[SOLVED] Latest Windows [desktop] update - remove unneccessary bloatware

[eco_bach]

So just installed the latest update which seems quite large. I now see a WindowsApps folder in ProgramFiles that is over 5GB in size!
How do I easily remove this and any other unnecessary files? Simply selecting, right-clicking and deleting won't work. You get a popup message saying you need permission from TrustedInstaller to make changes to this folder.

 

[USAFRet]

So just installed the latest update which seems quite large. I now see a WindowsApps folder in ProgramFiles that is over 5GB in size!
How do I easily remove this and any other unnecessary files? Simply selecting, right-clicking and deleting won't work. You get a popup message saying you need permission from TrustedInstaller to make changes to this folder.

You need to Uninstall, not a simple 'delete'.

Settings-Apps-uninstall as desired.

 

[eco_bach]

Thanks but AFAIK most of the .exe's in the WindowsApps folder are not visible in Apps&Features list

 

[USAFRet]

Thanks but AFAIK most of the .exe's in the WindowsApps folder are not visible in Apps&Features list

Correct, some of them are not.
But you can't do a simple 'delete'.
Find the relevant Tile, and see if there is an Uninstall under RightClick.

If not...



And please don't try to change ownership from TrustedInstaller. Many many things will break.