In a surprising turn of events, Flyoobe has rapidly evolved, with its latest version, 1.6, introducing a series of enhancements that significantly improve user experience. Initially released just a week ago, the app has since undergone three updates, showcasing the developers’ commitment to refining the tool designed to facilitate the transition to Windows 11.
Flyoobe 1.6 makes removing bloatware even easier
For those unfamiliar with Flyoobe, it is a utility aimed at simplifying the “upgrade” process to Windows 11, albeit not through official channels. Its primary function is to enable users to upgrade any PC, regardless of its specifications. The previous versions brought notable features: version 1.4 introduced a “Spot” search function for easier navigation, while version 1.5 allowed users to add Ventoy to a USB drive, streamlining the creation of installation media. With version 1.6, users can expect even more improvements, including a revamped home menu and an expanded selection of apps available for installation post-upgrade.
One of the standout features of this update is the enhanced bloatware remover. While the previous iteration performed adequately, it lacked the ability to identify certain pre-installed applications. The latest version addresses this shortcoming, making it more effective at eliminating unwanted software, particularly for users who do not intend to utilize Xbox features or the Clipchamp app.
This release brings a major upgrade to the Install only area, making both clean installs and repair scenarios easily accessible for everyone.
- New Home/Start View: A fresh entry screen presenting the four core options of the app, also accessible via Setup.
- Install Only OOBE View: Expanded with badges, full-text search, and one-click actions, along with numerous optimizations for clean installs and repairs.
- Unified UI: All views have received a visual refresh for a more consistent user experience.
- Smarter Bloatware Remover: Now detects and removes unnecessary apps with greater reliability.
- App Installer: The selection of installable apps has been broadened.
- Experience OOBE View: Core functionality has been updated and improved.
- Performance: Reduced RAM usage and slightly faster startup times.
- General polish: Minor optimizations and fixes throughout the application.
- Nightly (Dev) builds: Users can now access regularly updated builds featuring the latest enhancements before they are included in stable releases.
- This release also sets the stage for renaming the repository from Flyby11 to Flyoobe in the coming weeks, unifying both projects under a single codebase.