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Resolving single App issues by reinstalling it through Powershell command
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Resolving single App issues by reinstalling it through Powershell command

 

This guide should be only used for trying to resolve single app issues

  1. Open Windows Powershell as Administrator
  1. 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

Remove PowerShell Command

App Name in Store

Alarms & Clocks

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.WindowsAlarms* | remove-appxpackage

Windows Alarms & Clock

Calculator

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.WindowsCalculator* | remove-appxpackage

Windows Calculator

Camera

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.WindowsCamera* | remove-appxpackage

Windows Camera

Groove Music

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.ZuneMusic* | remove-appxpackage

Groove Music

Mail & Calendar

get-appxpackage *microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps* | remove-appxpackage

Mail & Calendar

Maps

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.WindowsMaps* | remove-appxpackage

Windows Maps

Movies & Tv

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.ZuneVideo* | remove-appxpackage

Movies & Tv

OneNote

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.Office.OneNote* | remove-appxpackage

OneNote

People

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.People* | remove-appxpackage

Microsoft People

Photos

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.Windows.Photos* | remove-appxpackage

Microsoft Photos

Voice Recorder

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder * | remove-appxpackage

Windows Voice Recorder

Xbox

get-appxpackage *Microsoft.XboxApp* | remove-appxpackage

Xbox

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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