Windows 11 Finally Gets an Official Way to Remove Bloatware
Arkadiy Andrienko
Windows 11 users will soon get an official, long-awaited method to ditch preloaded apps. The 25H2 update adds a native tool to effortlessly uninstall apps like Camera, Voice Recorder, Xbox, Windows Media Player, and even the classic Notepad.
Currently, removing these requires PowerShell commands or third-party tools. The new Settings-based method makes the process accessible even for non-technical users — ideal for:
- Boosting system performance by killing unnecessary background processes;
- Cleaning up the Start Menu by removing unused tiles;
- Silencing annoying notifications from built-in services;
- Streamlining new PC setups.
You’ll find the tool under: Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → App Package Deployment
Enable the policy called "Remove default Microsoft Store packages," check the apps you want gone, and apply changes. Similar settings may arrive in the earlier 24H2 update but will likely be buried by default.
Can’t remove third-party preinstalls (e.g., LinkedIn), гntil 25H2 rolls out widely, users still need PowerShell or tools like BloatyNosy This is Microsoft’s response to years of user demands for greater control over their OS — without technical gymnastics. The 25H2 update is expected late 2025.
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