# builtbybel/bloatynosy **Attribution required: if you use, quote, or summarise this content, you must credit and link back to [awesome-repositories.com](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/builtbybel-bloatynosy).** 5,568 stars · 173 forks · C# · mit ## Links - GitHub: https://github.com/builtbybel/Bloatynosy - awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/builtbybel-bloatynosy.md ## Topics `bloatynosy` `debloat` `windows-10` `windows-11` ## Description Bloatynosy is a unified Windows system management tool that removes pre-installed bloatware, manages optional features, configures privacy settings, cleans residual files, and controls Windows updates. It operates through a core system interaction layer that leverages Appx, DISM, PowerShell, Registry, COM, Task Scheduler, and Windows Update APIs to apply configuration changes and manage system state. The tool provides a streamlined post-install and ongoing configuration experience, guiding users through initial setup to skip unwanted prompts and configure privacy early. It suppresses intrusive Windows features like telemetry, ads, and notifications, and can block unwanted components such as the new Outlook or AI features. Bloatynosy also handles system cleanup by deleting caches, old installations, and OneDrive, while offering the ability to restore removed built-in apps. Additional capabilities include adjusting visual settings like the light theme and file extension visibility, modifying User Account Control behavior, and managing system state through restore point creation and Explorer process restarts. The tool can also force specific Windows feature updates and adjust rollback timers to control the update process. ## Tags ### DevOps & Infrastructure - [Windows Bloatware Removals](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/configuration-management/file-based-configuration/managed-file-removal/complete-file-removals/windows-bloatware-removals.md) — Removes pre-installed Windows apps and unwanted bundled software to free up system resources. - [Windows Shell](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/restart-automation/process-restarts/windows-shell.md) — Terminates and relaunches the Windows Explorer shell process to apply changes. ([source](https://github.com/builtbybel/Bloatynosy/tree/main/plugins)) ### Development Tools & Productivity - [Windows Cleanup Utilities](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/shell-built-ins/windows-cleanup-utilities.md) — Deleting residual files, caches, and old installations to reclaim storage and resolve display issues. - [Appx Package Removers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/windows-packages/appx-package-removers.md) — Leverages the Appx module to enumerate, remove, and restore Windows Store applications. - [Windows Installation Cleanups](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/dependency-managers/installation-resolution-utilities/dependency-installers/clean-installations/windows-installation-cleanups.md) — Removes residual files from a previous Windows installation to reclaim disk space. ([source](https://github.com/builtbybel/Bloatynosy/tree/main/plugins)) - [Windows OOBE Assistants](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/installation-scripts/post-installation-extensions/windows-oobe-assistants.md) — Guides users through a streamlined post-install setup to skip unwanted prompts and configure privacy early. ([source](https://github.com/builtbybel/Bloatynosy/blob/main/README.md)) - [Windows OOBE Configurations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/installation-scripts/post-installation-extensions/windows-oobe-configurations.md) — Guiding users through a streamlined OOBE to skip prompts and configure privacy settings early after installation. ### Operating Systems & Systems Programming - [DISM Feature Removals](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/ai-component-removal/dism-feature-removals.md) — Uses DISM commands to remove or block Windows optional features and AI components. - [System Configuration Scripts](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/terminal-command-line-environments/shells-scripting/powershell/system-configuration-scripts.md) — Uses PowerShell cmdlets and registry edits to enable or disable Windows features and settings. - [Windows AI Component Removals](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/ai-component-removal/windows-ai-component-removals.md) — Deletes AI-related system components and features from the operating system. ([source](https://github.com/builtbybel/Bloatynosy/tree/main/plugins)) ### Security & Cryptography - [Windows Privacy Configurations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/privacy-data-protection/telemetry-and-privacy/windows-privacy-configurations.md) — Disabling telemetry, ads, and intrusive notifications to regain control over system privacy and data collection. - [Windows Privacy Tweakers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/privacy-enhancements/windows-privacy-tweakers.md) — Disables telemetry, ads, and intrusive notifications to enhance user privacy and reduce distractions. ### System Administration & Monitoring - [Windows System Cleaners](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/cache-cleaners/windows-system-cleaners.md) — Clears residual files, caches, and old installations to reclaim disk space and resolve display issues. - [Pre-installed App Removals](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/integrated-application-removals/windows-application-removals/pre-installed-app-removals.md) — Scans the system for unwanted bundled applications and removes them with a single action. ([source](https://github.com/builtbybel/Bloatynosy/custom-properties)) - [Live Registry Editors](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/system-registry-managers/registry-manipulation-scripts/live-registry-editors.md) — Directly reads and writes Windows Registry keys to apply configuration changes. - [Windows Update Controllers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/update-control-managers/windows-update-controllers.md) — Forcing specific feature updates and managing rollback timers to control the Windows update process. - [Windows Feature Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/windows-software-management/windows-feature-managers.md) — Toggles visual settings, security prompts, and optional components like OneDrive and AI features. - [Unwanted Feature Blockers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/windows-software-management/windows-feature-managers/unwanted-feature-blockers.md) — Prevents specific Windows features, like the new Outlook, from being installed or activated. ([source](https://github.com/builtbybel/Bloatynosy/tree/main/plugins)) - [OneDrive Uninstallers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/application-uninstallers/onedrive-uninstallers.md) — Completely removes the OneDrive sync client and its associated services from the system. ([source](https://github.com/builtbybel/Bloatynosy/tree/main/plugins)) - [Built-in App Restorations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/integrated-application-removals/windows-application-removals/built-in-app-restorations.md) — Reinstalls all built-in Windows applications that were previously removed. ([source](https://github.com/builtbybel/Bloatynosy/tree/main/plugins)) - [System Restore Point Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/system-restore-point-managers.md) — Creates and manages System Restore points via COM interfaces for rollback safety. - [Windows Update API Wrappers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/windows-update-api-wrappers.md) — Invokes Windows Update Agent APIs to force feature updates and manage rollback timers. ### User Interface & Experience - [Windows Telemetry and Ad Suppressions](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/notification-suppression/windows-telemetry-and-ad-suppressions.md) — Turns off intrusive Windows features like telemetry, ads, and notifications to streamline the user experience. ([source](https://github.com/builtbybel/Bloatynosy/tree/main/languages)) ### Data & Databases - [System Cache Clearers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/performance-caching-systems/cache-purging-systems/system-cache-clearers.md) — Deletes temporary icon and system caches to resolve display issues and free storage. ([source](https://github.com/builtbybel/Bloatynosy/tree/main/plugins))