Hands-On Windows

Jul 2nd 2026

Hands-On Windows 196

Reclaiming Windows 11 Pt. 2

Hosted by Paul Thurrott

Ditching the Defaults

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Category: Help & How To

What happens when you strip Windows 11 to the bone and dodge Microsoft's usual bloat? Paul Thurrott reveals how far you can actually go in building a lean, privacy-focused Windows experience—without third-party debloating tools.

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