How to Debloat Windows 11 in 2026 (I Freed 2.1 GB of RAM — Here's Exactly What I Did)
I debloated Windows 11 on my own PC and recovered 2.1 GB of RAM. Here's my exact step-by-step process — no risky scripts, no broken installs (Guide)
How to Debloat Windows 11 in 2026 (I Freed 2.1 GB of RAM — Here's Exactly What I Did)
Debloat Windows 11 in 2026 Let me be honest with you: I put off debloating Windows 11 for months because every guide I read made it sound like defusing a bomb. "Don't run scripts blindly." "You might break your PC." "Back up everything first." So I kept limping along on a desktop that used 6.2 GB of RAM at idle — just sitting at the desktop, doing nothing — on a machine with 8 GB total. Every time I opened Chrome alongside anything else, Windows started thrashing the page file. Gaming? Forget it. Running a local AI model? Practically impossible. Finally, in March 2026, I sat down for three hours and did it properly. The result: 2.1 GB of RAM freed at idle , a measurably faster boot time, and zero broken applications. I'm going to walk you through exactly what I did, in the exact order I did it, with what to skip if you want to stay safe. Why Windows 11 Is So Bloated (And Why Microsoft Won't Fix It) Before we get into the steps, it helps to understan…
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Gnaneshwar Gaddam is an Electrical Engineer based in Hyderabad with 15+ years of hands-on experience in PC hardware, software troubleshooting, cybersecurity awareness and tech advisory. He founded Digitnaut to cut through tech hype and deliver pract…
