Update Get.ps1 to new release

To clarify this feature also disables widgets on the lockscreen.

Assets/Menus/DefaultSettings

@@ -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 & 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. (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.
 
 

Assets/Menus/Info

@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ 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 Web Search, Copilot & AI Features
@@ -41,7 +42,7 @@ 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.
@@ -53,6 +54,7 @@ Start
 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. 
 
@@ -63,6 +65,7 @@ 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 & remove Microsoft Copilot. (W11 only)

Get.ps1

@@ -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]$ShowHiddenFolders,
@@ -40,6 +42,7 @@ param (
     [switch]$DisableRecall,
     [switch]$DisablePaintAI,
     [switch]$DisableNotepadAI,
+    [switch]$DisableEdgeAI,
     [switch]$DisableWidgets, [switch]$HideWidgets,
     [switch]$DisableChat, [switch]$HideChat,
     [switch]$EnableEndTask,
@@ -82,7 +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/2025.08.01 -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") {

README.md

@@ -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
 
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ 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
@@ -102,6 +102,7 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 
 - 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 & AI Features
@@ -109,6 +110,7 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 - 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)
 
@@ -135,7 +137,7 @@ 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.
@@ -149,6 +151,7 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 
 - 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.
 
@@ -164,12 +167,14 @@ Win11Debloat offers a default mode that allows you to quickly and easily apply t
 - 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.
+- 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

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_Modern_Standby_Networking.reg

@@ -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

Regfiles/Disable_Paint_AI_Features.reg

@@ -2,15 +2,7 @@ Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 
 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Paint]
 "DisableCocreator"=dword:00000001
-
-[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Paint]
 "DisableGenerativeFill"=dword:00000001
-
-[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Paint]
 "DisableImageCreator"=dword:00000001
-
-[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Paint]
 "DisableGenerativeErase"=dword:00000001
-
-[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Paint]
 "DisableRemoveBackground"=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_Modern_Standby_Networking.reg

@@ -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

Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_Paint_AI_Features.reg

@@ -2,12 +2,7 @@ Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 
 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Paint]
 "DisableCocreator"=dword:00000001
-
-[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Paint]
 "DisableGenerativeFill"=dword:00000001
-
-[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Paint]
 "DisableImageCreator"=dword:00000001
-
-[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Paint]
 "DisableGenerativeErase"=dword:00000001
+"DisableRemoveBackground"=dword:00000001

Regfiles/Sysprep/Enable_Dark_Mode.reg

@@ -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"

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_Modern_Standby_Networking.reg

@@ -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:00000001
+"DCSettingIndex"=dword:00000001

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Paint_AI_Features.reg

@@ -5,3 +5,4 @@ Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 "DisableGenerativeFill"=-
 "DisableImageCreator"=-
 "DisableGenerativeErase"=-
+"DisableRemoveBackground"=-

Win11Debloat.ps1

@@ -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]$ShowHiddenFolders,
@@ -42,6 +44,7 @@ param (
     [switch]$DisableRecall,
     [switch]$DisablePaintAI,
     [switch]$DisableNotepadAI,
+    [switch]$DisableEdgeAI,
     [switch]$DisableWidgets, [switch]$HideWidgets,
     [switch]$DisableChat, [switch]$HideChat,
     [switch]$EnableEndTask,
@@ -539,6 +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 (
@@ -549,14 +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"
@@ -619,7 +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
@@ -628,7 +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)) {
@@ -653,7 +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
@@ -667,9 +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
     }
 
@@ -681,7 +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"
 }
 
 
@@ -780,12 +841,26 @@ 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') {
-            try {
+            $enableSystemRestoreJob = Start-Job { 
-                Enable-ComputerRestore -Drive "$env:SystemDrive"
+                try {
-            } catch {
+                    Enable-ComputerRestore -Drive "$env:SystemDrive"
-                Write-Host "Error: Failed to enable System Restore: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
+                } catch {
+                    Write-Host "Error: Failed to enable System Restore: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
+                    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 ""
@@ -793,24 +868,37 @@ function CreateSystemRestorePoint {
         }
     }
 
-    # Find existing restore points that are less than 24 hours old
+    $createRestorePointJob = Start-Job { 
-    try {
+        # Find existing restore points that are less than 24 hours old
-        $recentRestorePoints = Get-ComputerRestorePoint | Where-Object { (Get-Date) - [System.Management.ManagementDateTimeConverter]::ToDateTime($_.CreationTime) -le (New-TimeSpan -Hours 24) }
+        try {
-    } catch {
+            $recentRestorePoints = Get-ComputerRestorePoint | Where-Object { (Get-Date) - [System.Management.ManagementDateTimeConverter]::ToDateTime($_.CreationTime) -le (New-TimeSpan -Hours 24) }
-        Write-Host "Error: Unable to retrieve existing restore points: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
+        } catch {
-        Write-Output ""
+            Write-Host "Error: Unable to retrieve existing restore points: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
-        return
+            Write-Output ""
+            return
+        }
+    
+        if ($recentRestorePoints.Count -eq 0) {
+            try {
+                Checkpoint-Computer -Description "Restore point created by Win11Debloat" -RestorePointType "MODIFY_SETTINGS"
+                Write-Output "System restore point created successfully"
+            } catch {
+                Write-Host "Error: Unable to create restore point: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
+            }
+        } else {
+            Write-Host "A recent restore point already exists, no new restore point was created." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        }
     }
     
-    if ($recentRestorePoints.Count -eq 0) {
+    $createRestorePointJobDone = $createRestorePointJob | Wait-Job -TimeOut 20
-        try {
+
-            Checkpoint-Computer -Description "Restore point created by Win11Debloat" -RestorePointType "MODIFY_SETTINGS"
+    if (-not $createRestorePointJobDone) {
-            Write-Output "System restore point created successfully"
+        Write-Host "Error: Failed to create system restore point, operation timed out" -ForegroundColor Red
-        } catch {
+        Write-Output ""
-            Write-Host "Error: Unable to create restore point: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Output "Press any key to continue anyway..."
-        }
+        $null = [System.Console]::ReadKey()
     } else {
-        Write-Host "A recent restore point already exists, no new restore point was created." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        Receive-Job $createRestorePointJob
     }
 
     Write-Output ""
@@ -885,8 +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'
     }
@@ -906,7 +995,7 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
             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 Paint and Notepad"  -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') 
@@ -920,6 +1009,7 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
             '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'
             }
@@ -975,6 +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 ""
@@ -1096,8 +1195,8 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
 
         Write-Output ""
 
-        if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "   Disable the widgets service and hide the icon from the taskbar? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
+        if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "   Disable the widgets service to remove widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
-            AddParameter 'DisableWidgets' 'Disable the widget service & hide the widget (news and interests) icon from the taskbar'
+            AddParameter 'DisableWidgets' 'Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen'
         }
 
         # Only show this options for Windows users running build 22621 or earlier
@@ -1256,6 +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'
@@ -1282,15 +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 ($WinVersion -lt 22000) {
         Write-Host "Error: Win11Debloat Sysprep mode is not supported on Windows 10" -ForegroundColor Red
@@ -1300,13 +1396,7 @@ if ($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"
+    $userPath = GetUserDirectory -userName $script:Params.Item("User")
-
-    # Exit script if user directory or NTUSER.DAT file cannot be found
-    if (-not (Test-Path "$userPath")) {
-        Write-Host "Error: Unable to run Win11Debloat for user $($script:Params.Item("User")), cannot find user data at '$userPath'" -ForegroundColor Red
-        AwaitKeyToExit
-    }
 }
 
 # Remove SavedSettings file if it exists and is empty
@@ -1397,7 +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'
 
@@ -1412,6 +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
@@ -1572,6 +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
@@ -1608,6 +1707,10 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
         RegImport "> Disabling Windows Recall snapshots..." "Disable_AI_Recall.reg"
         continue
     }
+    'DisableEdgeAI' {
+        RegImport "> Disabling AI features in Microsoft Edge..." "Disable_Edge_AI_Features.reg"
+        continue
+    }
     'DisablePaintAI' {
         RegImport "> Disabling AI features in Paint..." "Disable_Paint_AI_Features.reg"
         continue
@@ -1632,6 +1735,10 @@ switch ($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 $(GetUserName)..."
         ReplaceStartMenu
@@ -1697,7 +1804,7 @@ switch ($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'