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Remove outdated Xbox Console Companion

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Overview​

This script removes the Xbox Console Companion app, a discontinued gaming application that Microsoft no longer supports.

The Xbox Console Companion app has been replaced by the newer Xbox app for Windows 1 2. While the app remains functional, it prompts users to download the newer Xbox app when launched 3.

The app was originally released as the Xbox app and was rebranded to Xbox Console Companion in 2019 when Microsoft introduced a new Xbox app for Windows 10 2 3.

Main features of the app include:

  • Viewing and purchasing Xbox One games from the integrated Microsoft Store 3
  • Tracking gaming achievements and viewing complete achievement history 3 4
  • Accessing Xbox Live community content and activity feeds 3
  • Streaming games from an Xbox One console to a Windows PC 3 4
  • Managing game clips and screenshots with direct download capability 3 4
  • Participating in gaming clubs and creating custom groups for like-minded players 3 4
  • Using party chat for cross-device multiplayer gaming with Windows 10 PC and Xbox One 4

The app continuously collects personal data, including:

  • Gameplay recordings and screenshots stored on Microsoft servers 5
  • System performance data for technical assistance and improvements 5
  • Voice and text communications during gaming sessions 5
  • Social activity across gaming platforms 5
  • Achievement statistics for public leaderboards 5

This data is stored on Microsoft's servers and shared with game publishers and third parties for various purposes, including targeted advertising, personalized recommendations, and gameplay monitoring 5.

Removing this app stops it from collecting your gaming activity and personal data. When the app is gone, it can no longer record your gameplay, track your achievements, or monitor your gaming habits. This means Microsoft and game companies cannot use your gaming data for ads or tracking.

The app requires broad system permissions:

  • Microphone access for voice communication 4
  • Contact list access for social features 4
  • Network access (including server capabilities) 4
  • Access to home/work networks 4
  • Video and pictures library access 4
  • Background audio playback 4
  • Game DVR settings control 4

These broad permissions create security risks because if the app is compromised, attackers could access your personal data, microphone, and system controls.

Additionally, since Microsoft no longer supports this app, it receives no security updates or patches, leaving any newly discovered vulnerabilities unfixed and your system exposed to potential attacks.

Removing this app improves your security by eliminating vulnerabilities that come from its extensive system permissions. Without the app, there are fewer potential entry points for malicious actors to exploit system access to microphone, network resources, and personal files. This reduction in attack surface is particularly relevant for users who don't actively use the app's gaming features, as it removes unnecessary security exposure without impacting system functionality.

Removing this app also improves system performance by stopping its continuous background processes. The app monitors gaming activities and maintains Xbox Live connections. Without the app, your system no longer needs to dedicate resources to streaming capabilities, achievement tracking, or social features synchronization. This is especially beneficial if you don't use Xbox gaming features on your PC, as these background processes serve no purpose but still impact system resources.

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Technical Details​

This scripts uninstalls the Microsoft.XboxApp Store app package.

The Xbox Console Companion is integrated into Microsoft's gaming infrastructure through the Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) 6. The GDK is Microsoft's unified development platform for building games on Windows and Xbox 7.

Overview of default preinstallation​

This app comes pre-installed on certain versions of Windows 8 9 10 11.

OSVersionExistence
Windows 1019H2✅
Windows 1020H2✅
Windows 1021H2✅
Windows 1022H2✅
Windows 1121H2❌
Windows 1122H2❌
Windows 1123H2❌
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:: Uninstall 'Microsoft.XboxApp' Store app
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "Get-AppxPackage 'Microsoft.XboxApp' | Remove-AppxPackage"
:: Mark 'Microsoft.XboxApp' as deprovisioned to block reinstall during Windows updates.
:: Create "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.XboxApp_8wekyb3d8bbwe" registry key
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$keyPath='HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\AppxAllUserStore\Deprovisioned\Microsoft.XboxApp_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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