Whatever the reason might be, there are many ways to use PowerShell to generate a list of apps installed on Windows 10. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to view all the apps installed on Windows 10 using PowerShell.
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View all installed apps using PowerShell
To view a list of all installed apps with PowerShell, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you’ll see a list of all the Microsoft Store apps installed on Windows 10. If you use the winget command, you will be able to also list apps installed from other sources.
Search installed app using PowerShell
If the list is too long, you can perform a query to list apps that match the name or part of the name. To search if an app is installed with PowerShell, use these steps: After you complete the steps, PowerShell will generate a list of apps that contains the part of the name you specified. In the command, replace PARTIAL-APP-NAME for the partial name of the app, you want to check. The asterisk is a wildcard to list every app containing the part of the name you specified. This example queries any app that has the word “edge” in the name:
In the command, change APP-NAME for the complete or partial part of the name for the app. This command searches for the Google Chrome app: winget list chrome
You can then use the information to remove the app using these steps. Although it’s possible to uninstall Microsoft Store and certain other apps, such as Cortana, Microsoft Edge (Insider), Store, Xbox, and many others, some apps are locked, and you won’t be able to remove them. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
