This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

These distros are easy to install, include the right apps, skip the bloat and ads, and automatically detect your hardware.

Stop letting Windows dictate your workflow. Turn that cluttered Start Menu into a sleek, pinned-app-only space built for speed and privacy.

I found an easy way to remove the apps I don't want but my manufacturer pushed anyway.

It's free and open-source.