Easy Ways To Remove Windows Bloat

Bloat.  It’s something that constantly needs to be dealt with on a Windows-based computer.  Unless you want it to run slow.  For some savvy computer users it may be an option to just re-format the hard drive and start from scratch with a fresh OS.  But for most that isn’t a convenient option.

Here are a couple easy ways to take care of that Windows bloat that invades after just a few weeks.

A lot of these apps and methods highlighted do pretty serious things to your computer, so I hope it goes without saying that you should have a full bootable system backup before attempting any of them. You have been warned!

Remove Windows Features You Don’t Need

Windows is a massive operating system, with an array of features and processes that the majority of us simply don’t need. Luckily, Windows makes it relatively easy to turn features on and off.

Just go to Control Panel -> Programs -> Turn Windows Features On or Off.

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Uninstall Old Apps

This might seem obvious, but uninstalling apps we no longer use is a sin that can pass even the best of us by sometimes. Head to Control Panel -> Uninstall a Program and see what useless apps are lurking within.

Go to the source to learn more ways to “speed up” your computer by removing the dreaded Windows bloat.  You’ll also find some alternative tools for uninstalling applications.

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