How to Uninstall Unnecessary Windows Programs & Bloatware

New PCs often come bundled with trial software, antivirus upsells, and pre-installed games. Removing bloatware frees up drive storage and reduces background CPU usage.

Step 1: Uninstall Apps via Windows Settings

1Remove Apps safely via Installed Apps UI

Press Win + I to open Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
Filter or search for trial bloatware (e.g., Mc-Afee, WebAdvisor, or pre-installed demo games).
Click the three dots (...) next to the program and select Uninstall.

💻 STEP 1 VISUAL GUIDE: WINDOWS INSTALLED APPS UI

💡 Visual Walkthrough: Open Windows Installed Apps settings and click 'Uninstall' on pre-installed trial bloatware.

📌 Key Takeaways

Use winget uninstall <AppName> in Windows Terminal for fast batch removals.