RemoveApps doesn't remove apps from the pinned apps

[lackovic]

Describe the bug

RemoveApps doesn't remove the removed apps from the pinned apps.

To Reproduce

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Run in an elevated shell .\Win11Debloat.ps1 -RemoveApps
2. Wait for the script to complete

Expected behavior

All the apps listed in Appslist.txt without # in front them are removed and none of them appear in the pinned apps.

Actual behavior

The removed apps links remain in the pinned apps (e.g. Clipchamp.Clipchamp, LinkedInforWindows, Microsoft.XboxApp, etc.).

Additional context

Windows 11 freshly installed with all its latest updates:

> systeminfo | findstr /B /C:"OS Name" /C:"OS Version"
OS Name:                       Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
OS Version:                    10.0.26100 N/A Build 26100

[Raphire]

Heya,

It is sounds like you're running into the issue outlined here: #41

In short, these pinned apps are likely not actually installed, they're app stubs that will install the app once you click them.

Win11Debloat cannot remove individual pinned items from the start menu, because they're saved to a binary file. The only way to do it is fully replace the start menu binary (which Win11Debloat can do), or by removing apps entirely if they're actually installed.