Uwp-helper.bat Download Repack May 2026
Choose option [2] to create a backup. This saves all current Appx packages to %USERPROFILE%\UWP_Backup .
On tablets or laptops with 32GB or 64GB of eMMC storage, every megabyte counts. Removing unused UWP apps can free up 2-5 GB of space. Uwp-helper.bat Download
To remove a UWP app without any helper script: Choose option [2] to create a backup
: If your goal is simply to add already-installed UWP games to Steam, you can use UWPHook . How to Use the UWP-Helper Script Removing unused UWP apps can free up 2-5 GB of space
| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | |-------|--------------|----------| | “Access denied” errors | Not running as admin | Right-click → Run as administrator | | “Appx package not found” | The app is already removed or never existed | Use option [1] to list existing packages first | | Store reappears after reboot | Provisioned package from Microsoft | Use option [3] with “Remove provisioned packages” enabled | | Script closes immediately | Execution policy or line ending issue | Open CMD as admin, navigate to script folder, type uwp-helper.bat manually | | Windows Defender deletes the script | False positive due to heuristic | Restore from quarantine, add folder to exclusions |
If you have downloaded a version of a game that includes this helper, follow these standard steps: : Copy the uwp-helper.bat (and any accompanying files in that folder) into the main game directory where the game files are located. Enable Developer Mode Settings > Update & Security > For developers Developer Mode Run as Administrator Right-click uwp-helper.bat and select Run as administrator to install the base game. Some versions require you to run it a second time admin rights to register DLCs or expansions. Completion : Once finished, the game icon should appear in your Start Menu Troubleshooting Common Issues "Access Denied" Ensure you are running the Administrator Game Won't Launch Developer Mode
Choose option [2] to create a backup. This saves all current Appx packages to %USERPROFILE%\UWP_Backup .
On tablets or laptops with 32GB or 64GB of eMMC storage, every megabyte counts. Removing unused UWP apps can free up 2-5 GB of space.
To remove a UWP app without any helper script:
: If your goal is simply to add already-installed UWP games to Steam, you can use UWPHook . How to Use the UWP-Helper Script
| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution | |-------|--------------|----------| | “Access denied” errors | Not running as admin | Right-click → Run as administrator | | “Appx package not found” | The app is already removed or never existed | Use option [1] to list existing packages first | | Store reappears after reboot | Provisioned package from Microsoft | Use option [3] with “Remove provisioned packages” enabled | | Script closes immediately | Execution policy or line ending issue | Open CMD as admin, navigate to script folder, type uwp-helper.bat manually | | Windows Defender deletes the script | False positive due to heuristic | Restore from quarantine, add folder to exclusions |
If you have downloaded a version of a game that includes this helper, follow these standard steps: : Copy the uwp-helper.bat (and any accompanying files in that folder) into the main game directory where the game files are located. Enable Developer Mode Settings > Update & Security > For developers Developer Mode Run as Administrator Right-click uwp-helper.bat and select Run as administrator to install the base game. Some versions require you to run it a second time admin rights to register DLCs or expansions. Completion : Once finished, the game icon should appear in your Start Menu Troubleshooting Common Issues "Access Denied" Ensure you are running the Administrator Game Won't Launch Developer Mode
