How to Debloat Windows 11 (Remove Bloatware)

Windows 11 comes with many pre-installed apps and background services that most users never use. These apps consume RAM, CPU, storage, and internet bandwidth. This is called bloatware. If your PC feels slow, lags, or shows too many unwanted apps, it’s time to debloat Windows 11.

In this complete guide, you’ll learn safe and effective ways to remove bloatware from Windows 11 and boost performance — without breaking your system.

What Is Bloatware in Windows 11?

Bloatware refers to:

• Pre-installed Microsoft apps
• Third-party trial apps
• Background services you don’t need
• Ads and suggestions built into Windows

Examples:

• Xbox apps (if you don’t game)
• Microsoft Teams
• Clipchamp
• News, Weather, Widgets
• OneDrive (optional)

These apps:

• Start in background
• Use RAM and CPU
• Slow boot time
• Waste storage

Why You Should Debloat Windows 11

Debloating helps you:

• Speed up Windows 11
• Reduce CPU and RAM usage
• Improve battery life
• Free up disk space
• Remove distractions
• Increase privacy

Many US users see 30–50% performance improvement after debloating.

Before You Start (Important Safety Tips)

Before debloating:

• Create a restore point
• Don’t remove system-critical apps
• Avoid random scripts from unknown sites
• Only remove apps you recognize

Method 1: Uninstall Bloatware Using Settings (Safest)

This is the safest way.

Steps:

1. Open Settings
2. Go to Apps → Installed apps
3. Click unwanted apps
4. Click Uninstall

Remove apps like:

• Xbox
• Teams
• Clipchamp
• Skype
• Microsoft News
• Weather
• Maps

Method 2: Remove Bloatware from Start Menu

Right-click unwanted Start menu apps:
→ Uninstall

Fast and easy.Method 2: Remove Bloatware from Start Menu

Right-click unwanted Start menu apps:
→ Uninstall

Fast and easy.

Method 3: Disable Startup Apps

Many bloat apps run on startup.

Steps:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc
2. Go to Startup apps
3. Disable:
   • Teams
   • Spotify
   • OneDrive
   • Adobe apps

This improves boot speed.

See: How to Speed UP Windows 11

Method 4: Disable Background Apps

Steps:

1. Settings → Apps → Installed apps
2. Click an app → Advanced options
3. Set Background permissions → Never

This saves RAM and CPU.

Method 5: Remove Windows Ads & Suggestions

Turn off Windows built-in ads.

Go to:
Settings → System → Notifications

Turn off:

• Get tips and suggestions
• Microsoft offers
• Recommended content

Also:
Settings → Privacy & security → General
Turn off:

• Personalized ads
• App suggestions

Method 6: Remove Widgets & News

Widgets constantly use internet + RAM.

Right-click taskbar → Taskbar settings → Turn off Widgets

Instant performance boost.

Method 7: Uninstall OneDrive (Optional)

If you don’t use cloud backup:

Settings → Apps → Installed apps → OneDrive → Uninstall

This removes background syncing.

Also Read: How to stop High CPU usage in Windows 11

Method 8: Debloat Windows 11 Using PowerShell (Advanced)

For advanced users only.

Open PowerShell as Administrator and use:

Get-AppxPackage *xbox* | Remove-AppxPackage

Example commands to remove:

Xbox:

Get-AppxPackage *xbox* | Remove-AppxPackage

Teams:

Get-AppxPackage *teams* | Remove-AppxPackage

News:

Get-AppxPackage *news* | Remove-AppxPackage

⚠ Only remove apps you recognize.

Method 9: Use Debloat Script (Optional)

Popular script:

• Windows10Debloater (works for 11 too)

Only download from GitHub official repo.

This removes:

• Ads
• Telemetry
• Unwanted apps
• Background services

Method 10: Turn Off Telemetry & Tracking

Telemetry sends usage data.

Go to:
Settings → Privacy & security → Diagnostics & feedback

Turn off:

• Send optional diagnostic data
• Improve inking & typing

Method 11: Disable Services You Don’t Need

Open:
Win + R → services.msc

Disable (if unused):

• Fax
• Print Spooler (If no printer)
• Windows Search (optional)
• Xbox services

Method 12: Remove Optional Features

Settings → Apps → Optional features
Remove:

• Internet Explorer mode
• Windows Media features (if unused)
• Math recognizer

How Much Faster Will Windows 11 Become?

After debloating, most users report:

What NOT to Remove

Do NOT remove:

• Microsoft Store
• Windows Security
• Edge browser
• .NET Framework
• Device drivers

Removing these can break Windows.

Is Debloating Safe?

Yes, if you:

• Use Settings method
• Avoid system apps
• Create restore point

Windows remains stable.

Final Thoughts

Learning how to debloat Windows 11 is one of the best ways to:

• Make your PC faster
• Reduce background load
• Improve battery life
• Remove unwanted apps

You don’t need expensive software — Windows already gives you the tools.

👉 Best advice:
Uninstall apps you don’t use and disable background processes.

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