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HenryRobinson
Iron Contributor
Jun 16, 2026

How to deal with the Windows 11 bloatware?

I recently installed Windows 11 on my computer and noticed that it comes with a significant amount of pre-installed applications and background services—such as Xbox Game Bar, Copilot, News widgets, OneDrive, and various third-party apps—that I never use but which consume system resources, run in the background, and clutter my Start menu, making my PC feel slower and less responsive than it should be. I would greatly appreciate any advice on safe and effective methods to remove or disable this bloatware, whether through built-in Windows settings, PowerShell commands, or reputable third-party debloating tools, while ensuring I don't accidentally break essential system functions or compromise my security in the process.

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  • Jamance's avatar
    Jamance
    Tin Contributor

    Only remove apps/services you recognize and are sure are unnecessary.

  • You can uninstall the apps you don't need from Settings > Apps > Installed apps section.