However, you can always install more (for example, XPS Viewer, Wireless Display, Microsoft Quick Assist,  Windows Storage Management, etc.) or remove those you don’t need. If you don’t find the feature you want to install in the Settings app, you can also use the legacy “Windows Features” tool to add different components like Hyper-V, Windows Subsystem for Linux, .NET, and many others. This guide will show you the steps to install additional features to Windows 11. In addition, you will also find the instructions to uninstall those optional features you don’t need.

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Install Optional Features on Windows 11

Windows 11 allows you to install optional features in at least two ways, including the Settings app and Control Panel if you have to add legacy features.

Add optional features

To install optional features on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the components will download and install on your computer.

Add legacy optional features

To turn on optional features through the “Windows Features,” use these steps: After you complete the steps, the components for the feature will install on the computer.

Uninstall Optional Features on Windows 11

Similar to adding features, you can use the Settings app or Control Panel if you need to uninstall a specific feature.

Remove optional features

To uninstall optional features from your computer, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the feature will remove from Windows 11.

Remove legacy optional feature 

To turn off optional features through Control Panel, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the components for the feature will be removed from the computer.

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