22 Commits

Author SHA1 Message Date
Raphire
75ef30e6fb Update Get.ps1 to new release 2025-10-06 23:43:19 +02:00
Raphire
c1a48120d3 Fix wording 2025-10-06 23:42:02 +02:00
Andrea Boero
dc30664001 Added options to change multi-monitor taskbar behaviour (#346)
Co-authored-by: Raphire <9938813+Raphire@users.noreply.github.com>
2025-10-06 23:33:04 +02:00
Raphire
5ae374dff3 Add extra disclaimer to default mode app removal. 2025-10-06 22:56:00 +02:00
Raphire
6c97bbead0 Added Dev Home and Power Automate to default app selection.
With this, the option to specifically remove developer related apps (RemoveDevApps) was also removed.
2025-10-06 21:51:19 +02:00
Raphire
f46618dfe2 Update README.md 2025-09-28 23:38:17 +02:00
Raphire
cf1a58b0d0 Add missing sysprep registry keys for the combine taskbar buttons feature. 2025-09-28 23:28:54 +02:00
Raphire
86a2555454 Fix issue where clearing/replacing the start menu pinned apps would fail and crash under certain circumstances, part 2 2025-09-28 20:45:39 +02:00
Raphire
070e692b90 Update wording in README and Info screen 2025-09-28 19:12:43 +02:00
Raphire
44aa34ab9f Update Get.ps1 to new release 2025-09-28 18:59:56 +02:00
Raphire
60a1b3eb6b Update wording in README and Info screen 2025-09-28 18:59:20 +02:00
Raphire
3f8caf86ee Fix issue where clearing/replacing the start menu pinned apps would fail and crash under certain circumstances
Thanks @staman81, see #263
2025-09-28 18:48:06 +02:00
Raphire
f1595cd91e Fix displayed app count in script output when removing apps 2025-09-28 18:21:14 +02:00
Raphire
c52338648d Update Get.ps1 to new release 2025-09-27 14:41:45 +02:00
Raphire
d8e86a43f5 Merge branch 'master' of https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat 2025-09-27 14:36:38 +02:00
Raphire
cf982af87c Change order of Default Mode parameters 2025-09-27 14:36:37 +02:00
Andrea Boero
a368b4a8ba Added an option to choose combine mode for Taskbar buttons (#329) 2025-09-27 14:34:01 +02:00
Raphire
7c9e25d891 Default Mode Improvements
- Added Click to Do to default
- Default mode now shows a list of apps that are slated to be removed
- Default mode changes summary now only shows the changes it will actually apply
2025-09-27 14:19:41 +02:00
Raphire
58d47c77cc Remove prompts after system restore creation errors 2025-09-22 21:41:24 +02:00
Raphire
7004fa3b31 Add option to disable Click to Do (AI image/text analysis feature) 2025-09-17 23:33:52 +02:00
tylerhekman
899edfc9c6 Removed escaped double quotes that caused incorrect parsing for paths with spaces (#322) 2025-09-14 12:18:58 +02:00
Raphire
f9f7ba828c Update README.md 2025-09-14 00:02:29 +02:00
22 changed files with 344 additions and 221 deletions

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@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Microsoft.MicrosoftJournal # Digital note-taking app optimiz
Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub # Hub to access Microsoft Office apps and documents (Precursor to Microsoft 365 app) Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub # Hub to access Microsoft Office apps and documents (Precursor to Microsoft 365 app)
Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows # Business analytics service client Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows # Business analytics service client
Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection # Collection of solitaire card games Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection # Collection of solitaire card games
Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes # Digital sticky notes app Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes # Digital sticky notes app (Deprecated & replaced by OneNote)
Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal # Portal for Windows Mixed Reality headsets Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal # Portal for Windows Mixed Reality headsets
Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest # Internet connection speed test utility Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest # Internet connection speed test utility
Microsoft.News # News aggregator (Replaced Bing News, now part of Microsoft Start) Microsoft.News # News aggregator (Replaced Bing News, now part of Microsoft Start)
@@ -29,8 +29,10 @@ Microsoft.Office.OneNote # Digital note-taking app (Univer
Microsoft.Office.Sway # Presentation and storytelling app Microsoft.Office.Sway # Presentation and storytelling app
Microsoft.OneConnect # Mobile Operator management app (Replaced by Mobile Plans) Microsoft.OneConnect # Mobile Operator management app (Replaced by Mobile Plans)
Microsoft.Print3D # 3D printing preparation software Microsoft.Print3D # 3D printing preparation software
Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop # Desktop automation tool (RPA)
Microsoft.SkypeApp # Skype communication app (Universal Windows Platform version) Microsoft.SkypeApp # Skype communication app (Universal Windows Platform version)
Microsoft.Todos # To-do list and task management app Microsoft.Todos # To-do list and task management app
Microsoft.Windows.DevHome # Developer dashboard and tool configuration utility, no longer supported
Microsoft.WindowsAlarms # Alarms & Clock app Microsoft.WindowsAlarms # Alarms & Clock app
Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub # App for providing feedback to Microsoft on Windows Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub # App for providing feedback to Microsoft on Windows
Microsoft.WindowsMaps # Mapping and navigation app Microsoft.WindowsMaps # Mapping and navigation app
@@ -108,12 +110,10 @@ XING # Professional networking platfor
#Microsoft.OutlookForWindows # New mail app: Outlook for Windows #Microsoft.OutlookForWindows # New mail app: Outlook for Windows
#Microsoft.Paint # Classic Paint (Traditional 2D paint application) #Microsoft.Paint # Classic Paint (Traditional 2D paint application)
#Microsoft.People # Required for & included with Mail & Calendar (Contacts management) #Microsoft.People # Required for & included with Mail & Calendar (Contacts management)
#Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop # Desktop automation tool (RPA)
#Microsoft.RemoteDesktop # Remote Desktop client app #Microsoft.RemoteDesktop # Remote Desktop client app
#Microsoft.ScreenSketch # Snipping Tool (Screenshot and annotation tool) #Microsoft.ScreenSketch # Snipping Tool (Screenshot and annotation tool)
#Microsoft.StartExperiencesApp # This app powers Windows Widgets My Feed #Microsoft.StartExperiencesApp # This app powers Windows Widgets My Feed
#Microsoft.Whiteboard # Digital collaborative whiteboard app #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.Windows.Photos # Default photo viewing and basic editing app
#Microsoft.WindowsCalculator # Calculator app #Microsoft.WindowsCalculator # Calculator app
#Microsoft.WindowsCamera # Camera app for using built-in or connected cameras #Microsoft.WindowsCamera # Camera app for using built-in or connected cameras

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@@ -1,15 +1,11 @@
- Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, app-launch tracking & targeted ads. - Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot
- Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications and more. - Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads
- Disable ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge. - Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications and File Explorer
- Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen. (This may change your lockscreen wallpaper) - Disable ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge
- Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search. - Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen (This may change your lockscreen wallpaper)
- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. - Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search
- Disable Windows Recall snapshots. (W11 only) - Show file extensions for known file types
- Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown. - Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen
- Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only) - Disable Fast Start-up
- Show file extensions for known file types.
- 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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@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ disable telemetry, remove intrusive interface elements and much more.
All Features All Features
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
App Removal App Removal
- Remove a wide variety of bloatware apps. - Remove a wide variety of preinstalled apps.
- Remove or replace all pinned apps from start for the current user, or for all existing & new users. (W11 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 Telemetry, Tracking & Suggested Content
@@ -18,9 +18,11 @@ Telemetry, Tracking & Suggested Content
Bing Web Search, Copilot & AI Features Bing Web Search, Copilot & AI Features
- Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search. - Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. - Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot.
- Disable Windows Recall snapshots. (W11 only) - Disable Windows Recall. (W11 only)
- Disable AI Features in Paint (W11 only) - Disable Click to Do, AI text & image analysis tool. (W11 only)
- Disable AI Features in Notepad (W11 only) - Disable AI Features in Edge. (W11 only)
- Disable AI Features in Paint. (W11 only)
- Disable AI Features in Notepad. (W11 only)
Personalisation Personalisation
- Enable dark mode for system and apps. - Enable dark mode for system and apps.
@@ -32,18 +34,20 @@ Personalisation
File Explorer File Explorer
- Change the default location that File Explorer opens to. - Change the default location that File Explorer opens to.
- Show hidden files, folders & drives. - Show hidden files, folders and drives.
- Show file extensions for known file types. - Show file extensions for known file types.
- Hide the Home or Gallery section from the File Explorer navigation pane. (W11 only) - Hide the Home or Gallery section from the File Explorer navigation pane. (W11 only)
- Hide the 3D objects, music or OneDrive folder from the File Explorer sidepanel. (W10 only) - Hide the 3D objects, music or OneDrive folder from the File Explorer navigation pane. (W10 only)
- Hide duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer sidepanel. - Hide duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer navigation pane.
Taskbar Taskbar
- Align taskbar icons to the left. (W11 only) - Align taskbar icons to the left. (W11 only)
- Choose combine mode for taskbar buttons and labels. (W11 only)
- Choose how app icons are shown on the taskbar when using multiple monitors. (W11 only)
- Hide or change the search icon/box on the taskbar. (W11 only) - Hide or change the search icon/box on the taskbar. (W11 only)
- Hide the taskview button from the taskbar. (W11 only) - Hide the taskview button from the taskbar. (W11 only)
- Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen. - Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen.
- Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar. - Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar. (W10 only)
- Enable the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu. (W11 only) - Enable the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu. (W11 only)
- Enable the 'Last Active Click' behavior in the taskbar app area. - Enable the 'Last Active Click' behavior in the taskbar app area.
@@ -56,7 +60,7 @@ Other
- Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown. - Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
- Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only) - 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. - 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. - Sysprep mode to apply changes to the Windows Default user profile.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Default mode Default mode
@@ -64,17 +68,17 @@ Other
The default mode applies the changes that are recommended for most users. This includes: The default mode applies the changes that are recommended for most users. This includes:
- Remove the default selection or your custom selection of apps. - Remove the default selection or your custom selection of apps.
- Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, app-launch tracking & targeted ads. - Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
- Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications and more. - Disable tips, tricks, suggestions & ads across Windows.
- Disable ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge. - Disable ads, suggestions 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 Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. - Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot.
- Disable Windows Recall snapshots. (W11 only) - Disable Windows Recall. (W11 only)
- Disable Click to Do, AI text & image analysis tool. (W11 only)
- Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown. - Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
- Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only) - Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only)
- Show file extensions for known file types. - Show file extensions for known file types.
- Hide the 3D objects folder in Windows Explorer. (W10 only) - Hide the 3D objects folder in Windows Explorer. (W10 only)
- Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen. - Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen.
- Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar. - Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar. (W10 only)

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@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ param (
[switch]$RemoveAppsCustom, [switch]$RemoveAppsCustom,
[switch]$RemoveGamingApps, [switch]$RemoveGamingApps,
[switch]$RemoveCommApps, [switch]$RemoveCommApps,
[switch]$RemoveDevApps,
[switch]$RemoveHPApps, [switch]$RemoveHPApps,
[switch]$RemoveW11Outlook, [switch]$RemoveW11Outlook,
[switch]$ForceRemoveEdge, [switch]$ForceRemoveEdge,
@@ -35,12 +34,16 @@ param (
[switch]$DisableTransparency, [switch]$DisableTransparency,
[switch]$DisableAnimations, [switch]$DisableAnimations,
[switch]$TaskbarAlignLeft, [switch]$TaskbarAlignLeft,
[switch]$CombineTaskbarAlways, [switch]$CombineTaskbarWhenFull, [switch]$CombineTaskbarNever,
[switch]$CombineMMTaskbarAlways, [switch]$CombineMMTaskbarWhenFull, [switch]$CombineMMTaskbarNever,
[switch]$MMTaskbarModeAll, [switch]$MMTaskbarModeMainActive, [switch]$MMTaskbarModeActive,
[switch]$HideSearchTb, [switch]$ShowSearchIconTb, [switch]$ShowSearchLabelTb, [switch]$ShowSearchBoxTb, [switch]$HideSearchTb, [switch]$ShowSearchIconTb, [switch]$ShowSearchLabelTb, [switch]$ShowSearchBoxTb,
[switch]$HideTaskview, [switch]$HideTaskview,
[switch]$DisableStartRecommended, [switch]$DisableStartRecommended,
[switch]$DisableStartPhoneLink, [switch]$DisableStartPhoneLink,
[switch]$DisableCopilot, [switch]$DisableCopilot,
[switch]$DisableRecall, [switch]$DisableRecall,
[switch]$DisableClickToDo,
[switch]$DisablePaintAI, [switch]$DisablePaintAI,
[switch]$DisableNotepadAI, [switch]$DisableNotepadAI,
[switch]$DisableEdgeAI, [switch]$DisableEdgeAI,
@@ -86,7 +89,7 @@ Write-Output "------------------------------------------------------------------
Write-Output "> Downloading Win11Debloat..." Write-Output "> Downloading Win11Debloat..."
# Download latest version of Win11Debloat from github as zip archive # Download latest version of Win11Debloat from github as zip archive
Invoke-RestMethod https://api.github.com/repos/Raphire/Win11Debloat/zipball/2025.09.13 -OutFile "$env:TEMP/win11debloat.zip" Invoke-RestMethod https://api.github.com/repos/Raphire/Win11Debloat/zipball/2025.10.06 -OutFile "$env:TEMP/win11debloat.zip"
# Remove old script folder if it exists, except for CustomAppsList and SavedSettings files # Remove old script folder if it exists, except for CustomAppsList and SavedSettings files
if (Test-Path "$env:TEMP/Win11Debloat") { if (Test-Path "$env:TEMP/Win11Debloat") {

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@@ -101,18 +101,19 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
#### Telemetry, Tracking & Suggested Content #### Telemetry, Tracking & Suggested Content
- Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads. - 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 tips, tricks, suggestions & ads across Windows.
- Disable ads and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge. - Disable ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
- Disable the 'Windows Spotlight' desktop background option. - Disable the 'Windows Spotlight' desktop background option.
#### Bing Web Search, Copilot & AI Features #### Bing Web Search, Copilot & AI Features
- Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search. - Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. - Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot.
- Disable Windows Recall snapshots. (W11 only) - Disable Windows Recall. (W11 only)
- Disable AI Features in Edge (W11 only) - Disable Click to Do, AI text & image analysis tool. (W11 only)
- Disable AI Features in Paint (W11 only) - Disable AI Features in Edge. (W11 only)
- Disable AI Features in Notepad (W11 only) - Disable AI Features in Paint. (W11 only)
- Disable AI Features in Notepad. (W11 only)
#### Personalisation #### Personalisation
@@ -135,10 +136,12 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
#### Taskbar #### Taskbar
- Align taskbar icons to the left. (W11 only) - Align taskbar icons to the left. (W11 only)
- Choose combine mode for taskbar buttons and labels. (W11 only)
- Choose how app icons are shown on the taskbar when using multiple monitors. (W11 only)
- Hide or change the search icon/box on the taskbar. (W11 only) - Hide or change the search icon/box on the taskbar. (W11 only)
- Hide the taskview button from the taskbar. (W11 only) - Hide the taskview button from the taskbar. (W11 only)
- Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen. - Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen.
- Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar. - Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar. (W10 only)
- Enable the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu. (W11 only) - 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. - 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.
@@ -159,9 +162,7 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
Win11Debloat's default mode allows you to quickly and easily apply the changes that are recommended for most people. This includes removing many annoying distractions, disabling telemetry and tracking and optionally uninstalling the default or your custom selection of apps. To apply the default settings, launch the script as you normally would and select option `1` in the script menu. Win11Debloat's default mode allows you to quickly and easily apply the changes that are recommended for most people. This includes removing many annoying distractions, disabling telemetry and tracking and optionally uninstalling the default or your custom selection of apps. 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` or `-RunDefaultsLite` parameters to immediately run the defaults without going through the menu or the app removal options. Using the `-RunDefaults` parameter will run the script in default mode and remove the default selection of apps. While using the `-RunDefaultsLite` parameter will run the script in default mode without removing any apps. Alternatively, you can launch the script with the `-RunDefaults` or `-RunDefaultsLite` parameters to immediately run the defaults without going through the menu or the app removal options. Using the `-RunDefaults` parameter will run the script in default mode and remove the default selection of apps. While using the `-RunDefaultsLite` parameter will run the script in default mode without removing any apps. Example:
Example:
```Powershell ```Powershell
& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/"))) -RunDefaults & ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/"))) -RunDefaults
``` ```
@@ -169,70 +170,71 @@ Example:
#### Changes included in the default mode #### Changes included in the default mode
- Remove the default or your custom selection of apps. (See below for the default selection of apps) - Remove the default or your custom selection of apps. (See below for the default selection of apps)
- Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads. - 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 tips, tricks, suggestions & ads across Windows.
- Disable ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge. - Disable ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
- Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search. - Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. - Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot.
- Disable Windows Recall snapshots. (W11 only) - Disable Windows Recall. (W11 only)
- Disable Click to Do, AI text & image analysis tool. (W11 only)
- Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown. - Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
- Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only) - Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only)
- Show file extensions for known file types. - Show file extensions for known file types.
- Hide the 3D objects folder under 'This pc' from File Explorer. (W10 only) - Hide the 3D objects folder under 'This pc' from File Explorer. (W10 only)
- Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen. - Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen.
- Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar. - Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar. (W10 only)
#### Apps that ARE removed as part of the default mode #### Apps that ARE removed by default
These apps are uninstalled when you opt to remove the default selection of apps. This includes apps from both Microsoft and third parties. These apps are uninstalled when you opt to remove the default selection of apps.
<details> <details>
<summary>Click to expand</summary> <summary>Click to expand</summary>
<blockquote> <blockquote>
Microsoft bloat: Microsoft apps:
- Clipchamp.Clipchamp - Clipchamp.Clipchamp (Video editor from Microsoft)
- Microsoft.3DBuilder - Microsoft.3DBuilder (Basic 3D modeling software)
- Microsoft.549981C3F5F10 (Cortana app) - Microsoft.549981C3F5F10 (Cortana app, discontinued)
- 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.BingSearch* (Bing web search in Windows) - Microsoft.BingSports (Sports news and scores via Bing, discontinued)
- Microsoft.BingSports - Microsoft.BingTranslator (Translation service via Bing)
- Microsoft.BingTranslator - Microsoft.BingTravel (Travel planning and news via Bing, discontinued)
- Microsoft.BingTravel - Microsoft.BingWeather (Weather forecast via Bing)
- Microsoft.BingWeather - Microsoft.Copilot (AI assistant integrated into Windows)
- Microsoft.Copilot - Microsoft.Getstarted (Tips and introductory guide for Windows, cannot be uninstalled in Windows 11)
- Microsoft.Getstarted (Cannot be uninstalled in Windows 11) - Microsoft.Messaging (Messaging app, often integrates with Skype, largely deprecated)
- Microsoft.Messaging - Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer (Viewer for 3D models)
- Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer - Microsoft.MicrosoftJournal (Digital note-taking app optimized for pen input)
- Microsoft.MicrosoftJournal - Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub (Hub to access Microsoft Office apps and documents, precursor to Microsoft 365 app)
- Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub - Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows (Business analytics service client)
- Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows - Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection (Collection of solitaire card games)
- Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection - Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes (Digital sticky notes app, deprecated & replaced by OneNote)
- Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes - Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal (Portal for Windows Mixed Reality headsets)
- Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal - Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest (Internet connection speed test utility)
- Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest - Microsoft.News (News aggregator. Replaced Bing News and now part of Microsoft Start)
- Microsoft.News - Microsoft.Office.OneNote (Digital note-taking app, Universal Windows Platform version)
- Microsoft.Office.OneNote (Discontinued UWP version only, does not remove new MS365 versions) - Microsoft.Office.Sway (Presentation and storytelling app)
- Microsoft.Office.Sway - Microsoft.OneConnect (Mobile Operator management app, replaced by Mobile Plans)
- Microsoft.OneConnect - Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop (Desktop automation tool)
- Microsoft.Print3D - Microsoft.Print3D (3D printing preparation software)
- Microsoft.StartExperiencesApp** (Widgets app) - Microsoft.SkypeApp (Skype communication app, Universal Windows Platform version)
- Microsoft.SkypeApp - Microsoft.Todos (To-do list and task management app)
- Microsoft.Todos - Microsoft.Windows.DevHome (Developer dashboard and tool configuration utility, no longer supported)
- 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.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 (Microsoft Family Safety) - MicrosoftCorporationII.MicrosoftFamily (Family Safety App for managing family accounts and settings)
- MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist (Remote assistance tool) - MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist (Remote assistance tool)
- MicrosoftTeams (Old personal version of MS Teams from the MS Store) - MicrosoftTeams (Old MS Teams personal, MS Store version)
- MSTeams (New MS Teams app) - MSTeams (New MS Teams app. Work/School or Personal)
Third party bloat: Third party apps:
- ACGMediaPlayer - ACGMediaPlayer
- ActiproSoftwareLLC - ActiproSoftwareLLC
- AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress - AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress
@@ -281,35 +283,33 @@ These apps are uninstalled when you opt to remove the default selection of apps.
- WinZipUniversal - WinZipUniversal
- Wunderlist - Wunderlist
- XING - XING
* Removed when disabling Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search
** Removed when disabling widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen
</blockquote> </blockquote>
</details> </details>
#### Apps that are NOT removed as part of the default mode #### Apps that are NOT removed by default
These apps are not removed by default. They will only be removed if you manually select them. These apps will not be removed by Win11Debloat unless explicitly selected by the user.
<details> <details>
<summary>Click to expand</summary> <summary>Click to expand</summary>
<blockquote> <blockquote>
General apps that are not removed by default: Miscellaneous apps:
- Microsoft.Edge (Edge browser, only removeable in the EEA) - Microsoft.Edge (Edge browser, only removeable in the EEA)
- Microsoft.GetHelp (Required for some Windows 11 Troubleshooters) - Microsoft.GetHelp (Required for some Windows 11 Troubleshooters)
- Microsoft.MSPaint (Paint 3D) - Microsoft.MSPaint (Paint 3D)
- Microsoft.OutlookForWindows* (New mail app) - Microsoft.OutlookForWindows (New mail app)
- Microsoft.OneDrive (OneDrive consumer) - Microsoft.OneDrive (OneDrive consumer)
- Microsoft.Paint (Classic Paint) - Microsoft.Paint (Classic Paint)
- Microsoft.People* (Required for & included with Mail & Calendar) - Microsoft.People (Required for & included with Mail & Calendar)
- Microsoft.RemoteDesktop
- Microsoft.ScreenSketch (Snipping Tool) - Microsoft.ScreenSketch (Snipping Tool)
- Microsoft.Whiteboard (Only preinstalled on devices with touchscreen and/or pen support) - Microsoft.Whiteboard (Only preinstalled on devices with touchscreen and/or pen support)
- Microsoft.Windows.Photos - Microsoft.Windows.Photos
- Microsoft.WindowsCalculator - Microsoft.WindowsCalculator
- Microsoft.WindowsCamera - Microsoft.WindowsCamera
- Microsoft.WindowsNotepad - Microsoft.WindowsNotepad
- Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps* (Mail & Calendar) - Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps (Mail & Calendar)
- Microsoft.WindowsStore (Microsoft Store, NOTE: This app cannot be reinstalled!) - Microsoft.WindowsStore (Microsoft Store, NOTE: This app cannot be reinstalled!)
- Microsoft.WindowsTerminal (New default terminal app in Windows 11) - Microsoft.WindowsTerminal (New default terminal app in Windows 11)
- Microsoft.YourPhone (Phone Link) - Microsoft.YourPhone (Phone Link)
@@ -317,41 +317,34 @@ These apps are uninstalled when you opt to remove the default selection of apps.
- Microsoft.ZuneMusic (Modern Media Player) - Microsoft.ZuneMusic (Modern Media Player)
- MicrosoftWindows.CrossDevice (Phone integration within File Explorer, Camera and more) - MicrosoftWindows.CrossDevice (Phone integration within File Explorer, Camera and more)
HP apps that are not removed by default: Gaming related apps:
- AD2F1837.HPAIExperienceCenter* - Microsoft.GamingApp (Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some games)
- AD2F1837.HPConnectedMusic* - Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay (Game overlay, required for some games)
- AD2F1837.HPConnectedPhotopoweredbySnapfish* - Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay (Game overlay, required for some games)
- 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*
Gaming related apps that are not removed by default:
- Microsoft.GamingApp* (Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some games)
- Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay* (Game overlay, required for some games)
- Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay* (Game overlay, required for some games)
- Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider (Xbox sign-in framework, required for some games) - Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider (Xbox sign-in framework, required for some games)
- Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay (Might be required for some games, NOTE: This app cannot be reinstalled!) - Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay (Might be required for some games, NOTE: This app cannot be reinstalled!)
Developer related apps that are not removed by default: HP apps:
- Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop* - AD2F1837.HPAIExperienceCenter
- Microsoft.RemoteDesktop* - AD2F1837.HPConnectedMusic
- Windows.DevHome* - AD2F1837.HPConnectedPhotopoweredbySnapfish
- AD2F1837.HPDesktopSupportUtilities
* Can be removed by running the script with the relevant parameter. (Please refer to the wiki for more details) - 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
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[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
"DisableClickToDo"=dword:00000001
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
"DisableClickToDo"=dword:00000001

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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[hkey_users\default\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
"DisableClickToDo"=dword:00000001
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
"DisableClickToDo"=-
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
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@@ -5,10 +5,10 @@ set "wtScoopPath=%USERPROFILE%\scoop\apps\windows-terminal\current\wt.exe"
:: Launch the script in Windows Terminal if installed, otherwise use default PowerShell. :: Launch the script in Windows Terminal if installed, otherwise use default PowerShell.
if exist "%wtDefaultPath%" ( if exist "%wtDefaultPath%" (
PowerShell -Command "Start-Process -FilePath '%wtDefaultPath%' -ArgumentList 'PowerShell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File \"\"%~dp0Win11Debloat.ps1\"\"' -Verb RunAs" PowerShell -Command "Start-Process -FilePath '%wtDefaultPath%' -ArgumentList 'PowerShell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File ""%~dp0Win11Debloat.ps1""' -Verb RunAs"
) else if exist "%wtScoopPath%" ( ) else if exist "%wtScoopPath%" (
PowerShell -Command "Start-Process -FilePath '%wtScoopPath%' -ArgumentList 'PowerShell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File \"\"%~dp0Win11Debloat.ps1\"\"' -Verb RunAs" PowerShell -Command "Start-Process -FilePath '%wtScoopPath%' -ArgumentList 'PowerShell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File ""%~dp0Win11Debloat.ps1""' -Verb RunAs"
) else ( ) else (
echo Windows Terminal not found, using default PowerShell... echo Windows Terminal not found, using default PowerShell...
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "& {Start-Process PowerShell -ArgumentList '-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File \"\"%~dp0Win11Debloat.ps1\"\"' -Verb RunAs}" PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "& {Start-Process PowerShell -ArgumentList '-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File ""%~dp0Win11Debloat.ps1""' -Verb RunAs}"
) )

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@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ param (
[switch]$RemoveAppsCustom, [switch]$RemoveAppsCustom,
[switch]$RemoveGamingApps, [switch]$RemoveGamingApps,
[switch]$RemoveCommApps, [switch]$RemoveCommApps,
[switch]$RemoveDevApps,
[switch]$RemoveHPApps, [switch]$RemoveHPApps,
[switch]$RemoveW11Outlook, [switch]$RemoveW11Outlook,
[switch]$ForceRemoveEdge, [switch]$ForceRemoveEdge,
@@ -37,12 +36,16 @@ param (
[switch]$DisableTransparency, [switch]$DisableTransparency,
[switch]$DisableAnimations, [switch]$DisableAnimations,
[switch]$TaskbarAlignLeft, [switch]$TaskbarAlignLeft,
[switch]$CombineTaskbarAlways, [switch]$CombineTaskbarWhenFull, [switch]$CombineTaskbarNever,
[switch]$CombineMMTaskbarAlways, [switch]$CombineMMTaskbarWhenFull, [switch]$CombineMMTaskbarNever,
[switch]$MMTaskbarModeAll, [switch]$MMTaskbarModeMainActive, [switch]$MMTaskbarModeActive,
[switch]$HideSearchTb, [switch]$ShowSearchIconTb, [switch]$ShowSearchLabelTb, [switch]$ShowSearchBoxTb, [switch]$HideSearchTb, [switch]$ShowSearchIconTb, [switch]$ShowSearchLabelTb, [switch]$ShowSearchBoxTb,
[switch]$HideTaskview, [switch]$HideTaskview,
[switch]$DisableStartRecommended, [switch]$DisableStartRecommended,
[switch]$DisableStartPhoneLink, [switch]$DisableStartPhoneLink,
[switch]$DisableCopilot, [switch]$DisableCopilot,
[switch]$DisableRecall, [switch]$DisableRecall,
[switch]$DisableClickToDo,
[switch]$DisablePaintAI, [switch]$DisablePaintAI,
[switch]$DisableNotepadAI, [switch]$DisableNotepadAI,
[switch]$DisableEdgeAI, [switch]$DisableEdgeAI,
@@ -580,18 +583,23 @@ function GetUserDirectory {
$exitIfPathNotFound = $true $exitIfPathNotFound = $true
) )
$userDirectoryExists = Test-Path "$env:SystemDrive\Users\$userName" try {
$userPath = "$env:SystemDrive\Users\$userName\$fileName" $userDirectoryExists = Test-Path "$env:SystemDrive\Users\$userName"
$userPath = "$env:SystemDrive\Users\$userName\$fileName"
if ((Test-Path $userPath) -or ($userDirectoryExists -and (-not $exitIfPathNotFound))) {
return $userPath 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" $userDirectoryExists = Test-Path ($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 if ((Test-Path $userPath) -or ($userDirectoryExists -and (-not $exitIfPathNotFound))) {
return $userPath
}
} catch {
Write-Host "Error: Something went wrong when trying to find the user directory path for user $userName. Please ensure the user exists on this system." -ForegroundColor Red
AwaitKeyToExit
} }
Write-Host "Error: Unable to find user directory path for user $userName" -ForegroundColor Red Write-Host "Error: Unable to find user directory path for user $userName" -ForegroundColor Red
@@ -713,7 +721,7 @@ function ReplaceStartMenu {
# Change path to correct user if a user was specified # Change path to correct user if a user was specified
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("User")) { if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
$startMenuBinFile = GetUserDirectory -userName "$(GetUserName)" -fileName "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" -exitIfPathNotFound $false
} }
# Check if template bin file exists, return early if it doesn't # Check if template bin file exists, return early if it doesn't
@@ -729,16 +737,15 @@ function ReplaceStartMenu {
$userName = [regex]::Match($startMenuBinFile, '(?:Users\\)([^\\]+)(?:\\AppData)').Groups[1].Value $userName = [regex]::Match($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 $userName, original start2.bin file not found" -ForegroundColor Red
return
}
$backupBinFile = $startMenuBinFile + ".bak" $backupBinFile = $startMenuBinFile + ".bak"
# Backup current start menu file if (Test-Path $startMenuBinFile) {
Move-Item -Path $startMenuBinFile -Destination $backupBinFile -Force # Backup current start menu file
Move-Item -Path $startMenuBinFile -Destination $backupBinFile -Force
} else {
Write-Host "Warning: Unable to find original start2.bin file for user $userName. No backup was created for this user!" -ForegroundColor Yellow
New-Item -ItemType File -Path $startMenuBinFile -Force
}
# Copy template file # Copy template file
Copy-Item -Path $startMenuTemplate -Destination $startMenuBinFile -Force Copy-Item -Path $startMenuTemplate -Destination $startMenuBinFile -Force
@@ -751,7 +758,8 @@ function ReplaceStartMenu {
function AddParameter { function AddParameter {
param ( param (
$parameterName, $parameterName,
$message $message,
$addToFile = $true
) )
# Add key if it doesn't already exist # Add key if it doesn't already exist
@@ -759,6 +767,11 @@ function AddParameter {
$script:Params.Add($parameterName, $true) $script:Params.Add($parameterName, $true)
} }
if (-not $addToFile) {
Write-Output "- $message"
return
}
# Create or clear file that stores last used settings # Create or clear file that stores last used settings
if (-not (Test-Path "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings")) { if (-not (Test-Path "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings")) {
$null = New-Item "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings" $null = New-Item "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings"
@@ -816,6 +829,26 @@ function PrintFromFile {
} }
function PrintAppsList {
param (
$path,
$printCount = $false
)
if (-not (Test-Path $path)) {
return
}
$appsList = ReadAppslistFromFile $path
if ($printCount) {
Write-Output "- Remove $($appsList.Count) apps:"
}
Write-Host $appsList -ForegroundColor DarkGray
}
function AwaitKeyToExit { function AwaitKeyToExit {
# Suppress prompt if Silent parameter was passed # Suppress prompt if Silent parameter was passed
if (-not $Silent) { if (-not $Silent) {
@@ -850,7 +883,6 @@ function CreateSystemRestorePoint {
Enable-ComputerRestore -Drive "$env:SystemDrive" Enable-ComputerRestore -Drive "$env:SystemDrive"
} catch { } catch {
Write-Host "Error: Failed to enable System Restore: $_" -ForegroundColor Red Write-Host "Error: Failed to enable System Restore: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Output ""
return return
} }
} }
@@ -859,9 +891,6 @@ function CreateSystemRestorePoint {
if (-not $enableSystemRestoreJobDone) { if (-not $enableSystemRestoreJobDone) {
Write-Host "Error: Failed to enable system restore and create restore point, operation timed out" -ForegroundColor Red 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 return
} else { } else {
Receive-Job $enableSystemRestoreJob Receive-Job $enableSystemRestoreJob
@@ -878,7 +907,6 @@ function CreateSystemRestorePoint {
$recentRestorePoints = Get-ComputerRestorePoint | Where-Object { (Get-Date) - [System.Management.ManagementDateTimeConverter]::ToDateTime($_.CreationTime) -le (New-TimeSpan -Hours 24) } $recentRestorePoints = Get-ComputerRestorePoint | Where-Object { (Get-Date) - [System.Management.ManagementDateTimeConverter]::ToDateTime($_.CreationTime) -le (New-TimeSpan -Hours 24) }
} catch { } catch {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to retrieve existing restore points: $_" -ForegroundColor Red Write-Host "Error: Unable to retrieve existing restore points: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Output ""
return return
} }
@@ -898,9 +926,6 @@ function CreateSystemRestorePoint {
if (-not $createRestorePointJobDone) { if (-not $createRestorePointJobDone) {
Write-Host "Error: Failed to create system restore point, operation timed out" -ForegroundColor Red 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 { } else {
Receive-Job $createRestorePointJob Receive-Job $createRestorePointJob
} }
@@ -921,8 +946,8 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
Do { Do {
Write-Host "Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow Write-Host "Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) Don't remove any apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow Write-Host " (n) Don't remove any apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Only remove the default selection of bloatware apps from 'Appslist.txt'" -ForegroundColor Yellow Write-Host " (1) Only remove the default selection of apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Remove default selection of bloatware apps, as well as mail & calendar apps, developer apps and gaming apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow Write-Host " (2) Remove the default selection of apps, as well as mail & calendar apps and gaming related apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (3) Manually select which apps to remove" -ForegroundColor Yellow Write-Host " (3) Manually select which apps to remove" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$RemoveAppsInput = Read-Host "Do you want to remove any apps? Apps will be removed for all users (n/1/2/3)" $RemoveAppsInput = Read-Host "Do you want to remove any apps? Apps will be removed for all users (n/1/2/3)"
@@ -946,13 +971,12 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
# Select correct option based on user input # Select correct option based on user input
switch ($RemoveAppsInput) { switch ($RemoveAppsInput) {
'1' { '1' {
AddParameter 'RemoveApps' 'Remove default selection of bloatware apps' AddParameter 'RemoveApps' 'Remove the default selection of apps'
} }
'2' { '2' {
AddParameter 'RemoveApps' 'Remove default selection of bloatware apps' AddParameter 'RemoveApps' 'Remove the default selection of apps'
AddParameter 'RemoveCommApps' 'Remove the Mail, Calendar, and People apps' AddParameter 'RemoveCommApps' 'Remove the Mail, Calendar, and People apps'
AddParameter 'RemoveW11Outlook' 'Remove the new Outlook for Windows app' AddParameter 'RemoveW11Outlook' 'Remove the new Outlook for Windows app'
AddParameter 'RemoveDevApps' 'Remove developer-related apps'
AddParameter 'RemoveGamingApps' 'Remove the Xbox App and Xbox Gamebar' AddParameter 'RemoveGamingApps' 'Remove the Xbox App and Xbox Gamebar'
AddParameter 'DisableDVR' 'Disable Xbox game/screen recording' AddParameter 'DisableDVR' 'Disable Xbox game/screen recording'
} }
@@ -998,8 +1022,8 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
Do { Do {
Write-Host "Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow Write-Host "Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) Don't disable any AI features" -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 " (1) Disable Microsoft Copilot, Windows Recall and Click to Do" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Disable Microsoft Copilot, Windows Recall snapshots and AI features in Microsoft Edge, Paint and Notepad" -ForegroundColor Yellow Write-Host " (2) Disable Microsoft Copilot, Windows Recall, Click to Do 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)" $DisableAIInput = Read-Host "Do you want to disable any AI features? This applies to all users (n/1/2)"
} }
while ($DisableAIInput -ne 'n' -and $DisableAIInput -ne '0' -and $DisableAIInput -ne '1' -and $DisableAIInput -ne '2') while ($DisableAIInput -ne 'n' -and $DisableAIInput -ne '0' -and $DisableAIInput -ne '1' -and $DisableAIInput -ne '2')
@@ -1008,11 +1032,13 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
switch ($DisableAIInput) { switch ($DisableAIInput) {
'1' { '1' {
AddParameter 'DisableCopilot' 'Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot' AddParameter 'DisableCopilot' 'Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot'
AddParameter 'DisableRecall' 'Disable Windows Recall snapshots' AddParameter 'DisableRecall' 'Disable Windows Recall'
AddParameter 'DisableClickToDo' 'Disable Click to Do (AI text & image analysis)'
} }
'2' { '2' {
AddParameter 'DisableCopilot' 'Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot' AddParameter 'DisableCopilot' 'Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot'
AddParameter 'DisableRecall' 'Disable Windows Recall snapshots' AddParameter 'DisableRecall' 'Disable Windows Recall'
AddParameter 'DisableClickToDo' 'Disable Click to Do (AI text & image analysis)'
AddParameter 'DisableEdgeAI' 'Disable AI features in Edge' AddParameter 'DisableEdgeAI' 'Disable AI features in Edge'
AddParameter 'DisablePaintAI' 'Disable AI features in Paint' AddParameter 'DisablePaintAI' 'Disable AI features in Paint'
AddParameter 'DisableNotepadAI' 'Disable AI features in Notepad' AddParameter 'DisableNotepadAI' 'Disable AI features in Notepad'
@@ -1161,6 +1187,59 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
AddParameter 'TaskbarAlignLeft' 'Align taskbar icons to the left' AddParameter 'TaskbarAlignLeft' 'Align taskbar icons to the left'
} }
# Show options for combine icon on taskbar, only continue on valid input
Do {
Write-Output ""
Write-Host " Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) No change" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Always" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) When taskbar is full" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (3) Never" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$TbCombineTaskbar = Read-Host " Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels? (n/1/2/3)"
}
while ($TbCombineTaskbar -ne 'n' -and $TbCombineTaskbar -ne '0' -and $TbCombineTaskbar -ne '1' -and $TbCombineTaskbar -ne '2' -and $TbCombineTaskbar -ne '3')
# Select correct taskbar goup option based on user input
switch ($TbCombineTaskbar) {
'1' {
AddParameter 'CombineTaskbarAlways' 'Always combine taskbar buttons and hide labels for the main display'
AddParameter 'CombineMMTaskbarAlways' 'Always combine taskbar buttons and hide labels for secondary displays'
}
'2' {
AddParameter 'CombineTaskbarWhenFull' 'Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels when taskbar is full for the main display'
AddParameter 'CombineMMTaskbarWhenFull' 'Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels when taskbar is full for secondary displays'
}
'3' {
AddParameter 'CombineTaskbarNever' 'Never combine taskbar buttons and show labels for the main display'
AddParameter 'CombineMMTaskbarNever' 'Never combine taskbar buttons and show labels for secondary displays'
}
}
# Show options for changing on what taskbar(s) app icons are shown, only continue on valid input
Do {
Write-Output ""
Write-Host " Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) No change" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Show app icons on all taskbars" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Show app icons on main taskbar and on taskbar where the windows is open" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (3) Show app icons only on taskbar where the window is open" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$TbCombineTaskbar = Read-Host " Change how to show app icons on the taskbar when using multiple monitors? (n/1/2/3)"
}
while ($TbCombineTaskbar -ne 'n' -and $TbCombineTaskbar -ne '0' -and $TbCombineTaskbar -ne '1' -and $TbCombineTaskbar -ne '2' -and $TbCombineTaskbar -ne '3')
# Select correct taskbar goup option based on user input
switch ($TbCombineTaskbar) {
'1' {
AddParameter 'MMTaskbarModeAll' 'Show app icons on all taskbars'
}
'2' {
AddParameter 'MMTaskbarModeMainActive' 'Show app icons on main taskbar and on taskbar where the windows is open'
}
'3' {
AddParameter 'MMTaskbarModeActive' 'Show app icons only on taskbar where the window is open'
}
}
# Show options for search icon on taskbar, only continue on valid input # Show options for search icon on taskbar, only continue on valid input
Do { Do {
Write-Output "" Write-Output ""
@@ -1483,20 +1562,21 @@ if ((-not $script:Params.Count) -or $RunDefaults -or $RunDefaultsLite -or $RunSa
switch ($Mode) { switch ($Mode) {
# Default mode, loads defaults after confirmation # Default mode, loads defaults after confirmation
'1' { '1' {
if (-not $script:Params.ContainsKey('CreateRestorePoint')) { AddParameter 'CreateRestorePoint' 'Create a system restore point' $false
$script:Params.Add('CreateRestorePoint', $true)
}
# Show the default settings with confirmation, unless Silent parameter was passed # Show the default settings with confirmation, unless Silent parameter was passed
if (-not $Silent) { if (-not $Silent) {
# Show options for app removal # Show options for app removal
if ((-not $RunDefaults) -and (-not $RunDefaultsLite)) { if ((-not $RunDefaults) -and (-not $RunDefaultsLite)) {
PrintHeader 'Default Mode' PrintHeader 'Default Mode'
Write-Host "Please note: The default selection of apps includes Microsoft Teams, Spotify, Sticky Notes and more. Select option 2 to verify and change what apps are removed by the script." -ForegroundColor DarkGray
Write-Output ""
Do { Do {
Write-Host "Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow Write-Host "Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) Don't remove any apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow Write-Host " (n) Don't remove any apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Only remove the default selection of bloatware apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow Write-Host " (1) Only remove the default selection of apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Manually select which apps to remove" -ForegroundColor Yellow Write-Host " (2) Manually select which apps to remove" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$RemoveAppsInput = Read-Host "Do you want to remove any apps? Apps will be removed for all users (n/1/2)" $RemoveAppsInput = Read-Host "Do you want to remove any apps? Apps will be removed for all users (n/1/2)"
@@ -1529,28 +1609,38 @@ if ((-not $script:Params.Count) -or $RunDefaults -or $RunDefaultsLite -or $RunSa
# Select correct option based on user input # Select correct option based on user input
switch ($RemoveAppsInput) { switch ($RemoveAppsInput) {
'1' { '1' {
if (-not $script:Params.ContainsKey('RemoveApps')) { AddParameter 'RemoveApps' 'Remove the default selection of apps:' $false
$script:Params.Add('RemoveApps', $true) PrintAppsList "$PSScriptRoot/Appslist.txt"
}
Write-Output "- Remove the default selection of apps."
} }
'2' { '2' {
if (-not $script:Params.ContainsKey('RemoveAppsCustom')) { AddParameter 'RemoveAppsCustom' "Remove $($script:SelectedApps.Count) apps:" $false
$script:Params.Add('RemoveAppsCustom', $true) PrintAppsList "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList"
}
Write-Output "- Remove your custom selection of $($script:SelectedApps.Count) apps."
} }
} }
# Only add this option for Windows 10 users
if (get-ciminstance -query "select caption from win32_operatingsystem where caption like '%Windows 10%'") {
AddParameter 'Hide3dObjects' "Hide the 3D objects folder under 'This pc' in File Explorer" $false
AddParameter 'HideChat' 'Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar' $false
}
# Only add these options for Windows 11 users (build 22000+)
if ($WinVersion -ge 22000) {
if ($script:ModernStandbySupported) {
AddParameter 'DisableModernStandbyNetworking' 'Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby' $false
}
AddParameter 'DisableRecall' 'Disable Windows Recall' $false
AddParameter 'DisableClickToDo' 'Disable Click to Do (AI text & image analysis)' $false
}
PrintFromFile "$PSScriptRoot/Assets/Menus/DefaultSettings" "Default Mode" $false PrintFromFile "$PSScriptRoot/Assets/Menus/DefaultSettings" "Default Mode" $false
Write-Output "Press enter to execute the script or press CTRL+C to quit..." Write-Output "Press enter to execute the script or press CTRL+C to quit..."
Read-Host | Out-Null Read-Host | Out-Null
} }
$DefaultParameterNames = 'DisableTelemetry','DisableBing','DisableLockscreenTips','DisableSuggestions','DisableEdgeAds','ShowKnownFileExt','DisableWidgets','HideChat','DisableFastStartup','DisableCopilot' $DefaultParameterNames = 'DisableCopilot','DisableTelemetry','DisableSuggestions','DisableEdgeAds','DisableLockscreenTips','DisableBing','ShowKnownFileExt','DisableWidgets','DisableFastStartup'
PrintHeader 'Default Mode' PrintHeader 'Default Mode'
@@ -1560,22 +1650,6 @@ if ((-not $script:Params.Count) -or $RunDefaults -or $RunDefaultsLite -or $RunSa
$script:Params.Add($ParameterName, $true) $script:Params.Add($ParameterName, $true)
} }
} }
# Only add this option for Windows 10 users, if it doesn't already exist
if ((get-ciminstance -query "select caption from win32_operatingsystem where caption like '%Windows 10%'") -and (-not $script:Params.ContainsKey('Hide3dObjects'))) {
$script:Params.Add('Hide3dObjects', $Hide3dObjects)
}
# Only add these options for Windows 11 users (build 22000+), if it doesn't already exist
if ($WinVersion -ge 22000) {
if (-not $script:Params.ContainsKey('DisableRecall')) {
$script:Params.Add('DisableRecall', $true)
}
if ($script:ModernStandbySupported -and (-not $script:Params.ContainsKey('DisableModernStandbyNetworking'))) {
$script:Params.Add('DisableModernStandbyNetworking', $true)
}
}
} }
# Custom mode, show & add options based on user input # Custom mode, show & add options based on user input
@@ -1623,18 +1697,16 @@ if ((-not $script:Params.Count) -or $RunDefaults -or $RunDefaultsLite -or $RunSa
$parameterName = $line.Substring(0, $line.IndexOf('#')) $parameterName = $line.Substring(0, $line.IndexOf('#'))
# Print parameter description and add parameter to Params list # Print parameter description and add parameter to Params list
if ($parameterName -eq "RemoveAppsCustom") { switch ($parameterName) {
if (-not (Test-Path "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList")) { 'RemoveApps' {
# Apps file does not exist, skip PrintAppsList "$PSScriptRoot/Appslist.txt" $true
continue }
'RemoveAppsCustom' {
PrintAppsList "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList" $true
}
default {
Write-Output $line.Substring(($line.IndexOf('#') + 1), ($line.Length - $line.IndexOf('#') - 1))
} }
$appsList = ReadAppslistFromFile "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList"
Write-Output "- Remove $($appsList.Count) apps:"
Write-Host $appsList -ForegroundColor DarkGray
}
else {
Write-Output $line.Substring(($line.IndexOf('#') + 1), ($line.Length - $line.IndexOf('#') - 1))
} }
if (-not $script:Params.ContainsKey($parameterName)) { if (-not $script:Params.ContainsKey($parameterName)) {
@@ -1702,12 +1774,6 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
RemoveApps $appsList RemoveApps $appsList
continue continue
} }
'RemoveDevApps' {
$appsList = 'Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop', 'Microsoft.RemoteDesktop', 'Windows.DevHome'
Write-Output "> Removing developer-related related apps..."
RemoveApps $appsList
continue
}
'RemoveGamingApps' { 'RemoveGamingApps' {
$appsList = 'Microsoft.GamingApp', 'Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay', 'Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay' $appsList = 'Microsoft.GamingApp', 'Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay', 'Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay'
Write-Output "> Removing gaming related apps..." Write-Output "> Removing gaming related apps..."
@@ -1773,7 +1839,11 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
continue continue
} }
'DisableRecall' { 'DisableRecall' {
RegImport "> Disabling Windows Recall snapshots..." "Disable_AI_Recall.reg" RegImport "> Disabling Windows Recall..." "Disable_AI_Recall.reg"
continue
}
'DisableClickToDo' {
RegImport "> Disabling Click to Do..." "Disable_Click_to_Do.reg"
continue continue
} }
'DisableEdgeAI' { 'DisableEdgeAI' {
@@ -1852,6 +1922,42 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
RegImport "> Aligning taskbar buttons to the left..." "Align_Taskbar_Left.reg" RegImport "> Aligning taskbar buttons to the left..." "Align_Taskbar_Left.reg"
continue continue
} }
'CombineTaskbarAlways' {
RegImport "> Setting the taskbar on the main display to always combine buttons and hide labels..." "Combine_Taskbar_Always.reg"
continue
}
'CombineTaskbarWhenFull' {
RegImport "> Setting the taskbar on the main display to only combine buttons and hide labels when the taskbar is full..." "Combine_Taskbar_When_Full.reg"
continue
}
'CombineTaskbarNever' {
RegImport "> Setting the taskbar on the main display to never combine buttons or hide labels..." "Combine_Taskbar_Never.reg"
continue
}
'CombineMMTaskbarAlways' {
RegImport "> Setting the taskbar on secondary displays to always combine buttons and hide labels..." "Combine_MMTaskbar_Always.reg"
continue
}
'CombineMMTaskbarWhenFull' {
RegImport "> Setting the taskbar on secondary displays to only combine buttons and hide labels when the taskbar is full..." "Combine_MMTaskbar_When_Full.reg"
continue
}
'CombineMMTaskbarNever' {
RegImport "> Setting the taskbar on secondary displays to never combine buttons or hide labels..." "Combine_MMTaskbar_Never.reg"
continue
}
'MMTaskbarModeAll' {
RegImport "> Setting the taskbar to only show app icons on main taskbar..." "MMTaskbarMode_All.reg"
continue
}
'MMTaskbarModeMainActive' {
RegImport "> Setting the taskbar to show app icons on all taskbars..." "MMTaskbarMode_Main_Active.reg"
continue
}
'MMTaskbarModeActive' {
RegImport "> Setting the taskbar to only show app icons on the taskbar where the window is open..." "MMTaskbarMode_Active.reg"
continue
}
'HideSearchTb' { 'HideSearchTb' {
RegImport "> Hiding the search icon from the taskbar..." "Hide_Search_Taskbar.reg" RegImport "> Hiding the search icon from the taskbar..." "Hide_Search_Taskbar.reg"
continue continue