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Win11Debloat is a simple, easy to use and lightweight PowerShell script that allows you to quickly declutter and improve your Windows experience. It can remove pre-installed bloatware apps, disable telemetry, remove intrusive interface elements and much more. No need to painstakingly go through all the settings yourself or remove apps one by one. Win11Debloat makes the process quick and easy!
The script also includes many features that system administrators will enjoy. Such as support for Windows Audit mode, the option to make changes to other Windows users and the ability to run the script without requiring user input during runtime. Please refer to our [wiki](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/) for more details.
> Great care went into making sure this script does not unintentionally break any OS functionality, but use at your own risk! If you run into any issues, please report them [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/issues).
### Quick method
Download & run the script automatically via PowerShell.
1. Open PowerShell or Terminal, preferably as an administrator.
2. Copy and paste the command below into PowerShell:
3. Wait for the script to automatically download Win11Debloat.
4. Carefully read through and follow the on-screen instructions.
This method supports parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please click [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/How-To-Use#parameters) for more information.
### Traditional method
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<summary>Manually download & run the script.</summary><br/>
1. [Download the latest version of the script](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/releases/latest), and extract the .ZIP file to your desired location.
3. Double click the `Run.bat` file to start the script. NOTE: If the console window immediately closes and nothing happens, try the advanced method below.
4. Accept the Windows UAC prompt to run the script as administrator, this is required for the script to function.
5. Carefully read through and follow the on-screen instructions.
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### Advanced method
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<summary>Manually download the script & run the script via PowerShell. Recommended for advanced users.</summary><br/>
1. [Download the latest version of the script](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/releases/latest), and extract the .ZIP file to your desired location.
2. Open PowerShell or Terminal as an administrator.
3. Temporarily enable PowerShell execution by entering the following command:
```PowerShell
Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope Process -Force
```
4. In PowerShell, navigate to the directory where the files were extracted. Example: `cd c:\Win11Debloat`
5. Now run the script by entering the following command:
```PowerShell
.\Win11Debloat.ps1
```
6. Carefully read through and follow the on-screen instructions.
This method supports parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please click [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/How-To-Use#parameters) for more information.
Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Debloat. For more information about what features are included in the default mode please refer to [this section](#default-settings) below.
> All of the changes made by Win11Debloat can easily be reverted and almost all of the apps can be reinstalled through the Microsoft Store. A full guide on how to revert changes can be found [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Reverting-Changes).
- Enable the 'Last Active Click' behavior in the taskbar app area. This allows you to repeatedly click on an application's icon in the taskbar to switch focus between the open windows of that application.
- Option to [apply changes to a different user](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Advanced-Features#running-as-another-user), instead of the currently logged in user.
- [Sysprep mode](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Advanced-Features#sysprep-mode) to apply changes to the Windows Default user profile. Afterwards, all new users will have the changes automatically applied to them.
Win11Debloat offers a default mode that allows you to quickly and easily apply the changes that are recommended for most people. This includes uninstalling apps that most would consider bloatware, removing many annoying distractions and disabling telemetry and tracking. To apply the default settings, launch the script as you normally would and select option `1` in the script menu. Alternatively, you can launch the script with the `-RunDefaults` parameter. Example:
