Windows 11 is optimized for performance and includes essential pre-installed apps. However, these apps, often called bloatware, can consume resources and slow down the system. Removing them can improve boot times, free up resources, clean the UI, and extend battery life. Here are some methods to help you.
Backup Your Files
It's advisable to have a backup of your important data when making deep-level changes to your system software.
Create a System to Restore Point
If anything goes wrong, don't panic. You can roll back to a stable state using the restore feature of Windows 11.
Press Windows + I and navigate to Apps > Installed Apps.
Click on an app, then select Uninstall to remove it from the system. (Note: It may take some time to fully uninstall the apps, depending on their size.)
Restart your system to ensure all changes take effect
Prioritize removing resource-hungry apps like Cortana and OneDrive if they aren’t necessary.
Open Task Manager: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc and go to the Startup tab
Disable Programs: Right-click on unnecessary programs and select Disable to prevent them from starting up automatically
Disable non-essential startup programs, leaving only vital programs like antivirus enabled
Open PowerShell (Admin) — Press Windows + X and select Windows Terminal (Admin)
Run Command — Use the command Get-AppxPackage PackageFullName | Remove-AppxPackage
Always run PowerShell as an Administrator for full system control and to avoid permission issues
Open Settings by pressing Win + I
In Settings, go to Privacy & Security from the left-hand menu
Now, you can Scroll down and click on Background Apps
Toggle Let apps run in the background to Off to stop all apps
By disabling unnecessary background apps can lead to significant improvements in battery life on laptops.
Download the latest version of BloatyNoisy from GitHub and install it on your system.
Now, you can Launch the tool. It will detect your Windows 11 build, and select features to remove based on descriptions.
Click Analyze to scan for unnecessary features, then apply fixes to remove them.
Use Blue Pilot to uninstall apps like Your Phone and Zoom by selecting and deleting them.
Apply pre-configured profiles for quick debloating using the Profile option.
Use insta-package to install common apps like Chrome and Discord with one click.
Open System Properties: Press Windows + R, type sysdm.cpl, and press Enter
Adjust Visual Effects: Click advanced tab, and Go to Performance Settings and select Adjust for best performance, or customize settings according to your preferences
Backup your system before making any major changes like uninstalling system apps or running scripts
Regularly use Disk Cleanup to remove temporary files and keep your system optimized
Disable unnecessary Windows services using the Services Manager (services.msc) for better system performance
Use the Windows Defender Firewall to block unwanted apps from accessing the internet in the background
Manually control Windows Updates to avoid automatic installation of unnecessary apps and services
