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* Remove RemoveCommApps and RemoveW11Outlook presets. These are largely redundant. Use -RemoveApps parameter instead

* Add additional options to change the `All Apps` view in the start menu (Hide, Grid, Category, List)

* Add clean start menu backup validation to start menu restore function

* Resolve nested quoting bug in Run.bat when path has spaces, see #583

* Fix desync issue when toggling "Only Show Installed" checkbox too fast

* Fix: add missing keys in Sysprep/Undo regfiles for Disabling Recall and Windows Suggested content

* Fix 'Disable Animations' Sysprep settings not being set for new users

* Update README.md

* Update CONTRIBUTING.md

.github/CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ Win11Debloat/
 │   ├── DefaultSettings.json     # Default configuration preset
 │   ├── Features.json            # All features with metadata
 │   └── LastUsedSettings.json    # Last used configuration (generated during use)
-├── Regfiles/                    # Registry files for each feature
+├── Regfiles/                    # Registry files for all features
 └── Schemas/                     # XAML Schemas for GUI elements
 ```
 
@@ -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.
@@ -98,18 +98,18 @@ 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 Sysprep mode.
+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 apply changes to Windows' default user, registry keys in the `HKEY_CURRENT_USER` hive must use `hkey_users\default` instead. Ensure you update **all** registry keys in the file.
+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 will cause the script to fail when trying to apply or undo changes.
+   Placing files in the wrong directory may cause the script to fail when trying to apply or undo changes.
 
-6. **Not Testing Undo Functionality**: Always test that your undo registry file properly reverts all changes. A feature that can't be undone will frustrate users.
+6. **Not Testing Undo Functionality**: Always test that your undo registry file properly reverts all changes.
 
 7. **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.
 
@@ -204,19 +204,20 @@ Add your feature to the `"Features"` array in `Config/Features.json`:
 ```
 
 **Field Descriptions**:
-- `FeatureId`: Unique identifier (must match parameter name in Win11Debloat.ps1 and Get.ps1)
+- `FeatureId`: Unique identifier, this must match parameter name in the Win11Debloat.ps1 and Get.ps1 files.
-- `Label`: Short description shown in the UI, written in a way to fit with the Action or UndoAction prefixed
+- `Label`: Short description shown in the UI and wiki documentation.
-- `ToolTip`: Detailed explanation of what the feature does, used for tooltips in the GUI
+- `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.
-- `Action`: Action word for the feature (e.g., "Disable", "Enable", "Hide", "Show")
+- `RegistryKey`: Filename of the registry file to apply (in Regfiles/ directory) or null if feature does not require registry changes.
-- `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.
-- `ApplyText`: Message shown when applying the feature
+- `UndoLabel`: Short description for the undo shown in the UI.
-- `UndoAction`: Action word for reverting (e.g., "Enable", "Show")
+- `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
+- `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
+- `RequiresReboot`: Optional boolean. Set to `true` if the feature requires a system reboot to take effect.
-- `MinVersion`: Minimum Windows build version (e.g., "22000") or null
+- `DisableWhenApplied`: Optional boolean. Set to `true` if the feature has no supported undo method.
-- `MaxVersion`: Maximum Windows version or null
+- `MinVersion`: Minimum Windows build version (e.g., "22000") or null.
+- `MaxVersion`: Maximum Windows version or null.
 
 #### 3. Add Command-Line Parameter
 

.gitignore

@@ -4,3 +4,4 @@ LastUsedSettings.json
 CustomAppsList
 Logs/*
 Win11Debloat.log
+Backups/*

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

README.md

@@ -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 customize 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 a powerful command-line interface, support for Windows Audit mode and the option to make changes to other Windows users. 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. Please refer to our [wiki](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/) for more details.
 
 ![Win11Debloat Menu](/Assets/Images/menu.png)
 
@@ -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 Windows Recall.
-- Disable Click to Do, AI text & image analysis tool. (W11 only)
+- Disable Click to Do, AI text & image analysis tool.
-- Prevent AI service (WSAIFabricSvc) from starting automatically. (W11 only)
+- Prevent AI service (WSAIFabricSvc) from starting automatically.
-- Disable AI Features in Edge. (W11 only)
+- Disable AI Features in Edge.
-- Disable AI Features in Paint. (W11 only)
+- Disable AI Features in Paint.
-- Disable AI Features in Notepad. (W11 only)
+- Disable AI Features in Notepad.
 
 #### System
 
-- Disable the Drag Tray for sharing & moving files. (W11 only)
+- Disable the Drag Tray for sharing & moving files.
-- Restore the old Windows 10 style context menu. (W11 only)
+- 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)
+- Remove or replace all pinned apps from the start menu.
-- Hide the recommended section in the start menu. (W11 only)
+- Hide the recommended section in the start menu.
-- Hide the 'All Apps' section in the start menu. (W11 only)
+- Hide the 'All Apps' section in the start menu.
-- Disable the Phone Link mobile devices integration in the start menu. (W11 only)
+- 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 Microsoft Store app suggestions in Windows search.
-- Disable Search Highlights (dynamic/branded content) in the taskbar search box. (W11 only)
+- 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)
+- Align taskbar icons to the left.
-- Hide or change the search icon/box on the taskbar. (W11 only)
+- Hide or change the search icon/box on the taskbar.
-- Hide the taskview button from the taskbar. (W11 only)
+- 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)
+- Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
-- Enable the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu. (W11 only)
+- 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 how app icons are shown on the taskbar when using multiple monitors.
-- Choose combine mode for taskbar buttons and labels. (W11 only)
+- 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)
+- 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. (W10 only)
+- 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. (W10 only)
+- 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 window snapping.
-- Disable Snap Assist suggestions when snapping a window. (W11 only)
+- 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. (W11 only)
+- 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. (W11 only)
+- 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 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. (W11 only)
+- Enable Windows Subsystem for Linux which allows you to run a Linux environment directly on Windows.
 
 #### Other
 

Regfiles/Start_AllApps_Category.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+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"=-

Regfiles/Start_AllApps_Grid.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+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"=-

Regfiles/Start_AllApps_List.reg

@@ -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"=-