Windows 11’s September patch secretly deletes two programs. Here’s why

Here is a 159-word summary of the news article: The September 2022 Windows 11 update (KB5065426) secretly removed two programs: PowerShell 2.0 and Windows Management Instrumentation Command-Line (WMIC). These tools were used by power users and administrators, but Microsoft has deemed them outdated and insecure. PowerShell 2.0 provided a specialized Windows command line, while WMIC allowed enterprise customers to retrieve information about PCs on their network. Microsoft says both tools are rarely used now and pose security risks. Users should instead use the latest version of PowerShell, which combines the features of these legacy programs. This update also prepares Windows 11 PCs for the upcoming 25H2 feature update expected in October. In the future, admins will have more control over which programs are installed, and Microsoft will allow the removal of AI features and system apps to reduce bloat. The article notes that a "hidden God Mode" is available for customizing Windows 11 further.