Pre Installed Apps
The latest Pre Installed Apps coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
First Boot Ritual: Deleting Windows 11's Preinstalled Apps Like Clipchamp and Copilot
Almost every new Windows 11 PC comes preloaded with a suite of Microsoft applications—Clipchamp, the ‘new’ Outlook, Copilot, Media Player, and Microsoft To Do, among others. Yet for a growing...
How to Safely Remove Unused Preinstalled Apps from Windows 11 & 10
Windows 11 and Windows 10 come preloaded with a surprising number of applications that many users never open—from casual games like Candy Crush Saga and Solitaire to media apps like Movies & TV...
Windows 11 Fresh Install Guide: Essential Apps to Keep, Replace, or Remove
Every fresh Windows 11 installation arrives with a carefully curated collection of first-party applications—some genuinely useful tools that enhance productivity, some quietly redundant programs...
Windows 11 Store Library Now Lets You Uninstall Apps Directly
Windows 11's Microsoft Store has quietly introduced a long-overdue convenience feature that significantly improves app management for both individual users and enterprise administrators. The latest...
Windows 11 25H2 Lands in Release Preview—IT Must Kill Legacy Scripts Before Upgrading
Microsoft has pushed Windows 11 version 25H2 to the Release Preview ring, marking the final validation stage before a broad production rollout. The upgrade arrives as a featherweight enablement...
Windows 11 25H2 Release Preview Arrives: PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC Axed
Microsoft released Windows 11, version 25H2 (Build 26200.5074) to the Release Preview Channel on August 29, 2025, giving IT administrators an early shot at validating this year’s annual feature...
Windows 11 25H2: Native App Removal and Enhanced Customization – A Deep Dive
For years, Windows users have grappled with the frustration of pre-installed apps, often deemed "bloatware." These applications, while sometimes useful, frequently consume storage space and system...
Windows 11 25H2: Streamlined Updates & Official Bloatware Removal
Windows 11 25H2: A Leaner, Meaner, and More Customizable Windows The upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update promises a significant departure from previous major releases, focusing on stability improvements...
Microsoft's Struggle with a Lightweight Windows: Why It's So Hard to Slim Down
Microsoft's ongoing struggle to deliver a streamlined, "thin" version of Windows has been a topic of discussion among tech enthusiasts and industry experts for years. From the ill-fated Windows RT to...
Windows 11 EEA Update: How to Uninstall Default Apps & Regain Control
Microsoft has rolled out a significant update for Windows 11 users in the European Economic Area (EEA), marking a pivotal shift in user control over pre-installed applications. This change, driven by...
LastOS Review: A Windows-Friendly Linux Remix with Neon Aesthetics and Built-in App Store
LastOS Review: A Windows-Friendly Linux Remix with Neon Aesthetics and Built-in App Store Introduction In recent years, Linux distributions have increasingly focused on easing the transition for...
Motorola's Multi-AI Smartphone Strategy: A Game-Changer for User Choice
In a bold move that could reshape the smartphone market, Motorola has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to integrating artificial intelligence into its devices, offering users unprecedented choice...