Win11Debloat VS WindowsSpyBlocker

Scripts like https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat help, but should not be needed in the first place.

Note that modern Linux is also leaning towards the same trend. But i admit it is still much easier to avoid those for power users. Snap, i'm looking at you also...

For my Windows, I first run a ‘debloat’ script to remove all of the unnecessary bloatware that is included with Windows. This is the one I use. Afterward, I use Macrium Reflect to back up both my OS and my Games storage onto two separate storage drives (all internal m.2 drives). After that, regular cleaning of the disks using Disk Cleanup, maybe one/week, and everything runs smoothly.

You can remove it by disabling bing in the windows search. This script has a registry file for it: https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat

This has an option for it: https://github.com/Raphire/Win10Debloat

I'm a fan of using a debloat script.

Most of the bloat can be removed with powershell commands, many of which can be found in lots of articles online with a search. This script removes some typical stuff.

Windows Spy Blocker = This will add a bunch of Windows IP addresses to your Windows Firewall. The basic settings should not impede functionality. It should also allow you to switch ntp (how Windows sets it's Clock) to more open alternatives.

Telemetry is similar to Windows 10. However, you can stop most or all of this with the hosts file or a Pihole. Add this: https://github.com/crazy-max/WindowsSpyBlocker/tree/master/data/hosts

You can use WindowsSpyBlocker on Windows to change the NCSI, or you can change it yourself

Also, the New Oil recommends WindowsSpyBlocker so that may be another option for you.