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Remove extension apps

Overview​

About this category

This category contains privacy scripts for Windows.

These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.

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.

Caution

Uninstalling extensions could affect certain features, such as media playback or image processing.

Not Advised

This category should only be used by advanced users. None of its scripts are recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.

Apply now​

These scripts are written using Batch (batchfile) scripting language.

Choose one of two ways to apply:

  1. Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
  2. Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.

Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy​

privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.

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It allows selectively choose parts of this action to conduct. You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using the application.

privacy.sexy instructions
  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the category name: Remove extension apps.
  3. Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
  4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Alternative 2. Download​

Consider restarting your computer for all changes to take affect.

Reversible

This action is completely reversible, you can restore your changes to the initial/default state. The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.

If something goes wrong, use the Revert script provided above.

All​

This script includes Standard, Strict recommendation levels along with unrecommended scripts.

Not Advised

This script should only be used by advanced users. Some of these changes are NOT recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.

Download all scripts:

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Restore these changes if you decide to revert them by downloading the restore script:

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Explore further​

This category includes total of 6 scripts but no subcategories.

Explore its 6 scripts:

Remove "HEIF Image Extensions" app

This script uninstalls the "HEIF Image Extensions" app. The HEIF Image Extension lets Windows devices read and write files in the High Efficiency Image File (HEIF) format, commonly with ".heic" or ".heif" extensions. This app contains high severity vulnerabilities in certain versions. A high vulnerability is a serious security risk that could allow attackers to gain full control of your system. Removing this app will improve your system's security and reduce the risk of these threats. This app c...

Remove "VP9 Video Extensions" app

This script uninstalls the "VP9 Video Extensions" app. The "VP9 Video Extensions" app facilitates the playback of VP9 video format, widely used for internet streaming, across various video applications on Windows. The app leverages hardware capabilities on newer devices for enhanced performance and offers software support where such hardware is absent. This app contains high severity vulnerabilities in certain versions. A high vulnerability is a serious security risk that could allow attackers t...

Remove "Web Media Extensions" app

This script uninstalls the "Web Media Extensions" app. "Web Media Extensions" package enhances Microsoft Edge and Windows by supporting open source formats commonly used on the web. It enables native playback of media in OGG format and content encoded with Vorbis or Theora codecs. This app contains high severity vulnerabilities in certain versions. A high vulnerability is a serious security risk that could allow attackers to gain full control of your system. Removing this app will improve your s...

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. WebP is an advanced image format offering efficient compression to support smaller, high-quality images on the web. This app contains vulnerabilities in certain versions. Removing this app will improve your system's security and reduce the risk of these threats. This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows. [Microsoft Store Page](https://web...

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 Efficiency Video Coding) encoded video content, which is key for high-quality video formats like 4K and Ultra HD. The app utilizes hardware features in newer devices to enhance video quality. However, for devices lacking hardware support, the app provides software support, although the performance might vary based on video resolution and PC capabilities. ...

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 Windows File Explorer and the Photos app. It utilizes the libraw open source project for this functionality. This app contains critical severity vulnerabilities in certain versions. A critical vulnerability is a serious security risk that could allow attackers to gain full control of your system. Removing this app will improve you...

Explore Categories​

This action belongs to Remove Windows apps category. This category covers the uninstallation of Windows apps. Windows apps were introduced with Windows 8 and are typically acquired and installed through the Store app. Many of these apps come pre-installed on Windows by default. Uninstalling unused or unwanted apps contributes to privacy by... Read more on category page ▶

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