22 Commits

Author SHA1 Message Date
Raphire
260895618d Update Get.ps1 to new release 2025-09-08 20:38:39 +02:00
Raphire
a662273414 Fix issue with clearing/replacing start for default user when directory doesn't exist yet #314 2025-09-08 19:54:13 +02:00
Raphire
6c4b401a21 Update Get.ps1 to new release 2025-09-07 19:26:51 +02:00
Raphire
75f71972b3 Update wording around DisableWidgets feature #302
To clarify this feature also disables widgets on the lockscreen.
2025-09-07 19:13:51 +02:00
Raphire
c3de7803ae Fix dark mode not applying correctly in Sysprep mode 2025-09-07 17:51:25 +02:00
Raphire
8ce501511f Fix script not using correct user directory paths when run as system account #310 2025-09-07 15:04:29 +02:00
Jeffrey
a65548b9b7 Properly check if Modern Standby is supported (#298)
Using `powercfg /a` output instead of checking for battery
2025-08-22 17:50:47 +02:00
Sashank
98b9348b70 Add DisableBackupNotifications parameter (#297) 2025-08-20 20:15:50 +02:00
Sashank
b100cf15f2 Add Disable Modern Standby networking to prevent battery drain (#288) 2025-08-19 19:54:28 +02:00
Raphire
b6dc5c0147 Update README.md 2025-08-16 02:17:47 +02:00
Raphire
a68c0a53fb Fix system restore actions not being printed 2025-08-16 02:03:53 +02:00
Raphire
31b13bf861 Update Get.ps1 to new release 2025-08-16 01:52:04 +02:00
Raphire
62e95376a6 Add time-out to System Restore Point creation #289 2025-08-16 01:37:43 +02:00
Raphire
c881858f32 Add option to disable ads, newsfeed and AI in MS Edge 2025-08-16 01:36:00 +02:00
Raphire
cc3fc90592 Add missing key from Disable Paint AI Sysprep/Undo files 2025-08-16 00:04:53 +02:00
Raphire
70ebe29f70 Update Get.ps1 to new release 2025-08-01 21:54:26 +02:00
Raphire
74ffa9618c Update README.md 2025-08-01 21:46:21 +02:00
Raphire
1cf461940d Add option to disable AI features in Paint & Notepad 2025-08-01 21:21:38 +02:00
Connor Shugg
9c92f30160 Add "Last Active Click" Taskbar Behaviour Option (#280) 2025-07-30 21:30:51 +02:00
Raphire
49233234fa Update README.md and script info screens 2025-06-17 23:08:36 +02:00
Jeffrey
f5057625d8 Update README.md 2025-06-17 23:03:11 +02:00
Alex
41b0006430 Updated app descriptions (#260)
Updated the app descriptions that were not already included in the `Appslist.txt` file.
2025-06-16 23:52:48 +02:00
35 changed files with 685 additions and 385 deletions

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

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@@ -2,13 +2,15 @@ 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.
- Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only)
- Show file extensions for known file types.
- Hide the 3D objects folder in Windows Explorer. (Windows 10 only)
- Disable the widget service & hide the icon from the taskbar.
- Hide the 3D objects folder in Windows Explorer. (W10 only)
- Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen.
- Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.

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@@ -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.
@@ -39,17 +42,19 @@ Taskbar
- Align taskbar icons to the left. (W11 only)
- Hide or change the search icon/box on the taskbar. (W11 only)
- Hide the taskview button from the taskbar. (W11 only)
- Disable the widgets service & hide icon from the taskbar.
- Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen.
- 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
- Disable Xbox game/screen recording, this also stops gaming overlay popups.
- Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
- Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only)
- Option to apply changes to a different user, instead of the currently logged in user.
- Sysprep mode to apply changes to the Windows Default user profile.
@@ -60,12 +65,13 @@ 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.

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@@ -19,10 +19,12 @@ param (
[switch]$DisableDVR,
[switch]$DisableTelemetry,
[switch]$DisableFastStartup,
[switch]$DisableModernStandbyNetworking,
[switch]$DisableBingSearches, [switch]$DisableBing,
[switch]$DisableDesktopSpotlight,
[switch]$DisableLockscrTips, [switch]$DisableLockscreenTips,
[switch]$DisableWindowsSuggestions, [switch]$DisableSuggestions,
[switch]$DisableEdgeAds,
[switch]$DisableSettings365Ads,
[switch]$DisableSettingsHome,
[switch]$ShowHiddenFolders,
@@ -38,9 +40,13 @@ param (
[switch]$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 +85,7 @@ 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 "$env:TEMP/win11debloat.zip"
Invoke-RestMethod https://api.github.com/repos/Raphire/Win11Debloat/zipball/2025.09.08 -OutFile "$env:TEMP/win11debloat.zip"
# Remove old script folder if it exists, except for CustomAppsList and SavedSettings files
if (Test-Path "$env:TEMP/Win11Debloat") {

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@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Download & run the script automatically via PowerShell.
3. Wait for the script to automatically download Win11Debloat.
4. Carefully read through and follow the on-screen instructions.
This method supports parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please click [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/How-To-Use#parameters) for more information.
This method supports command-line parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please click [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/How-To-Use#parameters) for more information.
### Traditional method
@@ -83,12 +83,12 @@ This method supports parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please
6. Carefully read through and follow the on-screen instructions.
This method supports parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please click [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/How-To-Use#parameters) for more information.
This method supports command-line parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please click [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/How-To-Use#parameters) for more information.
</details>
## 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
@@ -133,38 +137,44 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
- Align taskbar icons to the left. (W11 only)
- Hide or change the search icon/box on the taskbar. (W11 only)
- Hide the taskview button from the taskbar. (W11 only)
- Disable the widgets service & hide icon from the taskbar.
- Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen.
- 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
- Disable Xbox game/screen recording, this also stops gaming overlay popups.
- Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
- Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only)
- Option to [apply changes to a different user](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Advanced-Features#running-as-another-user), instead of the currently logged in user.
- [Sysprep mode](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Advanced-Features#sysprep-mode) to apply changes to the Windows Default user profile. Afterwards, all new users will have the changes automatically applied to them.
### 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:
<details>
<summary>Click to expand</summary>
```Powershell
& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/"))) -RunDefaults
```
#### Default mode applies the following changes:
#### 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 Microsoft Copilot. (W11 only)
- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. (W11 only)
- Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
- Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only)
- 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.
- Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen.
- Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
#### Apps that ARE removed as part of the default mode
@@ -335,7 +345,6 @@ Win11Debloat offers a 1-click default mode that allows you to quickly and easily
* Can be removed by running the script with the relevant parameter. (Please refer to the wiki for more details)
</blockquote>
</details>
</details>
## License

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@@ -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

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@@ -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

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@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9]
"ACSettingIndex"=dword:00000000
"DCSettingIndex"=dword:00000000

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

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@@ -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

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@@ -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

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@@ -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

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@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9]
"ACSettingIndex"=dword:00000000
"DCSettingIndex"=dword:00000000

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

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@@ -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

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@@ -3,3 +3,7 @@ Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[hkey_users\default\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize]
"AppsUseLightTheme"=dword:00000000
"SystemUsesLightTheme"=dword:00000000
[hkey_users\default\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce]
"AppsUseLightTheme"="reg add HKCU\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Themes\\Personalize /v AppsUseLightTheme /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f"
"SystemUsesLightTheme"="reg add HKCU\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Themes\\Personalize /v SystemUsesLightTheme /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f"

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@@ -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

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@@ -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"=-

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

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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9]
"ACSettingIndex"=dword:00000001
"DCSettingIndex"=dword:00000001

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

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

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@@ -21,10 +21,12 @@ param (
[switch]$DisableDVR,
[switch]$DisableTelemetry,
[switch]$DisableFastStartup,
[switch]$DisableModernStandbyNetworking,
[switch]$DisableBingSearches, [switch]$DisableBing,
[switch]$DisableDesktopSpotlight,
[switch]$DisableLockscrTips, [switch]$DisableLockscreenTips,
[switch]$DisableWindowsSuggestions, [switch]$DisableSuggestions,
[switch]$DisableEdgeAds,
[switch]$DisableSettings365Ads,
[switch]$DisableSettingsHome,
[switch]$ShowHiddenFolders,
@@ -40,9 +42,13 @@ param (
[switch]$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,
@@ -536,6 +542,62 @@ function Strip-Progress {
}
# Check if this machine supports S0 Modern Standby power state. Returns true if S0 Modern Standby is supported, false otherwise.
function CheckModernStandbySupport {
$count = 0
try {
switch -Regex (powercfg /a) {
':' {
$count += 1
}
'(.*S0.{1,}\))' {
if ($count -eq 1) {
return $true
}
}
}
}
catch {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to check for S0 Modern Standby support, powercfg command failed" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Host ""
Write-Host "Press any key to continue..."
$null = [System.Console]::ReadKey()
return $true
}
return $false
}
# Returns the directory path of the specified user, exits script if user path can't be found
function GetUserDirectory {
param (
$userName,
$fileName = "",
$exitIfPathNotFound = $true
)
$userDirectoryExists = Test-Path "$env:SystemDrive\Users\$userName"
$userPath = "$env:SystemDrive\Users\$userName\$fileName"
if ((Test-Path $userPath) -or ($userDirectoryExists -and (-not $exitIfPathNotFound))) {
return $userPath
}
$userDirectoryExists = Test-Path $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$userName"
$userPath = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$userName\$fileName"
if ((Test-Path $userPath) -or ($userDirectoryExists -and (-not $exitIfPathNotFound))) {
return $userPath
}
Write-Host "Error: Unable to find user directory path for user $userName" -ForegroundColor Red
AwaitKeyToExit
}
# Import & execute regfile
function RegImport {
param (
@@ -546,14 +608,14 @@ function RegImport {
Write-Output $message
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep")) {
$defaultUserPath = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), '\Default\NTUSER.DAT'
$defaultUserPath = GetUserDirectory -userName "Default" -fileName "NTUSER.DAT"
reg load "HKU\Default" $defaultUserPath | Out-Null
reg import "$PSScriptRoot\Regfiles\Sysprep\$path"
reg unload "HKU\Default" | Out-Null
}
elseif ($script:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
$userPath = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$($script:Params.Item("User"))\NTUSER.DAT"
$userPath = GetUserDirectory -userName $script:Params.Item("User") -fileName "NTUSER.DAT"
reg load "HKU\Default" $userPath | Out-Null
reg import "$PSScriptRoot\Regfiles\Sysprep\$path"
@@ -616,7 +678,7 @@ function ReplaceStartMenuForAllUsers {
}
# Get path to start menu file for all users
$userPathString = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\*\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState"
$userPathString = GetUserDirectory -userName "*" -fileName "AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState"
$usersStartMenuPaths = get-childitem -path $userPathString
# Go through all users and replace the start menu file
@@ -625,7 +687,7 @@ function ReplaceStartMenuForAllUsers {
}
# Also replace the start menu file for the default user profile
$defaultStartMenuPath = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), '\Default\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState'
$defaultStartMenuPath = GetUserDirectory -userName "Default" -fileName "AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState" -exitIfPathNotFound $false
# Create folder if it doesn't exist
if (-not (Test-Path $defaultStartMenuPath)) {
@@ -650,7 +712,7 @@ function ReplaceStartMenu {
# Change path to correct user if a user was specified
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
$startMenuBinFile = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$(GetUserName)\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\start2.bin"
$startMenuBinFile = GetUserDirectory -userName "$(GetUserName)" -fileName "AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\start2.bin"
}
# Check if template bin file exists, return early if it doesn't
@@ -664,9 +726,11 @@ function ReplaceStartMenu {
return
}
$userName = [regex]::Match($startMenuBinFile, '(?:Users\\)([^\\]+)(?:\\AppData)').Groups[1].Value
# Check if bin file exists, return early if it doesn't
if (-not (Test-Path $startMenuBinFile)) {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to replace start menu for user $(GetUserName), original start2.bin file not found" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Host "Error: Unable to replace start menu for user $userName, original start2.bin file not found" -ForegroundColor Red
return
}
@@ -678,7 +742,7 @@ function ReplaceStartMenu {
# Copy template file
Copy-Item -Path $startMenuTemplate -Destination $startMenuBinFile -Force
Write-Output "Replaced start menu for user $(GetUserName)"
Write-Output "Replaced start menu for user $userName"
}
@@ -777,6 +841,7 @@ function CreateSystemRestorePoint {
if ($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 +849,26 @@ 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 +888,18 @@ 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 $createRestorePointJob
}
Write-Output ""
}
@@ -882,8 +973,9 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications, explorer and lockscreen? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications, explorer, lockscreen and edge? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableSuggestions' 'Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications and File Explorer'
AddParameter 'DisableEdgeAds' 'Disable ads and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge'
AddParameter 'DisableSettings365Ads' 'Disable Microsoft 365 ads in Settings Home'
AddParameter 'DisableLockscreenTips' 'Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen'
}
@@ -898,9 +990,29 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
if ($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') {
AddParameter 'DisableCopilot' 'Disable and remove Microsoft Copilot'
AddParameter 'DisableRecall' 'Disable and remove Windows Recall snapshots'
# Show options for disabling/removing AI features, only continue on valid input
Do {
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'
}
}
}
@@ -953,6 +1065,15 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
AddParameter 'DisableFastStartup' 'Disable Fast Start-up'
}
# Only show this option for Windows 11 users running build 22000 or later, and if the machine has at least one battery
if (($WinVersion -ge 22000) -and $script:ModernStandbySupported) {
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableModernStandbyNetworking' 'Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby'
}
}
# 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 $script:Params.ContainsKey('RevertContextMenu')) {
Write-Output ""
@@ -1013,8 +1134,8 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Disable & hide the recommended section in the start menu? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableStartRecommended' 'Disable & hide the recommended section in the start menu.'
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Disable the recommended section in the start menu? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableStartRecommended' 'Disable the recommended section in the start menu.'
}
Write-Output ""
@@ -1074,8 +1195,8 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
Write-Output ""
if ($( 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'
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Disable the widgets service to remove widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableWidgets' 'Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen'
}
# Only show this options for Windows users running build 22621 or earlier
@@ -1095,6 +1216,11 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
AddParameter 'EnableEndTask' "Enable the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu"
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( 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 ""
@@ -1229,6 +1355,9 @@ else {
# Get current Windows build version to compare against features
$WinVersion = Get-ItemPropertyValue 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion' CurrentBuild
# Check if the machine supports Modern Standby, this is used to determine if the DisableModernStandbyNetworking option can be used
$script:ModernStandbySupported = CheckModernStandbySupport
$script:Params = $PSBoundParameters
$script:FirstSelection = $true
$SPParams = 'WhatIf', 'Confirm', 'Verbose', 'Silent', 'Sysprep', 'Debug', 'User', 'CreateRestorePoint', 'LogPath'
@@ -1255,15 +1384,9 @@ else {
$ProgressPreference = 'Continue'
}
# Make sure all requirements for Sysprep are met, if Sysprep is enabled
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep")) {
$defaultUserPath = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), '\Default\NTUSER.DAT'
$defaultUserPath = GetUserDirectory -userName "Default"
# Exit script if default user directory or NTUSER.DAT file cannot be found
if (-not (Test-Path "$defaultUserPath")) {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to start Win11Debloat in Sysprep mode, cannot find default user folder at '$defaultUserPath'" -ForegroundColor Red
AwaitKeyToExit
}
# Exit script if run in Sysprep mode on Windows 10
if ($WinVersion -lt 22000) {
Write-Host "Error: Win11Debloat Sysprep mode is not supported on Windows 10" -ForegroundColor Red
@@ -1273,13 +1396,7 @@ if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep")) {
# Make sure all requirements for User mode are met, if User is specified
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
$userPath = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$($script:Params.Item("User"))\NTUSER.DAT"
# Exit script if user directory or NTUSER.DAT file cannot be found
if (-not (Test-Path "$userPath")) {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to run Win11Debloat for user $($script:Params.Item("User")), cannot find user data at '$userPath'" -ForegroundColor Red
AwaitKeyToExit
}
$userPath = GetUserDirectory -userName $script:Params.Item("User")
}
# Remove SavedSettings file if it exists and is empty
@@ -1370,7 +1487,7 @@ 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'
@@ -1385,6 +1502,11 @@ if ((-not $script:Params.Count) -or $RunDefaults -or $RunWin11Defaults -or $RunS
if ((get-ciminstance -query "select caption from win32_operatingsystem where caption like '%Windows 10%'") -and (-not $script:Params.ContainsKey('Hide3dObjects'))) {
$script:Params.Add('Hide3dObjects', $Hide3dObjects)
}
# Only add this option for Windows 11 users (build 22000+), if it doesn't already exist
if (($WinVersion -ge 22000) -and $script:ModernStandbySupported -and (-not $script:Params.ContainsKey('DisableModernStandbyNetworking'))) {
$script:Params.Add('DisableModernStandbyNetworking', $true)
}
}
# Custom mode, show & add options based on user input
@@ -1545,6 +1667,10 @@ switch ($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
}
{$_ -in "DisableLockscrTips", "DisableLockscreenTips"} {
RegImport "> Disabling tips & tricks on the lockscreen..." "Disable_Lockscreen_Tips.reg"
continue
@@ -1570,7 +1696,7 @@ switch ($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
$appsList = 'Microsoft.Copilot'
@@ -1581,6 +1707,18 @@ switch ($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
@@ -1597,6 +1735,10 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
RegImport "> Disabling Fast Start-up..." "Disable_Fast_Startup.reg"
continue
}
'DisableModernStandbyNetworking' {
RegImport "> Disabling network connectivity during Modern Standby..." "Disable_Modern_Standby_Networking.reg"
continue
}
'ClearStart' {
Write-Output "> Removing all pinned apps from the start menu for user $(GetUserName)..."
ReplaceStartMenu
@@ -1618,7 +1760,7 @@ switch ($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' {
@@ -1662,7 +1804,7 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
continue
}
{$_ -in "HideWidgets", "DisableWidgets"} {
RegImport "> Disabling the widget service and hiding the widget icon from the taskbar..." "Disable_Widgets_Taskbar.reg"
RegImport "> Disabling widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen..." "Disable_Widgets_Service.reg"
# Also remove the app package for Widgets
$appsList = 'Microsoft.StartExperiencesApp'
@@ -1677,6 +1819,10 @@ switch ($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