Bloatware Removal Script

• What it does:

  • Remove AppX Packages (listed)
  • Remove associated reg keys
  • Disable Windows Feedback
  • Removes Cortana from Search
  • Removes Web Results from search
  • Disables Wi-Fi Sense
  • Disables Live Tiles
  • Removes unwanted scheduled tasks (Xbox Live etc.)
  • Removes Windows 11 specific apps (Teams Chat for example)
  • Clears start menu
  • Disables the hidden surfing game in Edge
  • Removes Dell specific bloat (by detecting manufacturer and deploying appropriately)
  • Removes McAfee (if detected)
  • Removes Windows Backup (win10 only)

• Log file location: C:\ProgramData\Debloat\Debloat.log

• How to deploy via Intune:

  1. Download debloat-intune-script.ps1 and save it on your computer
  2. Go to: https://intune.microsoft.com/?feature.msaljs=false#view/Microsoft_Intune_DeviceSettings/DevicesMenu/~/scripts
  3. Switch to "Platform Script" -> Add "Windows 10 or more"
  4. Enter name & description
  5. Upload the script file debloat-intune-script.ps1, select options as follow
  6. Assign to the needed SecGrp or Devices -> Done