I Put 4 Windows Debloating Tools to the Test. The Results Were Embarrassing

A recent test of four popular Windows 11 debloating tools revealed critical flaws that rendered them ineffective, with some tools potentially introducing new vulnerabilities. These utilities, marketed to optimize system performance by removing unnecessary processes, were found to harm system stability or security rather than improve efficiency. Windows 11 users relying on such tools are at risk of degraded performance or exposure to unpatched security gaps.

Debloat tools claim to make Windows 11 more efficient by removing unnecessary processes and freeing up RAM. In practice, that's not the case. Microsoft is scrambling to improve Windows 11, but, in the meantime, the web is full of utilities that promise to imp…