Fix system restore actions not being printed

Updated the app descriptions that were not already included in the `Appslist.txt` file.

Appslist.txt

@@ -2,94 +2,94 @@
 #  The apps below this line WILL be uninstalled by default. Add a # character in front of any app you want to    #
 #   KEEP installed by default.                                                                                   #
 # -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #
-Clipchamp.Clipchamp
+Clipchamp.Clipchamp                            # Video editor from Microsoft
-Microsoft.3DBuilder
+Microsoft.3DBuilder                            # Basic 3D modeling software
-Microsoft.549981C3F5F10   #Cortana app
+Microsoft.549981C3F5F10                        # Cortana app (Voice assistant)
-Microsoft.BingFinance
+Microsoft.BingFinance                          # Finance news and tracking via Bing (Discontinued)
-Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink            
+Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink                     # Recipes and food news via Bing (Discontinued)
-Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness         
+Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness                 # Health and fitness tracking/news via Bing (Discontinued)
-Microsoft.BingNews
+Microsoft.BingNews                             # News aggregator via Bing (Replaced by Microsoft News/Start)
-Microsoft.BingSports
+Microsoft.BingSports                           # Sports news and scores via Bing (Discontinued)
-Microsoft.BingTranslator
+Microsoft.BingTranslator                       # Translation service via Bing
-Microsoft.BingTravel 
+Microsoft.BingTravel                           # Travel planning and news via Bing (Discontinued)
-Microsoft.BingWeather
+Microsoft.BingWeather                          # Weather forecast via Bing
-Microsoft.Copilot
+Microsoft.Copilot                              # AI assistant integrated into Windows
-Microsoft.Getstarted   # Cannot be uninstalled in Windows 11
+Microsoft.Getstarted                           # Tips and introductory guide for Windows (Cannot be uninstalled in Windows 11)
-Microsoft.Messaging
+Microsoft.Messaging                            # Messaging app, often integrates with Skype (Largely deprecated)
-Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer
+Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer                    # Viewer for 3D models
-Microsoft.MicrosoftJournal
+Microsoft.MicrosoftJournal                     # Digital note-taking app optimized for pen input
-Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub
+Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub                   # Hub to access Microsoft Office apps and documents (Precursor to Microsoft 365 app)
-Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows
+Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows           # Business analytics service client
-Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection
+Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection         # Collection of solitaire card games
-Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes
+Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes                 # Digital sticky notes app
-Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal
+Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal                  # Portal for Windows Mixed Reality headsets
-Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest
+Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest                     # Internet connection speed test utility
-Microsoft.News
+Microsoft.News                                 # News aggregator (Replaced Bing News, now part of Microsoft Start)
-Microsoft.Office.OneNote
+Microsoft.Office.OneNote                       # Digital note-taking app (Universal Windows Platform version)
-Microsoft.Office.Sway
+Microsoft.Office.Sway                          # Presentation and storytelling app
-Microsoft.OneConnect
+Microsoft.OneConnect                           # Mobile Operator management app (Replaced by Mobile Plans)
-Microsoft.Print3D
+Microsoft.Print3D                              # 3D printing preparation software
-Microsoft.SkypeApp
+Microsoft.SkypeApp                             # Skype communication app (Universal Windows Platform version)
-Microsoft.Todos
+Microsoft.Todos                                # To-do list and task management app
-Microsoft.WindowsAlarms
+Microsoft.WindowsAlarms                        # Alarms & Clock app
-Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub
+Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub                   # App for providing feedback to Microsoft on Windows
-Microsoft.WindowsMaps
+Microsoft.WindowsMaps                          # Mapping and navigation app
-Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder
+Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder                 # Basic audio recording app
 Microsoft.XboxApp                              # Old Xbox Console Companion App, no longer supported
-Microsoft.ZuneVideo
+Microsoft.ZuneVideo                            # Movies & TV app for renting/buying/playing video content (Rebranded as "Films & TV")
-MicrosoftCorporationII.MicrosoftFamily   # Family Safety App
+MicrosoftCorporationII.MicrosoftFamily         # Family Safety App for managing family accounts and settings
-MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist
+MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist             # Remote assistance tool
-MicrosoftTeams   # Old MS Teams personal (MS Store)
+MicrosoftTeams                                 # Old MS Teams personal (MS Store version)
-MSTeams   # New MS Teams app
+MSTeams                                        # New MS Teams app (Work/School or Personal)
 
-ACGMediaPlayer
+ACGMediaPlayer                                 # Media player app
-ActiproSoftwareLLC
+ActiproSoftwareLLC                             # Potentially UI controls or software components, often bundled by OEMs
-AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress
+AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress # Basic photo editing app from Adobe
-Amazon.com.Amazon
+Amazon.com.Amazon                              # Amazon shopping app
-AmazonVideo.PrimeVideo
+AmazonVideo.PrimeVideo                         # Amazon Prime Video streaming service app
-Asphalt8Airborne 
+Asphalt8Airborne                               # Racing game
-AutodeskSketchBook
+AutodeskSketchBook                             # Digital drawing and sketching app
-CaesarsSlotsFreeCasino
+CaesarsSlotsFreeCasino                         # Casino slot machine game
-COOKINGFEVER
+COOKINGFEVER                                   # Restaurant simulation game
-CyberLinkMediaSuiteEssentials
+CyberLinkMediaSuiteEssentials                  # Multimedia software suite (often preinstalled by OEMs)
-DisneyMagicKingdoms
+DisneyMagicKingdoms                            # Disney theme park building game
-Disney
+Disney                                         # General Disney content app (may vary by region/OEM, often Disney+)
-DrawboardPDF
+DrawboardPDF                                   # PDF viewing and annotation app, often focused on pen input
-Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree
+Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree                 # Language learning app
-EclipseManager
+EclipseManager                                 # Often related to specific OEM software or utilities (e.g., for managing screen settings)
-Facebook
+Facebook                                       # Facebook social media app
-FarmVille2CountryEscape
+FarmVille2CountryEscape                        # Farming simulation game
-fitbit
+fitbit                                         # Fitbit activity tracker companion app
-Flipboard
+Flipboard                                      # News and social network aggregator styled as a magazine
-HiddenCity
+HiddenCity                                     # Hidden object puzzle adventure game
-HULULLC.HULUPLUS
+HULULLC.HULUPLUS                               # Hulu streaming service app
-iHeartRadio
+iHeartRadio                                    # Internet radio streaming app
-Instagram
+Instagram                                      # Instagram social media app
-king.com.BubbleWitch3Saga
+king.com.BubbleWitch3Saga                      # Puzzle game from King
-king.com.CandyCrushSaga
+king.com.CandyCrushSaga                        # Puzzle game from King
-king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga
+king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga                    # Puzzle game from King
-LinkedInforWindows
+LinkedInforWindows                             # LinkedIn professional networking app
-MarchofEmpires
+MarchofEmpires                                 # Strategy game
-Netflix
+Netflix                                        # Netflix streaming service app
-NYTCrossword
+NYTCrossword                                   # New York Times crossword puzzle app
-OneCalendar
+OneCalendar                                    # Calendar aggregation app
-PandoraMediaInc
+PandoraMediaInc                                # Pandora music streaming app
-PhototasticCollage
+PhototasticCollage                             # Photo collage creation app
-PicsArt-PhotoStudio
+PicsArt-PhotoStudio                            # Photo editing and creative app
-Plex
+Plex                                           # Media server and player app
-PolarrPhotoEditorAcademicEdition
+PolarrPhotoEditorAcademicEdition               # Photo editing app (Academic Edition)
-Royal Revolt
+Royal Revolt                                   # Tower defense / strategy game
-Shazam
+Shazam                                         # Music identification app
-Sidia.LiveWallpaper
+Sidia.LiveWallpaper                            # Live wallpaper app
-SlingTV
+SlingTV                                        # Live TV streaming service app
-Spotify
+Spotify                                        # Spotify music streaming app
-TikTok
+TikTok                                         # TikTok short-form video app
-TuneInRadio
+TuneInRadio                                    # Internet radio streaming app
-Twitter
+Twitter                                        # Twitter (now X) social media app
-Viber
+Viber                                          # Messaging and calling app
-WinZipUniversal
+WinZipUniversal                                # File compression and extraction utility (Universal Windows Platform version)
-Wunderlist
+Wunderlist                                     # To-do list app (Acquired by Microsoft, functionality moved to Microsoft To Do)
-XING
+XING                                           # Professional networking platform popular in German-speaking countries
 
 
 
@@ -99,53 +99,53 @@ XING
 #   want to UNINSTALL by default.                                                                               #
 # ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #
 #Microsoft.BingSearch                          # Web Search from Microsoft Bing (Integrates into Windows Search)
-#Microsoft.Copilot                      # New Microsoft Copilot app
+#Microsoft.Copilot                             # New Microsoft Copilot app (AI assistant)
 #Microsoft.Edge                                # Edge browser (Can only be uninstalled in European Economic Area)
 #Microsoft.GamingApp                           # Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some PC games
-#Microsoft.GetHelp                      # Required for some Windows 11 Troubleshooters
+#Microsoft.GetHelp                             # Required for some Windows 11 Troubleshooters and support interactions
-#Microsoft.MSPaint                      # Paint 3D
+#Microsoft.MSPaint                             # Paint 3D (Modern paint application with 3D features)
-#Microsoft.OneDrive                     # OneDrive consumer
+#Microsoft.OneDrive                            # OneDrive consumer cloud storage client
 #Microsoft.OutlookForWindows                   # New mail app: Outlook for Windows
-#Microsoft.Paint                        # Classic Paint
+#Microsoft.Paint                               # Classic Paint (Traditional 2D paint application)
-#Microsoft.People                       # Required for & included with Mail & Calendar
+#Microsoft.People                              # Required for & included with Mail & Calendar (Contacts management)
-#Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop
+#Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop                # Desktop automation tool (RPA)
-#Microsoft.RemoteDesktop
+#Microsoft.RemoteDesktop                       # Remote Desktop client app
-#Microsoft.ScreenSketch                 # Snipping Tool
+#Microsoft.ScreenSketch                        # Snipping Tool (Screenshot and annotation tool)
 #Microsoft.StartExperiencesApp                 # This app powers Windows Widgets My Feed
-#Microsoft.Whiteboard                   # Only preinstalled on devices with touchscreen and/or pen support
+#Microsoft.Whiteboard                          # Digital collaborative whiteboard app
-#Microsoft.Windows.DevHome
+#Microsoft.Windows.DevHome                     # Developer dashboard and tool configuration utility
-#Microsoft.Windows.Photos
+#Microsoft.Windows.Photos                      # Default photo viewing and basic editing app
-#Microsoft.WindowsCalculator
+#Microsoft.WindowsCalculator                   # Calculator app
-#Microsoft.WindowsCamera
+#Microsoft.WindowsCamera                       # Camera app for using built-in or connected cameras
-#Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps    # Mail & Calendar
+#Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps           # Mail & Calendar app suite
-#Microsoft.WindowsNotepad
+#Microsoft.WindowsNotepad                      # Notepad text editor app
-#Microsoft.WindowsStore                 # Microsoft Store, WARNING: This app cannot be reinstalled!
+#Microsoft.WindowsStore                        # Microsoft Store, WARNING: This app cannot be reinstalled easily if removed!
-#Microsoft.WindowsTerminal              # New default terminal app in windows 11
+#Microsoft.WindowsTerminal                     # New default terminal app in windows 11 (Command Prompt, PowerShell, WSL)
 #Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI                           # UI framework, seems to be required for MS store, photos and certain games
-#Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay              # Game overlay, required/useful for some games
+#Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay                     # Game overlay, required/useful for some games (Part of Xbox Game Bar)
-#Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay            # Game overlay, required/useful for some games
+#Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay                   # Game overlay, required/useful for some games (Part of Xbox Game Bar)
-#Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider         # Xbox sign-in framework, required for some games
+#Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider                # Xbox sign-in framework, required for some games and Xbox services
-#Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay      # Might be required for some games, WARNING: This app cannot be reinstalled!
+#Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay             # Might be required for some games, WARNING: This app cannot be reinstalled easily! (Accessibility feature)
-#Microsoft.YourPhone                    # Phone link
+#Microsoft.YourPhone                           # Phone link (Connects Android/iOS phone to PC)
-#Microsoft.ZuneMusic                    # Modern Media Player
+#Microsoft.ZuneMusic                           # Modern Media Player (Replaced Groove Music, plays local audio/video)
-#MicrosoftWindows.CrossDevice           # Phone integration within File Explorer, Camera and more
+#MicrosoftWindows.CrossDevice                  # Phone integration within File Explorer, Camera and more (Part of Phone Link features)
-#AD2F1837.HPAIExperienceCenter
+#AD2F1837.HPAIExperienceCenter                 # HP OEM software, AI-enhanced features and support
-#AD2F1837.HPConnectedMusic
+#AD2F1837.HPConnectedMusic                     # HP OEM software for music (Potentially discontinued)
-#AD2F1837.HPConnectedPhotopoweredbySnapfish
+#AD2F1837.HPConnectedPhotopoweredbySnapfish    # HP OEM software for photos, integrated with Snapfish (Potentially discontinued)
-#AD2F1837.HPDesktopSupportUtilities
+#AD2F1837.HPDesktopSupportUtilities            # HP OEM software providing desktop support tools
-#AD2F1837.HPEasyClean
+#AD2F1837.HPEasyClean                          # HP OEM software for system cleaning or optimization
-#AD2F1837.HPFileViewer
+#AD2F1837.HPFileViewer                         # HP OEM software for viewing specific file types
-#AD2F1837.HPJumpStarts
+#AD2F1837.HPJumpStarts                         # HP OEM software for tutorials, app discovery, or quick access to HP features
-#AD2F1837.HPPCHardwareDiagnosticsWindows
+#AD2F1837.HPPCHardwareDiagnosticsWindows       # HP OEM software for PC hardware diagnostics
-#AD2F1837.HPPowerManager
+#AD2F1837.HPPowerManager                       # HP OEM software for managing power settings and battery
-#AD2F1837.HPPrinterControl
+#AD2F1837.HPPrinterControl                     # HP OEM software for managing HP printers
-#AD2F1837.HPPrivacySettings
+#AD2F1837.HPPrivacySettings                    # HP OEM software for managing privacy settings
-#AD2F1837.HPQuickDrop
+#AD2F1837.HPQuickDrop                          # HP OEM software for quick file transfer between devices
-#AD2F1837.HPQuickTouch
+#AD2F1837.HPQuickTouch                         # HP OEM software, possibly for touch-specific shortcuts or controls
-#AD2F1837.HPRegistration
+#AD2F1837.HPRegistration                       # HP OEM software for product registration
-#AD2F1837.HPSupportAssistant
+#AD2F1837.HPSupportAssistant                   # HP OEM software for support, updates, and troubleshooting
-#AD2F1837.HPSureShieldAI
+#AD2F1837.HPSureShieldAI                       # HP OEM security software, likely AI-based threat protection
-#AD2F1837.HPSystemInformation
+#AD2F1837.HPSystemInformation                  # HP OEM software for displaying system information
-#AD2F1837.HPWelcome
+#AD2F1837.HPWelcome                            # HP OEM software providing a welcome experience or initial setup help
-#AD2F1837.HPWorkWell
+#AD2F1837.HPWorkWell                           # HP OEM software focused on well-being, possibly with break reminders or ergonomic tips
-#AD2F1837.myHP
+#AD2F1837.myHP                                 # HP OEM central hub app for device info, support, and services

Assets/Menus/DefaultSettings

@@ -2,12 +2,13 @@ Win11Debloat will make the following changes:
 - Remove the default selection of apps, the list can be found in the 'Appslist.txt' file.
 - Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
 - Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications and more.
+- Disable ads and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
 - Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen. (This may change your lockscreen wallpaper)
 - Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
-- Disable Microsoft Copilot. (Windows 11 build 22621+)
+- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. (W11 only)
 - Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
 - Show file extensions for known file types.
-- Hide the 3D objects folder in Windows Explorer. (Windows 10 only)
+- Hide the 3D objects folder in Windows Explorer. (W10 only)
 - Disable the widget service & hide the icon from the taskbar.
 - Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
 

Assets/Menus/Info

@@ -12,12 +12,15 @@ App Removal
 Telemetry, Tracking & Suggested Content
 - Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
 - Disable tips, tricks, suggestions & ads across Windows.
+- Disable ads and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
 - Disable the 'Windows Spotlight' desktop background option.
 
-Bing, Copilot & More
+Bing Web Search, Copilot & AI Features
 - Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
 - Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. (W11 only)
 - Disable Windows Recall snapshots. (W11 only)
+- Disable AI Features in Paint (W11 only)
+- Disable AI Features in Notepad (W11 only)
 
 Personalisation
 - Enable dark mode for system and apps.
@@ -42,9 +45,10 @@ Taskbar
 - Disable the widgets service & hide icon from the taskbar.
 - Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
 - Enable the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu. (W11 only)
+- Enable the 'Last Active Click' behavior in the taskbar app area.
 
 Start
-- Disable & hide the recommended section in the start menu. (W11 only)
+- Disable the recommended section in the start menu. (W11 only)
 - Disable the Phone Link mobile devices integration in the start menu. (W11 only)
 
 Other
@@ -60,12 +64,13 @@ The default mode applies the changes that are recommended for most users. This i
 - Remove the default selection of apps, the list can be found in the 'Appslist.txt' file.
 - Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
 - Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications and more.
+- Disable ads and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
 - Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen. (This may change your lockscreen wallpaper)
 - Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
-- Disable Microsoft Copilot. (Windows 11 build 22621+)
+- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. (W11 only)
 - Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
 - Show file extensions for known file types.
-- Hide the 3D objects folder in Windows Explorer. (Windows 10 only)
+- Hide the 3D objects folder in Windows Explorer. (W10 only)
 - Disable the widget service & hide the icon from the taskbar.
 - Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
 

Get.ps1

@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ param (
     [switch]$DisableDesktopSpotlight,
     [switch]$DisableLockscrTips, [switch]$DisableLockscreenTips,
     [switch]$DisableWindowsSuggestions, [switch]$DisableSuggestions,
+    [switch]$DisableEdgeAds,
     [switch]$DisableSettings365Ads,
     [switch]$DisableSettingsHome,
     [switch]$ShowHiddenFolders,
@@ -38,9 +39,13 @@ param (
     [switch]$DisableStartPhoneLink,
     [switch]$DisableCopilot,
     [switch]$DisableRecall,
+    [switch]$DisablePaintAI,
+    [switch]$DisableNotepadAI,
+    [switch]$DisableEdgeAI,
     [switch]$DisableWidgets, [switch]$HideWidgets,
     [switch]$DisableChat, [switch]$HideChat,
     [switch]$EnableEndTask,
+    [switch]$EnableLastActiveClick,
     [switch]$ClearStart,
     [string]$ReplaceStart,
     [switch]$ClearStartAllUsers,
@@ -79,7 +84,7 @@ Write-Output "------------------------------------------------------------------
 Write-Output "> Downloading Win11Debloat..."
 
 # Download latest version of Win11Debloat from github as zip archive
-Invoke-RestMethod https://api.github.com/repos/Raphire/Win11Debloat/zipball/2025.06.12 -OutFile "$env:TEMP/win11debloat.zip"
+Invoke-RestMethod https://api.github.com/repos/Raphire/Win11Debloat/zipball/2025.08.16 -OutFile "$env:TEMP/win11debloat.zip"
 
 # Remove old script folder if it exists, except for CustomAppsList and SavedSettings files
 if (Test-Path "$env:TEMP/Win11Debloat") {

README.md

@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ This method supports parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please
 
 ## Features
 
-Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Debloat. For more information about which of these features are included in the default mode please click [here](#default-settings).
+Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Debloat. For more information about what features are included in the default mode please refer to [this section](#default-settings) below.
 
 > [!Tip]
 > All of the changes made by Win11Debloat can easily be reverted and almost all of the apps can be reinstalled through the Microsoft Store. A full guide on how to revert changes can be found [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Reverting-Changes).
@@ -96,19 +96,23 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 #### App Removal
 
 - Remove a wide variety of preinstalled apps. Click [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/App-Removal) for more info.
-- Remove or replace all pinned apps from start for the current user, or for all existing & new users. (Windows 11 only)
+- Remove or replace all pinned apps from start for the current user, or for all existing & new users. (W11 only)
 
 #### Telemetry, Tracking & Suggested Content
 
 - Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
 - Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications, File Explorer, and on the lockscreen.
+- Disable ads and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
 - Disable the 'Windows Spotlight' desktop background option.
 
-#### Bing Web Search, Copilot & More
+#### Bing Web Search, Copilot & AI Features
 
 - Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
 - Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. (W11 only)
 - Disable Windows Recall snapshots. (W11 only)
+- Disable AI Features in Edge (W11 only)
+- Disable AI Features in Paint (W11 only)
+- Disable AI Features in Notepad (W11 only)
 
 #### Personalisation
 
@@ -136,9 +140,11 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 - Disable the widgets service & hide icon from the taskbar.
 - Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
 - Enable the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu. (W11 only)
+- Enable the 'Last Active Click' behavior in the taskbar app area. This allows you to repeatedly click on an application's icon in the taskbar to switch focus between the open windows of that application.
 
 #### Start
-- Disable & hide the recommended section in the start menu. (W11 only)
+
+- Disable the recommended section in the start menu. (W11 only)
 - Disable the Phone Link mobile devices integration in the start menu. (W11 only)
 
 #### Other
@@ -150,27 +156,29 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 
 ### Default Settings
 
-Win11Debloat offers a 1-click default mode that allows you to quickly and easily apply the changes that are recommended for most people. This includes uninstalling apps that most would consider bloatware, removing many annoying distractions and disabling telemetry and tracking. Expand the section below for more information.
+Win11Debloat offers a default mode that allows you to quickly and easily apply the changes that are recommended for most people. This includes uninstalling apps that most would consider bloatware, removing many annoying distractions and disabling telemetry and tracking. To apply the default settings, launch the script as you normally would and select option `1` in the script menu. Alternatively, you can launch the script with the `-RunDefaults` parameter. Example:
+
+```Powershell
+& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/"))) -RunDefaults
+```
+  
+#### Changes included in the default mode
+- Remove the default selection of bloatware apps. (See below for full list)
+- Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
+- Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications, File Explorer, and on the lockscreen.
+- Disable ads and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
+- Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
+- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. (W11 only)
+- Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
+- Show file extensions for known file types.
+- Hide the 3D objects folder under 'This pc' from File Explorer. (W10 only)
+- Disable the widget service & hide the icon from the taskbar.
+- Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
+
+#### Apps that ARE removed as part of the default mode
 
 <details>
   <summary>Click to expand</summary>
-  
-  #### Default mode applies the following changes:
-  - Remove the default selection of bloatware apps. (See below for full list)
-  - Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
-  - Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications, File Explorer, and on the lockscreen.
-  - Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
-  - Disable Microsoft Copilot. (W11 only)
-  - Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
-  - Show file extensions for known file types.
-  - Hide the 3D objects folder under 'This pc' from File Explorer. (W10 only)
-  - Disable the widget service & hide the icon from the taskbar.
-  - Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
-
-  #### Apps that ARE removed as part of the default mode
-  
-  <details>
-    <summary>Click to expand</summary>
   <blockquote>
     
     Microsoft bloat:
@@ -267,12 +275,12 @@ Win11Debloat offers a 1-click default mode that allows you to quickly and easily
     - XING
     
     * App is removed when disabling Bing in Windows search.
-  </blockquote>
+</blockquote>
-  </details>
+</details>
 
-  #### Apps that are NOT removed as part of the default mode
+#### Apps that are NOT removed as part of the default mode
 
-  <details>
+<details>
   <summary>Click to expand</summary>
   <blockquote>
 
@@ -333,8 +341,7 @@ Win11Debloat offers a 1-click default mode that allows you to quickly and easily
     - Windows.DevHome*
 
     * Can be removed by running the script with the relevant parameter. (Please refer to the wiki for more details)
-  </blockquote>
+</blockquote>
-  </details>
 </details>
 
 ## License

Regfiles/Disable_AI_Recall.reg

@@ -8,3 +8,6 @@ Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 
 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
 "AllowRecallEnablement"=dword:00000000
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
+"TurnOffSavingSnapshots"=dword:00000001

Regfiles/Disable_Edge_AI_Features.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge]
+"CopilotCDPPageContext"=dword:00000000
+"CopilotPageContext"=dword:00000000
+"HubsSidebarEnabled"=dword:00000000
+"EdgeEntraCopilotPageContext"=dword:00000000
+"EdgeHistoryAISearchEnabled"=dword:00000000
+"ComposeInlineEnabled"=dword:00000000
+"GenAILocalFoundationalModelSettings"=dword:00000001
+"NewTabPageBingChatEnabled"=dword:00000000

Regfiles/Disable_Notepad_AI_Features.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\WindowsNotepad]
+"DisableAIFeatures"=dword:00000001

Regfiles/Disable_Paint_AI_Features.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Paint]
+"DisableCocreator"=dword:00000001
+"DisableGenerativeFill"=dword:00000001
+"DisableImageCreator"=dword:00000001
+"DisableGenerativeErase"=dword:00000001
+"DisableRemoveBackground"=dword:00000001

Regfiles/Enable_Last_Active_Click.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; When clicking the icon of a a running application in the taskbar (that
+; currently has multiple windows open), typically a pop-up will appear showing
+; the multiple windows, and you'll have to click a second time to select the
+; window you want to focus on.
+;
+; This registry hack instead turns the icon click into a "focus on the last
+; active window" action. You can click it repeatedly to cycle focus through all
+; the windows open for that application.
+;
+; With this enabled, the pop-up window display will still show if you hover
+; your mouse over the taskbar icon.
+
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
+"LastActiveClick"=dword:00000001

Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_Edge_AI_Features.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge]
+"CopilotCDPPageContext"=dword:00000000
+"CopilotPageContext"=dword:00000000
+"HubsSidebarEnabled"=dword:00000000
+"EdgeEntraCopilotPageContext"=dword:00000000
+"EdgeHistoryAISearchEnabled"=dword:00000000
+"ComposeInlineEnabled"=dword:00000000
+"GenAILocalFoundationalModelSettings"=dword:00000001
+"NewTabPageBingChatEnabled"=dword:00000000

Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_Notepad_AI_Features.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\WindowsNotepad]
+"DisableAIFeatures"=dword:00000001

Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_Paint_AI_Features.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Paint]
+"DisableCocreator"=dword:00000001
+"DisableGenerativeFill"=dword:00000001
+"DisableImageCreator"=dword:00000001
+"DisableGenerativeErase"=dword:00000001
+"DisableRemoveBackground"=dword:00000001

Regfiles/Sysprep/Enable_Last_Active_Click.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; When clicking the icon of a a running application in the taskbar (that
+; currently has multiple windows open), typically a pop-up will appear showing
+; the multiple windows, and you'll have to click a second time to select the
+; window you want to focus on.
+;
+; This registry hack instead turns the icon click into a "focus on the last
+; active window" action. You can click it repeatedly to cycle focus through all
+; the windows open for that application.
+;
+; With this enabled, the pop-up window display will still show if you hover
+; your mouse over the taskbar icon.
+
+[HKEY_USERS\default\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
+"LastActiveClick"=dword:00000001

Regfiles/Undo/Disable_Last_Active_Click.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; This disables the last-active-click action for the taskbar.
+; (Please see the `Enable_Last_Active_Click.reg` file for an
+; explanation of what this undoes.)
+
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
+"LastActiveClick"=-

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Edge_AI_Features.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge]
+"CopilotCDPPageContext"=-
+"CopilotPageContext"=-
+"HubsSidebarEnabled"=-
+"EdgeEntraCopilotPageContext"=-
+"EdgeHistoryAISearchEnabled"=-
+"ComposeInlineEnabled"=-
+"GenAILocalFoundationalModelSettings"=-
+"NewTabPageBingChatEnabled"=-

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Notepad_AI_Features.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\WindowsNotepad]
+"DisableAIFeatures"=-

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Paint_AI_Features.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Paint]
+"DisableCocreator"=-
+"DisableGenerativeFill"=-
+"DisableImageCreator"=-
+"DisableGenerativeErase"=-
+"DisableRemoveBackground"=-

Win11Debloat.ps1

@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ param (
     [switch]$DisableDesktopSpotlight,
     [switch]$DisableLockscrTips, [switch]$DisableLockscreenTips,
     [switch]$DisableWindowsSuggestions, [switch]$DisableSuggestions,
+    [switch]$DisableEdgeAds,
     [switch]$DisableSettings365Ads,
     [switch]$DisableSettingsHome,
     [switch]$ShowHiddenFolders,
@@ -40,9 +41,13 @@ param (
     [switch]$DisableStartPhoneLink,
     [switch]$DisableCopilot,
     [switch]$DisableRecall,
+    [switch]$DisablePaintAI,
+    [switch]$DisableNotepadAI,
+    [switch]$DisableEdgeAI,
     [switch]$DisableWidgets, [switch]$HideWidgets,
     [switch]$DisableChat, [switch]$HideChat,
     [switch]$EnableEndTask,
+    [switch]$EnableLastActiveClick,
     [switch]$ClearStart,
     [string]$ReplaceStart,
     [switch]$ClearStartAllUsers,
@@ -777,6 +782,7 @@ function CreateSystemRestorePoint {
 
     if ($SysRestore.RPSessionInterval -eq 0) {
         if ($Silent -or $( Read-Host -Prompt "System restore is disabled, would you like to enable it and create a restore point? (y/n)") -eq 'y') {
+            $enableSystemRestoreJob = Start-Job { 
                 try {
                     Enable-ComputerRestore -Drive "$env:SystemDrive"
                 } catch {
@@ -784,12 +790,26 @@ function CreateSystemRestorePoint {
                     Write-Output ""
                     return
                 }
+            }
+    
+            $enableSystemRestoreJobDone = $enableSystemRestoreJob | Wait-Job -TimeOut 20
+
+            if (-not $enableSystemRestoreJobDone) {
+                Write-Host "Error: Failed to enable system restore and create restore point, operation timed out" -ForegroundColor Red
+                Write-Output ""
+                Write-Output "Press any key to continue anyway..."
+                $null = [System.Console]::ReadKey()
+                return
+            } else {
+                Receive-Job $enableSystemRestoreJob
+            }
         } else {
             Write-Output ""
             return
         }
     }
 
+    $createRestorePointJob = Start-Job { 
         # Find existing restore points that are less than 24 hours old
         try {
             $recentRestorePoints = Get-ComputerRestorePoint | Where-Object { (Get-Date) - [System.Management.ManagementDateTimeConverter]::ToDateTime($_.CreationTime) -le (New-TimeSpan -Hours 24) }
@@ -809,6 +829,18 @@ function CreateSystemRestorePoint {
         } else {
             Write-Host "A recent restore point already exists, no new restore point was created." -ForegroundColor Yellow
         }
+    }
+    
+    $createRestorePointJobDone = $createRestorePointJob | Wait-Job -TimeOut 20
+
+    if (-not $createRestorePointJobDone) {
+        Write-Host "Error: Failed to create system restore point, operation timed out" -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Output ""
+        Write-Output "Press any key to continue anyway..."
+        $null = [System.Console]::ReadKey()
+    } else {
+        Receive-Job $createRestorePointJob
+    }
 
     Write-Output ""
 }
@@ -882,8 +914,9 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
 
     Write-Output ""
 
-    if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications, explorer and lockscreen? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
+    if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications, explorer, lockscreen and edge? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
         AddParameter 'DisableSuggestions' 'Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications and File Explorer'
+        AddParameter 'DisableEdgeAds' 'Disable ads and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge'
         AddParameter 'DisableSettings365Ads' 'Disable Microsoft 365 ads in Settings Home'
         AddParameter 'DisableLockscreenTips' 'Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen'
     }
@@ -898,9 +931,29 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
     if ($WinVersion -ge 22621) {
         Write-Output ""
 
-        if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot and Windows Recall snapshots? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
+        # Show options for disabling/removing AI features, only continue on valid input
-            AddParameter 'DisableCopilot' 'Disable and remove Microsoft Copilot'
+        Do {
-            AddParameter 'DisableRecall' 'Disable and remove Windows Recall snapshots'
+            Write-Host "Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+            Write-Host " (n) Don't disable any AI features" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+            Write-Host " (1) Disable Microsoft Copilot and Windows Recall snapshots" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+            Write-Host " (2) Disable Microsoft Copilot, Windows Recall snapshots and AI features in Microsoft Edge, Paint and Notepad"  -ForegroundColor Yellow
+            $DisableAIInput = Read-Host "Do you want to disable any AI features? This applies to all users (n/1/2)"
+        }
+        while ($DisableAIInput -ne 'n' -and $DisableAIInput -ne '0' -and $DisableAIInput -ne '1' -and $DisableAIInput -ne '2') 
+
+        # Select correct option based on user input
+        switch ($DisableAIInput) {
+            '1' {
+                AddParameter 'DisableCopilot' 'Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot'
+                AddParameter 'DisableRecall' 'Disable Windows Recall snapshots'
+            }
+            '2' {
+                AddParameter 'DisableCopilot' 'Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot'
+                AddParameter 'DisableRecall' 'Disable Windows Recall snapshots'
+                AddParameter 'DisableEdgeAI' 'Disable AI features in Edge'
+                AddParameter 'DisablePaintAI' 'Disable AI features in Paint'
+                AddParameter 'DisableNotepadAI' 'Disable AI features in Notepad'
+            }
         }
     }
 
@@ -1013,8 +1066,8 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
 
             Write-Output ""
 
-            if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "   Disable & hide the recommended section in the start menu? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
+            if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "   Disable 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.'
+                AddParameter 'DisableStartRecommended' 'Disable the recommended section in the start menu.'
             }
 
             Write-Output ""
@@ -1095,6 +1148,11 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
                 AddParameter 'EnableEndTask' "Enable the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu"
             }
         }
+        
+        Write-Output ""
+        if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "   Enable the 'Last Active Click' behavior in the taskbar app area? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
+            AddParameter 'EnableLastActiveClick' "Enable the 'Last Active Click' behavior in the taskbar app area"
+        }
     }
 
     Write-Output ""
@@ -1370,7 +1428,7 @@ if ((-not $script:Params.Count) -or $RunDefaults -or $RunWin11Defaults -or $RunS
                 Read-Host | Out-Null
             }
 
-            $DefaultParameterNames = 'CreateRestorePoint','RemoveApps','DisableTelemetry','DisableBing','DisableLockscreenTips','DisableSuggestions','ShowKnownFileExt','DisableWidgets','HideChat','DisableCopilot','DisableFastStartup'
+            $DefaultParameterNames = 'CreateRestorePoint','RemoveApps','DisableTelemetry','DisableBing','DisableLockscreenTips','DisableSuggestions','DisableEdgeAds','ShowKnownFileExt','DisableWidgets','HideChat','DisableCopilot','DisableFastStartup'
 
             PrintHeader 'Default Mode'
 
@@ -1545,6 +1603,10 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
         RegImport "> Disabling tips, tricks, suggestions and ads across Windows..." "Disable_Windows_Suggestions.reg"
         continue
     }
+    'DisableEdgeAds' {
+        RegImport "> Disabling ads and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge..." "Disable_Edge_Ads_And_Suggestions.reg"
+        continue
+    }
     {$_ -in "DisableLockscrTips", "DisableLockscreenTips"} {
         RegImport "> Disabling tips & tricks on the lockscreen..." "Disable_Lockscreen_Tips.reg"
         continue
@@ -1570,7 +1632,7 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
         continue
     }
     'DisableCopilot' {
-        RegImport "> Disabling & removing Microsoft Copilot..." "Disable_Copilot.reg"
+        RegImport "> Disabling Microsoft Copilot..." "Disable_Copilot.reg"
 
         # Also remove the app package for Copilot
         $appsList = 'Microsoft.Copilot'
@@ -1581,6 +1643,18 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
         RegImport "> Disabling Windows Recall snapshots..." "Disable_AI_Recall.reg"
         continue
     }
+    'DisableEdgeAI' {
+        RegImport "> Disabling AI features in Microsoft Edge..." "Disable_Edge_AI_Features.reg"
+        continue
+    }
+    'DisablePaintAI' {
+        RegImport "> Disabling AI features in Paint..." "Disable_Paint_AI_Features.reg"
+        continue
+    }
+    'DisableNotepadAI' {
+        RegImport "> Disabling AI features in Notepad..." "Disable_Notepad_AI_Features.reg"
+        continue
+    }
     'RevertContextMenu' {
         RegImport "> Restoring the old Windows 10 style context menu..." "Disable_Show_More_Options_Context_Menu.reg"
         continue
@@ -1618,7 +1692,7 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
         continue
     }
     'DisableStartRecommended' {
-        RegImport "> Disabling and hiding the start menu recommended section..." "Disable_Start_Recommended.reg"
+        RegImport "> Disabling the start menu recommended section..." "Disable_Start_Recommended.reg"
         continue
     }
     'DisableStartPhoneLink' {
@@ -1677,6 +1751,10 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
         RegImport "> Enabling the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu..." "Enable_End_Task.reg"
         continue
     }
+    'EnableLastActiveClick' {
+        RegImport "> Enabling the 'Last Active Click' behavior in the taskbar app area..." "Enable_Last_Active_Click.reg"
+        continue
+    }
     'ExplorerToHome' {
         RegImport "> Changing the default location that File Explorer opens to `Home`..." "Launch_File_Explorer_To_Home.reg"
         continue