fix: ensure CommandNotFoundException is not handled as task not found

fix: improve error handling for registry file imports and telemetry scheduled tasks
Enhance output documentation and error handling
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+# How to Contribute?
+
+We welcome contributions from the community. You can contribute to Win11Debloat by:
+
+- Reporting issues and bugs [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/issues/new?template=bug_report.yml)
+- Submitting feature requests [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/issues/new?template=feature_request.yml)
+- Testing Win11Debloat
+- Creating a pull request
+- Improving the documentation
+
+# Testing Win11Debloat
+
+You can help us test the latest changes and additions to the script. If you encounter any issues, please report them [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/issues/new?template=bug_report.yml).
+
+> [!WARNING]
+> The prerelease version of Win11Debloat is meant for developers to test the script. Don't use this in production environments!
+
+You can launch the prerelease version of Win11Debloat by running this command:
+
+```ps1
+& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/"))) -Dev
+```
+
+# Contributing Code
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Fork and Clone the Repository
+
+1. **Fork the project** on GitHub by clicking the "Fork" button at the top right of the repository page.
+
+2. **Clone the repository** to your local machine:
+
+   ```powershell
+   git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/Win11Debloat.git
+   cd Win11Debloat
+   ```
+
+3. **Create a new branch** for your contribution:
+
+   ```powershell
+   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+### Running the Script Locally
+
+1. Open PowerShell as an administrator
+2. Enable script execution if necessary:
+
+   ```powershell
+   Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope Process -Force
+   ```
+
+3. Navigate to your Win11Debloat directory
+4. Run the script:
+
+   ```powershell
+   .\Win11Debloat.ps1
+   ```
+
+### Running Automated Tests
+
+The automated test cases use Pester 5 and do not modify the registry or other
+system state. The optional bootstrap step installs Pester for your user account
+when needed. To run the complete suite:
+
+```powershell
+.\Scripts\Run-Tests.ps1 -Bootstrap
+```
+
+After the initial setup, run the suite with:
+
+```powershell
+.\Scripts\Run-Tests.ps1
+```
+
+GitHub Actions runs the same test command with Windows PowerShell 5.1 for pull
+requests and pushes to `master`.
+
+## Implementation Guidelines
+
+### Project Structure
+
+Understanding the project structure is essential for contributing effectively:
+
+```text
+Win11Debloat/
+├── Win11Debloat.ps1             # Main PowerShell script
+├── Run.bat                      # Batch launcher for the quick launch method
+├── Scripts/                     # Additional PowerShell scripts and functions
+│   ├── Get.ps1                  # Script used for the quick launch method to automatically download and run Win11debloat
+│   ├── AppRemoval/              # App package removal logic
+│   ├── CLI/                     # Command-line interface helpers
+│   ├── Features/                # Feature apply/undo logic (e.g. Invoke-Changes.ps1, Replace-StartMenu.ps1)
+│   ├── FileIO/                  # File input/output helpers
+│   ├── GUI/                     # GUI window definitions and logic
+│   ├── Helpers/                 # Shared helper functions
+│   └── Threading/               # Threading utilities
+├── Config/
+│   ├── Apps.json                # List of supported apps for removal
+│   ├── DefaultSettings.json     # Default configuration preset
+│   ├── Features.json            # All features with metadata
+│   └── LastUsedSettings.json    # Last used configuration (generated during use)
+├── Regfiles/                    # Registry files for all features
+│   ├── Undo/                    # Registry files for reverting features
+│   └── Sysprep/                 # Registry files for Sysprep mode
+├── Schemas/                     # XAML Schemas for GUI elements
+├── Assets/                      # Static assets (icons, start menu templates)
+├── Backups/                     # Registry backups (generated during use)
+└── Logs/                        # Script logs (generated during use)
+```
+
+### Best Practices
+
+1. **Test Thoroughly**: Always test your changes on a Windows test environment before submitting. This includes undoing tweaks and running script as another user and in Sysprep mode.
+2. **Document Changes**: Update the `README.md` and other relevant documentation. Wiki documentation will be generated/updated based on the `Features.json` and `Apps.json` files.
+3. **Follow Existing Patterns**: Look at existing implementations for guidance.
+4. **Use Clear Naming**: Choose descriptive names for features, IDs, and registry files.
+5. **Minimal Changes**: Registry files should only modify what's necessary. Avoid using policies where possible.
+6. **Comment Your Code**: Add comments explaining your reasoning for complex logic in PowerShell scripts.
+7. **Version Constraints**: Use `MinVersion` and `MaxVersion` if a feature only applies to specific Windows versions.
+8. **Limit pull requests to 1 feature**: Keep pull requests limited to just one feature, this makes it easier to review your changes.
+
+### Code Style
+
+- Use **4 spaces** for indentation in PowerShell scripts
+- Use **2 spaces** for indentation in JSON files
+- Follow existing naming conventions
+- Keep lines reasonable in length
+- Use descriptive variable names
+- Try to limit your indentation to a max of 4-5 levels, if possible.
+- Use [Segoe Fluent Icon Assets](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/design/iconography/segoe-fluent-icons-font) for icons.
+
+### Common Pitfalls
+
+Avoid these common mistakes when contributing:
+
+1. **Forgetting Get.ps1**: When adding a new command-line parameter, contributors often remember to add it to `Win11Debloat.ps1` but forget to add the same parameter to `Scripts/Get.ps1`. Both files **must** have matching parameters.
+
+2. **Missing Registry Files**: Always create an `Undo` registry file for reversibility, aswell as a `Sysprep` registry file for applying changes to other users and Sysprep mode.
+
+3. **Incorrect Registry Hives for Sysprep**: Sysprep registry files are meant to apply changes to a different user. Registry keys in the `HKEY_CURRENT_USER` hive must use `hkey_users\default` instead. Ensure you update **all** registry keys in the file.
+
+4. **Wrong Registry File Location**:
+   - Main action files go in `Regfiles/`
+   - Undo files go in `Regfiles/Undo/`
+   - Sysprep files go in `Regfiles/Sysprep/`
+
+   Placing files in the wrong directory may cause the script to fail when trying to apply or undo changes.
+
+5. **Not Testing Undo Functionality**: Always test that your undo registry file properly reverts all changes.
+
+6. **Not Testing User/Sysprep Functionality**: Always test that your feature works when applied to another user or to the Windows default user with Sysprep. Sysprep changes can be tested by creating new users after running the script.
+
+7. **Missing Category**: Features without a `Category` field (set to `null`) won't appear in the GUI. This is intentional for command-line-only features, make sure this is what you want before submitting.
+
+8. **Hardcoded Paths**: When writing PowerShell logic, use `$PSScriptRoot` and script variables instead of hardcoded paths. This ensures the script works regardless of where it's installed.
+
+## Implementing New Features
+
+### Adding Support for a New App
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> The script automatically generates the app options for the GUI from the app information in the Apps.json file.
+
+To add a new app that can be removed via Win11Debloat:
+
+1. **Find the AppId**: To find the correct AppId for an app:
+
+   ```powershell
+   Get-AppxPackage | Select-Object Name, PackageFullName
+   ```
+
+2. **Edit `Config/Apps.json`**: Add a new entry to the `"Apps"` array:
+
+   ```json
+   {
+     "FriendlyName": "Display Name",
+     "AppId": "AppPackageIdentifier",
+     "Description": "Brief description of the app",
+     "SelectedByDefault": false,
+     "Recommendation": "optional",
+     "RemovalMethod": "Appx"
+   }
+   ```
+
+   **Field Descriptions**:
+
+   - `FriendlyName`: Display name shown in the GUI.
+   - `AppId`: The `AppPackageIdentifier` from `Get-AppxPackage` or the `Id` from `winget list`, depending on removal method.
+   - `Description`: Brief description of the app shown in the GUI.
+   - `SelectedByDefault`: Set to `true` only for apps that are largely considered bloatware, otherwise set to `false`.
+   - `Recommendation`: Indicates how strongly the app is recommended for removal. One of:
+     - `safe` — safe to remove for most users
+     - `optional` — can be safely removed if the user doesn't need the app
+     - `unsafe` — should only remove if the user knows what they are doing
+   - `RemovalMethod`: The method used to remove the app. One of:
+     - `Appx` — remove as a standard Appx package via `Remove-AppxPackage` (most apps)
+     - `WinGet` — remove via WinGet (`winget uninstall`). Use for non-Appx apps such as Microsoft Copilot.
+
+3. **Follow the Guidelines**:
+
+   - Use clear, user-friendly names for `FriendlyName`
+   - Set `SelectedByDefault` to `true` only for apps that are largely considered bloatware, otherwise set to `false`
+   - Provide a concise description explaining what the app does
+
+### Adding a New Feature
+
+Features are defined in `Config/Features.json` and can modify Windows settings via registry files or PowerShell commands.
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> For simple features that just include a registry change, no actual coding is required in the main script except for adding the corresponding command-line parameters. The GUI is automatically built using the information in the Features.json file.
+
+#### 1a. Create the Registry File(s)
+
+Create new registry files in the `Regfiles/` directory:
+
+- **Disable file**: `Disable_YourFeature.reg`
+- **Enable file**: `Undo/Enable_YourFeature.reg` (for reverting)
+- **Sysprep file**: `Sysprep/Disable_YourFeature.reg` (for Sysprep mode)
+
+Example registry file structure:
+
+```reg
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\YourPath]
+"SettingName"=dword:00000000
+```
+
+A Sysprep registry file should apply the same changes as the normal action. Replace the hive of registry keys that start with `HKEY_CURRENT_USER` with `hkey_users\default`. For example:
+
+```reg
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[hkey_users\default\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\YourPath]
+"SettingName"=dword:00000000
+```
+
+#### 1b. Implement the Feature Logic
+
+If your feature requires more than just applying a registry file, add custom logic to the main script in the appropriate section. In most cases this will involve creating a new entry in the `Invoke-FeatureApply` function (in `Scripts/Features/Invoke-Changes.ps1`) for your new feature. If your feature also requires custom undo logic (beyond a simple registry file import), add a corresponding entry to the `Invoke-FeatureUndo` function in the same file.
+
+#### 2. Add Feature to Features.json
+
+Add your feature to the `"Features"` array in `Config/Features.json`:
+
+```json
+{
+  "FeatureId": "YourFeatureId",
+  "Label": "Short label describing the feature",
+  "ToolTip": "Detailed explanation of what this feature does and its impact.",
+  "Category": "Privacy & Suggested Content",
+  "Priority": 1,
+  "RegistryKey": "Disable_YourFeature.reg",
+  "ApplyText": "Disabling your feature",
+  "UndoLabel": "Short description for the undo",
+  "ApplyUndoText": "Enabling your feature",
+  "RegistryUndoKey": "Enable_YourFeature.reg",
+  "RequiresReboot": false,
+  "DisableWhenApplied": false,
+  "MinVersion": null,
+  "MaxVersion": null
+}
+```
+
+**Field Descriptions**:
+
+- `FeatureId`: Unique identifier, this must match parameter name in the Win11Debloat.ps1 and Get.ps1 files.
+- `Label`: Short description shown in the UI and wiki documentation.
+- `ToolTip`: Detailed explanation of what the feature does, used for tooltips in the GUI.
+- `Category`: One of the predefined categories (see Categories array in Features.json), features without a category won't be loaded into the GUI.
+- `Priority`: Optional. The priority value (int) is used to sort features within a category. If this field is omitted the feature will be sorted based on the order in the Features.json file.
+- `RegistryKey`: Filename of the registry file to apply (in Regfiles/ directory) or null if feature does not require registry changes.
+- `ApplyText`: Message shown when applying the feature.
+- `UndoLabel`: Short description for the undo shown in the UI.
+- `ApplyUndoText`: Message shown when undoing the feature.
+- `RegistryUndoKey`: Filename of the registry file to revert changes or null if feature does not require registry changes.
+- `RequiresReboot`: Optional boolean. Set to `true` if the feature requires a system reboot to take effect.
+- `DisableWhenApplied`: Optional boolean. Set to `true` if the feature has no supported undo method.
+- `MinVersion`: Minimum Windows build version (e.g., "22000") or null.
+- `MaxVersion`: Maximum Windows version or null.
+
+#### 3. Add Command-Line Parameter
+
+Add a corresponding parameter to both `Win11Debloat.ps1` AND `Scripts/Get.ps1`, the parameter name should match the FeatureId you have defined in `Features.json`. In most cases this will be a switch parameter, example:
+
+```powershell
+[switch]$YourFeatureId,
+```
+
+### Adding a Feature to the Default Preset
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> The default preset is intentionally conservative. Features added to it should be thoroughly tested and widely beneficial. When in doubt, leave the feature out of the default preset.
+
+The default preset (`Config/DefaultSettings.json`) defines which features are automatically applied when users run Win11Debloat in "Default Mode" or with the `-RunDefaults` parameter. This preset should include features that are widely considered to improve the Windows experience without breaking functionality.
+
+**When to add a feature to the default preset:**
+
+- The feature removes obvious bloatware or distractions
+- The feature enhances privacy without breaking core functionality
+- The feature is generally non-controversial and beneficial to most users
+- The change can be easily reverted if needed
+
+**When NOT to add a feature to the default preset:**
+
+- The feature significantly changes core Windows behavior
+- The feature might break applications or workflows for some users
+- The feature is highly opinionated or preference-based
+- The feature is experimental or not thoroughly tested
+
+To add your feature to the default preset, edit `Config/DefaultSettings.json` and add a new entry to the `"Settings"` array:
+
+```json
+{
+  "Name": "YourFeatureId",
+  "Value": true
+}
+```
+
+**Field Descriptions**:
+
+- `Name`: Must exactly match the `FeatureId` from Features.json
+- `Value`: Set to `true` to enable the feature in default mode
+
+**Example:**
+
+```json
+{
+  "Version": "1.0",
+  "Settings": [
+    {
+      "Name": "CreateRestorePoint",
+      "Value": true
+    },
+    {
+      "Name": "DisableTelemetry",
+      "Value": true
+    },
+    {
+      "Name": "YourFeatureId",
+      "Value": true
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+### Adding a Category
+
+To add a new category for organizing features:
+
+- Add a new category entry to the `"Categories"` array in `Config/Features.json`:
+
+  ```json
+  {
+    "Name": "Your Category Name",
+    "Icon": "&#xE#### ;"
+  }
+  ```
+
+> [!TIP]
+> Use [Segoe Fluent Icon Assets](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/design/iconography/segoe-fluent-icons-font) for icon codes.
+
+### Adding UI Groups
+
+UI Groups allow features to be grouped together in the GUI with a combobox (dropdown) selection:
+
+```json
+{
+  "GroupId": "UniqueGroupId",
+  "Label": "Display label for the group",
+  "ToolTip": "Explanation of what this group controls",
+  "Category": "Category Name",
+  "Priority": 1,
+  "Values": [
+    {
+      "Label": "Option 1",
+      "FeatureIds": ["FeatureId1"]
+    },
+    {
+      "Label": "Option 2",
+      "FeatureIds": ["FeatureId2"]
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+## Submitting a Pull Request
+
+1. **Commit your changes** with clear, descriptive commit messages:
+
+   ```powershell
+   git add .
+   git commit -m "Add feature: Description of your changes"
+   ```
+
+2. **Push to your fork**:
+
+   ```powershell
+   git push origin feature/your-feature-name
+   ```
+
+3. **Create a Pull Request** on GitHub:
+
+   - Go to the original Win11Debloat repository
+   - Click "New Pull Request"
+   - Select your fork and branch
+   - Provide a clear description of your changes, include references to the registry keys used
+   - Reference any related issues
+
+4. **Respond to feedback**: Be prepared to make adjustments based on code review feedback.
+
+# Questions?
+
+If you have questions about contributing, feel free to:
+
+- Open a [discussion](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/discussions)
+- Comment on an existing issue
+- Ask in your pull request
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 name: "🐞 Bug report"
 description: "Report an issue you encountered"
-labels: ["bug"]
+labels: ["bug", "unconfirmed"]

 body:
  - type: markdown
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+name: Tests
+
+on:
+  pull_request:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - master
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+
+jobs:
+  pester:
+    name: Pester (Windows PowerShell 5.1)
+    runs-on: windows-latest
+    timeout-minutes: 15
+    steps:
+      - name: Check out repository
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
+        with:
+          persist-credentials: false
+
+      - name: Run tests
+        shell: powershell
+        run: ./Scripts/Run-Tests.ps1 -Bootstrap
@@ -1,6 +1,3 @@
-LastSettings
-SavedSettings
 LastUsedSettings.json
-CustomAppsList
 Logs/*
-Win11Debloat.log
+Backups/*
@@ -25,6 +25,10 @@
            "Name": "DisableBing",
            "Value": true
        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableStoreSearchSuggestions",
+            "Value": true
+        },
        {
            "Name": "DisableCopilot",
            "Value": true
@@ -37,6 +41,10 @@
            "Name": "DisableClickToDo",
            "Value": true
        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableAISvcAutoStart",
+            "Value": true
+        },
        {
            "Name": "DisableWidgets",
            "Value": true
@@ -53,10 +61,6 @@
            "Name": "DisableDragTray",
            "Value": true
        },
-        {
-            "Name": "DisableFastStartup",
-            "Value": true
-        },
        {
            "Name": "Hide3dObjects",
            "Value": true
@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@
 [![Join the Discussion](https://img.shields.io/badge/Join-the%20Discussion-2D9F2D?style=for-the-badge&logo=github&logoColor=white)](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/discussions)
 [![Static Badge](https://img.shields.io/badge/Documentation-_?style=for-the-badge&logo=bookstack&color=grey)](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/)

- Win11Debloat is a lightweight, easy to use PowerShell script that allows you to quickly declutter and improve your Windows experience. It can remove pre-installed bloatware apps, disable telemetry, remove intrusive interface elements and much more. No need to painstakingly go through all the settings yourself or remove apps one by one. Win11Debloat makes the process quick and easy!
+ Win11Debloat is a lightweight, easy to use PowerShell script that allows you to quickly declutter and customize your Windows experience, no installation required! You can use it to remove pre-installed apps, disable telemetry, remove intrusive interface elements and much more. No need to painstakingly go through all the settings yourself or remove apps one by one. Win11Debloat makes the process quick and easy!

-The script also includes many features that system administrators and power users will enjoy. Such as support for Windows Audit mode, the option to make changes to other Windows users and the ability to access all of Win11Debloat's features right from the command-line. Please refer to our [wiki](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/) for more details.
+The script also includes many features that system administrators and power users will enjoy. Such as a powerful command-line interface, support for Windows Audit mode and the ability to make changes to other Windows users. You can also easily export & import your preferred settings, allowing you to quickly apply the same settings on all your systems. Please refer to our [wiki](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki) for more details.

 ![Win11Debloat Menu](/Assets/Images/menu.png)

@@ -23,14 +23,14 @@ The script also includes many features that system administrators and power user

 Download & run the script automatically via PowerShell.

-1. Open PowerShell or Terminal, preferably as an administrator.
+1. Open PowerShell or Terminal.
 2. Copy and paste the command below into PowerShell:

 ```PowerShell
 & ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/")))
 ```

-3. Wait for the script to automatically download Win11Debloat.
+3. Wait for the script to automatically download and launch Win11Debloat.
 4. Carefully read through and follow the on-screen instructions.

 This method supports command-line parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please click [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Command%E2%80%90line-Interface#parameters) for more information.
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ This method supports command-line parameters to customize the behaviour of the s
  3. Temporarily enable PowerShell execution by entering the following command:

  ```PowerShell
-  Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope Process -Force
+  Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force
  ```

  4. In PowerShell, navigate to the directory where the files were extracted. Example: `cd c:\Win11Debloat`
@@ -74,10 +74,10 @@ This method supports command-line parameters to customize the behaviour of the s

 ## Features

-Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Debloat. Please refer to [the wiki](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Default-Settings) for more information about the default settings preset.
+Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Debloat. You can visit the [the wiki](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki) for more details.

 > [!Tip]
-> All of the changes made by Win11Debloat can easily be reverted and almost all of the apps can be reinstalled through the Microsoft Store. A full guide on how to revert changes can be found [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Reverting-Changes).
+> All of the changes made by Win11Debloat can easily be reverted and almost all of the apps can be reinstalled through the Microsoft Store. You can visit [the wiki](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Reverting-Changes) for more information on reverting changes.

 #### App Removal

@@ -86,86 +86,74 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 #### Privacy & Suggested Content

 - Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
- Disable tips, tricks, suggestions & ads across Windows.
- Disable Windows location services & app location access.
- Disable local Windows search history.
- Disable 'Windows Spotlight' and tips & tricks on the lock screen.
- Disable 'Windows Spotlight' desktop background option.
- Disable ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
+- Disable tips, tricks, suggestions & ads across Windows, the lock screen and Microsoft Edge.
+- Disable Windows location services, app location access and Find My Device location tracking.
 - Hide Microsoft 365 ads on the Settings 'Home' page, or hide the 'Home' page entirely.

 #### AI Features

- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot.
- Disable Windows Recall. (W11 only)
- Disable Click to Do, AI text & image analysis tool. (W11 only)
- Disable AI Features in Edge. (W11 only)
- Disable AI Features in Paint. (W11 only)
- Disable AI Features in Notepad. (W11 only)
+- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot, Windows Recall and Click to Do.
+- Prevent AI service (WSAIFabricSvc) from starting automatically.
+- Disable AI Features in Edge, Paint and Notepad.

 #### System

- Disable the Drag Tray for sharing & moving files. (W11 only)
- Restore the old Windows 10 style context menu. (W11 only)
- Turn off Enhance Pointer Precision, also known as mouse acceleration.
- Disable the Sticky Keys keyboard shortcut. (W11 only)
+- Disable the Drag Tray for sharing & moving files.
+- Restore the old Windows 10 style context menu.
+- Turn off Enhance Pointer Precision (mouse acceleration).
+- Disable the Sticky Keys keyboard shortcut.
+- Disable Storage Sense automatic disk cleanup.
 - Disable fast start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
 - Disable BitLocker automatic device encryption.
- Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only)
+- Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain.

 #### Windows Update

 - Prevent Windows from getting updates as soon as they're available.
 - Prevent automatic restarts after updates while signed in.
 - Disable sharing of downloaded updates with other PCs, also known as Delivery Optimization.
+- Prevent Windows from auto-installing device companion apps, like LG Monitor App, Alienware Command Center and more.

 #### Appearance

 - Enable dark mode for system and apps.
- Disable transparency effects
- Disable animations and visual effects.
+- Disable transparency, animations and visual effects.

-#### Start Menu
+#### Start Menu & Search

- Remove or replace all pinned apps from start for the current user, or for all existing & new users. (W11 only)
- Disable the recommended section in the start menu. (W11 only)
- Disable Bing web search & Copilot integration in Windows search.
- Disable the Phone Link mobile devices integration in the start menu. (W11 only)
+- Customize the start menu by removing pinned apps, hiding recommendations, and customizing the 'All Apps' section.
+- Disable the Phone Link mobile devices integration in the start menu.
+- Disable Bing web search & Copilot integration and Microsoft Store app suggestions in Windows search.

 #### Taskbar

- Align taskbar icons to the left. (W11 only)
- Hide or change the search icon/box on the taskbar. (W11 only)
- Hide the taskview button from the taskbar. (W11 only)
+- Change taskbar alignment.
+- Customize or hide taskbar buttons like the search bar, taskview and more.
 - Disable widgets on the taskbar & lock screen.
- 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 to quickly force-close apps.
 - 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.
- Choose how app icons are shown on the taskbar when using multiple monitors. (W11 only)
- Choose combine mode for taskbar buttons and labels. (W11 only)
+- Customize how app buttons are shown on the taskbar.

 #### File Explorer

 - Change the default location that File Explorer opens to.
 - Show file extensions for known file types.
 - Show hidden files, folders and drives.
- Hide the Home or Gallery section from the File Explorer navigation pane. (W11 only)
+- Hide the Home, Gallery or OneDrive section from the File Explorer navigation pane.
 - Hide duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer navigation pane, so only the entry under 'This PC' remains.
- Add all common folders (Desktop, Downloads, etc.) back to 'This PC' in File Explorer. (W11 only)
- Hide the 3D objects, music or OneDrive folder from the File Explorer navigation pane. (W10 only)
- Hide the 'Include in library', 'Give access to' and 'Share' options from the context menu. (W10 only)
+- Add all common folders (Desktop, Downloads, etc.) back to 'This PC' in File Explorer.
+- Change drive letter position or visibility in File Explorer.

 #### Multi-tasking

- Disable window snapping. (W11 only)
- Disable Snap Assist suggestions when snapping a window. (W11 only)
- Disable Snap Layout suggestions when dragging windows to the top of screen and when hovering on the maximize button. (W11 only)
- Change if tabs are shown when snapping or pressing Alt+Tab. (W11 only)
+- Disable window snapping.
+- Disable Snap Assist and Snap Layout suggestions when dragging or snapping windows.
+- Change whether tabs are shown when snapping windows or pressing Alt+Tab.

 #### Optional Windows Features

- Enable Windows Sandbox, a lightweight desktop environment for safely running applications in isolation. (W11 only)
- Enable Windows Subsystem for Linux which allows you to run a Linux environment directly on Windows. (W11 only)
+- Enable Windows Sandbox, a lightweight desktop environment for safely running applications in isolation.
+- Enable Windows Subsystem for Linux which allows you to run a Linux environment directly on Windows.

 #### Other

@@ -174,9 +162,13 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo

 #### Advanced Features

- 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.
+- Ability to [apply changes to a different user](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Advanced-Features#running-as-another-user), instead of the currently logged in user.
 - [Sysprep mode](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Advanced-Features#sysprep-mode) to apply changes to the Windows Default user profile. Which ensures, all new users will have the changes automatically applied to them.

+## Contributing
+
+We welcome contributions of all kinds! Please see our [Contributing Guidelines](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md) for detailed instructions on how to get started and best practices for contributing.
+
 ## License

 Win11Debloat is licensed under the MIT license. See the LICENSE file for more information.
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+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Start]
+"AllAppsViewMode"=dword:00000000
+
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
+"NoStartMenuMorePrograms"=-
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+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Start]
+"AllAppsViewMode"=dword:00000001
+
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
+"NoStartMenuMorePrograms"=-
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Start]
+"AllAppsViewMode"=dword:00000002
+
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
+"NoStartMenuMorePrograms"=-
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