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Remove Default Microsoft Store packages from the system.

Verified with Windows 11 25H2 — updated on July 30, 2026

Windows 11 25H2

Supported on: Supported Windows 11 0 25 H 2

Path in the GPO console

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\App Package Deployment

Description

Removes Default Microsoft Store packages from the system. If you enable this policy, the selected Microsoft Store apps in the provided list will be uninstalled from the system. You can make adjustments to the default settings. Unselected apps in the list will not be removed. Default is 'disabled' (key not present). If the policy is disabled or not configured, no Default Microsoft Store packages will be removed from the system. * This is a headless app (no UI) ** This app is the default handler for a common file type or protocol. Removing this app might result in a degraded user experience. We do not recommend removing this app.

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages

Value name: Enabled

Enabled: Enabled = 1

Disabled: Enabled = 0

More options available

Options

Feedback Hub
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Microsoft 365 Copilot
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Microsoft Clipchamp
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Microsoft Copilot
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Microsoft News
RemovePackage boolean - default: 1
Microsoft Photos **
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Microsoft Solitaire Collection
RemovePackage boolean - default: 1
Microsoft Sticky Notes
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Microsoft Teams
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Microsoft To Do
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
MSN Weather
RemovePackage boolean - default: 1
Outlook for Windows
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Paint
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Quick Assist
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Snipping Tool
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Windows Calculator
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Windows Camera **
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Windows Media Player **
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Windows Notepad **
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Windows Sound Recorder
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Windows Terminal
RemovePackage boolean - default: 0
Xbox Gaming App
RemovePackage boolean - default: 1
Xbox Identity Provider *
RemovePackage boolean - default: 1
Xbox Speech To Text Overlay *
RemovePackage boolean - default: 1
Xbox TCUI *
RemovePackage boolean - default: 1

MDM / Intune (CSP)

./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ApplicationManagement/RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages
Device Since Windows Insider Preview [11.0.26100] Official mapping (Microsoft Learn)

Microsoft Learn documentation Mapping data: Microsoft Learn (CC BY 4.0)

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These exports write the registry — this is not a managed GPO.

.reg file

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

; Exported from gporais.com
; Policy: Remove Default Microsoft Store packages from the system.
; State: Enabled
; Supported on: Supported Windows 11 0 25 H 2

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages]
"Enabled"=dword:00000001
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000001
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000001
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000001
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000000
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000001
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000001
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000001
"RemovePackage"=dword:00000001
More formats (PowerShell, Intune, SCCM)

PowerShell

# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Remove Default Microsoft Store packages from the system.
# State: Enabled
# Supported on: Supported Windows 11 0 25 H 2

$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'Enabled' -Value 1 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 1 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 1 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 1 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 0 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 1 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 1 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 1 -Type DWord
Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'RemovePackage' -Value 1 -Type DWord

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