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Discussions about default app uninstallation on WindowsForum.com focus on Microsoft's Windows 11 25H2 update, which introduces a Group Policy setting to remove pre-installed Microsoft Store applications. This feature, called "Remove Default Microsoft Store Packages," targets bloatware and gives system administrators more control over default apps. Users and IT professionals explore how to leverage this policy to streamline Windows installations and reclaim system resources. The tag covers methods for uninstalling default apps via Group Policy, addressing common frustrations with pre-loaded software in enterprise and personal environments.
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    Windows 11 25H2 Update Brings Official Bloatware Removal via Group Policy

    Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 11 25H2 update introduces a significant enhancement: the ability to uninstall pre-installed Microsoft Store applications directly through the Group Policy Editor. This development addresses longstanding user concerns about "bloatware"—default applications that...
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