Are you tired of Windows 11 shoving unwanted stuff you would never ever use, especially AI-related? This article will explore options how to debloat Windows 11.
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Windows 11 and recent sharp criticism due to unintended Bloat
In 2026, the honeymoon phase for Windows 11 has officially transitioned into a season of high-profile frustration. While the OS was marketed as a streamlined, modern evolution of Windows 10, recent updates have sparked intense criticism for what many call “unintended bloat”, like agentic features. This growing dissatisfaction has turned the need to debloat Windows 11 from a niche hobby into a mainstream necessity.
Popular tools to Debloat Windows 11
There are many tools for removing bloatware in Windows 11. I would discuss some of them in detail here.
Win11Debloat
Hands down, Win11Debloat is one of the most popular tools for removing Bloatware in Windows 11. Most importantly, the Developer guarantees that this utility will debloat Windows without breaking anything. To run this utility, simply enter this command in an administrative Powershell:
& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/")))
Usage of Win11Debloat to Debloat Windows 11
The usage of the tool is as follows:
- Enter the given command in the Powershell.
- A new Window should appear. There are 3 modes, as described below:
- Recommended Mode: Default mode: Quickly apply the recommended changes
- Custom mode: Manually select what changes to make.
- App removal mode: Select & remove apps, without making other changes
- Once you do that, the tool will do its job.
From the documentation, the tool seems very impressive. Here is a list of features.
Remove WindowsAI
Remove WindowsAI is another popular tool for debloating Windows 11, especially for those who hate AI. This script is designed to remove bloatware in Windows 11 by comprehensively disabling and removing built-in AI components across the operating system. It turns off Copilot, Recall, voice and typing insights, AI features in Edge, Paint, Notepad, and Settings search, and prevents AI packages from being reinstalled by locking them out at the Windows Update and CBS Store levels, as well as via registry entries. It also hides AI-related settings pages and lets you replace modern, AI-driven apps with classic versions of Notepad, Paint, Snipping Tool, Photo Viewer, and Photos Legacy for a cleaner, more traditional Windows experience.
Using Remove Windows AI
Similar to Win11Debloat, this software also runs from the command line. The command to run the same is below, to be entered in Windows PowerShell (Admin)
& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zoicware/RemoveWindowsAI/main/RemoveWindowsAi.ps1")))You can then use the desired option and click Apply to apply the changes.
Chris Titus Tech Windows 11 Utility
Tech Windows 11 Utility is a good utility packed with many customisation features. Chris Titus Tech’s Windows Utility packs an impressive range of tools designed to streamline and optimise any Windows setup. It brings together essential functions such as installing commonly used applications, applying smart debloating tweaks, troubleshooting system issues, and even repairing Windows Update components – all from one interface.
How to Use Chris Titus Tech Windows 11 Utility for Removing Bloatware in Windows 11
- To run the script, simply run the following command in an admin Powershell, similar to the utilities before:
irm "https://christitus.com/win" | iex- A Window should appear. Open the Tweaks menu.
- From the Tweaks menu, you should be able to remove non-essential bloatware as desired.
To summarise, these tools can help you debloat Windows 11, which is essential for low-end devices or those who hate AI. For other Copilot and AI articles, you can have a look here.
