From c324483c7bda1d10147c1adfe0cae8dd7714d84b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Raphire <9938813+Raphire@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 21 May 2025 12:04:58 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] Added support for removing `StartExperiencesApp` as part of
 disabling widgets

---
 Appslist.txt     | 30 +++++++++++-------------------
 Win11Debloat.ps1 |  4 ++++
 2 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Appslist.txt b/Appslist.txt
index d9acf39..999df8d 100644
--- a/Appslist.txt
+++ b/Appslist.txt
@@ -96,47 +96,39 @@ XING
 
 # ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #
 #  The apps below this line will NOT be uninstalled by default. Remove the # character in front of any app you  #
-#   want to UNINSTALL by default.                                                                               #
+#  want to UNINSTALL by default.                                                                                #
 # ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #
 #Microsoft.BingSearch                   # Web Search from Microsoft Bing (Integrates into Windows Search)
 #Microsoft.Copilot                      # New Microsoft Copilot app
 #Microsoft.Edge                         # Edge browser (Can only be uninstalled in European Economic Area)
+#Microsoft.GamingApp                    # Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some PC games
 #Microsoft.GetHelp                      # Required for some Windows 11 Troubleshooters
 #Microsoft.MSPaint                      # Paint 3D
 #Microsoft.OneDrive                     # OneDrive consumer
+#Microsoft.OutlookForWindows            # New mail app: Outlook for Windows
 #Microsoft.Paint                        # Classic Paint
+#Microsoft.People                       # Required for & included with Mail & Calendar
+#Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop
+#Microsoft.RemoteDesktop
 #Microsoft.ScreenSketch                 # Snipping Tool
+#Microsoft.StartExperiencesApp          # This app powers Windows Widgets My Feed
 #Microsoft.Whiteboard                   # Only preinstalled on devices with touchscreen and/or pen support
+#Microsoft.Windows.DevHome
 #Microsoft.Windows.Photos
 #Microsoft.WindowsCalculator
 #Microsoft.WindowsCamera
+#Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps    # Mail & Calendar
 #Microsoft.WindowsNotepad
 #Microsoft.WindowsStore                 # Microsoft Store, 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.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
 #MicrosoftWindows.CrossDevice           # Phone integration within File Explorer, Camera and more
-
-
-
-
-# --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #
-#  The apps below this line will NOT be uninstalled by default, unless selected during custom mode app selection  #
-#   or when launching the script with the specific parameters found in the README.md. Remove the # character in   #
-#   front of any app you want to UNINSTALL by default.                                                            #
-# --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #
-#Microsoft.GamingApp                    # Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some PC games
-#Microsoft.OutlookForWindows            # New mail app: Outlook for Windows
-#Microsoft.People                       # Required for & included with Mail & Calendar
-#Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop
-#Microsoft.RemoteDesktop
-#Microsoft.Windows.DevHome
-#Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps    # Mail & Calendar
-#Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay              # Game overlay, required/useful for some games
-#Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay            # Game overlay, required/useful for some games
 #AD2F1837.HPAIExperienceCenter
 #AD2F1837.HPConnectedMusic
 #AD2F1837.HPConnectedPhotopoweredbySnapfish
diff --git a/Win11Debloat.ps1 b/Win11Debloat.ps1
index 87cb939..5d09846 100644
--- a/Win11Debloat.ps1
+++ b/Win11Debloat.ps1
@@ -1620,6 +1620,10 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
     }
     {$_ -in "HideWidgets", "DisableWidgets"} {
         RegImport "> Disabling the widget service and hiding the widget icon from the taskbar..." "Disable_Widgets_Taskbar.reg"
+
+        # Also remove the app package for Widgets
+        $appsList = 'Microsoft.StartExperiencesApp'
+        RemoveApps $appsList
         continue
     }
     {$_ -in "HideChat", "DisableChat"} {