Appx

Removes a specified APPX family, package, or app. This can also clear the cache of a given APPX package.

If you are not aware of the difference, leave the default of family.

Note

The following Appx actions are commonly used to clear the start menu and search cache after removing other APPX packages:

- !appx: {operation: clearCache, name: '*Client.CBS*'}
- !appx: {operation: clearCache, name: '*StartMenuExperienceHost*'}
- !appx: {operation: clearCache, name: '*Windows.Search*'}

Required Parameters

Paramater	Description	Type
name	Specifies the name of the APPX component. This supports a wildcard (*) on either side of the string, or both sides.	string

Optional Parameters

Paramater	Description	Type	Default
operation	Specifies the operation to take place.	Enum: remove clearCache	remove
type	The type of the APPX component specified by name.	Enum: family package app	family
verboseOutput	If true, produces verbose (detailed) output to the log.	bool	false
unregister	If true, the program files of the target APPX component will not be deleted.	bool	false