Windows 10 comes with a bunch of apps that you may find useful, and a few you will probably never need. Unfortunately, Windows 10 doesn't want you to uninstall Universal apps such as Money, Maps and People. But that doesn't mean you can't use a little ingenuity to delete them.
First, though, think before you uninstall programs on Windows 10, as removing Bing News might cripple Cortana's ability to deliver you stories, and removing Alarms and Clock might break the digital assistant's ability to set reminders. If deleting an app creates such an unintended consequence, we've also got instructions for how to restore all apps.
Universal apps don't take up much storage space, so remember that you're removing them strictly to tidy the All Apps view in the start menu. Also, note that Contact Support, Cortana, Edge and Windows Feedback cannot be removed.
How to Uninstall Windows 10's Built-in Apps
Before you uninstall or restore apps, make sure no other programs are running aside from Windows PowerShell.
1. Click the Cortana search field.
2. Type 'Powershell' into the field.
3. Right-click 'Windows PowerShell.'
4. Select Run as administrator.
5. Click Yes.
6. Enter a command from the below list for the program you wish to uninstall.
Here are the list of commands:
3D Builder: Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage
Alarms and Clock: Get-AppxPackage *windowsalarms* | Remove-AppxPackage
Calculator: Get-AppxPackage *windowscalculator* | Remove-AppxPackage
Calendar and Mail: Get-AppxPackage *windowscommunicationsapps* | Remove-AppxPackage
Camera: Get-AppxPackage *windowscamera* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get Office: Get-AppxPackage *officehub* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get Skype: Get-AppxPackage *skypeapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get Started: Get-AppxPackage *getstarted* | Remove-AppxPackage
Groove Music: Get-AppxPackage *zunemusic* | Remove-AppxPackage
Maps: Get-AppxPackage *windowsmaps* | Remove-AppxPackage
Microsoft Solitaire Collection: Get-AppxPackage *solitairecollection* | Remove-AppxPackage
Money: Get-AppxPackage *bingfinance* | Remove-AppxPackage
Movies & TV: Get-AppxPackage *zunevideo* | Remove-AppxPackage
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News: Get-AppxPackage *bingnews* | Remove-AppxPackage
OneNote: Get-AppxPackage *onenote* | Remove-AppxPackage
People: Get-AppxPackage *people* | Remove-AppxPackage
Phone Companion: Get-AppxPackage *windowsphone* | Remove-AppxPackage
Photos: Get-AppxPackage *photos* | Remove-AppxPackage
Store: Get-AppxPackage *windowsstore* | Remove-AppxPackage
Sports: Get-AppxPackage *bingsports* | Remove-AppxPackage
Voice Recorder: Get-AppxPackage *soundrecorder* | Remove-AppxPackage
Weather: Get-AppxPackage *bingweather* | Remove-AppxPackage
Xbox: Get-AppxPackage *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
7. Click Enter. Repeat steps 6 and 7 as necessary for the apps you want to remove.You've deleted applications from Windows, and cleared them from the Start Menu!
How to Restore Windows 10's Built-in Apps
Remember, do not have any applications open other than Windows PowerShell.
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 in the previous walkthrough.
2. Type the below text and then hit Enter.
Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)AppXManifest.xml”}
You've restored the apps you've deleted!
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Microsoft Solitaire Collection is introduced as a replacement for the classic games that were part of Windows 7 and previous versions. The Microsoft Solitaire Collection app allows you play five card games. Classic Solitaire, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, and TriPeaks card games are part of Microsoft Solitaire Collection app in Windows 10.
Microsoft has released a number of updates to Solitaire Collection app to iron out various types of issues but at times, you might encounter issues while using Microsoft Solitaire Collection app. If the app is not opening or hanging, you can reset the app to fix the issue.
Reset Microsoft Solitaire Collection
When you reset Microsoft Solitaire Collection app, it will reset all data saved by Microsoft Solitaire Collection on your device. So, if you don’t want to reset the data, you should try fixing the issue without resetting the app.
Complete the given below directions to reset Microsoft Solitaire Collection app in Windows 10.
Important: The ability to reset Windows 10 apps feature was introduced with Anniversary update build 14372. So make sure that you’re running 14372 or later build of Windows 10 by typing Winver.exe in Start menu search and then pressing Enter key.
Step 1:Open Settings app, click System and then click Apps & features.
Step 2: Look for the entry named Microsoft Solitaire Collection and then click on it.
Step 3: When you click on the app entry, you will see Advanced options link. Click the Advanced options link.
Step 4: Click the Reset button and then click the Reset button again when you see the confirmation dialog. Once the reset job is done, you will see a check sign next to the Reset button.
Step 5: Try opening Microsoft Solitaire Collection app now. It should open now and work without any issues.
If resetting the app didn’t help, you can reinstall Microsoft Solitaire Collection app to fix the issue.
This app is only available on the App Store for iOS devices.
Description
The World's #1 Solitaire game is now on iPhone and iPad!
For over 25 years, Microsoft Solitaire Collection remains one of the most played games of all time and is now available FREE for your iPhone or iPad!
The Microsoft Solitaire Collection offers FIVE of the best Solitaire card games in one app!
KLONDIKE
Timeless & Classic Solitaire. Clear all the cards from the table using one or three-card draw. Also try out Traditional or Vegas scoring!
SPIDER
Eight columns of cards await you. Clear them all with fewest moves possible.
Play single suit or challenge yourself with four suits!
FREECELL
Be strategic and use the four extra cells to move cards around and try to clear all cards from the table.
FreeCell rewards players who think several moves ahead.
TRIPEAKS
Select cards in a sequence, earn combo points, and clear as many boards as you can before you run out of deals!
PYRAMID
Combine two cards that add up to 13 to remove them from the board. Challenge yourself to reach the top of the Pyramid and clear as many boards as you can!
CARD BACKS & THEMES
Now featuring many beautiful themes and card backs, from the simplicity of “Classic” to the serenity of an Aquarium that comes to life before you while you play. You can even create custom card backs from your own photos!
EVENTS
Play with hundreds of thousands of players as you finish challenges and collect bracelets.
DAILY CHALLENGES
Play new guaranteed solvable challenges in all 5 game modes with 4 levels of difficulty every day! By completing Daily Challenges, you will earn badges and rewards!
STAR CLUB
Even more challenges arranged in collections and packs you can unlock by earning stars.
LEVELS
Earn experience points (XP) in all game modes and unlock titles and exclusive card backs!
XBOX LIVE ACHIEVEMENTS
Sign in with your Microsoft account to earn Xbox Live achievements and compete with your friends and family. Continue playing on any Windows 10, iPhone or iPad device because your progress and game data will be saved in the cloud!
Upgrade to Premium on iPhone and iPad
You can now get the Microsoft Solitaire Collection Premium Subscription for $1.99 per Month or $9.99 per Year. With Premium Subscription you get these great features:
With Premium Edition you get these great features:
• No Advertisements
• More coins for completing Daily Challenges
• Get a boost for every game of TriPeaks and Pyramid
• NOTE: this will not grant Premium on other platforms
Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account on confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews monthly or annually depending on the subscription type purchased. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period ($1.99 monthly, or $9.99 annually, depending on the subscription type purchased). You can turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. If auto-renewal is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, you will not be charged for the next period. All cancellations will take effect at the end of the current period.
For more information visit: https://zone.msn.com/microsoftcasualgames/casualsuite/support/default.htm
Privacy policy: https://aka.ms/privacyioslink/
Terms of Use: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/
What’s New
Fixed an issue where the action bar and challenge goal bars were too small on some devices.
There’s nothing quite like Solitaire. This classic game can be as peaceful or intense as you’d like—and we can’t decide if we’d rather compete with the clock or just relax and reshuffle until we find the right card. Microsoft’s updated the experience with colorful backdrops and plenty of new modes. And yes—they’ve kept that iconic jumping-cards victory screen
Great game
I play Klondike solitaire frequently, over 2,200 times. I play it different the most people. I like to use easy settings and just try to beat my time. My best time is 1:06. 3 things I’d really like to see in a future version: 1) I really wish the bar at the bottom at least had an option to always stay visible. A lot of times I’m reaching for a button on the bottom and accidentally close it. That can be annoying when I’m trying to play as fast as I can. 2) it would be a really interesting feature if you could re-play a deck at then end of the game... or even save a deck so it can be played again at a later date (possibly multiple times). 3) it would be fun to be able to see more stats, average game time, etc. ideally it would be awesome to see a graph with game time on the y axis and date played on the x axis (plots points would be red or green for win or loss). Then I could see how I’m doing over time.
Latest version ruined game
I rarely review apps and up until the latest version released near the end of September 2018 I would have rated this 5 stars.
But the latest version introduced ads in the middle of gameplay. I thought to myself “I play this game a lot, I’d be willing to pay $5 to get rid of ads.” I clicked the “premium” button in game and saw it was $10. Ouch - that’s a lot to pay for a solitaire game - but I do play it a lot so maybe it is worth it? But then I saw it was $10 ANNUALLY!!!!!! You want me to pay and keep paying EVERY YEAR for a game of solitaire? With all due respect: what are you smoking? Actually do not tell me what you are smoking because getting me to smoke the same stuff is the only way you will ever get me to pay for a subscription for a game of solitaire.
You took a great thing and ruined it with greed. I hope for the sake of the players that your greed ruins this game and you fade into an occasional memory. I’m sure there are other solitaire games out there - time to start looking for one that is not greedy. Even if they charge a one-time fee I’ll gladly pay it over your greedy subscription.
There’s nothing quite like Solitaire. This classic game can be as peaceful or intense as you’d like—and we can’t decide if we’d rather compete with the clock or just relax and reshuffle until we find the right card. Microsoft’s updated the experience with colorful backdrops and plenty of new modes. And yes—they’ve kept that iconic jumping-cards victory screen
Information
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Family Sharing
With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.
Microsoft Solitaire has been part of Windows operating system for over 25 years and is probably one of the most played PCs games ever. While Microsoft has done away with the classic Solitaire game in Windows 10 (see how to get Windows 7 games in Windows 10), modern version of Microsoft Solitaire Collection offered in Windows 10 is equally good.
The Microsoft Solitaire Collection game in Windows 10 includes a total of five different card games: Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, TriPeaks, and Pyramid.
If you are experiencing issues with one of the games of Solitaire Collection or if Microsoft Solitaire Collection is not opening in Windows 10, you can reinstall Microsoft Solitaire Collection game to address the issue.
Reinstalling Solitaire Collection game in Windows 10
Reinstalling Microsoft Solitaire Collection is not an easy job as the game can’t be uninstalled like other third-party apps. Since it’s part of the default apps in Windows 10, the game can only be uninstalled either via Command Prompt or third-party program. That said, you can reinstall Microsoft Solitaire Collection game in just five minutes.
Following are the two methods to reinstall Microsoft Solitaire Collection game in Windows 10.
Tip: Before reinstalling, you can try resetting Microsoft Solitaire Collection to resolve the issue.
Reinstall Microsoft Solitaire Collection using Command Prompt
Step 1: Open Windows PowerShell as administrator. To do so, type Windows PowerShell in Start menu or taskbar search box to see Windows PowerShell in search results, right-click on Windows PowerShell, and then click Run as administrator option.
Step 2: In the PowerShell, type the following command and then press Enter key. You can also simply copy and paste the command. No need to type.
Get-AppxPackage *solitairecollection* | Remove-AppxPackage
After entering the command, press Enter key to uninstall and remove Microsoft Solitaire Collection from your Windows 10 PC. Once the command is successfully executed, you may close the PowerShell window.
Microsoft Solitaire Collection should not appear in Start menu or other areas now.
Step 3: Close all running programs and reboot your PC once.
Step 4: Open the Store app, type Microsoft Solitaire Collection in the Store search box and then press Enter key to see Microsoft Solitaire Collection game in search results.
Step 5: Click on Microsoft Solitaire Collection tile to visit its official page on the Store.
Restore Solitaire In Windows 10
Step 6: Finally, click the Free button to download and install the game.
NOTE: This applies only to users using a local user account to sign in to Windows 10. The Windows Store requires you sign in with a Microsoft account in order to download and install an app. When you are asked to sign-in, please refer to our install games from Store without switching to Microsoft account guide to avoid accidentally switching your Windows 10 local user account to Microsoft account.
Step 7: Once installed, launch the game using Start menu search box and then enjoy your game. That’s it!
Method 2 of 2
Reinstall Microsoft Solitaire Collection using CCleaner
If you are not familiar with PowerShell or if you’re getting an error while uninstalling Microsoft Solitaire Collection via PowerShell, you can use the popular CCleaner program to uninstall the Microsoft Solitaire Collection. Here is how to do that.
Step 1: Download and install the free version of CCleaner.
Step 2: Launch CCleaner, click Tools, and then click Uninstall tab to view all installed apps and programs.
Step 3: Right-click on Microsoft Solitaire Collection, click Uninstall, and then click Ok button when you see the confirmation dialog.
Once uninstalled, restart your PC once.
Step 4: Finally, open the Store, search for Microsoft Solitaire Collection, and then install the same. As simple as that!
Let us know if you’re having any issues while reinstalling Microsoft Solitaire Collection in Windows 10.
Our how to reinstall apps/games purchased from Store in Windows 10 guide might also be of interest to you.