How do you want to run Talon?
Express Method
- Open PowerShell as Administrator
- Paste this command:
irm https://debloat.win | iex - Press Enter and wait a few moments.
This is the method for running most Windows debloaters due to its easiness and simplicity. When you run the command, it downloads Talon from our servers, cryptographically verifies it for your security, then extracts and runs Talon. The whole process is automated for you, so you only need to run the command then get to using Talon right away.
Manual Method
- Open Windows Defender and navigate to Real Time Protection > Manage Settings, look for Exclusions and select "Add or remove exclusions."
- Add C: as an exclusion. REMOVE THIS EXCLUSION AFTER INSTALLING TALON!
- Download Talon here, extract the ZIP, then run Talon.
This method is the traditional method of running Talon, but requires more manual effort and initial setup to get it running. A temporary exclusion in Defender is necessary to prevent Defender interfering mid-process, which can cause issues or corruption. Many debloaters utilize the Express method to avoid this problem entirely.