From 5a11268385d5a131ceee34e1bc7da003e000999c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Raphire <9938813+Raphire@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:50:30 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Updated bloat removal list & documentation * Moved xbox console companion app to remove list (app is now unsupported) * Added a few missed packages to the list that are NOT removed by default (i.e. terminal) * Added more info about certain Xbox packages and their use --- README.md | 16 +++++++++------- Win11Debloat.ps1 | 14 ++++++++------ 2 files changed, 17 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 174f767..0e581e8 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -119,6 +119,7 @@ By default, this script removes a large selection preinstalled bloatware, while - Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub - Microsoft.WindowsMaps - Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder + - Microsoft.XboxApp (Old Xbox Console Companion App, no longer supported) - Microsoft.ZuneMusic - Microsoft.ZuneVideo - MicrosoftTeams @@ -188,17 +189,18 @@ By default, this script removes a large selection preinstalled bloatware, while - Microsoft.WindowsCamera - Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps (Mail & Calendar) - Microsoft.WindowsStore (Microsoft Store, NOTE: This app cannot be reinstalled!) + - Microsoft.WindowsTerminal (New default terminal app in windows 11) - Microsoft.YourPhone (Phone Link) - Microsoft.ZuneMusic (Modern Media Player) Required or useful apps for Microsoft store games: - - Microsoft.GamingApp (Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some PC games) - - Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI - - Microsoft.XboxApp (Old Xbox Console Companion App) - - Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay - - Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay - - Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider - - Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay (NOTE: This app cannot be reinstalled!) + - Microsoft.GamingApp (Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some games) + - Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI (UI framework, removing this may break microsoft store, photos and certain games) + - Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI (UI framework, required for some games) + - Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay (Game overlay, required for some games) + - Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay (Game overlay, required for some games) + - Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider (Xbox sign-in framework, required for some games) + - Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay (Might be required for some games, NOTE: This app cannot be reinstalled!) diff --git a/Win11Debloat.ps1 b/Win11Debloat.ps1 index d9cf05e..2aec60f 100644 --- a/Win11Debloat.ps1 +++ b/Win11Debloat.ps1 @@ -73,6 +73,7 @@ function RemoveApps { "*Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub*" "*Microsoft.WindowsMaps*" "*Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder*" + "*Microsoft.XboxApp*" # Old Xbox Console Companion App, no longer supported "*Microsoft.ZuneVideo*" "*MicrosoftTeams*" @@ -141,12 +142,13 @@ function RemoveApps { #"*Microsoft.WindowsCamera*" #"*Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps*" # Mail & Calendar #"*Microsoft.WindowsStore*" # Microsoft Store, WARNING: This app cannot be reinstalled! - #"*Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI*" - #"*Microsoft.XboxApp*" # Old Xbox Console Companion App, no longer preinstalled - #"*Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay*" - #"*Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay*" - #"*Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider*" - #"*Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay*" # WARNING: This app cannot be reinstalled! + #"*Microsoft.WindowsTerminal*" # New default terminal app in windows 11 + #"*Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI*" # UI framework, seems to be required for MS store, photos and certain games + #"*Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI*" # UI framework, required for some games + #"*Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay*" # Game overlay, required/useful for some games + #"*Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay*" # Game overlay, required/useful for some games + #"*Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider*" # Xbox sign-in framework, required for some games + #"*Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay*" # Might be required for some games, WARNING: This app cannot be reinstalled! #"*Microsoft.YourPhone*" # Phone link #"*Microsoft.ZuneMusic*" # Modern Media Player )