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[HN] Microsoft will let you uninstall more built-in Win 11 apps soon for less bloat (www.theverge.com)

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[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 2 points 1 year ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:

Microsoft will allow Windows 11 users to uninstall even more built-in apps soon.

Microsoft ships a large number of these so-called “inbox apps” preinstalled with Windows 11.

It has been gradually allowing users to uninstall more of them, and we’re getting to the point where most can be removed freely.

The ability to uninstall the Camera app has been part of Windows 11 test builds since March, with the option to uninstall Cortana arriving in test builds earlier this month.

Microsoft is currently planning to release its next big Windows 11 update in September, which may include more uninstallation options.

The Windows 11 September update is also expected to include native support for RAR and 7-Zip files, a new settings homepage, a much better volume mixer, and early access to Windows Copilot.

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