PC Slow Down? How to Remove Bloatware on Windows 10/11

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What is bloatware? Which apps come pre-installed on Windows 10/11?

“Bloatware” is what you get when you look up the term in a dictionary: unnecessary software that manufacturers include on new computers or mobile devices. It does not say that bloatware is malware. On the contrary, it is legitimate and secure. So think of it as a common presale marketing ploy to get you to try a product before downloading something from a rival.

However, when the trial period ends, it can wreak havoc on Windows 11 or 10. And having them installed in the first place slows down your computer. So, if you have no use for this junk, why not get rid of it?

Popular preloaded apps:

• OneNote
• Xbox Game Bar
• Windows Terminal
• Get Help
• People
• Email
• Movies & TV

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If you're looking to shrink the size of Windows, the next section will teach you how to remove bloatware from Windows 11/10.

How to Remove Pre-installed Apps in Windows 10/11?

Uninstall Pre-installed Apps from the Start Menu

In Windows 11, all your apps are located in the Start menu, making it easy to uninstall programs.

Step 1: Click the "Start" icon. You'll see some apps pinned to the panel.

Step 2: Right-click the app and select “Uninstall” from the drop-down menu.

Uninstall bloatware from the Start menu

Step 3: Find other apps: Click on All Apps > Scroll down to find the app > Right-click on it and select “Uninstall.”

Okay, here's the sentence translated into American English: 2. Remove pre-installed software using PowerShell.

Step 1: Open the Start menu, search for Windows PowerShell, and then click "Run as Administrator."

Step 2: Click "Yes" to proceed. When PowerShell opens, type the command and press Enter.

Get-AppxPackage *appName* | Remove-AppxPackage

Replace appName with the bloatware you want to uninstall.

Step 3. Repeat the above steps to remove any additional applications.

Remove unwanted apps from the Control Panel

Step 1. Type “Control Panel” in the search box.

Step 2. Open Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features

Step 3: Find the program you want to remove, click on it with your right mouse button, and select “Uninstall.”

Uninstall pre-installed apps from settings

Step 1: Click on "Settings" from the Start menu.

Click “Settings” in the Start menu:

Step 2. Click on “Apps” on the left > click on “Apps & features” on the right > Scroll down under the missing app to find what you want to remove from your Windows device.

Or you can search for the app on your box.

Step 3: Tap on the three dots and select “Uninstall.”

Speed up your Windows system without uninstalling bulky software to free up space

Windows 11 has less bloatware than Windows 10. So, if you don't need to remove the pre-installed apps, here's another option to improve Windows 11 performance and free up C drive space – use a tool - Partition Master.

"Partition Master is a valuable software that enables you to manage your disk space with features such as resizing/moving partitions, migrating the operating system from HDD to SSD, and cloning disks."

Download a disk cleanup utility:

Steps to free up disk space:

Step 1: Free up unallocated space on drive C:

If there's no unallocated space on the system disk, go to the Disk Management utility, right-click on the partition next to Drive C, and select "Resize/Move." Slide the partition's left panel inwards to shrink it and leave unallocated space behind the System C drive, then click "OK."

Step 2: Increase the C drive space.

1. Right-click on the C drive and select "Resize/Move."

2. Drag the endpoint of the system partition to the unallocated space to add space to the C drive, and then click “OK”.

Step 3: Keep all changes to extend C drive.

Click “Run the Task” and then “Apply” to save all changes and extend your system C drive.

Confirm extending system C drive

Want to get rid of bloatware on your Android device? Read on.

Preloaded software on smartphones:

• Weather app
• Sports app
• Finance app
• Music app
• Video app
• News app

How to Remove Preloaded Apps on Android

Much like the unwanted programs that come pre-installed on Windows PCs, some Android devices come with bloatware installed before you even buy them from the store. Manufacturers include a suite of apps in pursuit of profit. Some of these apps start up automatically. We recommend disabling these:

Step 1: Open the "Settings" option on your Android phone.

Step 2. Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps.

Step 3. Select the app you want to remove, then tap "Uninstall" or "Disable" to get rid of the bloatware on your Android phone.

In short,

There are several ways to uninstall bloatware from Windows 11 and Windows 10: via the Start menu, Settings, Powershell, and Control Panel. Alternatively, if your PC is free of bloatware, you can download and run the Partition Master Tool to free up disk space.