Can i disable stuff like store and mail
You're looking to customize the functionality of your Windows 10 device!
Yes, you can disable certain features like Store and Mail in Windows 10. Here's how:
Disable Windows Store:
- Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
- Scroll down and find "Microsoft Store" in the list of installed apps.
- Click on it, then click the "Uninstall" button.
- Confirm that you want to uninstall the app.
Alternatively, you can use the Windows Registry Editor to disable the Store:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
regedit
and press Enter to open the Registry Editor. - Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore
- Create a new DWORD value named
RemoveWindowsStore
and set its value to1
. - Close the Registry Editor and restart your device.
Disable Windows Mail:
- Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
- Scroll down and find "Mail" in the list of installed apps.
- Click on it, then click the "Uninstall" button.
- Confirm that you want to uninstall the app.
Alternatively, you can use the Windows Registry Editor to disable Mail:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type
regedit
and press Enter to open the Registry Editor. - Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Mail
- Create a new DWORD value named
DisableWindowsMail
and set its value to1
. - Close the Registry Editor and restart your device.
Other features you can disable:
- Cortana: Go to Settings > Privacy > Speech, inking, & typing, and toggle off "Get to know me" and "Use my voice to control PC".
- Suggested Apps: Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features, and toggle off "Get suggestions for apps you might like".
- Notifications: Go to Settings > System > Notifications & actions, and toggle off notifications for specific apps or features.
- Automatic updates: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and toggle off "Automatic (recommended)".
Remember to be cautious when modifying your device's settings, as some changes may affect its functionality or security.