In addition to a new design, Windows 11 also introduced many new and valuable features. Many of these features were kept hidden from the users to reduce storage consumption.
The feature kept hidden from the users is termed Optional Features. On Windows 11, you get a dedicated section for Optional features that allows you to install & enable many new functionalities of the operating system.
1. Add Optional Features on Windows 11
If you want to add optional features on Windows 11, follow these steps.
1. Click on the Windows 11 Start button and select Settings.
2. On the Settings app, click on the Apps.
3. Scroll down and click the Optional features option on the right pane.
4. On the next screen, click on the View features button behind the Add an optional feature or View features.
5. On the Add an optional feature pop-up, select the feature you want to install on your computer. For example, here, we have chosen the Wireless Display feature. Once done, click Next.
6. On the next screen, click on the Install button below.
2. How to Remove Optional Features
If you don’t want to use the optional features, you can easily disable or uninstall them from the Settings app.
1. Click on the Windows 11 Start button and select Settings.
2. On the Settings app, click on Apps.
3. Scroll down and click on the Optional features option on the right pane.
4. Your installed features will appear underneath the Installed Features section. You need to select the feature and click on the Uninstall button.
3. How to Add Optional Features via Control Panel
You can also access the optional features via Control Panel. To do that, follow these simple steps.
1. Type Turn Windows Features on or off in the Windows Search. Open the relevant Control Panel item from the list.
2. On the Turn Windows features on or off prompt, check the features that you want to enable. Once done, click OK and restart your PC.
3. To remove the optional features, simply uncheck the options and click OK.
This guide is all about how to add or remove optional features on the Windows 11 operating system. If you have any doubts about this, let us know in the comment box below.