Bloatware Removal Scripts

Comprehensive scripts to silently remove manufacturer bloatware from PCs. Supports HP, Lenovo, ASUS, and Dell systems.

Repository: https://git.azuze.fr/kawa/Kawa-s-Bloat-Remover

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🚀 Quick Start - Run From Internet (No Download Needed)

All Manufacturers (One Command)

powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12; Invoke-Expression(Invoke-WebRequest -Uri 'https://git.azuze.fr/kawa/Kawa-s-Bloat-Remover/raw/main/Remove-AllBloat.ps1' -UseBasicParsing).Content"

Scan First (See What Will Be Removed)

powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12; Invoke-Expression(Invoke-WebRequest -Uri 'https://git.azuze.fr/kawa/Kawa-s-Bloat-Remover/raw/main/Scan-Bloatware.ps1' -UseBasicParsing).Content"

Verify After Removal

powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12; Invoke-Expression(Invoke-WebRequest -Uri 'https://git.azuze.fr/kawa/Kawa-s-Bloat-Remover/raw/main/Verify-Removal.ps1' -UseBasicParsing).Content"

Note: Admin rights are automatically requested when needed.

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Scripts Included

1. Remove-AllBloat.ps1 (Recommended)

Removes bloatware from all four manufacturers in a single execution.

Usage:

# Run with elevated privileges
powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "Remove-AllBloat.ps1"

# Or run silently in background
powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -WindowStyle Hidden -File "Remove-AllBloat.ps1" >$null 2>&1

2. Remove-HPBloat.ps1

Targets HP-specific bloatware only.

Usage:

powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "Remove-HPBloat.ps1"

3. Remove-LenovoBloat.ps1

Targets Lenovo-specific bloatware only.

Usage:

powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "Remove-LenovoBloat.ps1"

4. Remove-ASUSBloat.ps1

Targets ASUS-specific bloatware only.

Usage:

powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "Remove-ASUSBloat.ps1"

5. Remove-DellBloat.ps1

Targets Dell-specific bloatware only.

Usage:

powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "Remove-DellBloat.ps1"

6. Run-AllBloat.bat

Batch file wrapper for silent execution via Command Prompt or Task Scheduler.

Usage:

Run-AllBloat.bat

Remote Execution Methods

Run From Internet (No Local File Needed)

Execute directly from Git repository without downloading:

All Manufacturers

powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12; Invoke-Expression(Invoke-WebRequest -Uri 'https://git.azuze.fr/kawa/Kawa-s-Bloat-Remover/raw/main/Remove-AllBloat.ps1' -UseBasicParsing).Content"

Manufacturer Specific

# HP Only
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12; Invoke-Expression(Invoke-WebRequest -Uri 'https://git.azuze.fr/kawa/Kawa-s-Bloat-Remover/raw/main/Remove-HPBloat.ps1' -UseBasicParsing).Content"

# Lenovo Only
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12; Invoke-Expression(Invoke-WebRequest -Uri 'https://git.azuze.fr/kawa/Kawa-s-Bloat-Remover/raw/main/Remove-LenovoBloat.ps1' -UseBasicParsing).Content"

# ASUS Only
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12; Invoke-Expression(Invoke-WebRequest -Uri 'https://git.azuze.fr/kawa/Kawa-s-Bloat-Remover/raw/main/Remove-ASUSBloat.ps1' -UseBasicParsing).Content"

# Dell Only
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12; Invoke-Expression(Invoke-WebRequest -Uri 'https://git.azuze.fr/kawa/Kawa-s-Bloat-Remover/raw/main/Remove-DellBloat.ps1' -UseBasicParsing).Content"

Diagnostic Commands

# Scan first - see what will be removed
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12; Invoke-Expression(Invoke-WebRequest -Uri 'https://git.azuze.fr/kawa/Kawa-s-Bloat-Remover/raw/main/Scan-Bloatware.ps1' -UseBasicParsing).Content"

# Verify after removal
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12; Invoke-Expression(Invoke-WebRequest -Uri 'https://git.azuze.fr/kawa/Kawa-s-Bloat-Remover/raw/main/Verify-Removal.ps1' -UseBasicParsing).Content"

Using Remote Launcher Script

# Download and execute launcher (allows parameter control)
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12; Invoke-Expression(Invoke-WebRequest -Uri 'https://git.azuze.fr/kawa/Kawa-s-Bloat-Remover/raw/main/Remote-Launch.ps1' -UseBasicParsing).Content" -Script All

Parameters for Remote-Launch.ps1:

• -Script All (default): Remove all manufacturer bloatware
• -Script HP: Remove HP only
• -Script Lenovo: Remove Lenovo only
• -Script ASUS: Remove ASUS only
• -Script Dell: Remove Dell only
• -Script Scan: Scan without removing
• -Script Verify: Verify removal

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Silent Execution Methods

Method 1: Batch File

Run-AllBloat.bat

Method 2: PowerShell Silent Mode

powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -WindowStyle Hidden -File "Remove-AllBloat.ps1" >$null 2>&1

Method 3: Task Scheduler (Automated)

$TaskName = "Remove Bloatware"
$TaskPath = "C:\path\to\Run-AllBloat.bat"

$Action = New-ScheduledTaskAction -Execute "$TaskPath"
$Trigger = New-ScheduledTaskTrigger -AtStartup
$Principal = New-ScheduledTaskPrincipal -UserId "SYSTEM" -RunLevel Highest

Register-ScheduledTask -TaskName $TaskName -Action $Action -Trigger $Trigger -Principal $Principal

Method 4: Quiet PowerShell Execution

Start-Process powershell.exe -ArgumentList "-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -WindowStyle Hidden -File `"Remove-AllBloat.ps1`"" -WindowStyle Hidden -Wait

What Gets Removed

HP

• HP Support Assistant & Alerts
• HP Cloud Recovery
• HP Security Update
• HP Wireless Assistant
• HP Print Library
• Various printer drivers (Deskjet, Officejet, Photosmart, Envy, LaserJet)
• Related services and scheduled tasks

Lenovo

• Lenovo Vantage & Settings
• Lenovo Companion
• Power Management utilities
• System Update tools
• Lenovo OneKey Theater/Optimizer
• Easy Camera
• Related services and scheduled tasks

ASUS

• ASUS Live Update
• ASUS WebStorage
• ASUS Gamer OSD
• ASUS Ambient & FX
• Smart Gesture & Safe Face
• Keyboard & Touchpad utilities
• Turbo, GameVisual, Controller software
• Related services and scheduled tasks

Dell

• Dell Update & System Detect
• SupportAssist utilities
• Display Manager & Easy Access
• Dell Optimizer & Power Manager
• Dell Dock
• Command Update
• Related services and scheduled tasks

Removal Methods

Each script uses multiple methods to ensure complete removal:

1. WMI Uninstall - Uses Win32_Product class to uninstall applications
2. AppxPackage Removal - Removes UWP apps for Windows 10+
3. Service Disabling - Stops and disables associated Windows services
4. Task Scheduler Cleanup - Removes scheduled tasks
5. Registry Cleanup - Removes uninstall and run registry entries
6. Directory Removal - Deletes installation directories

Silent Failure

All scripts use $ErrorActionPreference = 'SilentlyContinue' to ensure:

• No error messages appear
• Script continues if an application isn't found
• Script runs without user interaction
• No output unless explicitly shown

Requirements

• Windows 10 or later
• Administrator privileges
• PowerShell 5.0 or later

Safety Notes

• These scripts are safe for end-user PCs and corporate deployments
• No critical system files are removed
• Manufacturer bloatware is frequently re-installed by update utilities
• Consider re-running periodically or disabling manufacturer update services
• Backup important data before running (though these scripts do not affect user data)

Deployment Tips

For Single PC:

# Download and run directly
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "Remove-AllBloat.ps1"

For Multiple PCs (via Group Policy):

Create a scheduled task with:

• Trigger: At Startup or On a Schedule
• Action: Run Run-AllBloat.bat with highest privileges
• Hidden: Yes (Run with highest privileges)

For Network Deployment:

# Copy script to network share, then execute on remote machines
$Computer = "REMOTE-PC"
$Script = "\\share\Remove-AllBloat.ps1"

Invoke-Command -ComputerName $Computer -FilePath $Script

Logging (Optional)

To add logging, modify the scripts to include:

$LogFile = "C:\Logs\bloatware-removal.log"
Add-Content -Path $LogFile -Value "$(Get-Date): Bloatware removal started"

Troubleshooting

Script won't run

• Ensure Administrator privileges: Run as Administrator
• Check execution policy: Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope CurrentUser

AppxPackage removal fails

• This is normal on systems without UWP apps
• The script handles this silently

Services won't stop

• Some services may be in use; this is handled silently
• System will restart to complete removal

Registry entries remain

• Some entries may be protected; the script handles this silently
• These won't cause issues as the applications are removed

Command Reference

# Run all manufacturers
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "Remove-AllBloat.ps1"

# Run HP only
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "Remove-HPBloat.ps1"

# Run silently in background (no window)
powershell -WindowStyle Hidden -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "Remove-AllBloat.ps1"

# Run with no output
powershell -WindowStyle Hidden -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "Remove-AllBloat.ps1" >$null 2>&1

Legal Notice

These scripts are designed for:

• Enterprise IT administrators removing pre-installed software
• Individual users cleaning their own systems
• Educational purposes

These scripts should only be used on systems you own or have authorization to manage.