These Windows Apps Are Outdated, Risky, or Scammy

Plus,Windows comes with its own bloatware.

CCleaner and other cleaning utilities

Windows 10 and 11 do a great job of looking after themselves.

There is no need for a cleaning app anymoreespecially CCleaner.

CCleaner used to be a reliable app for cleaning up Windows.

But in 2017, it was bought by Avast, which started to add unnecessary features and data-monitoring tools.

Adobe Flash is no more.

But it still might bearound on your machine.

The same might be true for older frameworks and technologies like Microsoft Silverlight, Java, and Shockwave.

Its useful, but it has a security risk.

Cortana is one of those Microsoft projects that never worked out.

It was already hidden in Windows 10, and its gone in Windows 11.

Still, Cortana lurks in the background, taking up space and resources.

Use theWindows10Debloater script in PowerShellto uninstall Cortana with just a click.

Go to your apps list and find such apps.

Use theShould I Remove It?website to figure out which apps are bloatware and uninstall them right away.

McAfee is one of the antivirus apps that itself isnt safe.

And it has proven to be anotoriously tricky to completely uninstallon the Mac.

It mostly comes preinstalled with PCs, and is not an easy app to use.

Its easy to get rid of on Windows, thoughyou can uninstall it from the Apps list in parameters.

But then uTorrent started getting ads and bloatand BitTorrent went the same way.

uTorrent even added a crypto mining software without telling users.

Uninstall these apps and switch toqBittorrent, which is safe, free, and open-source.

Everyone needs an app for unzipping archivesbut it shouldnt be WinRar.

This app hasnt seen a real update in 20 years, and offers 40-day trials perpetually.

It wont lock you out if you dont pay, but itwillkeep showing you an annoying popup.

Switch to the7-Zipapp, which is free and easy to use.