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https://github.com/teeotsa/windows-8-debloat


https://github.com/teeotsa/windows-8-debloat

debloat optimize windows windows-8

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# Windows 8.1 Debloater

:warning: Use this at your own risk!

:warning: Backup your stuff before running!

# Disabled/Broken Items

* Windows Defender
* AppX Packages
* Windows Update
* Microsoft Account

# How to run

* Download `Windows_8.1_Debloat.ps1` from this Github repository.
* Open a PowerShell terminal with administrative privileges.
* Before running the script, you may need to allow unsigned scripts. This can be done using the command `Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted` . Be aware that this policy is a security risk.
* You can then run the script by locating it and typing `Windows_8.1_Debloat.ps1`. It takes a few minutes to run.
* After running the script, you can recover your execution policy by typing `Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Default` .
* Finally, you can restart your computer by running `shutdown /r /t 0` .

# Performance - Before the script

![vmware_egiE6OlOL5](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/78772453/204083611-7f2442fc-93a0-460d-93e9-1fb1c1b6501f.png)

![vmware_nG4wO3zhzo](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/78772453/204083613-67f7ad00-4b16-4fd7-a6ce-424474b4269a.png)

![vmware_aX7sqlivLL](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/78772453/204083615-381d30ba-ef66-44b5-9cf7-253dd12826d1.png)

# Performance - After the script

![vmware_fg5AfpkuUI](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/78772453/204083125-67233f18-1720-442e-99e3-ab025782c085.png)

![vmware_yqo1n0Yd0W](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/78772453/204083128-ef87a682-6eb9-4eb1-8c82-8ee7ab72bb8c.png)

![vmware_LT3Ax80q24](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/78772453/204083130-4f15b2dd-c4e4-4762-8151-1f7095355586.png)