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Solved Strip out Windows 11’s bloatware, ads, and other nastiness—for free
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Nice little proggie simplifying things.
Winhance, a free open-source tool that simplifies removing Windows 11 bloatware, ads, and unwanted pre-installed applications through an easy-to-use interface.
The application centralizes system optimization with tabs for managing updates, security settings, privacy controls, and customizing Windows appearance and taskbar configurations.
Winhance makes Windows PC setup significantly easier by consolidating multiple system settings into one tool, potentially matching Linux’s user-friendly configuration experience.
A new Windows PC can be full of bloat. But this handy app can help you streamline it in minutes!
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OS
Win 11 Pro, Win 10 pro, Win 13.7 Pro Chinese Ver
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
It's a Dell Dude
CPU
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900 2.40 GHz
Motherboard
Father is bored too...
Memory
64.0 GB of transcendental dimensional RAM
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Sound Card
N/A
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Samsung Monitor/Alternative Dimensional Viewing Portal
Screen Resolution
Fuzzy after a couple drinks
Hard Drives
2 or 3, depending on if it's a night they're arguing about having a "split personality crisis" because I partitioned the drive.
PSU
Shockingly active
Case
Don't get on my case....man
Cooling
Scotch on the rocks on the weekends.
Keyboard
Steel Series Lighted Glow in the dark something or another
Mouse
Currently being stalked by the cat...
Internet Speed
DSL
Browser
Defeated by Mario...wait...OH...BRowser...
Antivirus
Yep
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In this guide, I’ll outline the steps to use Winhance to remove unnecessary Windows 11 components, streamline system behavior, improve performance, and tailor the Windows experience to your needs.
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Motherboard
Erica6
Memory
Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Sound Card
Realtek ALC671
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2160
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
I just read about this a few days ago and have it on my list for this weekend... I hope this works as good as it looks.
OS
windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
home
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 Granite Ridge 4nm Technology
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI Rev 1.xx
Memory
32.0GB Dual-Channel @ 2999MHz (36-44-44-96)
Graphics Card(s)
VX2753 SERIES (1920x1080@60Hz) 4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (EVGA)
Sound Card
NVIDIA High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC u2879g6
Screen Resolution
Current Resolution 3840x2160
Hard Drives
7452GB Western Digital WDC WD80EFZX-68UW8N0 (SATA ) 31 °C
PSU
850
Internet Speed
1100
Nothing is free
OS
Windows 11 Pro x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
CPU
i9 14900K P/E 5.8/4.5 GHz, cache 5.0 GHz
Motherboard
Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero
Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Asus ROG Strix 4070 Ti OC
Sound Card
Monitor(s) Displays
Screen Resolution
Hard Drives
PSU
Case
Fractal Design North XL Mesh, Black Walnut
Cooling
Keyboard
Mouse
Internet Speed
Browser
Antivirus
Other Info
Phangkey Amaterasu V2 Desk Mat
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
CPU
Apple M1
Screen Resolution
2560x1600
Browser
Firefox
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DIY Photoshop/Audio/Game/tinker
96GB (2x48) G.skill Ripjaws 6800 MT/s
Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3 speakers; Audiolabs 7000a integrated amp; RSL 10S Mk2 sub; Creative Pebble Pro Minimilist
WDC SN850X 4TB nvme, SN850 1TB nvme, SK-Hynix 2 TB P41 nvme,. Sabrent USB-C DS-SC5B 5-bay docking station: 6TB WDC Black, 6TB Ironwolf Pro; 2x 2TB WDC Black HDD
️ 850W Seasonic Vertex PX-850 ATX 3.0/PCI-E 5.0
EK Nucleus black 360 AIO w/Phanteks T30-120 fans, 2 Noctua NF-A14 Chromax case fan, 1 T30-120 fan cooling memory
Keychron Q3 Max TKL with custom GMK Redsuns Red Samuri keycaps, TX Stabs
Logitech G305 wireless gaming
500 Mb/s 
12 Mb/s
Firefox
Defender, Macrium Reflect X 
Apple 13" Macbook Pro 2020 (m1)
