Microsoft now allows you to completely remove all preinstalled apps from Windows 11

Microsoft expands Windows 11 pre‑installed app management capabilities

The company updated its Remove Default Microsoft Store Packages policy, giving IT administrators more flexible tools for removing unwanted apps from the Microsoft Store.

What changed
ParameterBefore updateAfter updateSupported versionsOnly 25H2 and newerNow Enterprise and Education based on 24H2 as wellPackage formatsLimited to any MSIX/APPXWhere to set the listGroup policies (GPO)GPO + OMA‑URI in MDM

Thus, companies using the stable 2024 release can implement new management tools without a full OS reinstall.

How to enable the feature
1. Update

The device must have the April Windows 11 update (not a critical security patch).

2. Get the PFN

Use PowerShell to find the *Package Family Name* of the desired app:

```powershell
Get-AppxPackage -Name <AppName> | Select-Object PackageFamilyName
```

3. Add it to the policy

In GPO or MDM add the retrieved PFN to the “Remove Default Microsoft Store Packages” list. Detailed instructions are available in Microsoft’s official documentation.

Integration with Intune
Dynamic list support is still under development. It is expected that in the coming months a Remove Default Microsoft Store packages option will appear in the Intune interface. After release, administrators will be able to manage the list directly from the console.

Availability for Insiders
Windows Insider program participants gained access to this feature earlier than others: it was enabled in Dev and Beta builds starting March 13 2026.