You Can Get Rid of Windows Malware With One Command
Windows has always had malware issues (even though Samsung recently claimed the crown in this department ). Bloatware is a general term for apps, services, and programs that you don’t need and never asked for, and Windows comes preloaded with a boatload of them.
The situation improved with the launch of Windows 11 and Microsoft began to get rid of its installation media. But that’s still a problem since apps like Skype, 3DBuilder, Asphalt 8, Microsoft News, Feedback Hub, and many more are installed (and take up space on your system) by default.
Removing malware will help you in two ways: you will free up disk space and speed up your computer. If you’re using an inexpensive machine or an old PC, or if you just like the idea of running a lighter OS, this guide will help you fix the problem with a single command.
The traditional way to remove malware requires keeping track of these unnecessary applications and removing them one by one. It still works to some extent if you can find the app in the Settings > Apps > Apps & features list. Here, find the malicious app, press the Menu button with three dots and select Uninstall . Confirm and follow the process.
But that doesn’t work with the hidden apps, system apps, and background processes that Microsoft puts into the OS – and that’s where an automated script can save a life. The Windows10Debloater script from developer Sycnex works on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 and gives you the ability to remove all malware or a custom subset of the malware list with one click.
To get started, go to the Start menu , search for Windows PowerShell, right-click the result, and select Run as administrator .
In the PowerShell window, type the following command and press the Enter key. It will automatically download the files from the GitHub repository and create a system restore point in case something goes wrong.
iwr -usebhttps://git.io/debloat|iex
Entering this command will launch a new program where you will see options to disable Cortana, One Drive, etc.
Click the Configure Blacklist button and select the malware you want to remove. Save the file and click the ” Remove malware using a custom blacklist ” button.
The script will run and remove the selected applications. Once that’s done, restart your computer and you’ll be working a little less and hopefully a little more efficiently.