OrangDebloat

Program for debloating Windows and making it faster, quieter, and more private.
Built with Python and PowerShell.

Latest release: v1.0.1 (2025-02-25). See Releases for downloads.

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⚠️ Important

OrangDebloat is intended for fresh Windows 11 installations.
Before running:

• Save your work and back up important data;
• Create a System Restore Point (Control Panel → System → System Protection);
• Run the tool as Administrator.
  These cautions are also noted in the repo’s current README. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

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✨ What it does (at a glance)

OrangDebloat ships Python code (core app/logic) plus PowerShell scripts that perform targeted clean-ups. Based on the repo contents:

• Bloatware removal – removes preinstalled apps you don’t need;
• Privacy & telemetry tweaks – turns down unnecessary data collection;
• Microsoft Edge clean-up – dedicated script for Edge adjustments/removal (edge.ps1);
• Windows Update controls – update-related adjustments (updates.ps1);
• One-off clean task(s) – utility script(s) for specific quick cleanups (del_out_one.ps1).

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🧩 Credits

This project stands on the shoulders of some great work:

• ChrisTitusTech – CTT WinUtil
• Raphire – Win11Debloat
• Adasjusk – OrangBoost

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🖥️ Supported

• Windows 11 (fresh installs recommended).

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🚀 Quick Start (Recommended: Release build)

1. Download Latest Release from GitHub:
   https://github.com/InterJava-Studio/OrangDebloat/releases :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
2. Right-click the installer/exe (if provided) → Run as administrator.
3. Follow on-screen steps. Reboot when prompted.

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🧪 Run scripts manually (advanced)

Use this if you prefer running the PowerShell scripts directly.

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator.
2. (Optional) Allow script execution for the session:

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force

3. From the repo root, run what you need:

# Example: Edge-related clean-ups
.\edge.ps1

 # Example: Update-related tweaks
 .\updates.ps1

# Example: a one-off cleanup task
.\del_out_one.ps1

4. Reboot after changes.

Always review a script before running it, and only execute what you actually want.

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🛠️ Build / Dev (from source)

The repository includes /src for Python code and standalone .ps1 scripts in the root. (GitHub)

# 1) Clone
git clone https://github.com/InterJava-Studio/OrangDebloat.git
cd OrangDebloat

# 2) (Optional) Create a venv for Python-side tooling
python -m venv .venv
# Windows:
. .venv\Scripts\activate
# Linux/macOS (dev only):
source .venv/bin/activate

# 3) Install your Python deps (if a requirements.txt is present, use it)
# pip install -r requirements.txt

# 4) Develop / package
# Use your preferred builder (e.g., PyInstaller) if distributing a single EXE.

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🔄 Rollback / Restore

• Best option: use the System Restore Point you created earlier.
• Apps removed via debloat can typically be reinstalled from Microsoft Store or via winget.
• If you add a dedicated “revert” script, link it here for one-click restoration.

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📂 Project Structure (high level)

OrangDebloat/
├─ src/                 # Python app/logic (primary language in repo)
├─ edge.ps1             # Microsoft Edge adjustments/removal
├─ updates.ps1          # Windows Update tweaks
├─ del_out_one.ps1      # One-off cleanup task
├─ LICENSE              # GPL-3.0
└─ README.md

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🤝 Contributing

1. Fork → create a feature branch: git checkout -b feat/my-change
2. Make changes with clear commit messages
3. Open a PR with screenshots/logs when relevant

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📜 License

This project is licensed under the GPL-3.0 License. See LICENSE. (GitHub)