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Remove "Call" app

This script removes the "Call" application, also known as the Calling Shell App. This app enables transferring and managing phone calls from a mobile to a Windows desktop, including playback through PC speakers. The main executable of this app is "CallingShellApp.exe", which Microsoft describes as the "Calling App to host call progress on shell". The script is safe to use if you don't need your PC to handle phone calls. Removing this app does not affect the core functionalities of Windows. Ove...

Remove "Microsoft Phone" app

This script removes the "Microsoft Phone" app. This app is known as Phone (dialer), Microsoft Phone, or "Microsoft.CommsPhone". This app enabled voice and video calls over cellular networks or Wi-Fi on Windows 10 Mobile. It offered smart contact search, voicemail management, call recording, and call blocking. This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows. Windows 10 Mobile has reached end of support and is an outdated operating system. Removing outdated and unsupported apps imp...

Remove "Phone Companion" app

This script removes the "Phone Companion" app. This app is also known as Microsoft Phone Companion or, technically, "Microsoft.WindowsPhone". This integrates Windows PCs with mobile devices (Android, iPhone, and iPad). It enabled synchronization of music, photos, Word documents, and Cortana reminders across devices. It provided setup instructions and syncing tips. The app enabled users to check their device's battery and storage status and transfer files. It supported Windows, Android, and iOS...

Remove "Phone Link" app

This script removes the "Phone Link" app. Known technically as "Microsoft.YourPhone", previously Your Phone and Your Phone Companion. The app links your phone and Windows PC. It allows you to share and manage content and communications across devices. The app lets you text, make calls, use mobile apps, get notifications, and transfer files over Wi-Fi. Launched in October 2018 as Your Phone and Your Phone Companion, it was rebranded to Microsoft Phone Link in March 2022. Originally deve...