Debloat tweaks remove preinstalled apps and services you don't need.
Why it matters
Fewer background apps = fewer processes and less RAM usage. Advanced debloat options are off by default — enable only if you understand the trade-offs.
Available tweaks
| Tweak | Tier | Risk | Recommended | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remove Teams Chat icon (Win11) | Free | Safe | Yes | Hides Chat from the taskbar. |
| Disable search highlights | Free | Safe | Yes | Removes search box illustrations. |
| Disable Widgets (Win11) | Pro | Safe | No | Turns off the Widgets board. |
| Disable Windows Copilot | Pro | Safe | No | Turns off Copilot assistant. |
| Disable OneDrive autostart | Pro | Safe | No | OneDrive won't launch at startup. |
| Remove preinstalled bloatware | Pro | Advanced | No | Removes Xbox overlay, Tips, Weather, etc. |
| Disable SysMain (Superfetch) | Pro | Advanced | No | Disables SysMain — mainly for SSDs. |
How to apply
Open IRIS Tweaks → Optimizations → Debloat. Toggle individual tweaks or use Dashboard → Optimize now for all recommended tweaks in your tier.
Reversible
Debloat is reversible but marked Advanced. Removed apps can be re-registered from the Microsoft Store.