Win11Debloat/README.md

# Win10Debloat

Win10Debloat is a simple and lightweight powershell script that removes pre-installed windows bloatware apps, disables telemetry and declutters the experience by disabling or removing intrusive interface elements, ads and context menu items. No need to painstakingly go through all the settings yourself, or removing apps one by one. Win10Debloat makes the process quick and simple!

You can pick and choose exactly which modifications you want the script to make, or use the default settings for your specific windows version which should be fine for most people. If you are unhappy with any of the changes you can easily revert them by using the registry files that are included in the 'Regfiles' folder, and all of the apps that are removed by default can be reinstalled from the microsoft store.

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## The windows 10 default settings will

- Remove all bloatware apps from [this list](#click-here-to-see-what-microsoft-apps-will-be-removed).
- Disable telemetry, diagnostic data & targeted ads.
- Disable bing search & cortana in windows search.
- Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen. (This may change your lockscreen wallpaper to the windows default)
- Disable tips, tricks and suggestions in the startmenu and settings, and sync provider ads in windows explorer.
- Disable the widget service & hide the widget (news and interests) icon on the taskbar. 
- Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
- Hide the 3D objects folder under 'This pc' in windows explorer.
- Hide the 'Include in library', 'Give access to' and 'Share' options in the context menu.

## The windows 11 default settings will

- Remove all bloatware apps from [this list](#click-here-to-see-what-microsoft-apps-will-be-removed).
- Disable telemetry, diagnostic data & targeted ads.
- Disable bing search, bing AI & cortana in windows search.
- Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen. (This may change your lockscreen wallpaper to the windows default)
- Disable tips, tricks and suggestions in the startmenu and settings, and sync provider ads in windows explorer.
- Disable the widget service & hide the widget icon on the taskbar. 
- Hide the Chat icon from the taskbar.

## The 'Custom' option allows you to customize the script to your exact needs
A full list of what changes this script can make can be found [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win10Debloat#improve-your-windows-1011-experience). 

## Usage

Disclaimer: I believe this script to be completely safe to run, but use this script at your own risk!

### Easy method

1. [Download the latest version of the script](https://github.com/Raphire/Win10Debloat/archive/master.zip), and extract the .ZIP file to your desired location.
2. Navigate to the Win10Debloat folder
3. Double click the 'Run.bat' file to start the script. Note: If the console window immediately closes and nothing happens, try the advanced method below.
4. Accept the windows UAC prompt to run the script as administrator, this is required for the script to function.
5. A new powershell window will now open, showing the Win10Debloat menu. Select either the default or custom setup to continue.

### Advanced method

This method gives you the option to run the script with certain parameters to tailor the behaviour of the script to your needs without requiring any user input during runtime, making it quicker and easier to deploy on a large number of systems.

1. [Download the latest version of the script](https://github.com/Raphire/Win10Debloat/archive/master.zip), and extract the .ZIP file to your desired location.
2. Open powershell as an administrator.
3. Enable powershell execution by entering the following command: `Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Force`
4. In powershell, navigate to the directory where the files were extracted. Example: `cd c:\\Win10Debloat`
5. Enter this into powershell to run the script: `.\Win10Debloat.ps1`
6. A menu will now open. Select either the default or custom setup to continue.

To run the script without any user input, simply add parameters at the end, example: `.\Win10Debloat.ps1 -RemoveApps -DisableBing`

| Parameter | Description |
| --------- | ----------- |
| -RunDefaults                  |    Run the script with windows 10 default settings. |
| -RunWin11Defaults             |    Run the script with windows 11 default settings. |
| -RemoveApps                   |    Remove all bloatware apps from [this list](#click-here-to-see-what-microsoft-apps-will-be-removed). |
| -DisableTelemetry             |    Disable telemetry, diagnostic data & targeted ads. |
| -DisableBing                  |    Disable bing search, bing AI & cortana in windows search. |
| -DisableLockscreenTips        |    Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen. |
| -DisableSuggestions           |    Disable tips, tricks and suggestions in the startmenu and settings, and sync provider ads in windows explorer. |
| -TaskbarAlignLeft             |    Align taskbar icons to the left. (Windows 11 only) |
| -DisableWidgets               |    Disable the widget service & hide the widget (news and interests) icon on the taskbar. |
| -DisableChat                  |    Hide the chat (meet now) icon on the taskbar. |
| -DisableOnedrive              |    Hide the onedrive folder in the windows explorer sidepanel. |
| -Disable3dObjects             |    Hide the 3D objects folder under 'This pc' in windows explorer. |
| -DisableMusic                 |    Hide the music folder under 'This pc' in windows explorer. |
| -DisableIncludeInLibrary      |    Disable the 'Include in library' option in the context menu. |
| -DisableGiveAccessTo          |    Disable the 'Give access to' option in the context menu. |
| -DisableShare                 |    Disable the 'Share' option in the context menu. |

## Debloat Windows

By default, this script removes a large selection preinstalled apps that most people are unlikely to ever need or use. All apps that are removed can easily be reinstalled through the microsoft store. You can of course customize which apps are removed by this script by editing the apps list found in the 'Win10Debloat.ps1' file.

<details>
  <summary><h4>Click here to see what microsoft apps will be removed</h4></summary>
  <blockquote>
    
    - Microsoft.3DBuilder  
    - Microsoft.549981C3F5F10 (Cortana app)
    - Microsoft.Asphalt8Airborne  
    - Microsoft.BingFinance  
    - Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink-     
    - Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness-  
    - Microsoft.BingNews  
    - Microsoft.BingSports  
    - Microsoft.BingTranslator  
    - Microsoft.BingTravel   
    - Microsoft.BingWeather  
    - Microsoft.GetHelp  
    - Microsoft.Getstarted (Cannot be uninstalled in Windows 11)
    - Microsoft.Messaging  
    - Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer  
    - Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub  
    - Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows  
    - Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection  
    - Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes  
    - Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal  
    - Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest  
    - Microsoft.News  
    - Microsoft.Office.OneNote  
    - Microsoft.Office.Sway  
    - Microsoft.OneConnect  
    - Microsoft.Print3D  
    - Microsoft.RemoteDesktop  
    - Microsoft.SkypeApp  
    - Microsoft.Todos  
    - Microsoft.WindowsAlarms  
    - Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub  
    - Microsoft.WindowsMaps  
    - Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder  
    - Microsoft.ZuneMusic  
    - Microsoft.ZuneVideo  
    - MicrosoftTeams  
  </blockquote>
</details>

<details>
  <summary><h4>Click here to see what third party apps will be removed</h4></summary>
  <blockquote>
  
    - ACGMediaPlayer  
    - ActiproSoftwareLLC  
    - AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress  
    - Amazon.com.Amazon  
    - Asphalt8Airborne   
    - AutodeskSketchBook  
    - CaesarsSlotsFreeCasino  
    - Clipchamp.Clipchamp  
    - COOKINGFEVER  
    - CyberLinkMediaSuiteEssentials  
    - DisneyMagicKingdoms  
    - Dolby  
    - DrawboardPDF  
    - Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree  
    - EclipseManager  
    - Facebook  
    - FarmVille2CountryEscape  
    - fitbit  
    - Flipboard  
    - HiddenCity  
    - HULULLC.HULUPLUS  
    - iHeartRadio  
    - king.com.BubbleWitch3Saga  
    - king.com.CandyCrushSaga  
    - king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga  
    - LinkedInforWindows  
    - MarchofEmpires  
    - Netflix  
    - NYTCrossword  
    - OneCalendar  
    - PandoraMediaInc  
    - PhototasticCollage  
    - PicsArt-PhotoStudio  
    - Plex  
    - PolarrPhotoEditorAcademicEdition  
    - Royal Revolt  
    - Shazam  
    - Sidia.LiveWallpaper  
    - SlingTV  
    - Speed Test  
    - Spotify  
    - TuneInRadio  
    - Twitter  
    - Viber  
    - WinZipUniversal  
    - Wunderlist  
    - XING
  </blockquote>
</details>

<details>
  <summary><h4>Click here to see what apps will NOT be removed</h4></summary>
  <blockquote>
    
    - Microsoft.GamingApp
    - Microsoft.MSPaint (Paint 3D)
    - Microsoft.People
    - Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop
    - Microsoft.ScreenSketch
    - Microsoft.Windows.Photos
    - Microsoft.WindowsCalculator
    - Microsoft.WindowsCamera
    - microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps (Mail & Calendar)
    - Microsoft.WindowsStore (NOTE: This app cannot be reinstalled!)
    - Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI
    - Microsoft.XboxApp
    - Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay
    - Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay
    - Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider
    - Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay (NOTE: This app cannot be reinstalled from the microsoft store!)
    - Microsoft.YourPhone
  </blockquote>
</details>

## Improve your Windows experience

This script can also make various changes to declutter & improve your overall windows experience, and protect your privacy. Such as:

- Disable telemetry, diagnostic data & targeted ads.
- Disable bing search, bing AI & cortana in windows search.
- Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen. (This changes your lockscreen wallpaper to the windows default)
- Disable tips, tricks and suggestions in the startmenu and settings, and sync provider ads in windows explorer.
- Align taskbar icons to the left. (Windows 11 only)
- Disable the widget service & hide the widget (news and interests) icon on the taskbar.
- Hide the chat (meet now) icon on the taskbar.
- Hide the onedrive folder in the windows explorer sidepanel. (Windows 10 only)
- Hide the 3D objects and/or music folders under 'This pc' in windows explorer. (Windows 10 only)
- Hide the 'Include in library', 'Give access to' and 'Share' options in the context menu. (Windows 10 only)

All of these changes can be individually reverted with the registry files that are included in the 'Regfiles' folder.