# How to Debloat Windows 11: Remove Built-in Apps via PowerShell
Windows 11 comes pre-installed with many applications that standard users rarely use, such as "Your Phone," "Xbox Game Bar," "Feedback Hub," and various trialware. These apps run in the background and consume system resources.
Since you cannot uninstall many of these via the normal "Settings" menu, we will use PowerShell commands to remove them.
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## Warning
Proceed with caution. Removing apps like the Microsoft Store or Calculator can be difficult to reverse. This guide focuses on safe removal.
## Step 1: Open PowerShell as Administrator
1. Right-click the **Start** button.
2. Select **Windows Terminal (Admin)** or **PowerShell (Admin)**.
## Step 2: List Installed Apps
To see what "Appx" packages are installed on your system, run:
```powershell
Get-AppxPackage | Select Name, PackageFullName
Step 3: Remove Specific Apps
Here are the commands to remove common bloatware. Copy and paste the block for the app you want to remove.
Remove Xbox App:
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Remove Bing News/Weather:
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage *bing* | Remove-AppxPackage
Remove "Your Phone":
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage *yourphone* | Remove-AppxPackage
Remove 3D Builder:
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage
Step 4: The "Nuclear" Option (Advanced)
If you want to remove ALL Store apps for the current user (except essential system apps), use this command. Only do this if you know what you are doing.
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage | Where-Object {$_.NonRemovable -eq $false} | Remove-AppxPackage
How to Reinstall Apps
If you made a mistake and want to restore all built-in apps, run this command:
PowerShell
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
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