Resolving single App issues by reinstalling it through Powershell command
This guide should be only used for trying to resolve single app issues.
- Open Windows Powershell as Administrator
- Type in the following command(s) listed in the table below under the “Remove PowerShell Command” column to remove the associated native app. The app can be reinstalled using the Store App or by following the link listed in the table below. You will need to exit the Store app if it is already open before reinstalling the app.
Native App
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Remove PowerShell Command
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App Name in Store
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Alarms & Clocks
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get-appxpackage *Microsoft.WindowsAlarms* | remove-appxpackage
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Windows Alarms & Clock
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Calculator
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get-appxpackage *Microsoft.WindowsCalculator* | remove-appxpackage
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Windows Calculator
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Camera
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get-appxpackage *Microsoft.WindowsCamera* | remove-appxpackage
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Windows Camera
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Groove Music
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get-appxpackage *Microsoft.ZuneMusic* | remove-appxpackage
|
Groove Music
|
Mail & Calendar
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get-appxpackage *microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps* | remove-appxpackage
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Mail & Calendar
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Maps
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get-appxpackage *Microsoft.WindowsMaps* | remove-appxpackage
|
Windows Maps
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Movies & Tv
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get-appxpackage *Microsoft.ZuneVideo* | remove-appxpackage
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Movies & Tv
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OneNote
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get-appxpackage *Microsoft.Office.OneNote* | remove-appxpackage
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OneNote
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People
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get-appxpackage *Microsoft.People* | remove-appxpackage
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Microsoft People
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Photos
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get-appxpackage *Microsoft.Windows.Photos* | remove-appxpackage
|
Microsoft Photos
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Voice Recorder
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get-appxpackage *Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder * | remove-appxpackage
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Windows Voice Recorder
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Xbox
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get-appxpackage *Microsoft.XboxApp* | remove-appxpackage
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Xbox
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