What Are Windows 10 Metro Apps?
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Metro apps are touch-screen-friendly apps written especially for Microsoft’s WinRT programming interfaces. ARM-based Windows RT devices, such as the Surface tablet, will require Metro apps. Devices running Windows 8 are expected to be able to run both Metro apps and Win32 apps.

How do I remove Metro apps from Windows 10?

So, to see if you can uninstall the apps you want the regular way, just right-click the Start button, then click “Apps and Features”, scroll down in the list to find the app you want to remove, click it then click “Uninstall” (if this options is greyed out, then read on for how to remove apps using Powershell).

Where are Metro apps stored in Windows 10?

And as of today, in Windows 10, the store apps are simply called as “Windows Apps”. Microsoft uses a hidden folder named WindowsApps to install these Metro/Modern apps. The folder is located within the Program Files folder in the system drive (C:).

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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