Yes, there are some tools which can help, eg https://github.com/hellzerg/optimizer, also Windows itself has the GodMode, but it need somewhat more than this and only remove Skype, MS Store and Cortana.

[–] Gebruikersnaam@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I don't use Windows, but doesn't the LTSC and/or Enterprise edition come with better defaults?

[–] markr@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago

or the server version. But it is difficult and/or expensive for ordinary users to use any of the unbloated versions.

[–] Zerush@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I don't know, I've the Home edition and this came by default with a lot of crap and services to "improve the User experience" as they call it euphemistically and that can only be understood sarcastically.

[–] Ew0@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, LTSC is basically how Windows should be, with less bloatware and security updates only.

[–] Dubious_Fart@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, cause shockingly enterprise customers don't like the idea of microsoft taking big chunks of data for no rhyme or reason.