When it comes to privacy and app control, Microsoft didn't change much in Windows 11. The default configuration still grants permissions that should be restricted, and some apps still resist uninstallation through traditional means. Fortunately, Windows Privacy Dashboard just received a release candidate that lets us delete apps in Windows 11 and improve its privacy easily…
'Windows is a service,' or at least that's Microsoft's plan. Windows 11 only deepens the idea of the 'service,' which means that sooner or later the user will have to moderate certain aspects of its configuration. In other words, we must dive into its privacy section to review each granted permission, and try to uninstall all those superfluous apps.
The work is tedious, and more than once Windows itself becomes an obstacle. However, we have gained some very interesting allies in recent years. One of the best is Windows Privacy Dashboard, which previously helped us optimize privacy in Windows 10. Today, the official page offers a release candidate that adds support for the new Redmond system. If you're wondering how to delete apps in Windows 11 and improve its privacy, start here.
How to delete apps in Windows 11 with Windows Privacy Dashboard
The new version also brings changes to its interface, with a factory default dark theme much more pleasant to the eye. The main sections remain three: Privacy, Blocker, and Applications. In Privacy you can disable practically everything, from telemetry for "experience improvements" to identifiers, autofill systems, and more.
The Blocker section activates different rules to restrict telemetry sending, block Windows Update, and other secondary Microsoft services. This is probably the most aggressive section of Windows Privacy Dashboard, and I recommend using it with caution. Lastly, the Applications section reduces app uninstallation to a couple of clicks. Select the applications you wish to remove, and click Disable Selected. The program suggests keeping everything related to the store, in case you change your mind and want to reinstall an app in the future.
Windows Privacy Dashboard is portable and free. This release candidate is working very well, and beyond some incomplete translation details, I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes a final build very soon. If you truly want to delete apps in Windows 11 and improve its privacy, Windows Privacy Dashboard will serve you, and a lot.
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