Remove Default Microsoft Store packages from the system.
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Policy overview

Key metadata and intent for this policy.

Computer
Category
Windows Components > App Package Deployment
Supported on
At least Windows 11 Version 25H2 Enterprise or Windows 11 Version 25H2 Education

Supported OS tags: Windows11

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.

Internal name
RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages
Policy ID
a1db7bdd9372
Elements
25

Registry values

How enabled and disabled states update the registry.

ScopeRegistry locationTypeEnabled valueDisabled valueCopy
Computer
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages
Value name
Enabled
REG_DWORD
HKLM
1
HKLM
0
Registry location
Type REG_DWORD · Computer
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages
Value name
Enabled
Hive
HKLM
Enabled value
1
Disabled value
0

Policy elements

Inputs and configuration options exposed by this policy.

ScopeElementTypeRegistry mappingConstraints & behaviorCopy
Computer
Feedback Hub
ID WindowsFeedbackHub
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Microsoft 365 Copilot
ID MicrosoftOfficeHub
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Microsoft Clipchamp
ID Clipchamp
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Clipchamp.Clipchamp_yxz26nhyzhsrt
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Microsoft Copilot
ID Copilot
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.Copilot_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Microsoft News
ID BingNews
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.BingNews_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Microsoft Photos **
ID Photos
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.Windows.Photos_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Microsoft Solitaire Collection
ID MicrosoftSolitaireCollection
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Microsoft Sticky Notes
ID MicrosoftStickyNotes
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Microsoft Teams
ID MSTeams
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\MSTeams_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Microsoft To Do
ID Todo
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.Todos_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
MSN Weather
ID BingWeather
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.BingWeather_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Outlook for Windows
ID OutlookForWindows
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.OutlookForWindows_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Paint
ID Paint
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.Paint_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Quick Assist
ID QuickAssist
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Snipping Tool
ID ScreenSketch
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.ScreenSketch_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Windows Calculator
ID WindowsCalculator
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Windows Camera **
ID WindowsCamera
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.WindowsCamera_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Windows Media Player **
ID MediaPlayer
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.ZuneMusic_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Windows Notepad **
ID WindowsNotepad
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.WindowsNotepad_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Windows Sound Recorder
ID WindowsSoundRecorder
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Windows Terminal
ID WindowsTerminal
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.WindowsTerminal_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Xbox Gaming App
ID GamingApp
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.GamingApp_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Xbox Identity Provider *
ID XboxIdentityProvider
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Xbox Speech To Text Overlay *
ID XboxSpeechToTextOverlay
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Computer
Xbox TCUI *
ID XboxTCUI
boolean
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Feedback Hub
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Microsoft Clipchamp
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Clipchamp.Clipchamp_yxz26nhyzhsrt
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Microsoft Copilot
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.Copilot_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Microsoft News
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.BingNews_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Microsoft Photos **
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.Windows.Photos_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Microsoft Solitaire Collection
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Microsoft Sticky Notes
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Microsoft Teams
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\MSTeams_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Microsoft To Do
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.Todos_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
MSN Weather
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.BingWeather_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Outlook for Windows
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.OutlookForWindows_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Paint
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.Paint_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Quick Assist
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Snipping Tool
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.ScreenSketch_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Windows Calculator
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Windows Camera **
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.WindowsCamera_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Windows Media Player **
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.ZuneMusic_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Windows Notepad **
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.WindowsNotepad_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Windows Sound Recorder
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Windows Terminal
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.WindowsTerminal_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Xbox Gaming App
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.GamingApp_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Xbox Identity Provider *
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Xbox Speech To Text Overlay *
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0
Xbox TCUI *
Computer · Type boolean
Registry mapping
Path
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\RemoveDefaultMicrosoftStorePackages\Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Value name
RemovePackage
Type
REG_DWORD
Details
Options: true (1), false (0)
True: Set value = 1 · False: Set value = 0