About this Video
- Video Title: please do this right now
- Channel: SomeOrdinaryGamers
- Speakers: Mudahar
- Duration: 00:14:21
Introduction
This video demonstrates how to debloat a Windows 11 installation for improved performance. The creator addresses previous issues with a debloating tool and provides an updated method, highlighting the importance of disabling Windows Defender's real-time protection during the process. The video also compares the benefits of debloating to switching to alternative operating systems like Linux.
Key Takeaways
- Debloating Windows can significantly improve performance, especially on older machines. This is achieved by removing unnecessary applications and features installed by default.
- The video showcases a specific debloating tool (Talon), but cautions users to exercise caution and ensure they trust any debloating software they use. The tool may be flagged as unsafe by Windows Defender.
- Disabling real-time protection in Windows Defender is necessary to use the Talon debloating tool without interference.
- The process is demonstrated on a fresh Windows 11 installation, but the creator acknowledges the existence of alternative tools suitable for pre-existing systems.
- Alternatives to debloating Windows include switching to Linux distributions, such as Linux Mint or a gamer-focused distribution like Basite Linux, which are presented as potentially more performant and less bloated options.
