Command "Get-AppxPackage" not recognized


  1. Posts : 7
    Windows 10 Home
       #1

    Command "Get-AppxPackage" not recognized


    I am trying to uninstall all W10 built in Apps. I am using an Admin power shell with cmd, i.e. "Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage" but I get a response saying that "Get-AppxPackage" is not recognized. I have checked the forum but cannot find a problem like mine.

    System:
    HP sleekbook 15 laptop
    OS: Windows 10 Home 64-bit
    VER: 1607
    Build: 14393.447

    Please advise how I can make this command work.

    Thanks much
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 68,836
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Lyle, :)

    That's the correct command and should work for you.

    If you like, you could also uninstall the "3D Builder" app using OPTION 1 or 8 below.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...a.html#option4
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  3. Posts : 7
    Windows 10 Home
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Brink said:
    Hello Lyle, :)

    That's the correct command and should work for you.

    If you like, you could also uninstall the "3D Builder" app using OPTION 1 or 8 below.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...a.html#option4

    Thanks much, Brink.

    Option one will uninstall some but not all as the "uninstall" option is greyed out.

    None of the apps show up in the "programs & features" so am left with trying to make the command work.

    I have even did a reinstall of Win10 but no help.

    Thanks again
    Lyle
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 68,836
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    You might see if you may be able to uninstall the app after resetting the app.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...dows-10-a.html
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  5. Posts : 7
    Windows 10 Home
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Brink said:
    You might see if you may be able to uninstall the app after resetting the app.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...dows-10-a.html
    Thanks again, Brink

    I tried this procedure on "Groove Music" and after Reset the Uninstall was still greyed out not allowing
    uninstallation.

    This is not a big issue for me . I just thought I would clean up my system.

    You have been most cooperative in helping me but do not put in a lot of time trying to resolve it.
    Have a great day!

    Lyle
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 68,836
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    If you like, post some screenshots showing PowerShell after running the command to see if anything may stand out.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1...en-forums.html
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  7. Posts : 7
    Windows 10 Home
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Brink said:
    If you like, post some screenshots showing PowerShell after running the command to see if anything may stand out.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1...en-forums.html
    Command "Get-AppxPackage" not recognized-image.png

    This will show where the command "Get-AppxPackage" is not recognized.

    Thanks
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 68,836
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #8

    Ah, I see the problem now.

    That is an elevated command prompt instead of PowerShell. The command needs to run in PowerShell instead. :)

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...dows-10-a.html
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  9. Posts : 7
    Windows 10 Home
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Brink said:
    Ah, I see the problem now.

    That is an elevated command prompt instead of PowerShell. The command needs to run in PowerShell instead. :)

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...dows-10-a.html
    You are so right, Brink!!

    My ignorance thought Cmd prompt and PowerShell were the same. The get package cmd does now work.

    Thanks so much for your professional persistence in educating a dumb ol' boy like me.

    Case Closed!!!
    Lyle
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 68,836
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #10

    You're most welcome Lyle. Don't sweat it. We have all made similar simple mistakes. I'm glad it's working now for you. :)
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