Release 2026.03.09

Note

This release changes the (expected) location of all config files to a dedicated Config folder. This includes Features.json, DefaultSettings,json, Apps.json, LastUsedSettings.json and CustomAppsList
This change only affects people that have downloaded the script locally and made changes to any of these files. If you have, simply copy these files over to the Config folder after updating the script.

What's Changed

• Fix error with module importing when launching the script from PowerShell 7 by @Raphire in #514
• Add option to hide the 'All Apps' section from the start menu by @Raphire in #514
• Move all config files to a dedicated Config folder by @Raphire in #514
• Replace support button with a Report a bug button when script encounters an error when applying changes by @Raphire in #514

Full Changelog: 2026.03.07...2026.03.09

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Release 2026.03.07

Note

This release includes changes to the default apps and settings. For more information, please refer to the wiki.

What's Changed

• Add option to disable MS Store app results in Windows Search by @Raphire in #509
• Add option to prevent WSAIFabric service from automatically starting by @Raphire in #501
• Add option to disable Storage Sense automatic disk cleanup by @Raphire in #507
• Add option to disable Find My Device location tracking by @CMD126 in #508
• Add option to disable Search Highlight by @CMD126 in #508
• Add support for removing additional apps from Microsoft, Lenovo & Dell by @CMD126 in #508
• Add warning about some changes requiring a reboot @Raphire in #506
• Add warning about removing Edge and its impact on Sandbox by @AnonymousWP in #491
• Improve & simplify the overview & apply interface by @Raphire in #505
• Fix Search Icon and Label options by @Raphire in #504
• Fix focus loss after Explorer restart by @Raphire in #506
• Updated feature labels & descriptions by @Raphire

New Contributors

• @AnonymousWP made their first contribution in #491
• @CMD126 made their first contribution in #508

Full Changelog: 2026.02.19...2026.03.07

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Release 2026.02.19

What's Changed

• Fix force remove edge prompt by @Raphire in #483
• Update winget check by @Raphire in #484

Full Changelog: 2026.02.18...2026.02.19

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Release 2026.02.18

What's Changed

• Improve app page with table-like styling by @Raphire
• Update app/tweak descriptions by @Raphire
• Add option to disable local Windows search history by @Raphire in #477
• Add option to enable Windows Sandbox by @Raphire in #477
• Add option to enable Windows Subsystem for Linux by @Raphire in #477
• Add option to disable location services by @Raphire in #478
• Add option to quickly apply default settings from home page by @Raphire in #479

Full Changelog: 2026.02.15...2026.02.18

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Release 2026.02.15

What's Changed

• Add titlebar menu by @Raphire in #470
• Add proper MessageBox styling by @Raphire in #470
• Add GUI prompt after failure to create restore point by @Raphire in #469 (Suggested in #468)
• Add tweak category icons by @Raphire in #471
• Add tooltips to all tweaks by @Raphire in #473
• Remove Strip-Progress function to prevent localization issues by @Raphire in #473 (Reported in #472)
• Refactor code structure for improved readability and maintainability by @Raphire in #473

Full Changelog: 2026.02.12...2026.02.15

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Release 2026.02.12

What's Changed

• Fix styling for other user input box by @Raphire in #459
• Add option to select target user(s) for app removal by @Raphire in #462
• Add Multi-tasking settings by @Raphire in #458
  • Disable window snapping
  • Disable snap suggestions when snapping windows
  • Disable Snap Layouts on dragging windows to the top of the screen or when hovering over the maximize button
  • Change showing tabs when snapping or pressing Alt+Tab
• Improve DisableEdgeAds feature to disable additional clutter/ads in Microsoft Edge by @Raphire
  • Disable the first run experience
  • Disable default browser prompts
  • Disable Adobe Acrobat buttons/ads
  • Disable spotlight experiences and recommendations

Full Changelog: 2026.02.07...2026.02.12

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Release 2026.02.07

What's Changed

• UI improvements to Overview page by @Raphire in #455
  • Add Windows Explorer restart checkbox, replacing the prompt after execution
  • Updated styling
• Properly cancel script when closing during execution by @Raphire in #455
• Allow forceful MS Edge removal via GUI by @Raphire in #454
• Remove max version from DisableStartRecommended feature by @Raphire in #454
• Fix key in Enable_Game_Bar_Integration.reg file by @Raphire
• Add link to wiki next to tweak category headers by @Raphire

Full Changelog: 2026.02.04...2026.02.07

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Release 2026.02.04

Following our recent update, this release focuses on refining the new Win11Debloat GUI with improved functionality & accessibility, as well as addressing some bugs that were introduced. Additionally, this version introduces a few new options for managing Windows Updates and BitLocker encryption.

What's Changed

• Improve UI accessibility for screen readers by @makhlwf in #441
• Add search bar to tweak page by @Raphire in #440
• Support Ctrl+F for search boxes by @Raphire in #449
• Respect NoRestartExplorer flag in GUI by @Raphire
• Fix crash on clearing Start menu pinned apps for all users by @Raphire in #447
• Make GUI resizable by @Raphire in #448
• Add Windows Update Settings by @Raphire in #450
• Add option to disable BitLocker automatic device encryption by @Raphire in #451

New Contributors

• @makhlwf made their first contribution in #441

Full Changelog: 2026.02.01-R2...2026.02.04

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Release 2026.02.01-R2

Important

Several undocumented parameters in Win11Debloat have been removed with this release. Click here for more information.

This is a big one, for quite a while people have requested a proper graphical UI for Win11Debloat. Today it's finally here!

The new graphical UI will become the new default way to use Win11Debloat, but don't worry, Win11Debloat powerful CLI features are still here. If you choose, you can even access the old CLI menu by launching the script with the -CLI parameter.

This release also includes some new settings, as well as some big changes under the hood, please refer to the changelog below for more details.

What's Changed

• Add full GUI by @Raphire, with help from @SashankBhamidi & @N0tHorizon in #432
  • Update App Selection UI to be in line with new GUI
  • Move supported app definitions from Appslist.txt to Apps.json and add proper app names and descriptions
  • Move Feature definitions to Assets/Features.json
  • Add option to apply changes to other users or the default user profile through the GUI.
  • Add -CLI parameter to open CLI menu instead of GUI
  • Add missing Sysprep registry files for Multi-Monitor taskbar settings
• Add option to disable the 'Drag Tray' by @Raphire in #433
• Add option to disable bloat in Brave browser by @Raphire in #408
• Add error logging to run.bat by @N0tHorizon in #437
• Removed deprecated parameters, see #435

Full Changelog: 2025.12.29...2026.02.01-R2

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Release 2026.02.01-R1

Important

Several undocumented parameters in Win11Debloat have been removed with this release. Click here for more information.

This is a big one, for quite a while people have requested a proper graphical UI for Win11Debloat. Today it's finally here!

The new graphical UI will become the new default way to use Win11Debloat, but don't worry, Win11Debloat powerful CLI features are still here. If you choose, you can even access the old CLI menu by launching the script with the -CLI parameter.

In addition to the new UI, some big changes have been made under the hood, please refer to the changelog below for more details.

What's Changed

• Add full GUI by @Raphire, with help from @SashankBhamidi & @N0tHorizon in #432
  • Update App Selection UI to be in line with new GUI
  • Move support app definitions from Appslist.txt to Apps.json and add proper app names and descriptions
  • Move Feature definitions to Assets/Features.json
  • Add option to apply changes to other users or the default user profile through the GUI.
  • Add -CLI parameter to open CLI menu instead of GUI
  • Add missing Sysprep registry files for Multi-Monitor taskbar settings
• Add option to disable the 'Drag Tray' by @Raphire in #433
• Add option to disable bloat in Brave browser by @Raphire in #408
• Add error logging to run.bat by @N0tHorizon in #437
• Removed deprecated parameters, see #435

Full Changelog: 2025.12.29...2026.02.01