Title: How to Uninstall a Program Using CMD or PowerShell (Uninstall Apple Applications)

Sometimes, you may find that standard methods like the Control Panel or Settings are not enough to completely remove Apple applications such as iTunes, iCloud, Bonjour, or Safari from your Windows PC. In these situations, using Command Prompt (CMD) or PowerShell can be an effective way to uninstall stubborn programs.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to uninstall Apple applications using CMD or PowerShell, step by step, with clear instructions and helpful visuals.

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🧰 Step 1: Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator

Option A: Open Command Prompt

1. Press Win + S to open the search bar.
2. Type “cmd”.
3. Right-click on Command Prompt and select “Run as administrator”.

Option B: Open PowerShell

1. Press Win + S.
2. Type “PowerShell”.
3. Right-click on Windows PowerShell and select “Run as administrator”.

🔐 Running as administrator ensures you have full permissions to modify system-level software.

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🔍 Step 2: Find the Package Name of the Apple App

To uninstall an app via PowerShell, you need to know its exact package name or display name.

For PowerShell:

Type the following command to list all installed Apple-related apps:

Get-AppxPackage *apple* | Format-List Name, PackageFullName

You’ll see output similar to this:

Name           : AppleInc
PackageFullName : AppleInc.iTunes_12345.67890.12345.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe

If nothing shows up, try searching for specific apps like iCloud or iTunes:

Get-AppxPackage *icloud*

or

Get-AppxPackage *itunes*

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🗑️ Step 3: Uninstall the Apple Application Using PowerShell

Once you have the full package name, run the following command to remove it:

Using PowerShell:

Remove-AppxPackage PackageFullName

Replace PackageFullName with the actual name you found earlier.

Example:

Remove-AppxPackage AppleInc.iTunes_12345.67890.12345.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe

✅ This will remove the app only for the current user.

If you want to remove it for all users, add -AllUsers:

Remove-AppxPackage -Package AppleInc.iTunes_12345.67890.12345.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe -AllUsers

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💡 Step 4: Use WMIC to Uninstall Classic Programs via CMD

Some Apple apps (like Bonjour or Safari) are traditional Win32 applications, not UWP/Store apps. You can remove them using WMIC in CMD.

Example: Uninstalling iTunes via CMD

1. Open CMD as administrator.
2. Run:

wmic product where name="iTunes" call uninstall /nointeractive

This will silently uninstall iTunes.

📝 Replace "iTunes" with the exact display name of the Apple application you want to remove (e.g., "Apple Software Update").

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🧹 Step 5: Manually Remove Leftover Files (Optional)

Even after uninstalling, some files might remain. You can delete them manually:

• Go to File Explorer.
• Navigate to the following folders and delete any Apple-related files:

C:\Program Files\Bonjour
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple
C:\Program Files\iTunes
C:\Program Files (x86)\Apple

⚠️ Warning: Only delete these if you’re sure they belong to uninstalled Apple apps.

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🔄 Bonus: Reinstall Apple Apps (If Needed)

If you ever need to reinstall Apple apps like iTunes or iCloud, visit the official Apple support page:

👉 https://support.apple.com/downloads

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🧠 Summary Table

Step	Action
1	Open CMD or PowerShell as Administrator
2	Use Get-AppxPackage *apple* to find the package name
3	Run Remove-AppxPackage PackageFullName to uninstall
4	Use wmic product where name="AppName" call uninstall for classic apps
5	(Optional) Delete leftover Apple folders manually

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I uninstall Apple apps like iCloud using PowerShell?
A: Yes! iCloud is often listed as a UWP app and can be removed using Get-AppxPackage *icloud*.

Q: Do I need admin rights to uninstall apps using CMD or PowerShell?
A: Yes, you must run CMD or PowerShell as administrator to uninstall most apps.

Q: Will uninstalling via PowerShell remove all data?
A: It removes the app but may leave user data behind. You can delete leftover folders manually.

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📥 Conclusion

Using Command Prompt or PowerShell, you can efficiently uninstall Apple applications on your Windows computer — even when the usual uninstall method fails. Whether you’re removing iTunes, iCloud, or other Apple tools, these command-line options offer powerful and flexible control over your system.

If you’d like, I can provide a downloadable PDF version of this guide!

Let me know if you’d like help writing a script to automate this process or uninstall multiple apps at once.