Windows10Debloater is a free and open-source tool by indie developer Richard Newton, also known as Sycnex. This utility is a collection of scripts that you can use to make various changes to the Windows operating system on PCs. They can be run with Windows PowerShell with administrative rights enabled.

Like with other tools, such as Win Toolkit or Extended GodMode, Windows10Debloater provides users with the capability to modify and change various Windows apps and functions to suit their preferences, or in some instances, even make the OS run even better on their computers.

What can Windows10Debloater do?

First and foremost, Windows10Debloater is a utility that will benefit system administrators and advanced users the most. Using it, they can remove pre-installed Windows applications and components that they to be unnecessary for their usage. In addition, it can help stop background services and other scheduled tasks that can have a noticeable effect on overall system performance.

Windows10Debloater comes in three different executable scripts. The first one is the Windows10SysPrepDebloater.ps1, a silent script and will run everything for you in the background. The second is the Windows10Debloater.ps1 script that requires some user input and lets you pick choices. The last one, Windows10DebloaterGUI.ps1, is great for beginners as it provides an easy-to-use graphical user interface.

Just a few things to keep in mind before you get to tweaking. First off, you will need Windows PowerShell with administrative rights and unrestricted execution enabled. Next is that using these scripts comes with a rather steep learning curve and requires extensive knowledge. They make changes to Windows on a system-level basis and can cause unintended consequences if not used properly.

Create a leaner version of Windows

Users who find Windows to be filled with unnecessary features and functions that they never use and are looking for a way to de-clutter their OS will find a lot to like with Windows10Debloater. It has plenty of options to choose from and offers multiple ways to use it depending on your proficiency. Just be mindful of the different functions that it does and start tweaking.