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.github/CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ Win11Debloat/
 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.
+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.

Config/DefaultSettings.json

@@ -29,10 +29,6 @@
             "Name": "DisableStoreSearchSuggestions",
             "Value": true
         },
-        {
-            "Name": "DisableSearchHighlights",
-            "Value": true
-        },
         {
             "Name": "DisableCopilot",
             "Value": true
@@ -65,10 +61,6 @@
             "Name": "DisableDragTray",
             "Value": true
         },
-        {
-            "Name": "DisableFastStartup",
-            "Value": true
-        },
         {
             "Name": "Hide3dObjects",
             "Value": true

Config/Features.json

@@ -187,6 +187,7 @@
       "Label": "Open File Explorer to",
       "ToolTip": "This setting allows you to choose the default location that File Explorer opens to.",
       "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Priority": 1,
       "Values": [
         {
           "Label": "Home",
@@ -214,6 +215,39 @@
         }
       ]
     },
+    {
+      "GroupId": "DriveLetterPosition",
+      "Label": "Drive letter position",
+      "ToolTip": "This setting allows you to choose where drive letters are shown in File Explorer.",
+      "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Priority": 20,
+      "Values": [
+        {
+          "Label": "Show drive letters after drive label (Default)",
+          "FeatureIds": [
+            "ShowDriveLettersLast"
+          ]
+        },
+        {
+          "Label": "Show drive letters before drive label",
+          "FeatureIds": [
+            "ShowDriveLettersFirst"
+          ]
+        },
+        {
+          "Label": "Show network drive letters before drive label",
+          "FeatureIds": [
+            "ShowNetworkDriveLettersFirst"
+          ]
+        },
+        {
+          "Label": "Hide all drive letters",
+          "FeatureIds": [
+            "HideDriveLetters"
+          ]
+        }
+      ]
+    },
     {
       "GroupId": "ShowTabsInAltTab",
       "Label": "Show tabs from apps when snapping or pressing Alt+Tab",
@@ -1008,7 +1042,7 @@
     {
       "FeatureId": "DisableBitlockerAutoEncryption",
       "Label": "BitLocker automatic device encryption",
-      "ToolTip": "For devices that support it, Windows 11 automatically enables BitLocker device encryption. Disabling this will turn off automatic encryption of the device, but you can still manually enable BitLocker encryption if desired.",
+      "ToolTip": "For devices that support it, Windows 11 automatically enables BitLocker device encryption. Disabling this will turn off automatic encryption of the device, but you can still manually enable BitLocker encryption if desired. Drives that are already encrypted with BitLocker will remain encrypted when this setting is applied.",
       "Category": "System",
       "Action": "Disable",
       "RegistryKey": "Disable_Bitlocker_Auto_Encryption.reg",
@@ -1220,6 +1254,7 @@
       "Label": "file extensions for known file types",
       "ToolTip": "This will show file extensions for known file types. By default, Windows hides file extensions for known file types which can lead to confusion and security risks.",
       "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Priority": 2,
       "Action": "Show",
       "RegistryKey": "Show_Extensions_For_Known_File_Types.reg",
       "ApplyText": "Enabling file extensions for known file types...",
@@ -1233,6 +1268,7 @@
       "Label": "hidden files, folders and drives",
       "ToolTip": "By default, Windows hides certain files, folders and drives to prevent accidental modification or deletion. Turn this on to show all files in File Explorer.",
       "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Priority": 3,
       "Action": "Show",
       "RegistryKey": "Show_Hidden_Folders.reg",
       "ApplyText": "Unhiding hidden files, folders and drives...",
@@ -1241,14 +1277,29 @@
       "MinVersion": null,
       "MaxVersion": null
     },
+    {
+      "FeatureId": "HideDupliDrive",
+      "Label": "duplicate removable drive entries",
+      "ToolTip": "By default, Windows shows removable drives both under 'This PC' and in the navigation pane with its own entry. Enable this setting to only show removable drives under 'This PC'.",
+      "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Priority": 4,
+      "Action": "Hide",
+      "RegistryKey": "Hide_duplicate_removable_drives_from_navigation_pane_of_File_Explorer.reg",
+      "ApplyText": "Hiding duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer navigation pane...",
+      "UndoAction": "Show",
+      "RegistryUndoKey": "Show_duplicate_removable_drives_in_navigation_pane_of_File_Explorer.reg",
+      "MinVersion": null,
+      "MaxVersion": null
+    },
     {
       "FeatureId": "HideHome",
       "Label": "'Home' from navigation pane",
       "ToolTip": "Hides the 'Home' section from the File Explorer navigation pane.",
       "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Priority": 5,
       "Action": "Hide",
       "RegistryKey": "Hide_Home_from_Explorer.reg",
-      "ApplyText": "Hiding the home section from the File Explorer navigation pane...",
+      "ApplyText": "Hiding the 'Home' section from the File Explorer navigation pane...",
       "UndoAction": "Show",
       "RegistryUndoKey": "Show_Home_in_Explorer.reg",
       "MinVersion": 22000,
@@ -1259,40 +1310,15 @@
       "Label": "'Gallery' from navigation pane",
       "ToolTip": "Hides the 'Gallery' section from the File Explorer navigation pane.",
       "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Priority": 6,
       "Action": "Hide",
       "RegistryKey": "Hide_Gallery_from_Explorer.reg",
-      "ApplyText": "Hiding the gallery section from the File Explorer navigation pane...",
+      "ApplyText": "Hiding the 'Gallery' section from the File Explorer navigation pane...",
       "UndoAction": "Show",
       "RegistryUndoKey": "Show_Gallery_in_Explorer.reg",
       "MinVersion": 22000,
       "MaxVersion": null
     },
-    {
-      "FeatureId": "HideDupliDrive",
-      "Label": "duplicate removable drive entries",
-      "ToolTip": "By default, Windows shows removable drives both under 'This PC' and in the navigation pane with its own entry. Enable this setting to only show removable drives under 'This PC'.",
-      "Category": "File Explorer",
-      "Action": "Hide",
-      "RegistryKey": "Hide_duplicate_removable_drives_from_navigation_pane_of_File_Explorer.reg",
-      "ApplyText": "Hiding duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer navigation pane...",
-      "UndoAction": "Show",
-      "RegistryUndoKey": "Show_duplicate_removable_drives_in_navigation_pane_of_File_Explorer.reg",
-      "MinVersion": null,
-      "MaxVersion": null
-    },
-    {
-      "FeatureId": "AddFoldersToThisPC",
-      "Label": "common folders back to 'This PC' page",
-      "ToolTip": "This setting will add common folders like Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures and Videos back to the 'This PC' page in File Explorer.",
-      "Category": "File Explorer",
-      "Action": "Add",
-      "RegistryKey": "Add_All_Folders_Under_This_PC.reg",
-      "ApplyText": "Adding all common folders (Desktop, Downloads, etc.) back to 'This PC' in File Explorer...",
-      "UndoAction": "Remove",
-      "RegistryUndoKey": "Remove_All_Folders_Under_This_PC.reg",
-      "MinVersion": 22000,
-      "MaxVersion": null
-    },
     {
       "FeatureId": "DisableTransparency",
       "Label": "transparency effects",
@@ -1371,11 +1397,68 @@
       "MinVersion": null,
       "MaxVersion": null
     },
+    {
+      "FeatureId": "HideOnedrive",
+      "Label": "'OneDrive' from navigation pane",
+      "ToolTip": "Hides the 'OneDrive' section from the File Explorer navigation pane.",
+      "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Priority": 7,
+      "Action": "Hide",
+      "RegistryKey": "Hide_Onedrive_Folder.reg",
+      "ApplyText": "Hiding the 'OneDrive' section from the File Explorer navigation pane...",
+      "UndoAction": "Show",
+      "RegistryUndoKey": "Show_Onedrive_Folder.reg",
+      "MinVersion": null,
+      "MaxVersion": null
+    },
+    {
+      "FeatureId": "Hide3dObjects",
+      "Label": "'3D objects' folder under 'This PC'",
+      "ToolTip": "Hides the '3D objects' folder from the File Explorer navigation pane.",
+      "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Priority": 8,
+      "Action": "Hide",
+      "RegistryKey": "Hide_3D_Objects_Folder.reg",
+      "ApplyText": "Hiding the '3D objects' folder from the File Explorer navigation pane...",
+      "UndoAction": "Show",
+      "RegistryUndoKey": "Show_3D_Objects_Folder.reg",
+      "MinVersion": null,
+      "MaxVersion": 21999
+    },
+    {
+      "FeatureId": "HideMusic",
+      "Label": "'Music' folder under 'This PC'",
+      "ToolTip": "Hides the 'Music' folder from the File Explorer navigation pane.",
+      "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Priority": 9,
+      "Action": "Hide",
+      "RegistryKey": "Hide_Music_Folder.reg",
+      "ApplyText": "Hiding the 'Music' folder from the File Explorer navigation pane...",
+      "UndoAction": "Show",
+      "RegistryUndoKey": "Show_Music_Folder.reg",
+      "MinVersion": null,
+      "MaxVersion": 21999
+    },
+    {
+      "FeatureId": "AddFoldersToThisPC",
+      "Label": "common folders back to 'This PC' page",
+      "ToolTip": "This setting will add common folders like Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures and Videos back to the 'This PC' page in File Explorer.",
+      "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Priority": 10,
+      "Action": "Add",
+      "RegistryKey": "Add_All_Folders_Under_This_PC.reg",
+      "ApplyText": "Adding all common folders (Desktop, Downloads, etc.) back to 'This PC' in File Explorer...",
+      "UndoAction": "Remove",
+      "RegistryUndoKey": "Remove_All_Folders_Under_This_PC.reg",
+      "MinVersion": 22000,
+      "MaxVersion": null
+    },
     {
       "FeatureId": "HideIncludeInLibrary",
       "Label": "'Include in library' option in the context menu",
       "ToolTip": "Hides the 'Include in library' option from the File Explorer context menu.",
       "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Priority": 11,
       "Action": "Hide",
       "RegistryKey": "Disable_Include_in_library_from_context_menu.reg",
       "ApplyText": "Hiding 'Include in library' in the context menu...",
@@ -1389,6 +1472,7 @@
       "Label": "'Give access to' option in the context menu",
       "ToolTip": "Hides the 'Give access to' option from the File Explorer context menu.",
       "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Priority": 12,
       "Action": "Hide",
       "RegistryKey": "Disable_Give_access_to_context_menu.reg",
       "ApplyText": "Hiding 'Give access to' in the context menu...",
@@ -1402,6 +1486,7 @@
       "Label": "'Share' option in the context menu",
       "ToolTip": "Hides the 'Share' option from the File Explorer context menu.",
       "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Priority": 13,
       "Action": "Hide",
       "RegistryKey": "Disable_Share_from_context_menu.reg",
       "ApplyText": "Hiding 'Share' in the context menu...",
@@ -1410,45 +1495,6 @@
       "MinVersion": null,
       "MaxVersion": 21999
     },
-    {
-      "FeatureId": "HideOnedrive",
-      "Label": "'OneDrive' folder from navigation pane",
-      "ToolTip": "Hides the 'OneDrive' folder from the File Explorer navigation pane.",
-      "Category": "File Explorer",
-      "Action": "Hide",
-      "RegistryKey": "Hide_Onedrive_Folder.reg",
-      "ApplyText": "Hiding the OneDrive folder from the File Explorer navigation pane...",
-      "UndoAction": "Show",
-      "RegistryUndoKey": "Show_Onedrive_Folder.reg",
-      "MinVersion": null,
-      "MaxVersion": 21999
-    },
-    {
-      "FeatureId": "Hide3dObjects",
-      "Label": "'3D objects' folder under 'This PC'",
-      "ToolTip": "Hides the '3D objects' folder from the File Explorer navigation pane.",
-      "Category": "File Explorer",
-      "Action": "Hide",
-      "RegistryKey": "Hide_3D_Objects_Folder.reg",
-      "ApplyText": "Hiding the 3D objects folder from the File Explorer navigation pane...",
-      "UndoAction": "Show",
-      "RegistryUndoKey": "Show_3D_Objects_Folder.reg",
-      "MinVersion": null,
-      "MaxVersion": 21999
-    },
-    {
-      "FeatureId": "HideMusic",
-      "Label": "'Music' folder under 'This PC'",
-      "ToolTip": "Hides the 'Music' folder from the File Explorer navigation pane.",
-      "Category": "File Explorer",
-      "Action": "Hide",
-      "RegistryKey": "Hide_Music_Folder.reg",
-      "ApplyText": "Hiding the music folder from the File Explorer navigation pane...",
-      "UndoAction": "Show",
-      "RegistryUndoKey": "Show_Music_Folder.reg",
-      "MinVersion": null,
-      "MaxVersion": 21999
-    },
     {
       "FeatureId": "DisableBraveBloat",
       "Label": "bloat in Brave browser (AI, Crypto, etc.)",
@@ -1489,6 +1535,58 @@
       "RequiresReboot": true,
       "MinVersion": 22000,
       "MaxVersion": null
+    },
+    {
+      "FeatureId": "ShowDriveLettersFirst",
+      "Label": "show drive letters before drive label",
+      "ToolTip": "This setting will show drive letters before the drive label in File Explorer.",
+      "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Action": "Show first",
+      "RegistryKey": "Show_Drive_Letters_First.reg",
+      "ApplyText": "Showing drive letters before drive label...",
+      "UndoAction": "Show last",
+      "RegistryUndoKey": "Undo/Show_Drive_Letters_Last.reg",
+      "MinVersion": null,
+      "MaxVersion": null
+    },
+    {
+      "FeatureId": "ShowDriveLettersLast",
+      "Label": "show drive letters after drive label",
+      "ToolTip": "This setting will show drive letters after the drive label in File Explorer (Default Windows behavior).",
+      "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Action": "Show last",
+      "RegistryKey": "Show_Drive_Letters_Last.reg",
+      "ApplyText": "Showing drive letters after drive label...",
+      "UndoAction": null,
+      "RegistryUndoKey": null,
+      "MinVersion": null,
+      "MaxVersion": null
+    },
+    {
+      "FeatureId": "ShowNetworkDriveLettersFirst",
+      "Label": "show network drive letters before drive label",
+      "ToolTip": "This setting will show only network drive letters before the drive label in File Explorer.",
+      "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Action": "Show network first",
+      "RegistryKey": "Show_Network_Drive_Letters_First.reg",
+      "ApplyText": "Showing network drive letters before drive label...",
+      "UndoAction": "Show last",
+      "RegistryUndoKey": "Undo/Show_Drive_Letters_Last.reg",
+      "MinVersion": null,
+      "MaxVersion": null
+    },
+    {
+      "FeatureId": "HideDriveLetters",
+      "Label": "hide all drive letters",
+      "ToolTip": "This setting will hide all drive letters from the File Explorer navigation pane and 'This PC'.",
+      "Category": "File Explorer",
+      "Action": "Hide",
+      "RegistryKey": "Hide_Drive_Letters.reg",
+      "ApplyText": "Hiding all drive letters...",
+      "UndoAction": "Show last",
+      "RegistryUndoKey": "Undo/Show_Drive_Letters_Last.reg",
+      "MinVersion": null,
+      "MaxVersion": null
     }
   ]
 }

README.md

@@ -97,23 +97,23 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 #### AI Features
 
 - Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot.
-- Disable Windows Recall. (W11 only)
-- Disable Click to Do, AI text & image analysis tool. (W11 only)
-- Prevent AI service (WSAIFabricSvc) from starting automatically. (W11 only)
-- Disable AI Features in Edge. (W11 only)
-- Disable AI Features in Paint. (W11 only)
-- Disable AI Features in Notepad. (W11 only)
+- Disable Windows Recall.
+- Disable Click to Do, AI text & image analysis tool.
+- Prevent AI service (WSAIFabricSvc) from starting automatically.
+- Disable AI Features in Edge.
+- Disable AI Features in Paint.
+- Disable AI Features in Notepad.
 
 #### System
 
-- Disable the Drag Tray for sharing & moving files. (W11 only)
-- Restore the old Windows 10 style context menu. (W11 only)
+- Disable the Drag Tray for sharing & moving files.
+- Restore the old Windows 10 style context menu.
 - Turn off Enhance Pointer Precision, also known as mouse acceleration.
-- Disable the Sticky Keys keyboard shortcut. (W11 only)
+- 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
 
@@ -129,49 +129,50 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 
 #### Start Menu & Search
 
-- Remove or replace all pinned apps from the start menu. (W11 only)
-- Hide the recommended section in the start menu. (W11 only)
-- Hide the 'All Apps' section in the start menu. (W11 only)
-- Disable the Phone Link mobile devices integration in the start menu. (W11 only)
+- Remove or replace all pinned apps from the start menu.
+- Hide the recommended section in the start menu.
+- Hide the 'All Apps' section in the start menu.
+- Disable the Phone Link mobile devices integration in the start menu.
 - Disable Bing web search & Copilot integration in Windows search.
-- Disable Microsoft Store app suggestions in Windows search. (W11 only)
-- Disable Search Highlights (dynamic/branded content) in the taskbar search box. (W11 only)
+- Disable Microsoft Store app suggestions in Windows search.
+- Disable Search Highlights (dynamic/branded content) in the taskbar search box.
 - Disable local Windows search history.
 
 #### 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)
+- Align taskbar icons to the left.
+- Hide or change the search icon/box on the taskbar.
+- Hide the taskview button from the taskbar.
 - 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)
+- Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
+- Enable the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu.
 - 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)
+- Choose how app icons are shown on the taskbar when using multiple monitors.
+- Choose combine mode for taskbar buttons and labels.
 
 #### 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 or Gallery 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.
+- Hide the 3D objects, music or OneDrive folder from the File Explorer navigation pane.
+- Hide the 'Include in library', 'Give access to' and 'Share' options from the context menu.
+- 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 suggestions when snapping a window.
+- Disable Snap Layout suggestions when dragging windows to the top of screen and when hovering on the maximize button.
+- Change if tabs are shown when snapping 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