Bloat Fixes for Windows 11

The Bloat fix page allows you to disable items that people rarely use and that take up screen space and interfere with your productivity. For instance, most people never use the Game Bar, 3d Objects or Windows Music.

Disable Windows Recall

Disables the Windows Recall feature that records screenshots of your PC activity.

Disable Chat in Taskbar

Disables the Chat option in the Taskbar.

Disable Copilot

Disable Microsoft’s AI Copilot. If you don’t use it, then this is just another platform for Microsoft to interfere with your quiet and peaceful life.

Disable Game Bar

Disabled the Windows\xBox Game Bar. Even people who play games on their PC think the Game Bar is unnecessary and disruptive.

Disable Widgets in Start Menu

Removes the Widget panels from the Window Start Bar. Keeps your start bar clean.

Disable “Recommended” in Start Menu

Removes the Recommended panels from the Window Start Bar. Keeps your start bar clean.

Hide “3D Objects” Folder

Hides the 3D Objects folder from the Windows File Explorer. Legacy folder that isn’t even used.

Hide “Gallery” Folder

Hides the Gallery folder from the Windows File Explorer. Legacy folder.

Hide “Music” Folder

Hides the Music folder from the Windows File Explorer. Legacy folder.

Hide “OneDrive” Folder

Hides the OneDrive folder from the Windows File Explorer. Does not delete this folder, just hides it in the File Explorer.