Was there a Candy Crush ad in the menu that would install it as soon as you clic...

ImprobableTruth · on June 2, 2020

No, I specifically looked to remove any crapware and was surprised that there wasn't anything. I also just did a search for candy crush and I only got the website.

criddell · on June 2, 2020

Are you signing in with a domain account? I think the crapware is only made visible for local accounts and microsoft.com sign ins.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-steer-clear-of-windows-...

jdsully · on June 2, 2020

I'm on Pro and while Candy Crush was removed, I now have Farm Hero's Saga and something called "Groove Music". Netflix also somehow made its way there even though I've never once tried to watch it on this PC.

They are less brazen about it, I had to look in my Applications list.

criddell · on June 2, 2020

I think Groove/Zune Music is Microsoft's music player.

jbay808 · on June 2, 2020

Just make this part of your setup process

https://www.howtogeek.com/269331/how-to-disable-all-of-windo...