Disable All Bloatware Windows — 11

To reduce "background bloat" without deleting apps, adjust these system behaviors: Windows 11: Kill Telemetry, Widgets & Bloat

Many bloatware processes launch at boot via Startup:

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: Click Start , right-click an app, and select Uninstall .

Do not remove packages that include the words "Windows.Shell," "SystemUI," or "DesktopAppInstaller," as these are required for Windows 11 to function correctly. To reduce "background bloat" without deleting apps, adjust

The most direct way to remove bloatware is through the system settings. This works for common third-party apps like Spotify, TikTok, or trial software. Go to > Apps > Installed apps .

$Bloatware = @( "*Xbox*", "*Bing*", "*Teams*", "*Spotify*", "*Netflix*", "*Disney*", "*YourPhone*", "*Clipchamp*", "*PowerAutomate*", "*Todos*", "*Maps*", "*MixedReality*", "*People*", "*Skype*" ) Do not remove packages that include the words "Windows

| Service | Action | |--------|--------| | Xbox Live Auth Manager | Disable | | Xbox Live Networking | Disable | | Xbox Live Game Save | Disable | | Connected User Experiences and Telemetry | Disable | | Print Spooler (if no printer) | Disable | | Windows Search (if you don't use Start search) | Disable | | SysMain (Superfetch) | Disable (if on SSD) |