Windows 11 clean install guide: remove bloatware and optimize performance

Re:Windows 11 clean install guide: remove bloatware and opti... by rabiescow on Friday July 11, 2025 @02:20AM (#44528914)

im surprised anyone still uses windows... happy linux switcher for many years now, couldn't ever see myself going back to that trash, people that are okay with an operating system you purchased putting ads and popups in your face that you purchased and tracks every click you do are the same people that would go back to their girlfriend after she cheated on you for the 15th time in a row...

sorry if that sounds harsh, but it's my genuine opinion.

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Re:Windows 11 clean install guide: remove bloatware and opti... by sym5731 on Friday July 11, 2025 @03:58AM (#44529473)

That's true, but if you need to make programs for people using mostly windows you need a windows installation to make tests, otherwise you will distribute untested software

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Re:Windows 11 clean install guide: remove bloatware and opti... by papichulo2023 on Friday July 11, 2025 @09:43AM (#44532079)

I thought most people used vms for this, especially on CI.

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Re:Windows 11 clean install guide: remove bloatware and opti... by Bender on Friday July 11, 2025 @08:16AM (#44531277)

I agree with everything you said. I use it for one game and to intentionally have something that makes it appear I am being tracked. I even use Edge, Bing and ask it dumb questions. My goal is to make my masters think I am boring and dim-witted which some here would probably just agree.

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Re:Windows 11 clean install guide: remove bloatware and opti... by specproc on Friday July 11, 2025 @09:44AM (#44532085)

Totally. Took a while to make the switch, but could never imagine going back. It's not like it'll get better.

No idea what the value proposition for the average home user these days.

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Re:Windows 11 clean install guide: remove bloatware and opti... by nicbou on Friday July 11, 2025 @10:44AM (#44532712)

I can't imagine devoting so much effort to staying in the driver seat of the devices I own.

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Re:Windows 11 clean install guide: remove bloatware and opti... by halJordan on Friday July 11, 2025 @03:57PM (#44536264)

Im honestly surprised you felt comfortable claiming surprise that people use Windows. That's an incredible thing to feign, and it has to be feigned

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