How to get rid of bloatware on windows 8

On the other hand, there are preinstalled programs that most users can't do anything about. For example, Samsung was, for a while, selling its systems with preinstalled software called SW Update that was designed to handle updates for Windows, drivers and associated software.

On June 26, , Samsung changed the software to allow Windows Update to work correctly. If you've got bloatware on your system that can't be easily uninstalled -- or if you suspect there is bloatware on your system that isn't immediately obvious -- there are a number of tools that might be able to remove it for you. The following are the ones I've found to be most useful.

Note: If you're trying to scan your system for bloatware -- rather than simply trying to eliminate a specific program -- it's a good idea to use more than one of these applications, because any individual one may not find every single piece of bloatware.

This free application is designed to find common bloatware installed on systems. It runs as a single executable file, so you can run it from a USB drive if you'd like. The software first takes several minutes to analyze your system. After that, it categorizes what it finds into three categories: Recommended, Questionable and Everything Else. Recommended lists software that it recommends you uninstall; Questionable lists software you might want to uninstall; Everything Else lists software about which it has little or no information.

Each lists the name of the file, the type Application or Startup and the percentage of PC Decrapifier users who end up uninstalling it. So in essence, The PC Decrapifier relies on the wisdom of its users to determine what is bloatware and what isn't. You then check the box next to each application you want to uninstall and the application does the rest.

Unfortunately, the program doesn't really provide you enough information to decide on your own whether to uninstall a piece of software. For example, when I ran it on my four-year-old Dell PC, it recommended uninstalling startup software it only identified as ehTray. Clicking the small question mark next to each launched a new browser instance, but with no useful information.

I had to do a Web search to identify and decide about any pieces of software I didn't immediately recognize. The upshot? Still, it is not a Microsoft-recommended method for uninstalling applications and services, so proceed carefully and at your own risk.

Windows 11 comes with considerably less bloatware compared to Windows 10, but there is bloatware nonetheless. Removing bloatware can free up precious storage and reduce background memory usage considerably.

But is that enough? I tried it so you don't have to. As an avid tech-writer he makes sure he stays updated with the latest technology. See also: Crapware: Why manufacturers install it, what you can do about it, and why it's not going to go away.

That said, if you have even more ways to help, feel free to let us know in the comments below. With that, let's dive into the tips.

When you buy a new PC, it often comes with a Windows license and a Windows install filled with bloatware. The other day, I got roped into looking at some laptops installed in the office of some friends. They all had Start menus filled with bloatware. My friend was unhappy and we suddenly found ourselves in a teachable moment.

I'll share with you what I shared with them. The best thing to do is uninstall these apps. In the search box, start typing "add" and the Add or remove programs option will come up. Click it. Scroll on down to the offending app, click it, and then click Uninstall.

Do this for each bloatware application. In those cases, you might be able to right click on the menu item and select Uninstall. Security See all Security. Technology See all Technology. Newsletters See all Newsletters. Next Article in How To. B2B Lead Generation Services Reach key decision makers with sales-ready leads that shorten your sales process. Move the needle by delivering funnel qualified leads to your sales team.

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