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Uninstall programs that are grayed out under Windows 11 and 10?


It's easy to uninstall programs that are grayed out under Windows 11 and 10?!


 
Contents:

1.) ... Find out the name by listing the programs!
2.) ... Uninstall other problem programs that are grayed out!
3.) ... Why are programs to be uninstalled grayed out?


4.) ... Most important questions with answers grayed out, programs, Windows, remove etc.!




Some programs or applications can be removed using PowerShell or Command Prompt. You can search for the name in a list of programs to uninstall the apps in question, including Windows 10 and Windows 11 UWP apps.  

1.) Find out the name by listing the programs!


1. Open ►  PowerShell as administrator

as described here 2. Use the command:
Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Select-Object -Property Name

3. And if the program appears in the list, remove it, for example:
Get-AppxPackage *windowsphone* | Remove-AppxPackage 

This will uninstall the program that is grayed out under Windows 11 or 10!

2.) Uninstall other problem programs that are grayed out!

3D Viewer:
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer | Remove-AppxPackage
Calculator:
Get-AppxPackage *windowscalculator* | Remove-AppxPackage
3D Builder:
Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage
Calendar and Mail:
Get-AppxPackage *windowscommunicationsapps* | Remove-AppxPackage
Alarms and Clock:
Get-AppxPackage *windowsalarms* | Remove-AppxPackage
Camera:
Get-AppxPackage *windowscamera* | Remove-AppxPackage
Uninstall Get Help:
Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.GetHelp* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage
Get Office:
Get-AppxPackage *officehub* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get Started:
Get-AppxPackage *getstarted* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get Skype:
Get-AppxPackage *skypeapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Groove Music:
Get-AppxPackage *zunemusic* | Remove-AppxPackage
Maps:
Get-AppxPackage *windowsmaps* | Remove-AppxPackage
Microsoft Solitaire Collection:
Get-AppxPackage *solitairecollection* | Remove-AppxPackage
Money:
Get-AppxPackage *bingfinance* | Remove-AppxPackage
Movies & TV:
Get-AppxPackage *zunevideo* | Remove-AppxPackage
News:
Get-AppxPackage *bingnews* | Remove-AppxPackage
OneNote:
Get-AppxPackage *onenote* | Remove-AppxPackage
People:
Get-AppxPackage *people* | Remove-AppxPackage
Phone Companion:
Get-AppxPackage *windowsphone* | Remove-AppxPackage
Photos:
Get-AppxPackage *photos* | Remove-AppxPackage
Sports:
Get-AppxPackage *bingsports* | Remove-AppxPackage
Store:
Get-AppxPackage *windowsstore* | Remove-AppxPackage
Voice Recorder:
Get-AppxPackage *soundrecorder* | Remove-AppxPackage
Weather:
Get-AppxPackage *bingweather* | Remove-AppxPackage
Xbox:
Get-AppxPackage *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage

3.) Why are programs to uninstall grayed out?

If you want to remove a Windows app, you must use PowerShell, some Microsoft Windows 11 and 10 programs are not intended to be uninstalled because they are preinstalled even if you are not using them.


4.) Most important questions with answers grayed out, programs, Windows, remove etc.!




1. How can I uninstall grayed out programs in Windows 11 or 10?

- You can use PowerShell to uninstall grayed out programs in Windows 11 or 10.

2. Is there a way to remove programs in Windows 11 and 10 that are not used and are grayed out?

- Yes, you can use PowerShell to remove grayed out programs in Windows 11 or 10.

3. What are the steps to see a list of installed programs in Windows 11 or 10?

- Open PowerShell as administrator and use the command "Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Select-Object -Property Name".

4. Can I use PowerShell to uninstall programs in Windows 11 or 10?

- Yes, you can use PowerShell to uninstall programs in Windows 11 or 10.

5. How do I open PowerShell as administrator in Windows 11 or 10?

- Press the Windows key, type "PowerShell", right-click the result and select "Run as administrator".

6. Is it possible to create a list of installed programs on Windows 11 or 10 using PowerShell?

- Yes, you can create a list of installed programs on Windows 11 or 10 using PowerShell.

7. Why are some programs grayed out and cannot be uninstalled on Windows 11 or 10?

- Some pre-installed Microsoft programs are not designed to be uninstalled by default, even if they are not used.

8. How do I remove 3D Viewer on Windows 11 or 10?

- Use the command "Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer | Remove-AppxPackage".

9. Can I uninstall Calculator on Windows 11 or 10?

- Yes, you can uninstall Calculator on Windows 11 or 10.

10. How do I uninstall 3D Builder on Windows 11 or 10?

- Use the command "Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage".


11. Is there a way to find the name of a specific program on Windows 11 or 10?

- Yes, you can use PowerShell to see a list of installed programs and search for the program name you want.

12. What commands do I need to use to identify the name of a program on Windows 11 or 10?

- Open PowerShell as administrator and use the command "Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Select-Object -Property Name".

13. How do I uninstall UWP apps on Windows 11 or 10?

- You can use PowerShell to uninstall UWP apps on Windows 11 or 10, for example with the command "Get-AppxPackage *AppName* | Remove-AppxPackage".

14. Are all pre-installed Microsoft programs grayed out on Windows 11 or 10?

- No, not all pre-installed Microsoft programs are grayed out. Some cannot be uninstalled, while others are uninstallable.

15. What should I do if I want to uninstall a program on Windows 11 or 10 that doesn't appear in Control Panel?

- You can use PowerShell to uninstall programs that don't appear in Control Panel.

16. Can I use PowerShell to remove pre-installed apps on Windows 11 or 10?

- Yes, PowerShell can be used to remove pre-installed apps on Windows 11 or 10.

17. What role does Command Prompt play in uninstalling programs in Windows 11 or 10?

- Command Prompt can be used to run commands, including commands to uninstall programs in Windows 11 or 10.

18. Is there a way to remove programs in Windows 11 or 10 that don't appear in the list of installed programs?

- Yes, PowerShell can be used to uninstall programs that don't appear in the list of installed programs.

19. Why are some programs preinstalled in Windows 11 or 10 and can't be uninstalled?

- Some programs are part of the operating system and therefore can't be uninstalled even if they aren't used.

20. Can I use alternative methods to uninstall grayed out programs in Windows 11 or 10?

- Yes, PowerShell provides alternative methods to uninstall grayed out programs in Windows 11 or 10.

21. How can I make sure a program was successfully uninstalled on Windows 11 or 10?

- In PowerShell or Control Panel, check to see if the program is no longer listed and verify that the program directory and registry entries have been removed.




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