Clean Windows 11 installation no longer guarantees no junk

Many users are sure that if you install Windows 11 from scratch from the official media, the computer will be perfectly clean and fast. How-To Geek, however, debunks this myth. According to technical journalist Jorge Aguilar, even a fresh installation of the operating system is not immune to the emergence of digital “garbage”.

The reason lies in the policies of Microsoft and its partners. Immediately after the first login, the user can find application shortcuts in the Start menu that he did not download. In addition, the OS actively imposes “recommendations”, and the built-in search by default gives not only local files, but also advertising results from the Internet, which is often annoying and distracting.

How to restore the computer to its former purity? The expert recommends starting with the "Installed Annexes" section. First of all, it is worth ruthlessly removing trial versions of programs from the laptop manufacturer and unnecessary services of Microsoft itself.

The second important step is to check the autoload. In the system settings, you need to disable the automatic launch of optional messengers, cloud storage and other third-party utilities that quietly slow down the start of the computer. Regular revision of installed software will help maintain high PC performance and eliminate intrusive notifications, writes “Tape.ru”.