Uninstalling Optional features

Hi. I want to uninstall Optional features, now that we can in W10 1903. But I dont want to "lose" Internet Explorer or Windows media player. I dont use this programs but IE is the only other browser that I have other than Firefox and Windows media player is the only other video player that I have other than an antique version of KMPlayer that I use. So, their role is for emergency.

The question I have is, If I uninstall Optional features, are Internet Explorer and Windows media player also uninstalled? What I am hoping for is that whats already installed, stays put, but nothing new, no new optional features get installed or offered by the Store.

Thanks for reading

Bo

bo elam said:

Hi. I want to uninstall Optional features, now that we can in W10 1903. But I dont want to "lose" Internet Explorer or Windows media player. I dont use this programs but IE is the only other browser that I have other than Firefox and Windows media player is the only other video player that I have other than an antique version of KMPlayer that I use. So, their role is for emergency.

The question I have is, If I uninstall Optional features, are Internet Explorer and Windows media player also uninstalled? What I am hoping for is that whats already installed, stays put, but nothing new, no new optional features get installed or offered by the Store.

Thanks for reading

Bo

I think it's just an link/app...

I don't think it uninstalls the Control Panel/Optional Features thing...



I saw in previous Builds, I may have 'Uninstalled' it once or twice...

Haven't seen it since...

Edwin said:

I think it's just an link/app...

I don't think it uninstalls the Control Panel/Optional Features thing...

I just clicked it, it doesn't do nothing but open Apps in Control panel.

Thanks, Edwin

Bo

Edwin is correct. It is just a link to add or remove optional features in Windows. It goes to the old windows control panel. It is not in my start menu.

What I wanted was to get rid of this (it was a dream) (look picture below), except Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player:



Bo

Oh I see where you are. Here is the tutorial on Ten forums for this.
Manage Optional Features in Windows 10
Be sure to read through both pages though.