Dealing with Pre-installed Software in Windows 11

Introduction

• Major complaint about Windows 11: pre-installed ("crap") software.
• Problem: Software is reinstalled after Windows Update.
• Solution to address this issue introduced.

Background

• Microsoft transitioned from a software to an advertising company.
• The focus has shifted from licenses to advertising through telemetry.
• Need: Windows as a simple operating system without unwanted additions.

Sponsor Message

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• Discount available using a specific code during checkout.

Personal Theory

• Suspected reason for Microsoft's shift: dealing with piracy.
• Activation of Windows versions with old product keys.
• Microsoft’s current approach: indirect monetization.

Consequences of Monetization

• Pre-installed "garbage" and telemetry in Windows.
• Concerns about data privacy and AI involvement.
• Users seek ways to debloat and ensure privacy.

Solution: Using CrapFixer

• Introduction of CrapFixer as a tool to debloat Windows.
• Works for both Windows 10 and Windows 11, but optimized for Windows 11.

Installation and Use

• Instructions for downloading CrapFixer from GitHub.
• Need for administrative access to run CrapFixer effectively.

Features of CrapFixer

1. System Settings:
   • Various options like speeding up shutdown, enabling verbose login status messages, etc.
2. MS Edge Settings:
   • Disable browser sign-in, sponsored links, default settings, etc.
3. UI Tweaks:
   • Customizing context menus, lock screen, task view, search suggestions, etc.
4. Privacy Settings:
   • Disable telemetry, location tracking, activity history, etc.
5. Ad Settings:
   • Options to disable various types of ads within Windows features.
6. Gaming Section:
   • Disable game DVR, power throttling, visual effects, etc.
7. AI and Plugin Support:
   • Options to hide AI features and utilize custom plugins.

Running CrapFixer

• How to execute CrapFixer based on chosen settings.
• Features of CrapFixer settings and saved states for repeated use after updates.

Debloating and Restoring

• Analyze and remove unnecessary apps.
• Ability to restore settings to original for troubleshooting.

Conclusion

• CrapFixer is actively being developed with frequent updates.
• Option to make Windows 11 resemble Windows 10 if desired.

Note

For continual updates and potential new features, users are encouraged to bookmark the GitHub page for CrapFixer.