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IT Services Circle
IT Services Circle
Jul 13, 2025 · Operations

How to Cleanly Remove Built‑In Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 11 25H2 with Group Policy

Microsoft’s Windows 11 25H2 preview introduces a built‑in Group Policy that lets administrators automatically uninstall unwanted default Store apps—such as Sticky Notes and Xbox—by creating registry entries, while the open‑source NAppClean tool offers even broader app removal capabilities for enterprise deployments.

System AdministrationWindows 11appx
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How to Cleanly Remove Built‑In Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 11 25H2 with Group Policy
IT Services Circle
IT Services Circle
Mar 13, 2022 · Information Security

Enabling Microsoft MAPS Advanced Protection in Windows Defender

This article explains why Windows Defender is generally sufficient, how security professionals can unlock the hidden Microsoft Advanced Protection Service (MAPS) via Group Policy or PowerShell, and provides additional configuration tips for ransomware protection, signature updates, and cloud‑based blocking.

Malware ProtectionPowerShellWindows Defender
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Enabling Microsoft MAPS Advanced Protection in Windows Defender