i installed windows 11... now what?
windows 11 is heavy and full of bloatware. so, before installing anything else, i run this script from Raphire. its open source.
removes unnecessary apps, disables telemetry, bing search in the start menu, copilot, widgets, recall and other unwanted "features". all safely and reversibly.
the cleanup ritual
step 1: open powershell as administrator
open the start menu, type powershell and... very important: right-click and select run as administrator (otherwise it wont work!).
step 2: run the script
paste this command (check the programs docs first, so it doesnt uninstall stuff u wanna keep):
& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/")))
step 3: choose the mode
this blue menu will pop up. for me, option 1 (default mode) is perfect. it removes the trash but keeps the store and essential stuff working. type 1 and enter.
step 4: confirm bloatware removal
it will ask if u wanna remove default apps (bloatware). obviously yes! press 1 again.
step 5: wait for the magic
now just watch the magic happen. it will disable telemetry, bing search, copilot, annoying widgets, recall... everything!
when it finishes, it restarts the explorer by itself and the os will be lighter!
read the scripts documentation before running it! there are options that remove things u might need. default mode is safe for most people, but worth checking.