Phone Connect

Keith H 0 Reputation points
2026-11-07T15:08:42.3+00:00

When after installing Microsoft phone connect I went to my phone and found new groups of games and search bar that I did not install. I cannot uninstall. Help please.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC
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  1. Rayyan Fawad 1,255 Reputation points
    2026-11-07T15:22:19.8166667+00:00

    The games and search bar that you don’t like are just shortcuts within the promotion system. Therefore, they are not malware. However, since they cannot be uninstalled normally you will need to go into the application settings. From here find either "Link to Windows" or "Glance," and click disable. Thanks!

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  2. Thomas4-N 23,160 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-11-08T09:09:17.0366667+00:00

    Hello Keith H,

    Before disabling anything, could you confirm which app you installed and what phone you use? A screenshot of the unwanted games and search bar would also help. Please hide any personal details.

    We haven’t yet confirmed whether these are shortcuts, installed apps, or part of a changed home screen.

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