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Remove Bloatware to Get Improved Performance From Your Windows PC

Avast Cleanup’s bloatware remover feature gets rid of junk, forgotten programs, and other unneeded files clogging up your machine. Give your PC a performance boost with Avast Cleanup and our top-rated Windows bloatware removal tool.

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We have 30+ years of experience

Easily remove harmful bloatware and unwanted junk

Bloatware is preinstalled software you don’t need or want: unused apps, expired software trials, and even potentially harmful adware. Avast Cleanup deep-scans your machine to root out every trace of PC bloatware. Download Avast Cleanup today to clean and revamp your PC from top to bottom.

The benefits of using Avast Cleanup

Clear up valuable space

Scan, identify, and uninstall bloatware on your machine to free up valuable space for files you actually need.

Free up resources

Avast Cleanup clears bloatware that runs in the background and eats up CPU, RAM and battery life.

Patch security risks

Delete old programs that are potential security vulnerabilities, and update apps and programs automatically.

Speed up your PC

Remove bloatware, like unnecessary startup programs and background processes, to make your PC faster.

Delete junk files

Automatically get rid of hidden junk — clear app cache and delete temporary files with one click.

Enjoy cleaner browsing

An easy-to-use interface and dedicated browser cleaner help speed up popular browsers.

How much does Avast Cleanup actually help? Let’s talk numbers

Avast Cleanup saves you tons of time and frees up gigabytes of space by zapping bloatware instantly. While our lab tests are indicative only, and your results may vary, we found:

30%
30%

Faster performance

Processes run faster when you delete unnecessary apps and files bogging down your PC.

79%
79%

Quicker startup times

Uninstall old startup items and background processes and your PC will boot up in no time.

71
71 GB

Cleaned up

Remove bloatware and junk from your browser, disk, and registry to enjoy tons of extra space.

200+
200+

Programs integrated

Delete junk files on Windows, plus 200+ of the most popular PC apps and programs.

Give your device the ultimate tuneup

Avast Cleanup’s patented technology deep-scans your machine. Fully optimize your apps, files, settings, and more to get your PC running at its very best — and keep it in shape with automatic maintenance.

Remove bloatware on your other devices, too

Bloatware and other unnecessary files can clutter up any device. Avast is here to make sure all your devices stay clean and run smoothly.

MAC
ANDROID
IPHONE/IPAD
Get rid of leftover data and uninstall unused apps that are clogging up your Apple machine with Avast Cleanup for Mac.
Remove preinstalled bloatware and unused apps and get your phone running up to 20% faster with Avast Cleanup for Android.
Ensure your iPhone and iPad stay protected against malicious files and other threats that might be lurking online with Avast One for iOS.

Download the best bloatware removal tool

Don’t leave your PC saddled with unnecessary bloatware. Avast Cleanup identifies and removes all kinds of bloatware and junk files to free up valuable PC resources. Plus, enjoy automatic maintenance and a dozen other optimization tools to streamline your PC and get it running like new.

FAQs

How do I remove bloatware?

You can remove bloatware by searching through every folder on your computer and uninstalling old or unused apps. But bloatware can also hide in browser toolbars, adware, and other junk programs. Bloatware removal is faster, easier, and safer when you use a dedicated tool like Avast Cleanup.

Is it safe to remove bloatware?

Yes! Bloatware, also called “junkware,” is, by definition, unnecessary. It’s safe and recommended to remove bloatware regularly — as long as you use a trusted tool like Avast Cleanup that makes sure you remove the junk while protecting all the software you actually need.

Is bloatware a security risk?

Yes, bloatware can be a security risk. Some bloatware comes in the form of adware, meaning it spreads intrusive ads all over your system. Other forms of bloatware can spy on you. If you think you have malicious software on your computer, use a malware removal tool to scrub it clean. Avast Cleanup also provides ongoing protection by removing bloatware regularly.

Should I remove bloatware?

Yes, removing bloatware has many benefits. All of the unneeded apps, expired free trials, toolbars, and other junk will eat up your computer’s CPU power, RAM, and battery life. Removing it frees up extra resources to give you improved performance and faster speeds. And getting rid of malicious bloatware is crucial for shoring up your digital security.

Does bloatware affect Macs and Android devices?

Yes, bloatware can impact the performance and security of Macs and Androids, too. You can easily clear out bloatware, other unused apps, hidden junk files, and unnecessary duplicates to free up gigabytes of space. Download Avast Cleanup for Mac to rediscover a clean, lean, Apple machine.


On Android, bloatware and other unnecessary files can build up in the form of unused apps, expired trials, unwanted preloaded software, calling history, temporary files, and blurry photos. Download Avast Cleanup for Android and enjoy more space, speed, and battery life for your Android phone or tablet.

System requirements

We're not demanding. All you need is Windows 11 except Mixed Reality and IoT Edition; Windows 10 except Mobile and IoT Core Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows 8/8.1 except RT and Starter Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows 7 SP1 or higher, any Edition (32 or 64-bit)

 

Windows fully compatible PC with Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon 64 processor or above (must support SSE2 instructions)

 

256 MB RAM or above

 

100 MB free space on the hard disk

 

Internet connection to download, activate, and maintain application updates

 

Optimal standard screen resolution no less than 800 x 600 pixels is recommended

Windows 10 compatible

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