Fighting Back Against Windows 11's Built-in Malware: An Open Source Counter-Offensive

2025-07-28
Fighting Back Against Windows 11's Built-in Malware: An Open Source Counter-Offensive

Windows 11 is riddled with distracting ads and tracking features, akin to built-in malware. This article calls for the development of an automated Windows cleanup tool to counter Microsoft's tactics. The tool should be open-source, user-friendly, configurable, and integrate existing excellent tools. The ultimate goal is to force Microsoft to change course and improve user experience through community pressure; a prime example of FOSS fighting back against Microsoft's dominance.

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