Portable: Chris Titus’ Debloat Tool

Let’s be honest: Out of the box, Windows doesn't feel like your computer. It feels like Microsoft’s computer that they are letting you borrow.

On a brand new $2,000 gaming PC, you won't notice a massive FPS boost. The tool shines on . If you are running Windows 11 on a laptop with 4GB of RAM or an old HDD, this tool is a lifesaver. Removing the background telemetry and stopping the "Windows Search Indexer" from frying your CPU can make an old laptop feel new again. chris titus’ debloat tool

Unlike the old days of running random .bat files from Reddit, Chris’s tool is transparent. You can read the source code on GitHub. It is designed to remove bloatware, disable telemetry, and stop unnecessary services. The tool is broken down into several tabs, but the main features include: Let’s be honest: Out of the box, Windows

This removes the obvious junk: TikTok, Candy Crush, Spotify (if you don't want it), Xbox apps (if you aren't a gamer), and the Microsoft People app. It disables telemetry (data collection) where possible without breaking Windows Update. The tool shines on

Have you run the CTT tool on your machine? Did it break your workflow or fix your frustration? Let me know in the comments below.

But is it safe? Does it actually work on Windows 11? And how far should you go with it?