.HPAIExperienceCenter

HP OEM software for music (Potentially discontinued)

AD2F1837.HPConnectedMusic

HP OEM software for photos, integrated with Snapfish (Potentially discontinued)

AD2F1837.HPConnectedPhotopoweredbySnapfish

HP OEM software providing desktop support tools

AD2F1837.HPDesktopSupportUtilities

HP OEM software for system cleaning or optimization

AD2F1837.HPEasyClean

HP OEM software for viewing specific file types

AD2F1837.HPFileViewer

HP OEM software for tutorials, app discovery, or quick access to HP features

AD2F1837.HPJumpStarts

HP OEM software for PC hardware diagnostics

AD2F1837.HPPCHardwareDiagnosticsWindows

HP OEM software for managing power settings and battery

AD2F1837.HPPowerManager

HP OEM software for managing HP printers

AD2F1837.HPPrinterControl

HP OEM software for managing privacy settings

AD2F1837.HPPrivacySettings

HP OEM software for quick file transfer between devices

AD2F1837.HPQuickDrop

HP OEM software, possibly for touch-specific shortcuts or controls

AD2F1837.HPQuickTouch

HP OEM software for product registration

AD2F1837.HPRegistration

HP OEM software for support, updates, and troubleshooting

AD2F1837.HPSupportAssistant

HP OEM security software, likely AI-based threat protection

AD2F1837.HPSureShieldAI

HP OEM software for displaying system information

AD2F1837.HPSystemInformation

HP OEM software providing a welcome experience or initial setup help

AD2F1837.HPWelcome

HP OEM software focused on well-being, possibly with break reminders or ergonomic tips

AD2F1837.HPWorkWell

HP OEM central hub app for device info, support, and services

AD2F1837.myHP

Lenovo OEM hub app for device settings, updates, and support

E046963F.LenovoCompanion

Background service component for Lenovo Vantage

LenovoCompanyLimited.LenovoVantageService

Dell OEM support, diagnostic, and update tool

DellInc.DellSupportAssistforPCs

Dell OEM software for delivering pre-purchased software

DellInc.DellDigitalDelivery

Dell OEM app for linking Android/iOS phone to PC (superseded by Phone Link)

DellInc.DellMobileConnect