Install-wim-tweak.exe [verified] Jun 2026

Removing stubborn, built-in Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps and features (e.g., Cortana, Edge, OneDrive, Xbox services) that resist standard uninstallation methods.

It scans the Microsoft-Windows-Servicing keys where component metadata resides. It alters the Visibility attribute from 0 (hidden) to 1 (visible) and changes the target package status from Permanent to Removable . install-wim-tweak.exe

: A professional-grade GUI tool for image servicing and component removal. install-wim-tweak.exe

: Removing integrated components can break Windows Update or cause dependencies to fail (e.g., removing Edge may break certain login screens or help menus). Trust and Safety install-wim-tweak.exe

As a command-line tool, it requires usage via an elevated Command Prompt or PowerShell (Run as Administrator). 1. Listing Available Packages