Here’s a comprehensive, step-by-step write-up on disabling all bloatware in Windows 11, including built-in tools, PowerShell commands, and best practices for safety and performance.
"Turn off Microsoft consumer experiences" (or Turn off cloud optimized content in some versions) to block auto-installed sponsored apps. www.pdq.com +1 5. Disable AI and Telemetry To further "debloat" system resources, you can target Microsoft's AI and data collection features: 10 sites Raphire/Win11Debloat: A simple, lightweight ... - GitHub Apr 6, 2026 — disable all bloatware windows 11
⚠️ Do remove *WindowsCalculator* , *WindowsStore* , *MicrosoftEdge* , *Windows.Photos* unless you have alternatives. Disable AI and Telemetry To further "debloat" system
Even after uninstalling software, some apps may remain installed but run in the background, draining battery life and CPU. To see all installed apps, type: Get-AppxPackage |
To see all installed apps, type: Get-AppxPackage | Select Name, PackageFullName .