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Remove "VP9 Video Extensions" app

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Works with Windows 10 and 11

  • Windows only
  • Single action
  • Risk: High
  • Batch (batchfile)
  • Administrator rights required
  • Fully reversible

Overview

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 1. The app leverages hardware capabilities on newer devices for enhanced performance and offers software support where such hardware is absent 1.

This app contains high severity vulnerabilities in certain versions 2. 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 comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows 3 4.

Microsoft Store Page

Caution

Removing this app could impact your ability to play VP9 video content, widely used in internet streaming.

Overview of default preinstallation

OSVersionExistence
Windows 1019H2
Windows 1020H2
Windows 1021H2
Windows 1022H2
Windows 1121H2
Windows 1122H2
Windows 1123H2
Tips & Tricks

    Not Advised

    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.

    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.

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Choose one of three ways to apply:

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Download and run the script directly
Direct application
Offline usage
Easy-to-apply

How to download and run
  1. Download the script file by clicking on the  
    Apply protection
      button above.  Use  
    Undo protection
     button above to restore changes.
  2. If warned by your browser, keep the file.
  3. Open the downloaded file.
  4. Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
  5. Restart your computer for all changes to take affect.

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  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the script name: Remove "VP9 Video Extensions" app.
  3. Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
  4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Run commands

Copy and run commands manually
Requires technical knowledge
Apply changes
:: Uninstall 'Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions' Store app
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "Get-AppxPackage 'Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions' | Remove-AppxPackage"
:: Mark 'Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions' as deprovisioned to block reinstall during Windows updates.
:: Create "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions_8wekyb3d8bbwe" registry key
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$keyPath='HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions_8wekyb3d8bbwe'; $registryHive = $keyPath.Split('\')[0]; $registryPath = "^""$($registryHive):$($keyPath.Substring($registryHive.Length))"^""; if (Test-Path $registryPath) { Write-Host "^""Skipping, no action needed, registry path `"^""$registryPath`"^"" already exists."^""; exit 0; }; try { New-Item -Path $registryPath -Force -ErrorAction Stop | Out-Null; Write-Host "^""Successfully created the registry key at path `"^""$registryPath`"^""."^""; } catch { Write-Error "^""Failed to create the registry key at path `"^""$registryPath`"^"": $($_.Exception.Message)"^""; }"
How to run commands
  1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.

    Step-by-step guide
    1. Click on Start menu

    2. Type cmd

    3. Right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator

    4. Click on Yes to allow the app to make changes.


    Animated demonstration of opening Command Prompt as administrator in Windows 11
  2. Right click on command prompt to paste it.
  3. Press Enter to apply remaining code.
  4. Copy the code above.
    To restore changes, choose Revert code above.
  5. Paste the code into Command Prompt.
  6. Press Enter to apply the code.
  7. Optionally, restart your computer.
    Some scripts requires restarting your computer to take affect.

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