How to install Windows 11 without bloatware apps: Setting your region to English (World) will allow you to install Windows 11 in only two clicks without any third-party bloatware like Candy Crush. No, we're not kidding. When we questioned Microsoft about the problem, the corporation said that it was aware of the accusations and was looking into them.

How to install Windows 11 without bloatware apps

How to install Windows 11 without bloatware apps

Yes, it is possible to install Windows 11 without having to deal with obtrusive third-party applications.

In this post, you will learn a workaround for installing Windows 11 without using any third-party applications. Along with the operating system, the Windows 11 installation process also installs commercial apps from Microsoft partners like Facebook and Instagram, Netflix, Twitter, Disney, ESPN, Spotify, and many more when you do a clean installation of the operating system.

Use Microsoft's “Fresh Start” function to install Windows 11 free of bloatware applications. With the help of this function, you may uninstall any pre-installed programs that are not essential and reinstall Windows 11. Additionally, you have the option to install Windows 11 fresh using a bootable USB drive, which offers you greater control over the procedure and enables you to completely avoid installing bloatware applications.

Despite being straightforward connections to services, they can clog the Start menu with programs you most likely won't ever use. There is a method (provided by ThioJoe and Neowin) that you may apply during the first setup to stop the setup from installing the bloatware programs. Normally, you can uninstall these bloatware apps through the Settings app or using the “Uninstall” option from the Start menu after the installation.

It's crucial to keep in mind that using this technique won't prevent the setup from downloading Microsoft programs like Calculator, Outlook mail, Teams, Microsoft Edge, and others.

This tutorial will show you how to install Windows 11 completely from scratch without any bloatware.

Clean install Windows 11 without bloatware apps

You may use the Windows 11 installation disc or ISO file to do a clean installation of Windows 11 without any bloatware programs. Make sure to pick the “Custom” option throughout the installation process and carefully choose the applications and features you wish to install, making sure that no bloatware is added. After the installation is finished, you may also use third-party tools or manually remove any unneeded programs from the Control Panel to further optimize your PC. Making a custom installation from the official Windows 11 ISO file is required to install Windows 11 without any bloatware programs.

Please be aware that depending on the individual Windows 11 version and any upgrades that have been made after my last knowledge update in September 2021, the options and methods may differ somewhat.

Follow these instructions to install Windows 11 without any bloatware from third parties:

  1. Using the Windows 11 USB flash disk, start the computer.
  2. Press any key to move forward.
  3. In the “Time and Currency format” section, select “English (World)”.
How to install Windows 11 without bloatware apps

Quick note: This setting enables the installation of the operating system without the need for other programs. Remember to select the appropriate (World) option for your area if you need to speak a different language.

4. Click the Next button.

5. Click the Install now button.

6. If you're performing a re installation, select the “I don't have a product key” option. If Windows 11 had previously been enabled upon installation, reactivation would happen automatically.

7. If appropriate, choose the “Windows 11” edition that has been enabled by your license key.

8. Choose “I accept the license terms” from the dialog box's options.

9. Then press the Next button.

10. Choose “Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)” as your option.

11. Click the Delete option after selecting each partition on the hard disk where you wish to install Windows 11. (Typically, the disk labeled “Drive 0” is where all the installation files are located.)

Removing partitions Setup for Windows 11

You should be aware that when you delete a partition, you also delete all of the data on the disk.

 Additionally, erasing the partitions on a secondary hard drive is not necessary.

12. To install Windows 11, use the Drive 0 Unallocated Space hard drive.

13. Then press the Next button.

14. Choose “Drive 0 Unallocated Space” as the hard disk to install Windows 11 on your PC.

15. Then press the Next button.

16. After installation, on the first page of the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE), choose your region option.

As the wizard tries to load the region settings, you can see some issues throughout the out-of-box experience, and you might even receive the “Something went wrong” message. The “Skip” option is always available to get around errors.

17. Select Yes from the menu.

18. Choose your preferred keyboard layout.

19. Select Yes from the menu.

20. If configuring a second layout is not necessary, click the Skip option.

If the computer has an Ethernet connection, it will immediately connect to the network. If your connection is wireless, you must manually configure it (you might need a security key).

21. (Optional) Verify the computer's name.

22. Then press the Next button. (The system will restart itself.)

23. If you are setting up Windows 11 Professional, choose the “Set up for personal use” option. This choice is not available in the “Home” edition.

24. Then press the Next button.

25. Select Sign In from the menu.

26. To establish an account, verify your Skype, phone, or Microsoft account information.

27. Then press the Next button.

28. Verify the password for your Microsoft account.

29. Then press the Next button.

30. Please choose “View more options.”

31. Pick “Set up a new device” from the menu.

32. Then press the Next button.

33. Select “Create PIN” from the menu.

34. Make a fresh PIN with four digits.

35. Choose the OK option.

36. Turn the toggle switch for each privacy option on or off to confirm the settings that best fit your needs.

37. Then press the Next button.

38. Once more, press the Next button.

39. On the Accept button, click.

40. (Optional) To enable the setup to suggest tools and service modifications for this experience, choose one or more of the ways you wish to use your device on the “Let's customize your experience” page.

41. To proceed, click the Accept button. Selecting the Skip button will also skip the setup.

42. For the Android phone connect process, choose Skip.

43. Click “Next” to have your Desktop, Pictures, and Documents folders moved to OneDrive automatically. Select “Only save files to this PC” from the menu if you like.

44. Then press the Next button.

45. To skip the setup for Microsoft 365, click the Decline option.

46. To bypass the Game Pass membership campaign, use the “Skip for now” button.

47. After setup is finished, open Settings.

48. Click on Language & Time.

49. On the Language & region tab, click.

50. Choose the country from the drop-down option under “Region” that says “Country or region.”

51. Select “Reginal format” to use the Recommended setting.

You may start using Windows 11 without obtrusive third-party programs once you've finished the instructions.

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