Add task for removing MS Edge & OneDrive when run as other user or sysprep mode #366

This should fix issues with `ms-gamingoverlay` popups after uninstalling the Xbox Game Bar

Appslist.txt

@@ -29,8 +29,10 @@ Microsoft.Office.OneNote                       # Digital note-taking app (Univer
 Microsoft.Office.Sway                          # Presentation and storytelling app
 Microsoft.OneConnect                           # Mobile Operator management app (Replaced by Mobile Plans)
 Microsoft.Print3D                              # 3D printing preparation software
+Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop                 # Desktop automation tool (RPA)
 Microsoft.SkypeApp                             # Skype communication app (Universal Windows Platform version)
 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.WindowsFeedbackHub                   # App for providing feedback to Microsoft on Windows
 Microsoft.WindowsMaps                          # Mapping and navigation app
@@ -103,17 +105,16 @@ XING                                           # Professional networking platfor
 #Microsoft.Edge                                # Edge browser (Can only be uninstalled in European Economic Area)
 #Microsoft.GamingApp                           # Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some PC games
 #Microsoft.GetHelp                             # Required for some Windows 11 Troubleshooters and support interactions
+#Microsoft.M365Companions                      # Microsoft 365 (Business) Calendar, Files and People mini-apps, these apps may be reinstalled if enabled by your Microsoft 365 admin
 #Microsoft.MSPaint                             # Paint 3D (Modern paint application with 3D features)
 #Microsoft.OneDrive                            # OneDrive consumer cloud storage client
 #Microsoft.OutlookForWindows                   # New mail app: Outlook for Windows
 #Microsoft.Paint                               # Classic Paint (Traditional 2D paint application)
 #Microsoft.People                              # Required for & included with Mail & Calendar (Contacts management)
-#Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop                # Desktop automation tool (RPA)
 #Microsoft.RemoteDesktop                       # Remote Desktop client app
 #Microsoft.ScreenSketch                        # Snipping Tool (Screenshot and annotation tool)
 #Microsoft.StartExperiencesApp                 # This app powers Windows Widgets My Feed
 #Microsoft.Whiteboard                          # Digital collaborative whiteboard app
-#Microsoft.Windows.DevHome                     # Developer dashboard and tool configuration utility
 #Microsoft.Windows.Photos                      # Default photo viewing and basic editing app
 #Microsoft.WindowsCalculator                   # Calculator app
 #Microsoft.WindowsCamera                       # Camera app for using built-in or connected cameras

Assets/Menus/Info

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ disable telemetry, remove intrusive interface elements and much more.
  All Features
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 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)
 
 Telemetry, Tracking & Suggested Content
@@ -34,15 +34,16 @@ Personalisation
 
 File Explorer
 - 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.
 - 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
 - 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 the taskview button from the taskbar. (W11 only)
 - Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen.
@@ -55,7 +56,7 @@ Start
 - Disable the Phone Link mobile devices integration in the start menu. (W11 only)
 
 Other
-- Disable Xbox game/screen recording, this also stops gaming overlay popups.
+- Disable Xbox Game Bar game/screen recording and controller integration. This also disables `msgaming 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.
@@ -67,9 +68,8 @@ Other
 The default mode applies the changes that are recommended for most users. This includes:
 - Remove the default selection or your custom selection of apps.
 - 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 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.
 - Disable Windows Recall. (W11 only)

Get.ps1

@@ -13,11 +13,11 @@ param (
     [switch]$RemoveAppsCustom,
     [switch]$RemoveGamingApps,
     [switch]$RemoveCommApps,
-    [switch]$RemoveDevApps,
     [switch]$RemoveHPApps,
     [switch]$RemoveW11Outlook,
     [switch]$ForceRemoveEdge,
     [switch]$DisableDVR,
+    [switch]$DisableControllerOverlay,
     [switch]$DisableTelemetry,
     [switch]$DisableFastStartup,
     [switch]$DisableModernStandbyNetworking,
@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@ param (
     [switch]$DisableAnimations,
     [switch]$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]$ShowSearchBoxTb,
     [switch]$HideTaskview,
     [switch]$DisableStartRecommended,
@@ -63,6 +65,7 @@ param (
     [switch]$ExplorerToThisPC,
     [switch]$ExplorerToDownloads,
     [switch]$ExplorerToOneDrive,
+    [switch]$NoRestartExplorer,
     [switch]$DisableOnedrive, [switch]$HideOnedrive,
     [switch]$Disable3dObjects, [switch]$Hide3dObjects,
     [switch]$DisableMusic, [switch]$HideMusic,
@@ -88,7 +91,7 @@ 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/2025.09.27 -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
 if (Test-Path "$env:TEMP/Win11Debloat") {

README.md

@@ -101,8 +101,8 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 #### Telemetry, Tracking & Suggested Content
 
 - Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
-- Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications, File Explorer, and on the lockscreen.
+- Disable 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.
 
 #### Bing Web Search, Copilot & AI Features
@@ -137,6 +137,7 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 
 - 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 the taskview button from the taskbar. (W11 only)
 - Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen.
@@ -151,7 +152,7 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 
 #### Other
 
-- Disable Xbox game/screen recording, this also stops gaming overlay popups.
+- Disable Xbox Game Bar game/screen recording and controller integration. This also disables the annoying `msgaming overlay` popups if you uninstalled the Xbox Game Bar app.
 - 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.
@@ -169,7 +170,7 @@ Alternatively, you can launch the script with the `-RunDefaults` or `-RunDefault
 #### Changes included in the default mode
 - 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 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 & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
 - Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot.
@@ -190,50 +191,50 @@ These apps are uninstalled when you opt to remove the default selection of apps.
   <summary>Click to expand</summary>
   <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.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)
-    - 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  
     - ActiproSoftwareLLC  
     - AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress  
@@ -282,9 +283,6 @@ These apps are uninstalled when you opt to remove the default selection of apps.
     - WinZipUniversal  
     - Wunderlist  
     - XING
-    
-    * Removed when disabling Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search
-    ** Removed when disabling widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen
 </blockquote>
 </details>
 
@@ -296,21 +294,23 @@ These apps will not be removed by Win11Debloat unless explicitly selected by the
   <summary>Click to expand</summary>
   <blockquote>
 
-    General apps that are not removed by default:
+    Miscellaneous apps:
     - Microsoft.Edge (Edge browser, only removeable in the EEA)
     - Microsoft.GetHelp (Required for some Windows 11 Troubleshooters)
+    - Microsoft.M365Companions (Microsoft 365 Business Calendar, Files and People mini-apps, these apps may be reinstalled if enabled by your Microsoft 365 admin)
     - Microsoft.MSPaint (Paint 3D)
-    - Microsoft.OutlookForWindows* (New mail app)
+    - Microsoft.OutlookForWindows (New mail app)
     - Microsoft.OneDrive (OneDrive consumer)
     - 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.Whiteboard (Only preinstalled on devices with touchscreen and/or pen support)
     - Microsoft.Windows.Photos
     - Microsoft.WindowsCalculator
     - Microsoft.WindowsCamera
     - Microsoft.WindowsNotepad
-    - Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps* (Mail & Calendar)
+    - Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps (Mail & Calendar)
     - Microsoft.WindowsStore (Microsoft Store, NOTE: This app cannot be reinstalled!)
     - Microsoft.WindowsTerminal (New default terminal app in Windows 11)
     - Microsoft.YourPhone (Phone Link)
@@ -318,41 +318,34 @@ These apps will not be removed by Win11Debloat unless explicitly selected by the
     - Microsoft.ZuneMusic (Modern Media Player)
     - 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.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
 </blockquote>
 </details>
 

Regfiles/Disable_Controller_Game_Bar_Integration.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; Disable allow your controller to open Game Bar
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\GameBar]
+"UseNexusForGameBarEnabled"=dword:00000000

Regfiles/Disable_DVR.reg

@@ -3,5 +3,8 @@ Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\GameConfigStore]
 "GameDVR_Enabled"=dword:00000000
 
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR]
+"AppCaptureEnabled"=dword:00000000
+
 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR]
 "AllowGameDVR"=dword:00000000

Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_Controller_Game_Bar_Integration.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; Disable allow your controller to open Game Bar
+[hkey_users\default\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\GameBar]
+"UseNexusForGameBarEnabled"=dword:00000000

Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_DVR.reg

@@ -3,5 +3,8 @@ Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 [hkey_users\default\System\GameConfigStore]
 "GameDVR_Enabled"=dword:00000000
 
+[hkey_users\default\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR]
+"AppCaptureEnabled"=dword:00000000
+
 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR]
 "AllowGameDVR"=dword:00000000

Regfiles/Sysprep/Uninstall_Microsoft_Edge.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[hkey_users\default\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce]
+"UninstallMicrosoftEdge"="cmd.exe /c winget uninstall --accept-source-agreements --disable-interactivity --id Microsoft.Edge"

Regfiles/Sysprep/Uninstall_Microsoft_OneDrive.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[hkey_users\default\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce]
+"UninstallMicrosoftOneDrive"="cmd.exe /c winget uninstall --accept-source-agreements --disable-interactivity --id Microsoft.OneDrive"

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Controller_Game_Bar_Integration.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; Enable allow your controller to open Game Bar
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\GameBar]
+"UseNexusForGameBarEnabled"=dword:00000001

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_DVR.reg

@@ -3,5 +3,8 @@ Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\GameConfigStore]
 "GameDVR_Enabled"=dword:00000001
 
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR]
+"AppCaptureEnabled"=dword:00000001
+
 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR]
 "AllowGameDVR"=dword:00000001

Win11Debloat.ps1

@@ -15,11 +15,11 @@ param (
     [switch]$RemoveAppsCustom,
     [switch]$RemoveGamingApps,
     [switch]$RemoveCommApps,
-    [switch]$RemoveDevApps,
     [switch]$RemoveHPApps,
     [switch]$RemoveW11Outlook,
     [switch]$ForceRemoveEdge,
     [switch]$DisableDVR,
+    [switch]$DisableControllerOverlay,
     [switch]$DisableTelemetry,
     [switch]$DisableFastStartup,
     [switch]$DisableModernStandbyNetworking,
@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@ param (
     [switch]$DisableAnimations,
     [switch]$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]$ShowSearchBoxTb,
     [switch]$HideTaskview,
     [switch]$DisableStartRecommended,
@@ -65,6 +67,7 @@ param (
     [switch]$ExplorerToThisPC,
     [switch]$ExplorerToDownloads,
     [switch]$ExplorerToOneDrive,
+    [switch]$NoRestartExplorer,
     [switch]$DisableOnedrive, [switch]$HideOnedrive,
     [switch]$Disable3dObjects, [switch]$Hide3dObjects,
     [switch]$DisableMusic, [switch]$HideMusic,
@@ -380,8 +383,18 @@ function RemoveApps {
                 Write-Host "Error: WinGet is either not installed or is outdated, $app could not be removed" -ForegroundColor Red
             }
             else {
-                # Uninstall app via winget
+                $appName = $app -replace '\.', '_'
-                Strip-Progress -ScriptBlock { winget uninstall --accept-source-agreements --disable-interactivity --id $app } | Tee-Object -Variable wingetOutput 
+
+                # Uninstall app via winget, or create a scheduled task to uninstall it later
+                if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
+                    RegImport "Adding scheduled task to uninstall $app for user $(GetUserName)..." "Uninstall_$($appName).reg"
+                }
+                elseif ($script:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep")) {
+                    RegImport "Adding scheduled task to uninstall $app after new users log in..." "Uninstall_$($appName).reg"
+                }
+                else {
+                    Strip-Progress -ScriptBlock { winget uninstall --accept-source-agreements --disable-interactivity --id $app } | Tee-Object -Variable wingetOutput
+                }
 
                 If (($app -eq "Microsoft.Edge") -and (Select-String -InputObject $wingetOutput -Pattern "Uninstall failed with exit code")) {
                     Write-Host "Unable to uninstall Microsoft Edge via Winget" -ForegroundColor Red
@@ -582,18 +595,23 @@ function GetUserDirectory {
         $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))) {
+        if ((Test-Path $userPath) -or ($userDirectoryExists -and (-not $exitIfPathNotFound))) {
-        return $userPath
+            return $userPath
-    }
+        }
     
-    $userDirectoryExists = Test-Path $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$userName"
+        $userDirectoryExists = Test-Path ($env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$userName")
-    $userPath = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$userName\$fileName"
+        $userPath = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$userName\$fileName"
     
-    if ((Test-Path $userPath) -or ($userDirectoryExists -and (-not $exitIfPathNotFound))) {
+        if ((Test-Path $userPath) -or ($userDirectoryExists -and (-not $exitIfPathNotFound))) {
-        return $userPath
+            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
@@ -635,7 +653,7 @@ function RegImport {
 
 # Restart the Windows Explorer process
 function RestartExplorer {
-    if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep") -or $script:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
+    if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep") -or $script:Params.ContainsKey("User") -or $script:Params.ContainsKey("NoRestartExplorer")) {
         return
     }
 
@@ -715,7 +733,7 @@ function ReplaceStartMenu {
 
     # Change path to correct user if a user was specified
     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
@@ -731,16 +749,15 @@ function ReplaceStartMenu {
 
     $userName = [regex]::Match($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"
 
-    # 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-Item -Path $startMenuTemplate -Destination $startMenuBinFile -Force
@@ -826,7 +843,8 @@ function PrintFromFile {
 
 function PrintAppsList {
     param (
-        $path
+        $path,
+        $printCount = $false
     )
 
     if (-not (Test-Path $path)) {
@@ -834,6 +852,11 @@ function PrintAppsList {
     }
     
     $appsList = ReadAppslistFromFile $path
+
+    if ($printCount) {
+        Write-Output "- Remove $($appsList.Count) apps:"
+    }
+
     Write-Host $appsList -ForegroundColor DarkGray
 }
 
@@ -936,7 +959,7 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
         Write-Host "Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
         Write-Host " (n) Don't remove any apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow
         Write-Host " (1) Only remove the default selection of apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow
-        Write-Host " (2) Remove the default selection of 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
         $RemoveAppsInput = Read-Host "Do you want to remove any apps? Apps will be removed for all users (n/1/2/3)"
 
@@ -966,9 +989,9 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
             AddParameter 'RemoveApps' 'Remove the default selection of apps'
             AddParameter 'RemoveCommApps' 'Remove the Mail, Calendar, and People apps'
             AddParameter 'RemoveW11Outlook' 'Remove the new Outlook for Windows app'
-            AddParameter 'RemoveDevApps' 'Remove developer-related apps'
             AddParameter 'RemoveGamingApps' 'Remove the Xbox App and Xbox Gamebar'
             AddParameter 'DisableDVR' 'Disable Xbox game/screen recording'
+            AddParameter 'DisableControllerOverlay' 'Disable opening the Xbox Game Bar with a controller'
         }
         '3' {
             Write-Output "You have selected $($script:SelectedApps.Count) apps for removal"
@@ -977,8 +1000,9 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
 
             Write-Output ""
 
-            if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable Xbox game/screen recording? This also stops gaming overlay popups (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
+            if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable Game Bar integration for controller and game/screen recording? This also stops msgaming overlay popups (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
                 AddParameter 'DisableDVR' 'Disable Xbox game/screen recording'
+                AddParameter 'DisableControllerOverlay' 'Disable opening the Xbox Game Bar with a controller'
             }
         }
     }
@@ -1152,10 +1176,13 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
                 }
             }
 
-            Write-Output ""
+            # Don't show option for users running build 26200 and above, as this setting was removed in this build
+            if ($WinVersion -lt 26200) {
+                Write-Output ""
 
-            if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "   Disable the recommended section in the start menu? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
+                if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "   Disable the recommended section in the start menu? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
-                AddParameter 'DisableStartRecommended' 'Disable the recommended section in the start menu.'
+                    AddParameter 'DisableStartRecommended' 'Disable the recommended section in the start menu.'
+                }
             }
 
             Write-Output ""
@@ -1192,13 +1219,41 @@ function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
             # Select correct taskbar goup option based on user input
             switch ($TbCombineTaskbar) {
                 '1' {
-                    AddParameter 'CombineTaskbarAlways' 'Always combine taskbar buttons and hide labels'
+                    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'
+                    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'
+                    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'
                 }
             }
 
@@ -1532,6 +1587,9 @@ if ((-not $script:Params.Count) -or $RunDefaults -or $RunDefaultsLite -or $RunSa
                 if ((-not $RunDefaults) -and (-not $RunDefaultsLite)) {
                     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 {
                         Write-Host "Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
                         Write-Host " (n) Don't remove any apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow
@@ -1572,7 +1630,7 @@ if ((-not $script:Params.Count) -or $RunDefaults -or $RunDefaultsLite -or $RunSa
                         PrintAppsList "$PSScriptRoot/Appslist.txt"
                     }
                     '2' {
-                        AddParameter 'RemoveAppsCustom' 'Remove $($script:SelectedApps.Count) apps:' $false
+                        AddParameter 'RemoveAppsCustom' "Remove $($script:SelectedApps.Count) apps:" $false
                         PrintAppsList "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList"
                     }
                 }
@@ -1656,11 +1714,16 @@ if ((-not $script:Params.Count) -or $RunDefaults -or $RunDefaultsLite -or $RunSa
                     $parameterName = $line.Substring(0, $line.IndexOf('#'))
 
                     # Print parameter description and add parameter to Params list
-                    if ($parameterName -eq "RemoveAppsCustom") {
+                    switch ($parameterName) {
-                        PrintAppsList "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList"
+                        'RemoveApps' {
-                    }
+                            PrintAppsList "$PSScriptRoot/Appslist.txt" $true
-                    else {
+                        }
-                        Write-Output $line.Substring(($line.IndexOf('#') + 1), ($line.Length - $line.IndexOf('#') - 1))
+                        'RemoveAppsCustom' {
+                            PrintAppsList "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList" $true
+                        }
+                        default {
+                            Write-Output $line.Substring(($line.IndexOf('#') + 1), ($line.Length - $line.IndexOf('#') - 1))
+                        }
                     }
 
                     if (-not $script:Params.ContainsKey($parameterName)) {
@@ -1728,12 +1791,6 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
         RemoveApps $appsList
         continue
     }
-    'RemoveDevApps' {
-        $appsList = 'Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop', 'Microsoft.RemoteDesktop', 'Windows.DevHome'
-        Write-Output "> Removing developer-related related apps..."
-        RemoveApps $appsList
-        continue
-    }
     'RemoveGamingApps' {
         $appsList = 'Microsoft.GamingApp', 'Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay', 'Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay'
         Write-Output "> Removing gaming related apps..."
@@ -1754,6 +1811,10 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
         RegImport "> Disabling Xbox game/screen recording..." "Disable_DVR.reg"
         continue
     }
+    'DisableControllerOverlay' {
+        RegImport "> Disabling the option of opening the Xbox Game Bar with a controller..." "Disable_Controller_Game_Bar_Integration.reg"
+        continue
+    }
     'DisableTelemetry' {
         RegImport "> Disabling telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking and targeted ads..." "Disable_Telemetry.reg"
         continue
@@ -1883,15 +1944,39 @@ switch ($script:Params.Keys) {
         continue
     }
     'CombineTaskbarAlways' {
-        RegImport "> Setting the taskbar to always combine buttons and hide labels..." "Combine_Taskbar_Never.reg"
+        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 to only combine buttons and hide labels when the taskbar is full..." "Combine_Taskbar_When_Full.reg"
+        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 to never combine buttons or hide labels..." "Combine_Taskbar_Never.reg"
+        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' {