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Jeffrey edited this page Feb 12, 2026 · 61 revisions

Launching the script

Warning

Great care went into making sure this script does not unintentionally break any OS functionality, but use at your own risk! If you run into any issues, please report them here.

Quick method

Download & run the script automatically via PowerShell. When using this method, any files will be downloaded to %temp%/Win11Debloat. These files will be automatically cleaned up once the script is done.

  1. Open PowerShell or Terminal, preferably as an administrator.
  2. Copy and paste the command below into PowerShell:
& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/")))
  1. Wait for the script to automatically download Win11Debloat.
  2. Carefully read through and follow the on-screen instructions.

This method supports command-line parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please click here for more information.

Traditional method

Manually download & run the script.

  1. Download the latest version of the script, and extract the .ZIP file to your desired location.
  2. Navigate to the Win11Debloat folder
  3. Double click the Run.bat file to start the script. NOTE: If the console window immediately closes and nothing happens, try the advanced method below.
  4. Accept the Windows UAC prompt to run the script as administrator, this is required for the script to function.
  5. Carefully read through and follow the on-screen instructions.

Advanced method

Manually download the script & run the script via PowerShell. Recommended for advanced users.

  1. Download the latest version of the script, and extract the .ZIP file to your desired location.
  2. Open PowerShell or Terminal as an administrator.
  3. Temporarily enable PowerShell execution by entering the following command:
  Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope Process -Force
  1. In PowerShell, navigate to the directory where the files were extracted. Example: cd c:\Win11Debloat
  2. Now run the script by entering the following command:
  .\Win11Debloat.ps1
  1. Carefully read through and follow the on-screen instructions.

This method supports command-line parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please click here for more information.

Usage

Win11Debloat provides a user-friendly graphical interface as well as a powerful command-line interface (CLI).

Graphical Interface

By default, Win11Debloat launches an interactive setup wizard designed to walk you through the entire customization process step by step. Here you can select applications for removal, toggle system settings, and choose the user account that you want to apply the changes to. After selecting your desired changes you will be able review all pending changes and choose to create a system restore point. After confirmation, Win11Debloat will automatically apply your selected changes.

graphical interface

Command-line Interface

Win11Debloat's powerful command-line interface (CLI) allows you to apply changes directly from the terminal. Click here for more information.

command-line interface

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