BloatBox is a lightweight toolkit that helps users identify and remove unnecessary or undesired components from Windows installations. It typically exposes a curated list of preinstalled apps and services often considered “bloat” and offers scripted ways to uninstall or disable them, streamlining a system for performance, privacy, or reduced clutter. The project aims to be user-friendly: rather than running raw command lines, it organizes actions into named tasks and explains consequences so users can choose conservative or aggressive cleanup profiles. It often includes safeguards like dry-run modes, restore points, or instructions for reinstalling removed components to avoid accidental breakage. For those managing multiple machines, BloatBox accelerates getting a consistent, lean image ready for deployment or personal use. The focus is on practical trade-offs—removing what’s unnecessary while keeping the system stable and manageable.
Features
- Lists all built-in and third-party modern Windows apps and allows selecting which to remove
- Portable / lightweight: can run without full installation, minimal overhead
- Community package of PowerShell-script based advanced scripts for more fine-grained control (reinstall built-ins, remove OneDrive, block telemetry, unpin tiles etc.)
- UI allowing bulk remove, drag & drop or selecting apps to uninstall, removal queue etc.
- Ability to restore default apps or undo some removals via community scripts / reinstall functions in community package
- Blocks telemetry via firewall or hosts file using rules from external projects (e.g. WindowsSpyBlocker)