Windows 10: Unable to Uninstall Xbox Apps

I have a Lenovo Flex 14 laptop with Windows 10 and am unable to uninstall the Xbox apps which I desire to do because I don't use them I don't even own an Xbox and need to free up the space. I'm aware that Windows deliberately prevents traditional uninstalling because it's a pre-installed app, stupid but whatever. I found the PowerShell alternative through Google but that isn't working either. When I enter the command I receive an error message that the apps can not be found or at least if I understand it correctly but make no mistake they are still on my laptop, I checked. Like I said I ne

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Want to UNINSTALL XBox

Hi Kristi,

Xbox App is one of the built-in applications on Windows 10. To uninstall it from your computer, you have to perform the following steps using the Windows PowerShell:

• Click Start, and then type Windows PowerShell on the search box.  
• Right-click, and then select Run as administrator.  
•  Type the following command to uninstall Xbox app: Get-AppxPackage *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
• Hit Enter.  

If you are unable to uninstall the app, reset Windows Store to clear the store cache and try to uninstall the Xbox app again.

Here's how to reset Windows Store:

• Press Windows key + X on your keyboard.   
• Click on Command prompt (Admin).   
• Type wsreset.exe, and then hit Enter.   

Keep us updated with the results after performing the suggested solutions above.

 

Want to UNINSTALL XBox

I done the uninstall procedure per your instruction, but it did not work. The uninstall button for both X-Box apps,are greyed out.They show advanced,but when you click it,it shows a reset button this does not uninstall.Please Help?

 

Xbox app won't let me update

Hi YoUnG300tHuGgA,

Having a corrupted app file is one of the potential reasons why you're unable to update your Xbox app. To help you resolve this concern, I suggest that you perform the troubleshooting steps below:

Step 1: Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps using the link below. This can help remove conflicts with an app from Microsoft Store.

Click here

Step 2: Reset Xbox app settings.

• Click Start and click Settings.
• Select System.
• Select Apps & features.
• Find the Xbox app and click Advanced options.
• Click Reset. Restart your device so that the changes can take effect.
  

Step 3: Uninstall and reinstall the Xbox app.

• 
  Click start, and then type Windows PowerShell on the search box.
  
• 
  Right-click, and then select Run as administrator.
  
• 
  Type the following command to uninstall Windows Store: Get-AppxPackage xboxapp |
  Remove-AppxPackage
  
• 
  Hit Enter.Launch Windows Store again and download Xbox App.
  

Kindly update us with the results, so that we can assist you further.