Windows ships with a whole host of apps, most of them from Microsoft. They should cover a broad basic spectrum.
However, at least some of the apps are classified as unnecessary by part of the community and are referred to with the English term “bloat”, which can be translated as bloated.
This is what happened:Raven Software developer K0 has introduced a new Windows tool on YouTube that can be used to remove Windows apps.
In a YouTube video, the developer shows how an early version of the software works.
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But be careful:The developer has now responded to criticism and suggestions from the community. The installation of additional software shown will not be available in the final version.
The user profiles shown and the associated installation of apps will be removed following feedback from the community. The focus of the app should be on removing Microsoft apps.
This should be automated with just a few clicks.
In the revised version there should only be the option to install additional tools from the development team. Once selected, the automatic removal of the pre-installed apps begins.
After the video was published, the comments section on YouTube filled with questions from the community.The developer has somesummarized on YouTube.
Parts of the audience criticized the lack of control over the software to be removed. There should be no way to keep certain apps. However, according to the developer, the reinstallation option remains.
The need to deactivate Microsoft Defender before using the software and the unknown developer company were also discussed. According to the developer, Talon will be released as an open source app, which will make it easier to review.
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Martin Brinkmann
Classifying the tool is difficult for several reasons. On the one hand, it has not yet been published, and on the other hand, the functionality shown in the video will be changed significantly in the final version.
The need to deactivate Microsoft Defender is also a pain in the ass. With similar tools likeWinUtilThat is not a requirement.
Last but not least, there is currently no option to make a preselection to only remove certain apps.
The bottom line is “wait and see and drink tea”. A final evaluation can only be given after the software has been published.
Now you are asked. Do you already use tools like WinUtil to uninstall apps? Or do you prefer manual uninstallation? Feel free to write us a comment.
