Add option to turn off Enhance Pointer Precision #197

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Raphire
2025-02-13 21:08:47 +01:00
parent c5e0ba3e59
commit d42019ccc0
7 changed files with 434 additions and 396 deletions

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@@ -44,7 +44,8 @@ Context menu
- Hide the 'Include in library', 'Give access to' & 'Share' options from the context menu. (W10 only)
Other
- Disable Xbox game/screen recording. (Also stops gaming overlay popups)
- Disable Xbox game/screen recording, this also stops gaming overlay popups.
- Turn off Enhance Pointer Precision, also known as mouse acceleration.
- Sysprep mode to apply changes to the Windows Default user profile.
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@@ -27,13 +27,12 @@ param (
[switch]$DisableStartRecommended,
[switch]$DisableCopilot,
[switch]$DisableRecall,
[switch]$DisableWidgets,
[switch]$HideWidgets,
[switch]$DisableChat,
[switch]$HideChat,
[switch]$DisableWidgets, [switch]$HideWidgets,
[switch]$DisableChat, [switch]$HideChat,
[switch]$ClearStart,
[switch]$ClearStartAllUsers,
[switch]$RevertContextMenu,
[switch]$DisableMouseAcceleration,
[switch]$HideHome,
[switch]$HideGallery,
[switch]$ExplorerToHome,

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@@ -57,7 +57,8 @@ The script also includes many features that system administrators will enjoy. Su
#### Other
- Disable Xbox game/screen recording. (Also stops gaming overlay popups)
- Disable Xbox game/screen recording, this also stops gaming overlay popups.
- Turn off Enhance Pointer Precision, also known as mouse acceleration.
- Sysprep mode to apply changes to the Windows Default user profile.
### Default Settings
@@ -312,11 +313,14 @@ The quick and advanced usage methods support switch parameters. A table of all t
| -ClearStart | Remove all pinned apps from start for the current user (Windows 11 update 22H2 or later only) |
| -ClearStartAllUsers | Remove all pinned apps from start for all existing and new users. (Windows 11 update 22H2 or later only) |
| -DisableTelemetry | Disable telemetry, diagnostic data & targeted ads. |
| -DisableBing | Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI & Cortana in Windows search. |
| -DisableSuggestions | Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications and File Explorer. |
| -DisableDesktopSpotlight | Disable the 'Windows Spotlight' desktop background option. |
| -DisableLockscreenTips | Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen. |
| -DisableBing | Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI & Cortana in Windows search. |
| -DisableCopilot | Disable and remove Windows Copilot. (Windows 11 only) |
| -DisableRecall | Disable Windows Recall snapshots. (Windows 11 only) |
| -RevertContextMenu | Restore the old Windows 10 style context menu. (Windows 11 only) |
| -DisableMouseAcceleration | Turn off Enhance Pointer Precision, also known as mouse acceleration. Requires reboot to apply. |
| -ShowHiddenFolders | Show hidden files, folders and drives. |
| -ShowKnownFileExt | Show file extensions for known file types. |
| -HideDupliDrive | Hide duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer navigation pane, so only the entry under 'This PC' remains. |
@@ -329,8 +333,6 @@ The quick and advanced usage methods support switch parameters. A table of all t
| -HideChat | Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar. |
| -DisableWidgets | Disable the widget service & hide the widget (news and interests) icon from the taskbar. |
| <pre>-DisableStartRecommended</pre> | Disable & hide the recommended section in the start menu. This will also change the start menu layout to `More pins`. |
| -DisableCopilot | Disable and remove Windows Copilot. (Windows 11 only) |
| -DisableRecall | Disable Windows Recall snapshots. (Windows 11 only) |
| -HideHome | Hide the home section from the File Explorer navigation pane and add a toggle in the File Explorer folder options. (Windows 11 only) |
| -HideGallery | Hide the gallery section from the File Explorer navigation pane and add a toggle in the File Explorer folder options. (Windows 11 only) |
| -ExplorerToHome | Changes the page that File Explorer opens to `Home`. |

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@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse]
"MouseSpeed"="0"
"MouseThreshold1"="0"
"MouseThreshold2"="0"

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@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[hkey_users\default\Control Panel\Mouse]
"MouseSpeed"="0"
"MouseThreshold1"="0"
"MouseThreshold2"="0"

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@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse]
"MouseSpeed"="1"
"MouseThreshold1"="6"
"MouseThreshold2"="10"

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@@ -29,13 +29,12 @@ param (
[switch]$DisableStartRecommended,
[switch]$DisableCopilot,
[switch]$DisableRecall,
[switch]$DisableWidgets,
[switch]$HideWidgets,
[switch]$DisableChat,
[switch]$HideChat,
[switch]$DisableWidgets, [switch]$HideWidgets,
[switch]$DisableChat, [switch]$HideChat,
[switch]$ClearStart,
[switch]$ClearStartAllUsers,
[switch]$RevertContextMenu,
[switch]$DisableMouseAcceleration,
[switch]$HideHome,
[switch]$HideGallery,
[switch]$ExplorerToHome,
@@ -51,7 +50,7 @@ param (
)
# Show error if current powershell environment does not have LanguageMode set to FullLanguage
# Show error if current powershell environment is limited by security policies
if ($ExecutionContext.SessionState.LanguageMode -ne "FullLanguage") {
Write-Host "Error: Win11Debloat is unable to run on your system, powershell execution is restricted by security policies" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Output ""
@@ -551,13 +550,17 @@ function RestartExplorer {
Write-Output "> Restarting Windows Explorer process to apply all changes... (This may cause some flickering)"
if ($global:Params.ContainsKey("DisableMouseAcceleration")) {
Write-Host "Warning: The Enhance Pointer Precision setting has been changed, this setting will only take effect after a reboot" -ForegroundColor Yellow
}
# Only restart if the powershell process matches the OS architecture.
# Restarting explorer from a 32bit Powershell window will fail on a 64bit OS
if ([Environment]::Is64BitProcess -eq [Environment]::Is64BitOperatingSystem) {
Stop-Process -processName: Explorer -Force
}
else {
Write-Warning "Unable to restart Windows Explorer process, please manually restart your PC to apply all changes."
Write-Warning "Unable to restart Windows Explorer process, please manually reboot your PC to apply all changes."
}
}
@@ -710,6 +713,347 @@ function AwaitKeyToExit {
}
function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
# Get current Windows build version to compare against features
$WinVersion = Get-ItemPropertyValue 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion' CurrentBuild
PrintHeader 'Custom Mode'
# Show options for removing apps, only continue on valid input
Do {
Write-Host "Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) Don't remove any apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Only remove the default selection of bloatware apps from 'Appslist.txt'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Remove default selection of bloatware apps, aswell as mail & calendar apps, developer apps and gaming apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (3) Select which apps to remove and which to keep" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$RemoveAppsInput = Read-Host "Remove any pre-installed apps? (n/1/2/3)"
# Show app selection form if user entered option 3
if ($RemoveAppsInput -eq '3') {
$result = ShowAppSelectionForm
if ($result -ne [System.Windows.Forms.DialogResult]::OK) {
# User cancelled or closed app selection, show error and change RemoveAppsInput so the menu will be shown again
Write-Output ""
Write-Host "Cancelled application selection, please try again" -ForegroundColor Red
$RemoveAppsInput = 'c'
}
Write-Output ""
}
}
while ($RemoveAppsInput -ne 'n' -and $RemoveAppsInput -ne '0' -and $RemoveAppsInput -ne '1' -and $RemoveAppsInput -ne '2' -and $RemoveAppsInput -ne '3')
# Select correct option based on user input
switch ($RemoveAppsInput) {
'1' {
AddParameter 'RemoveApps' 'Remove default selection of bloatware apps'
}
'2' {
AddParameter 'RemoveApps' 'Remove default selection of bloatware apps'
AddParameter 'RemoveCommApps' 'Remove the Mail, Calendar, and People apps'
AddParameter 'RemoveW11Outlook' 'Remove the new Outlook for Windows app'
AddParameter 'RemoveDevApps' 'Remove developer-related apps'
AddParameter 'RemoveGamingApps' 'Remove the Xbox App and Xbox Gamebar'
AddParameter 'DisableDVR' 'Disable Xbox game/screen recording'
}
'3' {
Write-Output "You have selected $($global:SelectedApps.Count) apps for removal"
AddParameter 'RemoveAppsCustom' "Remove $($global:SelectedApps.Count) apps:"
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable Xbox game/screen recording? Also stops gaming overlay popups (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableDVR' 'Disable Xbox game/screen recording'
}
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking and targeted ads? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableTelemetry' 'Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications, explorer, desktop and lockscreen? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableSuggestions' 'Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications and File Explorer'
AddParameter 'DisableDesktopSpotlight' 'Disable the Windows Spotlight desktop background option.'
AddParameter 'DisableLockscreenTips' 'Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable & remove bing web search, bing AI & cortana in Windows search? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableBing' 'Disable & remove bing web search, bing AI & cortana in Windows search'
}
# Only show this option for Windows 11 users running build 22621 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22621){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable & remove Windows Copilot? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableCopilot' 'Disable and remove Windows Copilot'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable Windows Recall snapshots? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableRecall' 'Disable Windows Recall snapshots'
}
}
# Only show this option for Windows 11 users running build 22000 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22000){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Restore the old Windows 10 style context menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'RevertContextMenu' 'Restore the old Windows 10 style context menu'
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Turn off Enhance Pointer Precision, also known as mouse acceleration? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableMouseAcceleration' 'Turn off Enhance Pointer Precision (mouse acceleration)'
}
# Only show option for disabling context menu items for Windows 10 users or if the user opted to restore the Windows 10 context menu
if ((get-ciminstance -query "select caption from win32_operatingsystem where caption like '%Windows 10%'") -or $global:Params.ContainsKey('RevertContextMenu')){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to disable any context menu options? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the 'Include in library' option in the context menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideIncludeInLibrary' "Hide the 'Include in library' option in the context menu"
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the 'Give access to' option in the context menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideGiveAccessTo' "Hide the 'Give access to' option in the context menu"
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the 'Share' option in the context menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideShare' "Hide the 'Share' option in the context menu"
}
}
}
# Only show this option for Windows 11 users running build 22621 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22621){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to make any changes to the start menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
Write-Output ""
if ($global:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep")) {
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for all existing and new users? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'ClearStartAllUsers' 'Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for existing and new users'
}
}
else {
Do {
Write-Host " Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) Don't remove any pinned apps from the start menu" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for this user only ($env:USERNAME)" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for all existing and new users" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$ClearStartInput = Read-Host " Remove all pinned apps from the start menu? (n/1/2)"
}
while ($ClearStartInput -ne 'n' -and $ClearStartInput -ne '0' -and $ClearStartInput -ne '1' -and $ClearStartInput -ne '2')
# Select correct option based on user input
switch ($ClearStartInput) {
'1' {
AddParameter 'ClearStart' "Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for this user only"
}
'2' {
AddParameter 'ClearStartAllUsers' "Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for all existing and new users"
}
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Disable & hide the recommended section in the start menu? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableStartRecommended' 'Disable & hide the recommended section in the start menu.'
}
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to make any changes to the taskbar and related services? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
# Only show these specific options for Windows 11 users running build 22000 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22000){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Align taskbar buttons to the left side? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'TaskbarAlignLeft' 'Align taskbar icons to the left'
}
# Show options for search icon on taskbar, only continue on valid input
Do {
Write-Output ""
Write-Host " Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) No change" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Hide search icon from the taskbar" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Show search icon on the taskbar" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (3) Show search icon with label on the taskbar" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (4) Show search box on the taskbar" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$TbSearchInput = Read-Host " Hide or change the search icon on the taskbar? (n/1/2/3/4)"
}
while ($TbSearchInput -ne 'n' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '0' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '1' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '2' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '3' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '4')
# Select correct taskbar search option based on user input
switch ($TbSearchInput) {
'1' {
AddParameter 'HideSearchTb' 'Hide search icon from the taskbar'
}
'2' {
AddParameter 'ShowSearchIconTb' 'Show search icon on the taskbar'
}
'3' {
AddParameter 'ShowSearchLabelTb' 'Show search icon with label on the taskbar'
}
'4' {
AddParameter 'ShowSearchBoxTb' 'Show search box on the taskbar'
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the taskview button from the taskbar? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideTaskview' 'Hide the taskview button from the taskbar'
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Disable the widgets service and hide the icon from the taskbar? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableWidgets' 'Disable the widget service & hide the widget (news and interests) icon from the taskbar'
}
# Only show this options for Windows users running build 22621 or earlier
if ($WinVersion -le 22621){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideChat' 'Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar'
}
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to make any changes to File Explorer? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
# Show options for changing the File Explorer default location
Do {
Write-Output ""
Write-Host " Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) No change" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Open File Explorer to 'Home'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Open File Explorer to 'This PC'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (3) Open File Explorer to 'Downloads'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (4) Open File Explorer to 'OneDrive'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$ExplSearchInput = Read-Host " Change the default location that File Explorer opens to? (n/1/2/3/4)"
}
while ($ExplSearchInput -ne 'n' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '0' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '1' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '2' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '3' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '4')
# Select correct taskbar search option based on user input
switch ($ExplSearchInput) {
'1' {
AddParameter 'ExplorerToHome' "Change the default location that File Explorer opens to 'Home'"
}
'2' {
AddParameter 'ExplorerToThisPC' "Change the default location that File Explorer opens to 'This PC'"
}
'3' {
AddParameter 'ExplorerToDownloads' "Change the default location that File Explorer opens to 'Downloads'"
}
'4' {
AddParameter 'ExplorerToOneDrive' "Change the default location that File Explorer opens to 'OneDrive'"
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Show hidden files, folders and drives? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'ShowHiddenFolders' 'Show hidden files, folders and drives'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Show file extensions for known file types? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'ShowKnownFileExt' 'Show file extensions for known file types'
}
# Only show this option for Windows 11 users running build 22000 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22000){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the Home section from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideHome' 'Hide the Home section from the File Explorer sidepanel'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the Gallery section from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideGallery' 'Hide the Gallery section from the File Explorer sidepanel'
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer sidepanel so they only show under This PC? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideDupliDrive' 'Hide duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer sidepanel'
}
# Only show option for disabling these specific folders for Windows 10 users
if (get-ciminstance -query "select caption from win32_operatingsystem where caption like '%Windows 10%'"){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to hide any folders from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the OneDrive folder from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideOnedrive' 'Hide the OneDrive folder in the File Explorer sidepanel'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the 3D objects folder from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'Hide3dObjects' "Hide the 3D objects folder under 'This pc' in File Explorer"
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the music folder from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideMusic' "Hide the music folder under 'This pc' in File Explorer"
}
}
}
}
# Suppress prompt if Silent parameter was passed
if (-not $Silent) {
Write-Output ""
Write-Output ""
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Press enter to confirm your choices and execute the script or press CTRL+C to quit..."
Read-Host | Out-Null
}
PrintHeader 'Custom Mode'
}
##################################################################################################################
# #
@@ -888,337 +1232,7 @@ if ((-not $global:Params.Count) -or $RunDefaults -or $RunWin11Defaults -or $RunS
# Custom mode, show & add options based on user input
'2' {
# Get current Windows build version to compare against features
$WinVersion = Get-ItemPropertyValue 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion' CurrentBuild
PrintHeader 'Custom Mode'
# Show options for removing apps, only continue on valid input
Do {
Write-Host "Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) Don't remove any apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Only remove the default selection of bloatware apps from 'Appslist.txt'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Remove default selection of bloatware apps, aswell as mail & calendar apps, developer apps and gaming apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (3) Select which apps to remove and which to keep" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$RemoveAppsInput = Read-Host "Remove any pre-installed apps? (n/1/2/3)"
# Show app selection form if user entered option 3
if ($RemoveAppsInput -eq '3') {
$result = ShowAppSelectionForm
if ($result -ne [System.Windows.Forms.DialogResult]::OK) {
# User cancelled or closed app selection, show error and change RemoveAppsInput so the menu will be shown again
Write-Output ""
Write-Host "Cancelled application selection, please try again" -ForegroundColor Red
$RemoveAppsInput = 'c'
}
Write-Output ""
}
}
while ($RemoveAppsInput -ne 'n' -and $RemoveAppsInput -ne '0' -and $RemoveAppsInput -ne '1' -and $RemoveAppsInput -ne '2' -and $RemoveAppsInput -ne '3')
# Select correct option based on user input
switch ($RemoveAppsInput) {
'1' {
AddParameter 'RemoveApps' 'Remove default selection of bloatware apps'
}
'2' {
AddParameter 'RemoveApps' 'Remove default selection of bloatware apps'
AddParameter 'RemoveCommApps' 'Remove the Mail, Calendar, and People apps'
AddParameter 'RemoveW11Outlook' 'Remove the new Outlook for Windows app'
AddParameter 'RemoveDevApps' 'Remove developer-related apps'
AddParameter 'RemoveGamingApps' 'Remove the Xbox App and Xbox Gamebar'
AddParameter 'DisableDVR' 'Disable Xbox game/screen recording'
}
'3' {
Write-Output "You have selected $($global:SelectedApps.Count) apps for removal"
AddParameter 'RemoveAppsCustom' "Remove $($global:SelectedApps.Count) apps:"
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable Xbox game/screen recording? Also stops gaming overlay popups (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableDVR' 'Disable Xbox game/screen recording'
}
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking and targeted ads? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableTelemetry' 'Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications, explorer, desktop and lockscreen? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableSuggestions' 'Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications and File Explorer'
AddParameter 'DisableDesktopSpotlight' 'Disable the Windows Spotlight desktop background option.'
AddParameter 'DisableLockscreenTips' 'Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable & remove bing web search, bing AI & cortana in Windows search? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableBing' 'Disable & remove bing web search, bing AI & cortana in Windows search'
}
# Only show this option for Windows 11 users running build 22621 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22621){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable & remove Windows Copilot? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableCopilot' 'Disable and remove Windows Copilot'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable Windows Recall snapshots? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableRecall' 'Disable Windows Recall snapshots'
}
}
# Only show this option for Windows 11 users running build 22000 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22000){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Restore the old Windows 10 style context menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'RevertContextMenu' 'Restore the old Windows 10 style context menu'
}
}
# Only show this option for Windows 11 users running build 22621 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22621){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to make any changes to the start menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
Write-Output ""
if ($global:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep")) {
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for all existing and new users? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'ClearStartAllUsers' 'Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for existing and new users'
}
}
else {
Do {
Write-Host " Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) Don't remove any pinned apps from the start menu" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for this user only ($env:USERNAME)" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for all existing and new users" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$ClearStartInput = Read-Host " Remove all pinned apps from the start menu? (n/1/2)"
}
while ($ClearStartInput -ne 'n' -and $ClearStartInput -ne '0' -and $ClearStartInput -ne '1' -and $ClearStartInput -ne '2')
# Select correct option based on user input
switch ($ClearStartInput) {
'1' {
AddParameter 'ClearStart' "Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for this user only"
}
'2' {
AddParameter 'ClearStartAllUsers' "Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for all existing and new users"
}
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Disable & hide the recommended section in the start menu? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableStartRecommended' 'Disable & hide the recommended section in the start menu.'
}
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to make any changes to the taskbar and related services? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
# Only show these specific options for Windows 11 users running build 22000 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22000){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Align taskbar buttons to the left side? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'TaskbarAlignLeft' 'Align taskbar icons to the left'
}
# Show options for search icon on taskbar, only continue on valid input
Do {
Write-Output ""
Write-Host " Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) No change" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Hide search icon from the taskbar" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Show search icon on the taskbar" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (3) Show search icon with label on the taskbar" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (4) Show search box on the taskbar" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$TbSearchInput = Read-Host " Hide or change the search icon on the taskbar? (n/1/2/3/4)"
}
while ($TbSearchInput -ne 'n' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '0' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '1' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '2' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '3' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '4')
# Select correct taskbar search option based on user input
switch ($TbSearchInput) {
'1' {
AddParameter 'HideSearchTb' 'Hide search icon from the taskbar'
}
'2' {
AddParameter 'ShowSearchIconTb' 'Show search icon on the taskbar'
}
'3' {
AddParameter 'ShowSearchLabelTb' 'Show search icon with label on the taskbar'
}
'4' {
AddParameter 'ShowSearchBoxTb' 'Show search box on the taskbar'
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the taskview button from the taskbar? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideTaskview' 'Hide the taskview button from the taskbar'
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Disable the widgets service and hide the icon from the taskbar? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableWidgets' 'Disable the widget service & hide the widget (news and interests) icon from the taskbar'
}
# Only show this options for Windows users running build 22621 or earlier
if ($WinVersion -le 22621){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideChat' 'Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar'
}
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to make any changes to File Explorer? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
# Show options for changing the File Explorer default location
Do {
Write-Output ""
Write-Host " Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) No change" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Open File Explorer to 'Home'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Open File Explorer to 'This PC'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (3) Open File Explorer to 'Downloads'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (4) Open File Explorer to 'OneDrive'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$ExplSearchInput = Read-Host " Change the default location that File Explorer opens to? (n/1/2/3/4)"
}
while ($ExplSearchInput -ne 'n' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '0' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '1' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '2' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '3' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '4')
# Select correct taskbar search option based on user input
switch ($ExplSearchInput) {
'1' {
AddParameter 'ExplorerToHome' "Change the default location that File Explorer opens to 'Home'"
}
'2' {
AddParameter 'ExplorerToThisPC' "Change the default location that File Explorer opens to 'This PC'"
}
'3' {
AddParameter 'ExplorerToDownloads' "Change the default location that File Explorer opens to 'Downloads'"
}
'4' {
AddParameter 'ExplorerToOneDrive' "Change the default location that File Explorer opens to 'OneDrive'"
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Show hidden files, folders and drives? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'ShowHiddenFolders' 'Show hidden files, folders and drives'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Show file extensions for known file types? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'ShowKnownFileExt' 'Show file extensions for known file types'
}
# Only show this option for Windows 11 users running build 22000 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22000){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the Home section from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideHome' 'Hide the Home section from the File Explorer sidepanel'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the Gallery section from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideGallery' 'Hide the Gallery section from the File Explorer sidepanel'
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer sidepanel so they only show under This PC? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideDupliDrive' 'Hide duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer sidepanel'
}
# Only show option for disabling these specific folders for Windows 10 users
if (get-ciminstance -query "select caption from win32_operatingsystem where caption like '%Windows 10%'"){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to hide any folders from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the OneDrive folder from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideOnedrive' 'Hide the OneDrive folder in the File Explorer sidepanel'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the 3D objects folder from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'Hide3dObjects' "Hide the 3D objects folder under 'This pc' in File Explorer"
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the music folder from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideMusic' "Hide the music folder under 'This pc' in File Explorer"
}
}
}
}
# Only show option for disabling context menu items for Windows 10 users or if the user opted to restore the Windows 10 context menu
if ((get-ciminstance -query "select caption from win32_operatingsystem where caption like '%Windows 10%'") -or $global:Params.ContainsKey('RevertContextMenu')){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to disable any context menu options? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the 'Include in library' option in the context menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideIncludeInLibrary' "Hide the 'Include in library' option in the context menu"
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the 'Give access to' option in the context menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideGiveAccessTo' "Hide the 'Give access to' option in the context menu"
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the 'Share' option in the context menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideShare' "Hide the 'Share' option in the context menu"
}
}
}
# Suppress prompt if Silent parameter was passed
if (-not $Silent) {
Write-Output ""
Write-Output ""
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Press enter to confirm your choices and execute the script or press CTRL+C to quit..."
Read-Host | Out-Null
}
PrintHeader 'Custom Mode'
DisplayCustomModeOptions
}
# App removal, remove apps based on user selection
@@ -1357,26 +1371,12 @@ else {
RegImport "> Disabling Xbox game/screen recording..." "Disable_DVR.reg"
continue
}
'ClearStart' {
Write-Output "> Removing all pinned apps from the start menu for user $env:USERNAME..."
ReplaceStartMenu
Write-Output ""
continue
}
'ClearStartAllUsers' {
ReplaceStartMenuForAllUsers
continue
}
'DisableTelemetry' {
RegImport "> Disabling telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking and targeted ads..." "Disable_Telemetry.reg"
continue
}
{$_ -in "DisableBingSearches", "DisableBing"} {
RegImport "> Disabling bing web search, bing AI & cortana in Windows search..." "Disable_Bing_Cortana_In_Search.reg"
# Also remove the app package for bing search
$appsList = 'Microsoft.BingSearch'
RemoveApps $appsList
{$_ -in "DisableSuggestions", "DisableWindowsSuggestions"} {
RegImport "> Disabling tips, tricks, suggestions and ads across Windows..." "Disable_Windows_Suggestions.reg"
continue
}
'DisableDesktopSpotlight' {
@@ -1387,14 +1387,48 @@ else {
RegImport "> Disabling tips & tricks on the lockscreen..." "Disable_Lockscreen_Tips.reg"
continue
}
{$_ -in "DisableSuggestions", "DisableWindowsSuggestions"} {
RegImport "> Disabling tips, tricks, suggestions and ads across Windows..." "Disable_Windows_Suggestions.reg"
{$_ -in "DisableBingSearches", "DisableBing"} {
RegImport "> Disabling bing web search, bing AI & cortana in Windows search..." "Disable_Bing_Cortana_In_Search.reg"
# Also remove the app package for bing search
$appsList = 'Microsoft.BingSearch'
RemoveApps $appsList
continue
}
'DisableCopilot' {
RegImport "> Disabling & removing Windows Copilot..." "Disable_Copilot.reg"
# Also remove the app package for bing search
$appsList = 'Microsoft.Copilot'
RemoveApps $appsList
continue
}
'DisableRecall' {
RegImport "> Disabling Windows Recall snapshots..." "Disable_AI_Recall.reg"
continue
}
'RevertContextMenu' {
RegImport "> Restoring the old Windows 10 style context menu..." "Disable_Show_More_Options_Context_Menu.reg"
continue
}
'DisableMouseAcceleration' {
RegImport "> Turning off Enhanced Pointer Precision..." "Disable_Enhance_Pointer_Precision.reg"
continue
}
'ClearStart' {
Write-Output "> Removing all pinned apps from the start menu for user $env:USERNAME..."
ReplaceStartMenu
Write-Output ""
continue
}
'ClearStartAllUsers' {
ReplaceStartMenuForAllUsers
continue
}
'DisableStartRecommended' {
RegImport "> Disabling and hiding the start menu recommended section..." "Disable_Start_Recommended.reg"
continue
}
'TaskbarAlignLeft' {
RegImport "> Aligning taskbar buttons to the left..." "Align_Taskbar_Left.reg"
@@ -1420,22 +1454,6 @@ else {
RegImport "> Hiding the taskview button from the taskbar..." "Hide_Taskview_Taskbar.reg"
continue
}
'DisableStartRecommended' {
RegImport "> Disabling and hiding the start menu recommended section..." "Disable_Start_Recommended.reg"
continue
}
'DisableCopilot' {
RegImport "> Disabling & removing Windows Copilot..." "Disable_Copilot.reg"
# Also remove the app package for bing search
$appsList = 'Microsoft.Copilot'
RemoveApps $appsList
continue
}
'DisableRecall' {
RegImport "> Disabling Windows Recall snapshots..." "Disable_AI_Recall.reg"
continue
}
{$_ -in "HideWidgets", "DisableWidgets"} {
RegImport "> Disabling the widget service and hiding the widget icon from the taskbar..." "Disable_Widgets_Taskbar.reg"
continue
@@ -1444,22 +1462,6 @@ else {
RegImport "> Hiding the chat icon from the taskbar..." "Disable_Chat_Taskbar.reg"
continue
}
'ShowHiddenFolders' {
RegImport "> Unhiding hidden files, folders and drives..." "Show_Hidden_Folders.reg"
continue
}
'ShowKnownFileExt' {
RegImport "> Enabling file extensions for known file types..." "Show_Extensions_For_Known_File_Types.reg"
continue
}
'HideHome' {
RegImport "> Hiding the home section from the File Explorer navigation pane..." "Hide_Home_from_Explorer.reg"
continue
}
'HideGallery' {
RegImport "> Hiding the gallery section from the File Explorer navigation pane..." "Hide_Gallery_from_Explorer.reg"
continue
}
'ExplorerToHome' {
RegImport "> Changing the default location that File Explorer opens to `Home`..." "Launch_File_Explorer_To_Home.reg"
continue
@@ -1476,6 +1478,22 @@ else {
RegImport "> Changing the default location that File Explorer opens to `OneDrive`..." "Launch_File_Explorer_To_OneDrive.reg"
continue
}
'ShowHiddenFolders' {
RegImport "> Unhiding hidden files, folders and drives..." "Show_Hidden_Folders.reg"
continue
}
'ShowKnownFileExt' {
RegImport "> Enabling file extensions for known file types..." "Show_Extensions_For_Known_File_Types.reg"
continue
}
'HideHome' {
RegImport "> Hiding the home section from the File Explorer navigation pane..." "Hide_Home_from_Explorer.reg"
continue
}
'HideGallery' {
RegImport "> Hiding the gallery section from the File Explorer navigation pane..." "Hide_Gallery_from_Explorer.reg"
continue
}
'HideDupliDrive' {
RegImport "> Hiding duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer navigation pane..." "Hide_duplicate_removable_drives_from_navigation_pane_of_File_Explorer.reg"
continue