Windows – Does Windows 10 Pro N not include Microsoft bloatware like Candy Crush

I had exactly the same problem -and thought I had gone through the correct process and downloaded the correct version of the Media Feature Pack (I have a 32 bit OS on an x64 so downloaded Windows10-KB3010081-x64). It seemed to install, but to no effect. After much searching (and having come across your question) I then read a comment that the other download Windows10-KB3010081-x86 was associated with the 32bit version so I downloaded and installed that - lo and behold I now have the expected "pdfs displaying in edge" and associated behaviour. It would have helped if there was better guidance on the download page as to which to download - or at least some automated checking as part of the instillation process. Ho hum. Good luck Simon

The following forum threads may be of assistance.

This forum thread, https://github.com/W4RH4WK/Debloat-Windows-10/issues/77 contains a suggestion on turning off Microsoft Consumer Experiences which appears to be turned off for some versions of Windows 10.

Supposedly you can prevent apps from reinstalling by enabling the group policy: Computer Configuration | Administrative Templates | Windows Components | Cloud Content | Enable: Turn off Microsoft consumer experiences.

So far I've not been hit with more bloatware. However when doing MS Updates some of Microsoft base apps will still come back. Third party apps like Candy Crush or other BS doesn't seem to auto-download.

This article, https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_store-winpc/how-do-i-stop-windows-10-from-installing-apps-like/a8e6fcaf-8890-4c11-b944-c6d1adc9be09?auth=1 says:

lacrumb replied on February 21, 2017 Right click on the tile, If uninstall does not show click on More. . As things progress the Insider updates mo longer install those that you have uninstalled. In April when the big update takes place you will not have the problem.

This article, https://www.pcauthority.com.au/feature/how-to-stop-annoying-programs-reinstalling-474992 as well as several others indicate you need to use Powershell to uninstall Candy Crush and the other annoying game apps as Windows 10 thinks they are necessary apps due to marketing arrangements.

A better option is to delete the app's package from the operating system, to stop it boomeranging back (you can reinstall it manually if you choose). Type PowerShell into the search box and press Enter to run the command. When Windows PowerShell opens, type the command Get-AppxPackage to see all the apps you have installed. Locate the app you want to banish permanently and note or copy its package name – for example 'king.com.CandyCrushSaga_1.93.1400.0_x86__kgqvnymyfvs32'. Type the command Remove-AppxPackage followed by the package name, and press Enter to get rid of the app for good.