More commonly used commands:
Windows maintains a database of all OS components: drivers, features, updates, and apps. Each component has an (staged, installed, superseded, or deleted). Some packages have a Visibility attribute. install-wim-tweak.exe
(Note: The tool will hide the package first; a second pass or specific flags are sometimes required to permanently delete it.) More commonly used commands: Windows maintains a database
install-wim-tweak.exe /c:Microsoft-Windows-Telemetry /r (Note: The tool will hide the package first;
: Modifies the Windows Component Store (WinSxS) or an offline .wim image to expose "hidden" packages, allowing for their complete removal via standard DISM commands or scripts. Key Capabilities :
Since install-wim-tweak.exe is an older tool, many modern users prefer updated, GUI-based solutions for Windows 10 and 11: DISM to remove Win10 Appx apps from .wim
| Switch | Description | |--------|-------------| | /l | List all packages | | /p "name" | Specify package name (partial match allowed) | | /d | Delete package registration | | /c | Case-insensitive match | | /o | Enable hidden legacy features | | /server:path | Target an offline WIM mount point | | /h | Display help |