Remove "VP9 Video Extensions" app
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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.
Removing this app could impact your ability to play VP9 video content, widely used in internet streaming.
Overview of default preinstallation
OS | Version | Existence |
---|---|---|
Windows 10 | 19H2 | ✅ |
Windows 10 | 20H2 | ✅ |
Windows 10 | 21H2 | ✅ |
Windows 10 | 22H2 | ✅ |
Windows 11 | 21H2 | ✅ |
Windows 11 | 22H2 | ✅ |
Windows 11 | 23H2 | ✅ |
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
- VP9 Video Extensions - Microsoft Apps. apps.microsoft.com. (2023).
Original: https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/vp9-video-extensions/9N4D0MSMP0PT
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20231003201732/https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/vp9-video-extensions/9N4D0MSMP0PT - Microsoft Vp9 Video Extensions version - : Security vulnerabilities, CVEs. cvedetails.com. (2023).
Original: https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-26/product_id-82475/version_id-637349/Microsoft-Vp9-Video-Extensions--.html
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20231231101046/https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-26/product_id-82475/version_id-637349/Microsoft-Vp9-Video-Extensions--.html - 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 - Get the provisioned apps on Windows client operating system - Windows Application Management. Microsoft Learn. (2022).
Original: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os
Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20221101231811/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/provisioned-apps-windows-client-os
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:: 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)"^""; }"
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