Help with Debloating Windows 11: Should I Go Back to Regular Windows?
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TechyGizmo42
Hey everyone! I've been experimenting with Windows 11 and I'm looking to clean it up by debloating it. I followed a tutorial by Chris Titus using his tool to create a debloated ISO, but I switched it to the Home edition instead of the recommended Pro. The installation seemed to go well, but when I ran commands like DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and sfc /scannow, both found issues. The DISM command even got stuck at 62.3% a few times, so I ended up using the Windows Media Creation tool to revert to a regular installation. Now, I'm wondering if I can safely use the ISO created by WinUtil, or should I just do a fresh install of regular Windows and debloat it manually, which I'm not sure how to do. Any advice would be appreciated!
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It’s best to personalize your Windows by adjusting settings rather than installing a debloater. Check out the guide from Microsoft on configuring startup applications, and if you need to, you can uninstall apps you don’t want via Settings.
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Debloating isn’t officially supported, and tools can sometimes mess with system integrity. If you don’t like an app, just turn it off instead of trying to debloat everything.
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I've heard that those debloated ISOs can potentially be harmful. Windows 11 isn't that bloated to begin with; you might only need to uninstall a few things here and there.
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Honestly, the simplest route is to just install Windows and remove the programs you don’t want. Running scripts can lead to unexpected issues, so it's usually not recommended.
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