Windows 11 clean install guide: remove bloatware and optimize performance
10 months ago
- #Optimization
- #Debloating
- #Windows 11
- Download a clean version of Windows 11 (Tiny11) from Internet Archives.
- Flash the ISO to a USB drive using Rufus (Windows) or Balena Etcher (Linux/OSX).
- Enter BIOS by spamming F2, F10, F12, ESC, or DEL during boot; disable fastboot if necessary.
- Install Windows 11 and activate it using the Microsoft Activation Script via PowerShell.
- Use Chris Titus's tool for debloating Windows 11 and installing apps like Firefox, SumatraPDF, and VLC.
- Optional: Download additional installers using PowerShell's Invoke-WebRequest.
- Optimize Firefox by installing Ublock Origin, enabling all filters, and disabling telemetry.
- Install Microsoft Office (2007-2016) and activate using the same tool or provided keys.
- Disclaimer: Use guide at your own risk; ensure backups are made.