How to Remove Bloatware from Windows 11?

Removing bloatware from Windows 11 is not impossible. If you know the correct instructions, it is as easy as 1-2-3. This article will explain everything clearly, thus helping get rid of bloatware from Windows 11.

To begin with, we will learn how to remove bloatware using the traditional Uninstall function.

Best Ways to Remove Bloatware – Windows 11

1. Uninstall Pre-Installed Apps

1 Press Windows + I

2 Navigate to Apps & Features > click Apps > select Apps & Features.

3. Locate the software you don’t need.

4 Select it > click the three-dotted button to the right > select Uninstall.

5 Confirm the action and follow on-screen instructions.

The selected app will no longer be available on the Windows 11 computer.

If you don’t find the uninstall button or think your system might be infected, try using Systweak Antivirus. The security application will thoroughly scan your system for all types of infections and help get rid of them.

Furthermore, it provides real-time protection, Malware Protection, Exploit Protection, Web Protection and scans startup items.

Method 2 – Removing Bloatware via Windows PowerShell

Some pre-installed apps (bloatware) are sticky. This means you cannot remove them using the traditional method. Therefore, we will use PowerShell to remove bloatware apps like Photos, OneNote, and others.

To use PowerShell, follow these steps:

Before that, get a list of pre-installed apps on your Windows 11 open PowerShell.

Press Windows + X > PowerShell (Admin).

Enter “Get-AppxPackage.”

You will now get a list of pre-installed apps.

1. Press Windows+X > select PowerShell (Admin).

2 To remove apps via Windows PowerShell, type the following command – “Get-AppxPackage” and “Remove-AppxPackage.”

For example, if you want to get rid of the Xbox app, type – Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI | Remove-AppxPackage

Note: The above command, instead of uninstalling apps, might hide them.

PowerShell commands to uninstall or hide bloatware applications on Windows 11.

• Remove Calculator:

Get-AppxPackage *calculator* | Remove-AppxPackage

• Remove People:

Get-AppxPackage *people* | Remove-AppxPackage

• Remove Voice Recorder:

Get-AppxPackage *soundrecorder* | Remove-AppxPackag

• Remove Get Office:

Get-AppxPackage *officehub* | Remove-AppxPackage

• Remove OneNote:

Get-AppxPackage *onenote* | Remove-AppxPackage

• Remove Alarms & Clock:

Get-AppxPackage *alarms* | Remove-AppxPackage

• Remove Camera:

Get-AppxPackage *camera* | Remove-AppxPackage

• Remove Skype:

Get-AppxPackage *skype* | Remove-AppxPackage

• Remove Your Phone Companion:

Get-AppxPackage *yourphone* | Remove-AppxPackage

• Remove Photos:

Get-AppxPackage *photos* | Remove-AppxPackage

• Remove Microsoft Store:

Get-AppxPackage *windowsstore* | Remove-AppxPackage

That’s it; using the above methods, you can easily uninstall bloatware from Windows 11.

Remember, debloating Windows means uninstalling/hiding unnecessary apps from the Windows installation. But it could also mean you encounter some glitches. Therefore, don’t forget to take backups for precaution’s sake.

Using the above steps you can also disable all Telementary services that run in the background and keep an eye on your activities. Keep in mind, these pre-installed apps and services are permanently disabled via Windows Registry. So, the chances of them starting automatically are very thin.

We hope you find the information helpful and will use the methods explained to debloat Windows 11 to boost performance and make some space for critical data.

In addition to following the above steps, to keep your Windows protected from malware and other infections, use Systweak Antivirus. The security tool comes with an advanced scan engine, is light on system resources, and offers real-time protection.