How to Uninstall Voice Access Language in Windows 11
Voice Access language packs in Windows 11 let you control your PC using different speech regions and accents like English (UK) or English (India). Removing extra language packs you no longer use helps clear out computer storage space and keeps your system tidy.
You can delete these unwanted files through the main Windows settings menu in just a few clicks. Open the settings app, go to accessibility, and pick speech to manage your installed language files.
Go to Settings Apps Installed apps, find the speech pack by name, click the three dots, and select Uninstall. Alternatively, use Windows Terminal with the Remove-AppxPackage command. This removes unwanted language packs.
What is Voice Access?
Voice Access is a tool in Windows 11 that helps you control your PC by speaking. Several regional variants are supported:
- English – US
- English – UK
- English – India
- English – New Zealand
- English – Canada
- English – Australia
Switching between them happens directly inside Voice Access Settings Languages
How to Uninstall Voice Access Languages
Voice Access languages can be removed in two ways: using the Windows Settings app or using the Windows Terminal app. Let’s go through both.
1Using Windows Settings
The Settings app provides a direct way to handle language packs without touching the command line. This method is convenient for managing your installed language packs. Follow these steps inside the app to remove a language you don’t need anymore.
- Click the Start button (Windows icon) at the bottom-left corner.
- Select Settings (gear icon).
- From the left menu, click Apps.
- Click on Installed apps.
- Scroll through the list and find the language pack you want to remove. It will be named something like Speech Pack (English United Kingdom).
- Click the three dots (Settings option) next to it and choose Uninstall.
- When Windows asks, click Uninstall again to confirm.
2Using Windows Terminal
Windows Terminal offers a faster removal path for anyone comfortable running commands. This method requires you to run Windows Terminal with administrator privileges. It's an efficient approach if you're familiar with the necessary commands.
⚠️ Admin Required: This method requires administrator privileges.
Steps:
- Open Windows Terminal as an administrator. To do this:
- Click Start, type Terminal, right-click on Windows Terminal, and select Run as administrator.
- Type this command to see a list of installed Voice Access languages:
Get-AppxPackage *MicrosoftWindows.Speech* | Select Name, PackageFullName - You will see a list like this:
Name PackageFullName
---- ---------------
MicrosoftWindows.Speech.en-US.1 MicrosoftWindows.Speech.en-US.1_1.0.16.0_x64__cw5n1h2txyewy
MicrosoftWindows.Speech.en-IN.1 MicrosoftWindows.Speech.en-IN.1_1.0.7.0_x64__cw5n1h2txyewy
MicrosoftWindows.Speech.en-GB.1 MicrosoftWindows.Speech.en-GB.1_1.0.7.0_x64__cw5n1h2txyewy - Find the PackageFullName of the language you want to uninstall.
- Then run this command, replacing the package name with the one you want to remove:
Remove-AppxPackage -Package 'MicrosoftWindows.Speech.en-GB.1_1.0.7.0_x64__cw5n1h2txyewy' - After running the command, the language pack will be removed from your PC.
Summary
Voice Access languages can be uninstalled in Windows 11 using either the Settings app or Windows Terminal. Menu clicks suit a traditional desktop workflow, while Terminal handles the cleanup much faster.
- Using Settings is easier if you prefer clicking through menus.
- Using Terminal is faster if you're comfortable with commands.
- Removing languages you don't need helps keep your PC clean and organized.
If you want to learn more about turning Voice Access on or off or installing new Voice Access languages, check out these helpful guides.
If you have questions or tips, feel free to leave a comment below!
How to uninstall Voice Access app 🪟 windows 11?
The voice access UI is removed once you turn off voice access. This can be done from the settings menu or using the voice command "Turn off voice access" or "Stop voice access."
How do I disable Voice Access on 🪟 Windows 11?
Change voice activation settings: Select Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Voice activation. Turn Let apps access voice activation services On or Off. Expand the setting to control whether apps can activate when your device is locked.
Can I uninstall Voice Access?
Specifically, go to Settings > Accessibility > Voice Access. Once you're in the Voice Access menu, look for an option that allows you to disable or uninstall the feature. After locating the Voice Access settings, you will see a toggle switch. To completely remove it from your device, turn off this toggle.
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