Are you tired of seeing useless pre-installed apps on your Windows 10 device? These unwanted apps, also known as bloatware, take up unnecessary space on your system and can even slow down your device’s performance in some cases. In this article, we’ll show you how to easily remove bloatware from Windows 10, freeing up valuable storage space and ensuring that your device runs smoothly.

Step 1: Identify the bloatware

The first step to removing bloatware is to identify the pre-installed apps that you want to delete. To do this, open the Start menu on your Windows 10 device, and scroll through the list of installed apps. Look for apps that you don’t recognize, or that you know you’ll never use. Common examples of bloatware on Windows 10 include Candy Crush, Skype, and Microsoft Office Trial.

Step 2: Use PowerShell to uninstall

Once you have identified the apps that you want to remove, you can use PowerShell to uninstall them. PowerShell is a command-line shell that allows you to control your Windows device through a series of commands. Here’s how to use PowerShell to remove bloatware:

1. Open PowerShell by pressing the Windows key + X and selecting “Windows PowerShell (Admin)” from the menu.

2. In the PowerShell window, type the following command: Get-AppxPackage *NAME_OF_APP* | Remove-AppxPackage

3. Replace “NAME_OF_APP” with the name of the bloatware app that you want to remove. For example, if you want to remove Candy Crush, the command would be: Get-AppxPackage *CandyCrush* | Remove-AppxPackage

4. Press Enter to execute the command.

5. Repeat these steps for each bloatware app that you want to remove.

Step 3: Use a third-party tool

If you’re not comfortable using PowerShell, there are several third-party tools available that can help you remove bloatware from your Windows 10 device. Some popular options include CCleaner, PC Decrapifier, and IObit

Uninstaller. These apps scan your system for pre-installed apps and allow you to remove them with just a few clicks.
Bonus tip: Prevent future bloatware installations

To prevent new bloatware from being installed on your Windows 10 device in the future, you can disable the “Recommended apps” feature. To do this, go to Settings > System > Notifications & actions, and toggle off the “Get tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows” option.