Remove extension apps
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- Windows onlyThis script improves your privacy on Windows
- Impact: HighSystem Functionality Loss Risk: High
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Overview
This category contains scripts to uninstall extension apps. Extension apps are add-ons that enhance functionality related to media, images, and other software capabilities.
Many of these extensions come pre-installed on some Windows versions 1. While they can be helpful, not everyone needs them.
Unused extensions can present security risks due to potential critical vulnerabilities 2 3. A critical vulnerability is a serious security risk that could allow attackers to gain full control of your system. This risk is heightened because extensions usually have extensive access to the system.
By using these scripts, you can remove unnecessary extensions to improve your computer's security and lower the risk of cyber attacks, a proactive measure for security and privacy.
Uninstalling extensions could affect certain features, such as media playback or image processing.
This script should only be used by advanced users.
This script is not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality.
Consider creating a system restore point before doing any changes.
Sources
- Windows 10 - Apps - Windows Application Management. Microsoft Docs. (2021).
Original: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20210727081048/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 - Microsoft Hevc Video Extensions : Security vulnerabilities, CVEs. cvedetails.com. (2023).
Original: https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-26/product_id-80307/Microsoft-Hevc-Video-Extensions.html
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20231230081051/https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-26/product_id-80307/Microsoft-Hevc-Video-Extensions.html - Microsoft - Raw Image Extension CVE - OpenCVE. www.opencve.io. (2023).
Original: https://www.opencve.io/cve
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20231231094958/https://www.opencve.io/cve?vendor=microsoft&product=raw_image_extension
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Remove "HEIF Image Extensions" app
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Remove "VP9 Video Extensions" app
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Remove "Web Media Extensions" app
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Remove "Webp Image Extensions" app
This script uninstalls the "Webp Image Extensions" app. The "Webp Image Extensions" app allows Microsoft Edge browser to display WebP images. W...
Remove "HEVC Video Extensions" app
This script uninstalls the "HEVC Video Extensions" app. The app is designed to extend the capability of Windows to play and produce HEVC (High ...
Remove "Raw Image Extension" app
This script uninstalls the "Raw Image Extension" app. This app enables viewing support for raw file formats from digital cameras directly in Wi...
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