How to Uninstall the Microsoft News App in Windows 10/11

If you’ve ever opened the Start menu only to be greeted by a news feed you don’t read, you’re not alone. Many users find the Microsoft News app unnecessary, especially on a workstation that’s meant for work or gaming. Luckily, removing the Microsoft News app is a straightforward process—whether you’re on Windows 10 or the newer Windows 11. This guide walks you through the steps, highlights a few quick alternatives, and answers the most common questions that pop up when you decide to take the app off your system.

Why you might want to remove Microsoft News

First, let’s acknowledge why the app bothers some people. It can feel intrusive, constantly updating with headlines you never click. It also occupies a tile on the Start screen, stealing precious real estate from the apps you actually use. In corporate environments, IT departments sometimes prefer a cleaner desktop without optional consumer apps that could distract employees. Finally, the app runs background processes that, while lightweight, add a tiny bit of network chatter and CPU usage—something a performance‑focused user may wish to eliminate.

How to Remove Microsoft News App on Windows 10

Windows 10 offers a couple of native ways to uninstall the app without diving into the command line. Both methods work on most builds released after the 2020 update.

Using Settings

• Open the Start menu and click the gear icon to launch Settings.
• Navigate to Apps & features.
• Scroll down or type “Microsoft News” in the search box.
• Click the entry, then select Uninstall. Confirm when prompted.

This method removes the app for the current user profile. If you have multiple accounts on the same PC, each user will need to repeat the steps.

PowerShell alternative

• Right‑click the Start button and choose Windows PowerShell (Admin).
• Enter the following command and press Enter: Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.BingNews* | Remove-AppxPackage
• Wait a few seconds while PowerShell processes the request. You’ll see no error if it succeeded.

The PowerShell route works even if the Settings UI hides the uninstall button—something that can happen after certain Windows updates. It also removes the package for the active user, which is handy for scripted deployments.

How to Remove Microsoft News App on Windows 11

Windows 11 reshuffles the Settings layout a bit, but the underlying steps remain familiar. The OS also adds a quick way to uninstall directly from the Start menu.

Through the Start menu

• Click the Start button and locate the Microsoft News tile.
• Right‑click the tile and select Uninstall from the context menu.
• Confirm the removal when the dialog appears.

This is the most visual approach—just a few clicks and the app disappears from both the Start layout and your system.

Via Apps & Features

• Open Settings (Win + I).
• Choose Apps on the left, then click Installed apps.
• Search for “Microsoft News” or scroll until you find it.
• Select Uninstall, then confirm.

If the Uninstall button is greyed out, you can fall back to the PowerShell method described for Windows 10. The command is identical because the package name hasn’t changed.

Re‑adding the app later, if you change your mind

Should you decide the news feed was actually useful, you can reinstall the app without a full Windows reset. Open Microsoft Store, search for “Microsoft News,” and click Get. Alternatively, run the PowerShell command Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Microsoft.BingNews* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} to restore the package for a specific user.

FAQ

• Can I completely delete Microsoft News? Yes. Using either Settings or PowerShell removes the app from the current user account. A system‑wide removal would require running the PowerShell command for each user profile.
• Will removing the app affect other Windows features? Generally no. The News app is a stand‑alone package, so uninstalling it does not impact core OS functions. However, some live‑tile features may stop updating because the tile itself no longer exists.
• Do I need admin rights to uninstall? The Settings method only requires standard user privileges for the current account. PowerShell removal, on the other hand, needs administrator rights because it modifies system‑level packages.
• Why does the app keep re‑appearing after a major update? Large feature updates sometimes reinstall default apps. If that happens, repeat the uninstall steps or create a small PowerShell script that runs at startup to keep the package removed.