I'm about to install Linux Pop!_OS for the first time on a new PC that has a 1TB SSD. I plan to use the 1TB drive for single-player games and native multiplayer. However, I want to play some games that use anti-cheat systems, and I only have a 256GB SSD available for Windows. That's my only storage option aside from an HDD. What are some effective ways to debloat Windows so it occupies as little space as possible? I need enough room to install Battlefield 6 and maybe GTA 5 without slowing down my system. And no, 'just buy another SSD' isn't a valid response!
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There used to be a project called Atlas that offered a debloated version of Windows, but it's discontinued. However, there’s a successor you could check out. It might provide some help in optimizing your setup.
You might want to try tools like PC Decrapifier. It's pretty handy for selecting bloatware and getting rid of it. Revo Uninstaller is another great option to help clear out unneeded programs.
Actually, it's still active! I'm currently running it on my Windows partition. You can find it at atlasos.net.