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The forum thread discusses methods for uninstalling or removing Metro (Universal/Modern UI) apps from Windows 10, with initial guidance on using PowerShell commands to delete all or specific apps. Participants debate whether this command-line approach is better than third-party tools like IObit Advanced SystemCare, with some emphasizing built-in Windows utilities' simplicity and cost-effectiveness. Overall, the conversation suggests that while removing Metro apps is possible via PowerShell, some users prefer to keep them installed for convenience, or rely on registry cleaners to manage residual files, with the thread serving as a helpful reference for users seeking to disable these apps.
Cincinnatus

Cincinnatus

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I'm running a non-touch laptop and have no use for MetroUI apps whatsoever. How would one go about globally uninstalling ALL of the Metro apps in Windows 10 so that they're gone forever?
 

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Metro style apps can't be removed using the traditional add / remove programs Control Panel applet. Instead, right click on the app's tile and then click Uninstall.
Then click Uninstall on the confirmation screen.
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samK

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Metro style apps can't be removed using the traditional add / remove programs Control Panel applet. Instead, right click on the app's tile and then click Uninstall.
Then click Uninstall on the confirmation screen.
 

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albert709

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Would you say this method is better than using something like IoBit Advanced System Care to uninstall?
 

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Smallbuds

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samK said:
Metro style apps can't be removed using the traditional add / remove programs Control Panel applet. Instead, right click on the app's tile and then click Uninstall.
Then click Uninstall on the confirmation screen.
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It is best to uninstall them completely.
 

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Neemobeer

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Not really, there isn't any real need to remove them. They take very little storage and enter a suspended state when not active which results in a tiny resource footprint.
 

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crocoyes6

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It's not shortcut, but the real application icons on All app menu.
You can only uninstall it to remove from start menu.
In addition, you can find all applications under this folder:

explorer.exe shell:Appsfolder
 

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