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All functions of O&O AppBuster at a glance

O&O AppBuster gives you full control over the apps pre-installed with Windows 10 and Windows 11. Instead of putting up with unnecessary software, hidden applications, or unwanted third-party apps, you decide which programs remain installed on your system. The following feature list clearly shows you which functions O&O AppBuster offers to make Windows more transparent, tidier and easier to control – without any prior technical knowledge or manual intervention in the system.

General features

  • Removal of pre-installed Windows apps on Windows 10 and Windows 11
  • View all installed and available Windows apps
  • Support for Microsoft apps and third-party apps
  • Management of apps hidden by default
  • Support for all Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions

App management

  • Uninstall pre-installed Microsoft apps
  • Uninstall pre-installed third-party apps
  • Reinstall previously removed apps
  • Installing optional Windows apps
  • Select and manage multiple apps at the same time

Security and system protection

  • Automatic creation of a Windows restore point
  • Undo all changes
  • No manual registry intervention required
  • Use of official Windows interfaces

Transparency and control

  • Complete overview of all Windows apps
  • Display of app status and availability
  • Differentiate between installed and uninstalled apps
  • Detection of low-level applications

Ease of use

  • Intuitive and clear user interface
  • One-click uninstall and installation
  • Clear status and warnings
  • No prior technical knowledge required

Recommendations and assistance

  • Marking of non-critical apps
  • Indications of systemically important applications
  • Support for safe decisions

Portable use

  • Portable version without installation
  • Ready to use immediately after download
  • No changes to the Windows installation
  • Suitable for USB sticks and admin tools

Privacy and performance

  • Removal of unnecessary background apps
  • Reduction of potential data collectors
  • Freeing up system resources
  • System Overview Improvement

Compatibility and use

  • Suitable for home users
  • Use in companies
  • Use in educational institutions
  • Support for single and multi-user systems

License and Costs

  • Completely free for home users
  • Free for businesses and educational institutions
  • No registration required
  • No hidden costs

Software Integrity

  • No ads
  • No additional software
  • No reloading of unwanted components
  • Clean and safe program execution