Tired of Windows 11 clutter? This open-source script cleans it up 🧹

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Fed up with Windows 11? Win11Debloat puts your PC on a diet 🧹

Over the past few years, Windows 11 has started to feel less like an operating system and more like a connected shopping mall: preinstalled apps everywhere, ads disguised as “suggestions,” and AI features creeping into every corner of the interface — even the taskbar. Unsurprisingly, more and more users are flirting with the idea of switching to macOS or Linux, simply to regain a clean, predictable computing environment.

For those who want to stick with Windows without putting up with Microsoft’s latest obsessions, there is a middle ground. It’s called Win11Debloat, an open-source script designed to slim down your Windows installation without breaking the core experience.

Win11Debloat, the cleanup tool Microsoft didn’t ship 🧹

Win11Debloat is a lightweight PowerShell script that does what Windows still doesn’t offer out of the box: remove unnecessary preinstalled apps, significantly reduce telemetry, and disable ads, suggestions, and other so-called “personalized experiences” that clutter Windows 10 and 11.

In practical terms, the tool can remove Copilot, the Xbox app, Bing News, and a long list of software and background services that add little value to everyday use. It can also disable Bing integration in Windows Search, suppress interface ads, and turn off intrusive features like Windows Recall. The goal isn’t to cripple Windows, but to restore a clean, focused baseline — without touching critical system components.

Installation: one command, no heavy lifting 💻

Good news: you don’t need to be a system administrator to understand Win11Debloat, but you do need admin rights on your machine. The simplest approach is to open PowerShell or Windows Terminal as an administrator (right-click the Start menu, then select “Windows PowerShell (Admin)” or “Terminal (Admin)”).

From there, paste the official command below, which downloads and runs the latest version of the script:

& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/")))

Once executed, Win11Debloat takes over and automates the process — no need to dig through dozens of obscure Windows settings by hand.

Usage: default or fully custom ⚙️

When launched, the tool typically offers two approaches: a default mode, which applies a preconfigured cleanup profile, and a custom mode for users who want fine-grained control over every change.

In default mode, the script removes most consumer bloatware, disables advanced telemetry, turns off ads and suggestions, and cleans up unnecessary Start menu shortcuts — all with minimal interaction. Custom mode, on the other hand, lets you keep specific Microsoft apps, tweak privacy settings in more detail, or skip certain interface changes, such as reverting to the Windows 10–style context menu.

What you should absolutely watch out for ⚠️

Before doing anything else, create a system restore point. If a change doesn’t sit right with you, this gives you a safety net without requiring a full reinstall. This step is strongly recommended, even though the script avoids critical Windows components.

There are also two important caveats. First, tools like this rely on Windows’ current behavior, and major updates may re-enable services or reinstall removed apps — meaning you’ll likely need to rerun Win11Debloat from time to time. Second, any deep system modification comes with some risk. Read the options carefully, especially in advanced modes, and avoid applying aggressive profiles on a production machine without testing first.

After the cleanup: where does Windows 11 stand? 🔮

Win11Debloat doesn’t solve the underlying issue: Microsoft’s broader strategy for Windows 11 — driven by commercial pressure, ubiquitous AI, and data collection — isn’t going anywhere. What it does offer is a practical way to reclaim control over your PC, turning a noisy, attention-hungry system into a quieter, faster, and more respectful workspace.

Ultimately, tools like this highlight an uncomfortable reality for Microsoft: when community scripts become essential to making Windows livable, it may be a sign that the OS has lost sight of who’s supposed to be at the center of the experience — you.

So how far are you willing to go to take back control of your Windows 11 setup? Light tweaks, tools like Win11Debloat, or a full OS switch? Let us know in the comments how you tame Windows day to day — and whether scripts like this belong in your personal toolkit.