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Bradentonfla
Copper Contributor
Jun 01, 2025

Windows 11 finally forced to upgrade

I am finally forced to upgrade to windows 11 and if there was any other alternative to windows I would use it I can not put into words how much I hate windows 11 what a pile of bantha poo. I can not ...
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vihargadhesariya
Iron Contributor
Jun 09, 2025
  1. Install ExplorerPatcher to restore classic Start menu
  2. Uninstall built-in apps via PowerShell: Get-AppxPackage *app* | Remove-AppxPackage
  3. Disable background apps: Settings→Apps→Apps & features→Background apps off
  4. Turn off Windows features: Control Panel→Programs→Turn Windows features on/off
  5. Block telemetry: GPO→Computer Configuration→Windows Components→Data Collection→Allow Telemetry=0
  6. Disable SmartScreen: Settings→Privacy & security→Windows Security→App & browser control→Off
  7. Lower UAC prompts: GPO→Security Settings→Local Policies→Security Options→ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin=0
  8. Set power plan to High performance: Control Panel→Power Options
  9. Disable SysMain, DiagTrack, XblGameSave services in services.msc
  10. Use PowerToys for missing utilities (FancyZones, Keyboard Manager)

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