Removing bloatware from Windows 11 can help streamline your system and free up resources. Here's a quick guide on how to do it:
1. Open Settings: Click on the Start button and select the Settings icon (gear icon) from the left-hand side menu.
2. Navigate to Apps In the Settings menu, click on the "Apps" category.
3. Select Apps & Features : Under the Apps settings, select "Apps & Features" from the left-hand side menu.
4. Identify Bloatware: Scroll through the list of installed apps to identify bloatware or unnecessary applications that you want to remove. Bloatware often includes trial software, manufacturer-specific utilities, or pre-installed games.
5. Click on App: .Click on the bloatware app you want to remove. This will bring up a menu with options.
6. Uninstall Click on the "Uninstall" button. Windows will prompt you to confirm the uninstallation. Confirm your choice to remove the app.
7. Repeat as Necessary Repeat the process for each bloatware app you want to remove.
Alternatively, if you want to remove multiple apps at once, you can use PowerShell:
1. Open PowerShell: Right-click on the Start button and select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" from the menu.
2. Run Command: In the PowerShell window, run the following command to get a list of all installed apps:
Get-AppxPackage | Select Name, PackageFullName
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3. Identify Bloatware: Review the list of installed apps and identify the ones you want to remove.
4. Remove App: To remove a specific app, run the following command,
replacing PackageFullName with the PackageFullName of the app you want to uninstall:
Remove-AppxPackage PackageFullName
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For example:
Remove-AppxPackage Microsoft.3DBuilder_16.0.1812.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
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5. Repeat as Necessary: Repeat the process for each bloatware app you want to remove.
Be cautious when uninstalling apps, especially system apps, as removing the wrong ones could potentially cause issues with your system. It's a good idea to research an app before uninstalling it if you're unsure of its purpose. Additionally, consider creating a system restore point before making significant changes to your system.
