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Win11Debloat/Win11Debloat.ps1
2025-05-04 23:33:20 +02:00

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#Requires -RunAsAdministrator
[CmdletBinding(SupportsShouldProcess)]
param (
[switch]$Silent,
[switch]$Sysprep,
[string]$User,
[switch]$CreateRestorePoint,
[switch]$RunAppsListGenerator, [switch]$RunAppConfigurator,
[switch]$RunDefaults, [switch]$RunWin11Defaults,
[switch]$RunSavedSettings,
[switch]$RemoveApps,
[switch]$RemoveAppsCustom,
[switch]$RemoveGamingApps,
[switch]$RemoveCommApps,
[switch]$RemoveDevApps,
[switch]$RemoveHPApps,
[switch]$RemoveW11Outlook,
[switch]$ForceRemoveEdge,
[switch]$DisableDVR,
[switch]$DisableTelemetry,
[switch]$DisableFastStartup,
[switch]$DisableBingSearches, [switch]$DisableBing,
[switch]$DisableDesktopSpotlight,
[switch]$DisableLockscrTips, [switch]$DisableLockscreenTips,
[switch]$DisableWindowsSuggestions, [switch]$DisableSuggestions,
[switch]$ShowHiddenFolders,
[switch]$ShowKnownFileExt,
[switch]$HideDupliDrive,
[switch]$TaskbarAlignLeft,
[switch]$HideSearchTb, [switch]$ShowSearchIconTb, [switch]$ShowSearchLabelTb, [switch]$ShowSearchBoxTb,
[switch]$HideTaskview,
[switch]$DisableStartRecommended,
[switch]$DisableCopilot,
[switch]$DisableRecall,
[switch]$DisableWidgets, [switch]$HideWidgets,
[switch]$DisableChat, [switch]$HideChat,
[switch]$EnableEndTask,
[switch]$ClearStart,
[switch]$ClearStartAllUsers,
[switch]$RevertContextMenu,
[switch]$DisableMouseAcceleration,
[switch]$DisableStickyKeys,
[switch]$HideHome,
[switch]$HideGallery,
[switch]$ExplorerToHome,
[switch]$ExplorerToThisPC,
[switch]$ExplorerToDownloads,
[switch]$ExplorerToOneDrive,
[switch]$DisableOnedrive, [switch]$HideOnedrive,
[switch]$Disable3dObjects, [switch]$Hide3dObjects,
[switch]$DisableMusic, [switch]$HideMusic,
[switch]$DisableIncludeInLibrary, [switch]$HideIncludeInLibrary,
[switch]$DisableGiveAccessTo, [switch]$HideGiveAccessTo,
[switch]$DisableShare, [switch]$HideShare
)
# Show error if current powershell environment is limited by security policies
if ($ExecutionContext.SessionState.LanguageMode -ne "FullLanguage") {
Write-Host "Error: Win11Debloat is unable to run on your system, powershell execution is restricted by security policies" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Press enter to exit..."
Read-Host | Out-Null
Exit
}
# Shows application selection form that allows the user to select what apps they want to remove or keep
function ShowAppSelectionForm {
[reflection.assembly]::loadwithpartialname("System.Windows.Forms") | Out-Null
[reflection.assembly]::loadwithpartialname("System.Drawing") | Out-Null
# Initialise form objects
$form = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.Form
$label = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.Label
$button1 = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.Button
$button2 = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.Button
$selectionBox = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.CheckedListBox
$loadingLabel = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.Label
$onlyInstalledCheckBox = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.CheckBox
$checkUncheckCheckBox = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.CheckBox
$initialFormWindowState = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.FormWindowState
$global:selectionBoxIndex = -1
# saveButton eventHandler
$handler_saveButton_Click=
{
if ($selectionBox.CheckedItems -contains "Microsoft.WindowsStore" -and -not $Silent) {
$warningSelection = [System.Windows.Forms.Messagebox]::Show('Are you sure you wish to uninstall the Microsoft Store? This app cannot easily be reinstalled.', 'Are you sure?', 'YesNo', 'Warning')
if ($warningSelection -eq 'No') {
return
}
}
$global:SelectedApps = $selectionBox.CheckedItems
# Create file that stores selected apps if it doesn't exist
if (!(Test-Path "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList")) {
$null = New-Item "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList"
}
Set-Content -Path "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList" -Value $global:SelectedApps
$form.DialogResult = [System.Windows.Forms.DialogResult]::OK
$form.Close()
}
# cancelButton eventHandler
$handler_cancelButton_Click=
{
$form.Close()
}
$selectionBox_SelectedIndexChanged=
{
$global:selectionBoxIndex = $selectionBox.SelectedIndex
}
$selectionBox_MouseDown=
{
if ($_.Button -eq [System.Windows.Forms.MouseButtons]::Left) {
if ([System.Windows.Forms.Control]::ModifierKeys -eq [System.Windows.Forms.Keys]::Shift) {
if ($global:selectionBoxIndex -ne -1) {
$topIndex = $global:selectionBoxIndex
if ($selectionBox.SelectedIndex -gt $topIndex) {
for (($i = ($topIndex)); $i -le $selectionBox.SelectedIndex; $i++){
$selectionBox.SetItemChecked($i, $selectionBox.GetItemChecked($topIndex))
}
}
elseif ($topIndex -gt $selectionBox.SelectedIndex) {
for (($i = ($selectionBox.SelectedIndex)); $i -le $topIndex; $i++){
$selectionBox.SetItemChecked($i, $selectionBox.GetItemChecked($topIndex))
}
}
}
}
elseif ($global:selectionBoxIndex -ne $selectionBox.SelectedIndex) {
$selectionBox.SetItemChecked($selectionBox.SelectedIndex, -not $selectionBox.GetItemChecked($selectionBox.SelectedIndex))
}
}
}
$check_All=
{
for (($i = 0); $i -lt $selectionBox.Items.Count; $i++){
$selectionBox.SetItemChecked($i, $checkUncheckCheckBox.Checked)
}
}
$load_Apps=
{
# Correct the initial state of the form to prevent the .Net maximized form issue
$form.WindowState = $initialFormWindowState
# Reset state to default before loading appslist again
$global:selectionBoxIndex = -1
$checkUncheckCheckBox.Checked = $False
# Show loading indicator
$loadingLabel.Visible = $true
$form.Refresh()
# Clear selectionBox before adding any new items
$selectionBox.Items.Clear()
# Set filePath where Appslist can be found
$appsFile = "$PSScriptRoot/Appslist.txt"
$listOfApps = ""
if ($onlyInstalledCheckBox.Checked -and ($global:wingetInstalled -eq $true)) {
# Attempt to get a list of installed apps via winget, times out after 10 seconds
$job = Start-Job { return winget list --accept-source-agreements --disable-interactivity }
$jobDone = $job | Wait-Job -TimeOut 10
if (-not $jobDone) {
# Show error that the script was unable to get list of apps from winget
[System.Windows.MessageBox]::Show('Unable to load list of installed apps via winget, some apps may not be displayed in the list.', 'Error', 'Ok', 'Error')
}
else {
# Add output of job (list of apps) to $listOfApps
$listOfApps = Receive-Job -Job $job
}
}
# Go through appslist and add items one by one to the selectionBox
Foreach ($app in (Get-Content -Path $appsFile | Where-Object { $_ -notmatch '^\s*$' -and $_ -notmatch '^# .*' -and $_ -notmatch '^# -* #' } )) {
$appChecked = $true
# Remove first # if it exists and set appChecked to false
if ($app.StartsWith('#')) {
$app = $app.TrimStart("#")
$appChecked = $false
}
# Remove any comments from the Appname
if (-not ($app.IndexOf('#') -eq -1)) {
$app = $app.Substring(0, $app.IndexOf('#'))
}
# Remove leading and trailing spaces and `*` characters from Appname
$app = $app.Trim()
$appString = $app.Trim('*')
# Make sure appString is not empty
if ($appString.length -gt 0) {
if ($onlyInstalledCheckBox.Checked) {
# onlyInstalledCheckBox is checked, check if app is installed before adding it to selectionBox
if (-not ($listOfApps -like ("*$appString*")) -and -not (Get-AppxPackage -Name $app)) {
# App is not installed, continue with next item
continue
}
if (($appString -eq "Microsoft.Edge") -and -not ($listOfApps -like "* Microsoft.Edge *")) {
# App is not installed, continue with next item
continue
}
}
# Add the app to the selectionBox and set it's checked status
$selectionBox.Items.Add($appString, $appChecked) | Out-Null
}
}
# Hide loading indicator
$loadingLabel.Visible = $False
# Sort selectionBox alphabetically
$selectionBox.Sorted = $True
}
$form.Text = "Win11Debloat Application Selection"
$form.Name = "appSelectionForm"
$form.DataBindings.DefaultDataSourceUpdateMode = 0
$form.ClientSize = New-Object System.Drawing.Size(400,502)
$form.FormBorderStyle = 'FixedDialog'
$form.MaximizeBox = $False
$button1.TabIndex = 4
$button1.Name = "saveButton"
$button1.UseVisualStyleBackColor = $True
$button1.Text = "Confirm"
$button1.Location = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(27,472)
$button1.Size = New-Object System.Drawing.Size(75,23)
$button1.DataBindings.DefaultDataSourceUpdateMode = 0
$button1.add_Click($handler_saveButton_Click)
$form.Controls.Add($button1)
$button2.TabIndex = 5
$button2.Name = "cancelButton"
$button2.DialogResult = [System.Windows.Forms.DialogResult]::Cancel
$button2.UseVisualStyleBackColor = $True
$button2.Text = "Cancel"
$button2.Location = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(129,472)
$button2.Size = New-Object System.Drawing.Size(75,23)
$button2.DataBindings.DefaultDataSourceUpdateMode = 0
$button2.add_Click($handler_cancelButton_Click)
$form.Controls.Add($button2)
$label.Location = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(13,5)
$label.Size = New-Object System.Drawing.Size(400,14)
$Label.Font = 'Microsoft Sans Serif,8'
$label.Text = 'Check apps that you wish to remove, uncheck apps that you wish to keep'
$form.Controls.Add($label)
$loadingLabel.Location = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(16,46)
$loadingLabel.Size = New-Object System.Drawing.Size(300,418)
$loadingLabel.Text = 'Loading apps...'
$loadingLabel.BackColor = "White"
$loadingLabel.Visible = $false
$form.Controls.Add($loadingLabel)
$onlyInstalledCheckBox.TabIndex = 6
$onlyInstalledCheckBox.Location = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(230,474)
$onlyInstalledCheckBox.Size = New-Object System.Drawing.Size(150,20)
$onlyInstalledCheckBox.Text = 'Only show installed apps'
$onlyInstalledCheckBox.add_CheckedChanged($load_Apps)
$form.Controls.Add($onlyInstalledCheckBox)
$checkUncheckCheckBox.TabIndex = 7
$checkUncheckCheckBox.Location = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(16,22)
$checkUncheckCheckBox.Size = New-Object System.Drawing.Size(150,20)
$checkUncheckCheckBox.Text = 'Check/Uncheck all'
$checkUncheckCheckBox.add_CheckedChanged($check_All)
$form.Controls.Add($checkUncheckCheckBox)
$selectionBox.FormattingEnabled = $True
$selectionBox.DataBindings.DefaultDataSourceUpdateMode = 0
$selectionBox.Name = "selectionBox"
$selectionBox.Location = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(13,43)
$selectionBox.Size = New-Object System.Drawing.Size(374,424)
$selectionBox.TabIndex = 3
$selectionBox.add_SelectedIndexChanged($selectionBox_SelectedIndexChanged)
$selectionBox.add_Click($selectionBox_MouseDown)
$form.Controls.Add($selectionBox)
# Save the initial state of the form
$initialFormWindowState = $form.WindowState
# Load apps into selectionBox
$form.add_Load($load_Apps)
# Focus selectionBox when form opens
$form.Add_Shown({$form.Activate(); $selectionBox.Focus()})
# Show the Form
return $form.ShowDialog()
}
# Returns list of apps from the specified file, it trims the app names and removes any comments
function ReadAppslistFromFile {
param (
$appsFilePath
)
$appsList = @()
# Get list of apps from file at the path provided, and remove them one by one
Foreach ($app in (Get-Content -Path $appsFilePath | Where-Object { $_ -notmatch '^#.*' -and $_ -notmatch '^\s*$' } )) {
# Remove any comments from the Appname
if (-not ($app.IndexOf('#') -eq -1)) {
$app = $app.Substring(0, $app.IndexOf('#'))
}
# Remove any spaces before and after the Appname
$app = $app.Trim()
$appString = $app.Trim('*')
$appsList += $appString
}
return $appsList
}
# Removes apps specified during function call from all user accounts and from the OS image.
function RemoveApps {
param (
$appslist
)
Foreach ($app in $appsList) {
Write-Output "Attempting to remove $app..."
if (($app -eq "Microsoft.OneDrive") -or ($app -eq "Microsoft.Edge")) {
# Use winget to remove OneDrive and Edge
if ($global:wingetInstalled -eq $false) {
Write-Host "Error: WinGet is either not installed or is outdated, $app could not be removed" -ForegroundColor Red
}
else {
# Uninstall app via winget
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 $wingetOutput -Pattern "Uninstall failed with exit code")) {
Write-Host "Unable to uninstall Microsoft Edge via Winget" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Would you like to forcefully uninstall Edge? NOT RECOMMENDED! (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
Write-Output ""
ForceRemoveEdge
}
}
}
}
else {
# Use Remove-AppxPackage to remove all other apps
$app = '*' + $app + '*'
# Remove installed app for all existing users
if ($WinVersion -ge 22000){
# Windows 11 build 22000 or later
try {
Get-AppxPackage -Name $app -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers -ErrorAction Continue
if($DebugPreference -ne "SilentlyContinue") {
Write-Host "Removed $app for all users" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
}
}
catch {
if($DebugPreference -ne "SilentlyContinue") {
Write-Host "Unable to remove $app for all users" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host $psitem.Exception.StackTrace -ForegroundColor Gray
}
}
}
else {
# Windows 10
try {
Get-AppxPackage -Name $app | Remove-AppxPackage -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
if($DebugPreference -ne "SilentlyContinue") {
Write-Host "Removed $app for current user" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
}
}
catch {
if($DebugPreference -ne "SilentlyContinue") {
Write-Host "Unable to remove $app for current user" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host $psitem.Exception.StackTrace -ForegroundColor Gray
}
}
try {
Get-AppxPackage -Name $app -PackageTypeFilter Main, Bundle, Resource -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
if($DebugPreference -ne "SilentlyContinue") {
Write-Host "Removed $app for all users" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
}
}
catch {
if($DebugPreference -ne "SilentlyContinue") {
Write-Host "Unable to remove $app for all users" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host $psitem.Exception.StackTrace -ForegroundColor Gray
}
}
}
# Remove provisioned app from OS image, so the app won't be installed for any new users
try {
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object { $_.PackageName -like $app } | ForEach-Object { Remove-ProvisionedAppxPackage -Online -AllUsers -PackageName $_.PackageName }
}
catch {
Write-Host "Unable to remove $app from windows image" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host $psitem.Exception.StackTrace -ForegroundColor Gray
}
}
}
Write-Output ""
}
# Forcefully removes Microsoft Edge using it's uninstaller
function ForceRemoveEdge {
# Based on work from loadstring1 & ave9858
Write-Output "> Forcefully uninstalling Microsoft Edge..."
$regView = [Microsoft.Win32.RegistryView]::Registry32
$hklm = [Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKey]::OpenBaseKey([Microsoft.Win32.RegistryHive]::LocalMachine, $regView)
$hklm.CreateSubKey('SOFTWARE\Microsoft\EdgeUpdateDev').SetValue('AllowUninstall', '')
# Create stub (Creating this somehow allows uninstalling edge)
$edgeStub = "$env:SystemRoot\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe"
New-Item $edgeStub -ItemType Directory | Out-Null
New-Item "$edgeStub\MicrosoftEdge.exe" | Out-Null
# Remove edge
$uninstallRegKey = $hklm.OpenSubKey('SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Microsoft Edge')
if ($null -ne $uninstallRegKey) {
Write-Output "Running uninstaller..."
$uninstallString = $uninstallRegKey.GetValue('UninstallString') + ' --force-uninstall'
Start-Process cmd.exe "/c $uninstallString" -WindowStyle Hidden -Wait
Write-Output "Removing leftover files..."
$edgePaths = @(
"$env:ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Microsoft Edge.lnk",
"$env:APPDATA\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Microsoft Edge.lnk",
"$env:APPDATA\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\Microsoft Edge.lnk",
"$env:APPDATA\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\Tombstones\Microsoft Edge.lnk",
"$env:PUBLIC\Desktop\Microsoft Edge.lnk",
"$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\Microsoft Edge.lnk",
"$edgeStub"
)
foreach ($path in $edgePaths){
if (Test-Path -Path $path) {
Remove-Item -Path $path -Force -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Write-Host " Removed $path" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
}
}
Write-Output "Cleaning up registry..."
# Remove ms edge from autostart
reg delete "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" /v "MicrosoftEdgeAutoLaunch_A9F6DCE4ABADF4F51CF45CD7129E3C6C" /f *>$null
reg delete "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" /v "Microsoft Edge Update" /f *>$null
reg delete "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartupApproved\Run" /v "MicrosoftEdgeAutoLaunch_A9F6DCE4ABADF4F51CF45CD7129E3C6C" /f *>$null
reg delete "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartupApproved\Run" /v "Microsoft Edge Update" /f *>$null
Write-Output "Microsoft Edge was uninstalled"
}
else {
Write-Output ""
Write-Host "Error: Unable to forcefully uninstall Microsoft Edge, uninstaller could not be found" -ForegroundColor Red
}
Write-Output ""
}
# Execute provided command and strips progress spinners/bars from console output
function Strip-Progress {
param(
[ScriptBlock]$ScriptBlock
)
# Regex pattern to match spinner characters and progress bar patterns
$progressPattern = 'Γû[Æê]|^\s+[-\\|/]\s+$'
# Corrected regex pattern for size formatting, ensuring proper capture groups are utilized
$sizePattern = '(\d+(\.\d{1,2})?)\s+(B|KB|MB|GB|TB|PB) /\s+(\d+(\.\d{1,2})?)\s+(B|KB|MB|GB|TB|PB)'
& $ScriptBlock 2>&1 | ForEach-Object {
if ($_ -is [System.Management.Automation.ErrorRecord]) {
"ERROR: $($_.Exception.Message)"
} else {
$line = $_ -replace $progressPattern, '' -replace $sizePattern, ''
if (-not ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($line)) -and -not ($line.StartsWith(' '))) {
$line
}
}
}
}
# Import & execute regfile
function RegImport {
param (
$message,
$path
)
Write-Output $message
if ($global:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep")) {
$defaultUserPath = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), '\Default\NTUSER.DAT'
reg load "HKU\Default" $defaultUserPath | Out-Null
reg import "$PSScriptRoot\Regfiles\Sysprep\$path"
reg unload "HKU\Default" | Out-Null
}
elseif ($global:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
$userPath = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$($global:Params.Item("User"))\NTUSER.DAT"
reg load "HKU\Default" $userPath | Out-Null
reg import "$PSScriptRoot\Regfiles\Sysprep\$path"
reg unload "HKU\Default" | Out-Null
}
else {
reg import "$PSScriptRoot\Regfiles\$path"
}
Write-Output ""
}
# Restart the Windows Explorer process
function RestartExplorer {
if ($global:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep") -or $global:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
return
}
Write-Output "> Restarting Windows Explorer process to apply all changes... (This may cause some flickering)"
if ($global:Params.ContainsKey("DisableMouseAcceleration")) {
Write-Host "Warning: The Enhance Pointer Precision setting changes will only take effect after a reboot" -ForegroundColor Yellow
}
if ($global:Params.ContainsKey("DisableStickyKeys")) {
Write-Host "Warning: The Sticky Keys setting changes will only take effect after a reboot" -ForegroundColor Yellow
}
# Only restart if the powershell process matches the OS architecture.
# Restarting explorer from a 32bit Powershell window will fail on a 64bit OS
if ([Environment]::Is64BitProcess -eq [Environment]::Is64BitOperatingSystem) {
Stop-Process -processName: Explorer -Force
}
else {
Write-Warning "Unable to restart Windows Explorer process, please manually reboot your PC to apply all changes."
}
}
# Replace the startmenu for all users, when using the default startmenuTemplate this clears all pinned apps
# Credit: https://lazyadmin.nl/win-11/customize-windows-11-start-menu-layout/
function ReplaceStartMenuForAllUsers {
param (
$startMenuTemplate = "$PSScriptRoot/Start/start2.bin"
)
Write-Output "> Removing all pinned apps from the start menu for all users..."
# Check if template bin file exists, return early if it doesn't
if (-not (Test-Path $startMenuTemplate)) {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to clear start menu, start2.bin file missing from script folder" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Output ""
return
}
# Get path to start menu file for all users
$userPathString = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\*\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState"
$usersStartMenuPaths = get-childitem -path $userPathString
# Go through all users and replace the start menu file
ForEach ($startMenuPath in $usersStartMenuPaths) {
ReplaceStartMenu "$($startMenuPath.Fullname)\start2.bin" $startMenuTemplate
}
# Also replace the start menu file for the default user profile
$defaultStartMenuPath = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), '\Default\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState'
# Create folder if it doesn't exist
if (-not(Test-Path $defaultStartMenuPath)) {
new-item $defaultStartMenuPath -ItemType Directory -Force | Out-Null
Write-Output "Created LocalState folder for default user profile"
}
# Copy template to default profile
Copy-Item -Path $startMenuTemplate -Destination $defaultStartMenuPath -Force
Write-Output "Replaced start menu for the default user profile"
Write-Output ""
}
# Replace the startmenu for all users, when using the default startmenuTemplate this clears all pinned apps
# Credit: https://lazyadmin.nl/win-11/customize-windows-11-start-menu-layout/
function ReplaceStartMenu {
param (
$startMenuBinFile = "$env:LOCALAPPDATA\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\start2.bin",
$startMenuTemplate = "$PSScriptRoot/Start/start2.bin"
)
# Change path to correct user if a user was specified
if ($global:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
$startMenuBinFile = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$(GetUserName)\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\start2.bin"
}
# Check if template bin file exists, return early if it doesn't
if (-not (Test-Path $startMenuTemplate)) {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to clear start menu, start2.bin file missing from script folder" -ForegroundColor Red
return
}
# Check if bin file exists, return early if it doesn't
if (-not (Test-Path $startMenuBinFile)) {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to clear start menu for user $(GetUserName), start2.bin file could not found" -ForegroundColor Red
return
}
$backupBinFile = $startMenuBinFile + ".bak"
# Backup current start menu file
Move-Item -Path $startMenuBinFile -Destination $backupBinFile -Force
# Copy template file
Copy-Item -Path $startMenuTemplate -Destination $startMenuBinFile -Force
Write-Output "Replaced start menu for user $(GetUserName)"
}
# Add parameter to script and write to file
function AddParameter {
param (
$parameterName,
$message
)
# Add key if it doesn't already exist
if (-not $global:Params.ContainsKey($parameterName)) {
$global:Params.Add($parameterName, $true)
}
# Create or clear file that stores last used settings
if (!(Test-Path "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings")) {
$null = New-Item "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings"
}
elseif ($global:FirstSelection) {
$null = Clear-Content "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings"
}
$global:FirstSelection = $false
# Create entry and add it to the file
$entry = "$parameterName#- $message"
Add-Content -Path "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings" -Value $entry
}
function PrintHeader {
param (
$title
)
$fullTitle = " Win11Debloat Script - $title"
if ($global:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep")) {
$fullTitle = "$fullTitle (Sysprep mode)"
}
else {
$fullTitle = "$fullTitle (User: $(GetUserName))"
}
Clear-Host
Write-Output "-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"
Write-Output $fullTitle
Write-Output "-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"
}
function PrintFromFile {
param (
$path
)
Clear-Host
# Get & print script menu from file
Foreach ($line in (Get-Content -Path $path )) {
Write-Output $line
}
}
function AwaitKeyToExit {
# Suppress prompt if Silent parameter was passed
if (-not $Silent) {
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Press any key to exit..."
$null = [System.Console]::ReadKey()
}
}
function GetUserName {
if ($global:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
return $global:Params.Item("User")
}
return $env:USERNAME
}
function CreateSystemRestorePoint {
Write-Output "> Creating system restore point..."
# Find existing restore points that are less than 24 hours old
try {
$recentRestorePoints = Get-ComputerRestorePoint | Where-Object { (Get-Date) - [System.Management.ManagementDateTimeConverter]::ToDateTime($_.CreationTime) -le (New-TimeSpan -Hours 24) }
} catch {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to retrieve existing restore points: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Output ""
return
}
if ($recentRestorePoints.Count -eq 0) {
try {
Checkpoint-Computer -Description "Restore point created by Win11Debloat" -RestorePointType "MODIFY_SETTINGS"
Write-Output "System restore point created successfully"
} catch {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to create restore point: $_" -ForegroundColor Red
return
}
}
else {
Write-Host "A recent restore point already exists, no new restore point was created." -ForegroundColor Yellow
}
Write-Output ""
}
function DisplayCustomModeOptions {
# Get current Windows build version to compare against features
$WinVersion = Get-ItemPropertyValue 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion' CurrentBuild
PrintHeader 'Custom Mode'
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you wish to create a system restore point? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'CreateRestorePoint' 'Create a system restore point'
}
Write-Output ""
# Show options for removing apps, only continue on valid input
Do {
Write-Host "Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) Don't remove any apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Only remove the default selection of bloatware apps from 'Appslist.txt'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Remove default selection of bloatware apps, aswell as mail & calendar apps, developer apps and gaming apps" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (3) Select which apps to remove and which to keep" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$RemoveAppsInput = Read-Host "Remove any pre-installed apps? (n/1/2/3)"
# Show app selection form if user entered option 3
if ($RemoveAppsInput -eq '3') {
$result = ShowAppSelectionForm
if ($result -ne [System.Windows.Forms.DialogResult]::OK) {
# User cancelled or closed app selection, show error and change RemoveAppsInput so the menu will be shown again
Write-Output ""
Write-Host "Cancelled application selection, please try again" -ForegroundColor Red
$RemoveAppsInput = 'c'
}
Write-Output ""
}
}
while ($RemoveAppsInput -ne 'n' -and $RemoveAppsInput -ne '0' -and $RemoveAppsInput -ne '1' -and $RemoveAppsInput -ne '2' -and $RemoveAppsInput -ne '3')
# Select correct option based on user input
switch ($RemoveAppsInput) {
'1' {
AddParameter 'RemoveApps' 'Remove default selection of bloatware apps'
}
'2' {
AddParameter 'RemoveApps' 'Remove default selection of bloatware 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'
}
'3' {
Write-Output "You have selected $($global:SelectedApps.Count) apps for removal"
AddParameter 'RemoveAppsCustom' "Remove $($global:SelectedApps.Count) apps:"
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable Xbox game/screen recording? Also stops gaming overlay popups (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableDVR' 'Disable Xbox game/screen recording'
}
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking and targeted ads? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableTelemetry' 'Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications, explorer, desktop and lockscreen? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableSuggestions' 'Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications and File Explorer'
AddParameter 'DisableDesktopSpotlight' 'Disable the Windows Spotlight desktop background option.'
AddParameter 'DisableLockscreenTips' 'Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable & remove bing web search, bing AI & cortana in Windows search? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableBing' 'Disable & remove bing web search, bing AI & cortana in Windows search'
}
# Only show this option for Windows 11 users running build 22621 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22621){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot and Windows Recall snapshots? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableCopilot' 'Disable and remove Microsoft Copilot'
AddParameter 'DisableRecall' 'Disable and remove Windows Recall snapshots'
}
}
# Only show this option for Windows 11 users running build 22000 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22000){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Restore the old Windows 10 style context menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'RevertContextMenu' 'Restore the old Windows 10 style context menu'
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Turn off Enhance Pointer Precision, also known as mouse acceleration? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableMouseAcceleration' 'Turn off Enhance Pointer Precision (mouse acceleration)'
}
# Only show this option for Windows 11 users running build 26100 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 26100){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable the Sticky Keys keyboard shortcut? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableStickyKeys' 'Disable the Sticky Keys keyboard shortcut'
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Disable Fast Start-up? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableFastStartup' 'Disable Fast Start-up'
}
# Only show option for disabling context menu items for Windows 10 users or if the user opted to restore the Windows 10 context menu
if ((get-ciminstance -query "select caption from win32_operatingsystem where caption like '%Windows 10%'") -or $global:Params.ContainsKey('RevertContextMenu')){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to disable any context menu options? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the 'Include in library' option in the context menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideIncludeInLibrary' "Hide the 'Include in library' option in the context menu"
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the 'Give access to' option in the context menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideGiveAccessTo' "Hide the 'Give access to' option in the context menu"
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the 'Share' option in the context menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideShare' "Hide the 'Share' option in the context menu"
}
}
}
# Only show this option for Windows 11 users running build 22621 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22621){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to make any changes to the start menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
Write-Output ""
if ($global:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep")) {
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for all existing and new users? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'ClearStartAllUsers' 'Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for existing and new users'
}
}
else {
Do {
Write-Host " Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) Don't remove any pinned apps from the start menu" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for this user only ($(GetUserName))" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for all existing and new users" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$ClearStartInput = Read-Host " Remove all pinned apps from the start menu? (n/1/2)"
}
while ($ClearStartInput -ne 'n' -and $ClearStartInput -ne '0' -and $ClearStartInput -ne '1' -and $ClearStartInput -ne '2')
# Select correct option based on user input
switch ($ClearStartInput) {
'1' {
AddParameter 'ClearStart' "Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for this user only"
}
'2' {
AddParameter 'ClearStartAllUsers' "Remove all pinned apps from the start menu for all existing and new users"
}
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Disable & hide the recommended section in the start menu? This applies to all users (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableStartRecommended' 'Disable & hide the recommended section in the start menu.'
}
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to make any changes to the taskbar and related services? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
# Only show these specific options for Windows 11 users running build 22000 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22000){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Align taskbar buttons to the left side? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'TaskbarAlignLeft' 'Align taskbar icons to the left'
}
# Show options for search icon on taskbar, only continue on valid input
Do {
Write-Output ""
Write-Host " Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) No change" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Hide search icon from the taskbar" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Show search icon on the taskbar" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (3) Show search icon with label on the taskbar" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (4) Show search box on the taskbar" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$TbSearchInput = Read-Host " Hide or change the search icon on the taskbar? (n/1/2/3/4)"
}
while ($TbSearchInput -ne 'n' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '0' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '1' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '2' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '3' -and $TbSearchInput -ne '4')
# Select correct taskbar search option based on user input
switch ($TbSearchInput) {
'1' {
AddParameter 'HideSearchTb' 'Hide search icon from the taskbar'
}
'2' {
AddParameter 'ShowSearchIconTb' 'Show search icon on the taskbar'
}
'3' {
AddParameter 'ShowSearchLabelTb' 'Show search icon with label on the taskbar'
}
'4' {
AddParameter 'ShowSearchBoxTb' 'Show search box on the taskbar'
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the taskview button from the taskbar? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideTaskview' 'Hide the taskview button from the taskbar'
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Disable the widgets service and hide the icon from the taskbar? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'DisableWidgets' 'Disable the widget service & hide the widget (news and interests) icon from the taskbar'
}
# Only show this options for Windows users running build 22621 or earlier
if ($WinVersion -le 22621){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideChat' 'Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar'
}
}
# Only show this options for Windows users running build 22631 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22631){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Enable the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'EnableEndTask' "Enable the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu"
}
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to make any changes to File Explorer? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
# Show options for changing the File Explorer default location
Do {
Write-Output ""
Write-Host " Options:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (n) No change" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (1) Open File Explorer to 'Home'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (2) Open File Explorer to 'This PC'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (3) Open File Explorer to 'Downloads'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " (4) Open File Explorer to 'OneDrive'" -ForegroundColor Yellow
$ExplSearchInput = Read-Host " Change the default location that File Explorer opens to? (n/1/2/3/4)"
}
while ($ExplSearchInput -ne 'n' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '0' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '1' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '2' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '3' -and $ExplSearchInput -ne '4')
# Select correct taskbar search option based on user input
switch ($ExplSearchInput) {
'1' {
AddParameter 'ExplorerToHome' "Change the default location that File Explorer opens to 'Home'"
}
'2' {
AddParameter 'ExplorerToThisPC' "Change the default location that File Explorer opens to 'This PC'"
}
'3' {
AddParameter 'ExplorerToDownloads' "Change the default location that File Explorer opens to 'Downloads'"
}
'4' {
AddParameter 'ExplorerToOneDrive' "Change the default location that File Explorer opens to 'OneDrive'"
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Show hidden files, folders and drives? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'ShowHiddenFolders' 'Show hidden files, folders and drives'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Show file extensions for known file types? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'ShowKnownFileExt' 'Show file extensions for known file types'
}
# Only show this option for Windows 11 users running build 22000 or later
if ($WinVersion -ge 22000){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the Home section from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideHome' 'Hide the Home section from the File Explorer sidepanel'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the Gallery section from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideGallery' 'Hide the Gallery section from the File Explorer sidepanel'
}
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer sidepanel so they only show under This PC? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideDupliDrive' 'Hide duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer sidepanel'
}
# Only show option for disabling these specific folders for Windows 10 users
if (get-ciminstance -query "select caption from win32_operatingsystem where caption like '%Windows 10%'"){
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Do you want to hide any folders from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the OneDrive folder from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideOnedrive' 'Hide the OneDrive folder in the File Explorer sidepanel'
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the 3D objects folder from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'Hide3dObjects' "Hide the 3D objects folder under 'This pc' in File Explorer"
}
Write-Output ""
if ($( Read-Host -Prompt " Hide the music folder from the File Explorer sidepanel? (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
AddParameter 'HideMusic' "Hide the music folder under 'This pc' in File Explorer"
}
}
}
}
# Suppress prompt if Silent parameter was passed
if (-not $Silent) {
Write-Output ""
Write-Output ""
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Press enter to confirm your choices and execute the script or press CTRL+C to quit..."
Read-Host | Out-Null
}
PrintHeader 'Custom Mode'
}
##################################################################################################################
# #
# SCRIPT START #
# #
##################################################################################################################
# Check if winget is installed & if it is, check if the version is at least v1.4
if ((Get-AppxPackage -Name "*Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller*") -and ([int](((winget -v) -replace 'v','').split('.')[0..1] -join '') -gt 14)) {
$global:wingetInstalled = $true
}
else {
$global:wingetInstalled = $false
# Show warning that requires user confirmation, Suppress confirmation if Silent parameter was passed
if (-not $Silent) {
Write-Warning "Winget is not installed or outdated. This may prevent Win11Debloat from removing certain apps."
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Press any key to continue anyway..."
$null = [System.Console]::ReadKey()
}
}
# Get current Windows build version to compare against features
$WinVersion = Get-ItemPropertyValue 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion' CurrentBuild
$global:Params = $PSBoundParameters
$global:FirstSelection = $true
$SPParams = 'WhatIf', 'Confirm', 'Verbose', 'Silent', 'Sysprep', 'Debug', 'User', 'CreateRestorePoint'
$SPParamCount = 0
# Count how many SPParams exist within Params
# This is later used to check if any options were selected
foreach ($Param in $SPParams) {
if ($global:Params.ContainsKey($Param)) {
$SPParamCount++
}
}
# Hide progress bars for app removal, as they block Win11Debloat's output
if (-not ($global:Params.ContainsKey("Verbose"))) {
$ProgressPreference = 'SilentlyContinue'
}
else {
Read-Host "Verbose mode is enabled, press enter to continue"
$ProgressPreference = 'Continue'
}
# Make sure all requirements for Sysprep are met, if Sysprep is enabled
if ($global:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep")) {
$defaultUserPath = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), '\Default\NTUSER.DAT'
# Exit script if default user directory or NTUSER.DAT file cannot be found
if (-not (Test-Path "$defaultUserPath")) {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to start Win11Debloat in Sysprep mode, cannot find default user folder at '$defaultUserPath'" -ForegroundColor Red
AwaitKeyToExit
Exit
}
# Exit script if run in Sysprep mode on Windows 10
if ($WinVersion -lt 22000) {
Write-Host "Error: Win11Debloat Sysprep mode is not supported on Windows 10" -ForegroundColor Red
AwaitKeyToExit
Exit
}
}
# Make sure all requirements for User mode are met, if User is specified
if ($global:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
$userPath = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$($global:Params.Item("User"))\NTUSER.DAT"
# Exit script if user directory or NTUSER.DAT file cannot be found
if (-not (Test-Path "$userPath")) {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to run Win11Debloat for user $($global:Params.Item("User")), cannot find user data at '$userPath'" -ForegroundColor Red
AwaitKeyToExit
Exit
}
}
# Remove SavedSettings file if it exists and is empty
if ((Test-Path "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings") -and ([String]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace((Get-content "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings")))) {
Remove-Item -Path "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings" -recurse
}
# Only run the app selection form if the 'RunAppsListGenerator' parameter was passed to the script
if ($RunAppConfigurator -or $RunAppsListGenerator) {
PrintHeader "Custom Apps List Generator"
$result = ShowAppSelectionForm
# Show different message based on whether the app selection was saved or cancelled
if ($result -ne [System.Windows.Forms.DialogResult]::OK) {
Write-Host "Application selection window was closed without saving." -ForegroundColor Red
}
else {
Write-Output "Your app selection was saved to the 'CustomAppsList' file, found at:"
Write-Host "$PSScriptRoot" -ForegroundColor Yellow
}
AwaitKeyToExit
Exit
}
# Change script execution based on provided parameters or user input
if ((-not $global:Params.Count) -or $RunDefaults -or $RunWin11Defaults -or $RunSavedSettings -or ($SPParamCount -eq $global:Params.Count)) {
if ($RunDefaults -or $RunWin11Defaults) {
$Mode = '1'
}
elseif ($RunSavedSettings) {
if(-not (Test-Path "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings")) {
PrintHeader 'Custom Mode'
Write-Host "Error: No saved settings found, no changes were made" -ForegroundColor Red
AwaitKeyToExit
Exit
}
$Mode = '4'
}
else {
# Show menu and wait for user input, loops until valid input is provided
Do {
$ModeSelectionMessage = "Please select an option (1/2/3/0)"
PrintHeader 'Menu'
Write-Output "(1) Default mode: Apply the default settings"
Write-Output "(2) Custom mode: Modify the script to your needs"
Write-Output "(3) App removal mode: Select & remove apps, without making other changes"
# Only show this option if SavedSettings file exists
if (Test-Path "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings") {
Write-Output "(4) Apply saved custom settings from last time"
$ModeSelectionMessage = "Please select an option (1/2/3/4/0)"
}
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "(0) Show more information"
Write-Output ""
Write-Output ""
$Mode = Read-Host $ModeSelectionMessage
# Show information based on user input, Suppress user prompt if Silent parameter was passed
if ($Mode -eq '0') {
# Get & print script information from file
PrintFromFile "$PSScriptRoot/Assets/Menus/Info"
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Press any key to go back..."
$null = [System.Console]::ReadKey()
}
elseif (($Mode -eq '4')-and -not (Test-Path "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings")) {
$Mode = $null
}
}
while ($Mode -ne '1' -and $Mode -ne '2' -and $Mode -ne '3' -and $Mode -ne '4')
}
# Add execution parameters based on the mode
switch ($Mode) {
# Default mode, loads defaults after confirmation
'1' {
# Print the default settings & require userconfirmation, unless Silent parameter was passed
if (-not $Silent) {
PrintFromFile "$PSScriptRoot/Assets/Menus/DefaultSettings"
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Press enter to execute the script or press CTRL+C to quit..."
Read-Host | Out-Null
}
$DefaultParameterNames = 'CreateRestorePoint','RemoveApps','DisableTelemetry','DisableBing','DisableLockscreenTips','DisableSuggestions','ShowKnownFileExt','DisableWidgets','HideChat','DisableCopilot','DisableFastStartup'
PrintHeader 'Default Mode'
# Add default parameters if they don't already exist
foreach ($ParameterName in $DefaultParameterNames) {
if (-not $global:Params.ContainsKey($ParameterName)){
$global:Params.Add($ParameterName, $true)
}
}
# Only add this option for Windows 10 users, if it doesn't already exist
if ((get-ciminstance -query "select caption from win32_operatingsystem where caption like '%Windows 10%'") -and (-not $global:Params.ContainsKey('Hide3dObjects'))) {
$global:Params.Add('Hide3dObjects', $Hide3dObjects)
}
}
# Custom mode, show & add options based on user input
'2' {
DisplayCustomModeOptions
}
# App removal, remove apps based on user selection
'3' {
PrintHeader "App Removal"
$result = ShowAppSelectionForm
if ($result -eq [System.Windows.Forms.DialogResult]::OK) {
Write-Output "You have selected $($global:SelectedApps.Count) apps for removal"
AddParameter 'RemoveAppsCustom' "Remove $($global:SelectedApps.Count) apps:"
# Suppress prompt if Silent parameter was passed
if (-not $Silent) {
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Press enter to remove the selected apps or press CTRL+C to quit..."
Read-Host | Out-Null
PrintHeader "App Removal"
}
}
else {
Write-Host "Selection was cancelled, no apps have been removed" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Output ""
}
}
# Load custom options selection from the "SavedSettings" file
'4' {
PrintHeader 'Custom Mode'
Write-Output "Win11Debloat will make the following changes:"
# Get & print default settings info from file
Foreach ($line in (Get-Content -Path "$PSScriptRoot/SavedSettings" )) {
# Remove any spaces before and after the line
$line = $line.Trim()
# Check if the line contains a comment
if (-not ($line.IndexOf('#') -eq -1)) {
$parameterName = $line.Substring(0, $line.IndexOf('#'))
# Print parameter description and add parameter to Params list
if ($parameterName -eq "RemoveAppsCustom") {
if (-not (Test-Path "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList")) {
# Apps file does not exist, skip
continue
}
$appsList = ReadAppslistFromFile "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList"
Write-Output "- Remove $($appsList.Count) apps:"
Write-Host $appsList -ForegroundColor DarkGray
}
else {
Write-Output $line.Substring(($line.IndexOf('#') + 1), ($line.Length - $line.IndexOf('#') - 1))
}
if (-not $global:Params.ContainsKey($parameterName)){
$global:Params.Add($parameterName, $true)
}
}
}
if (-not $Silent) {
Write-Output ""
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Press enter to execute the script or press CTRL+C to quit..."
Read-Host | Out-Null
}
PrintHeader 'Custom Mode'
}
}
}
else {
PrintHeader 'Custom Mode'
}
# If the number of keys in SPParams equals the number of keys in Params then no modifications/changes were selected
# or added by the user, and the script can exit without making any changes.
if ($SPParamCount -eq $global:Params.Keys.Count) {
Write-Output "The script completed without making any changes."
AwaitKeyToExit
Exit
}
# Execute all selected/provided parameters
switch ($global:Params.Keys) {
'CreateRestorePoint' {
CreateSystemRestorePoint
continue
}
'RemoveApps' {
$appsList = ReadAppslistFromFile "$PSScriptRoot/Appslist.txt"
Write-Output "> Removing default selection of $($appsList.Count) apps..."
RemoveApps $appsList
continue
}
'RemoveAppsCustom' {
if (-not (Test-Path "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList")) {
Write-Host "> Error: Could not load custom apps list from file, no apps were removed" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Output ""
continue
}
$appsList = ReadAppslistFromFile "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList"
Write-Output "> Removing $($appsList.Count) apps..."
RemoveApps $appsList
continue
}
'RemoveCommApps' {
Write-Output "> Removing Mail, Calendar and People apps..."
$appsList = 'Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps', 'Microsoft.People'
RemoveApps $appsList
continue
}
'RemoveW11Outlook' {
$appsList = 'Microsoft.OutlookForWindows'
Write-Output "> Removing new Outlook for Windows app..."
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..."
RemoveApps $appsList
continue
}
'RemoveHPApps' {
$appsList = 'AD2F1837.HPAIExperienceCenter', 'AD2F1837.HPJumpStarts', 'AD2F1837.HPPCHardwareDiagnosticsWindows', 'AD2F1837.HPPowerManager', 'AD2F1837.HPPrivacySettings', 'AD2F1837.HPSupportAssistant', 'AD2F1837.HPSureShieldAI', 'AD2F1837.HPSystemInformation', 'AD2F1837.HPQuickDrop', 'AD2F1837.HPWorkWell', 'AD2F1837.myHP', 'AD2F1837.HPDesktopSupportUtilities', 'AD2F1837.HPQuickTouch', 'AD2F1837.HPEasyClean', 'AD2F1837.HPConnectedMusic', 'AD2F1837.HPFileViewer', 'AD2F1837.HPRegistration', 'AD2F1837.HPWelcome', 'AD2F1837.HPConnectedPhotopoweredbySnapfish', 'AD2F1837.HPPrinterControl'
Write-Output "> Removing HP apps..."
RemoveApps $appsList
continue
}
"ForceRemoveEdge" {
ForceRemoveEdge
continue
}
'DisableDVR' {
RegImport "> Disabling Xbox game/screen recording..." "Disable_DVR.reg"
continue
}
'DisableTelemetry' {
RegImport "> Disabling telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking and targeted ads..." "Disable_Telemetry.reg"
continue
}
{$_ -in "DisableSuggestions", "DisableWindowsSuggestions"} {
RegImport "> Disabling tips, tricks, suggestions and ads across Windows..." "Disable_Windows_Suggestions.reg"
continue
}
'DisableDesktopSpotlight' {
RegImport "> Disabling the 'Windows Spotlight' desktop background option..." "Disable_Desktop_Spotlight.reg"
continue
}
{$_ -in "DisableLockscrTips", "DisableLockscreenTips"} {
RegImport "> Disabling tips & tricks on the lockscreen..." "Disable_Lockscreen_Tips.reg"
continue
}
{$_ -in "DisableBingSearches", "DisableBing"} {
RegImport "> Disabling bing web search, bing AI & cortana in Windows search..." "Disable_Bing_Cortana_In_Search.reg"
# Also remove the app package for bing search
$appsList = 'Microsoft.BingSearch'
RemoveApps $appsList
continue
}
'DisableCopilot' {
RegImport "> Disabling & removing Microsoft Copilot..." "Disable_Copilot.reg"
# Also remove the app package for copilot
$appsList = 'Microsoft.Copilot'
RemoveApps $appsList
continue
}
'DisableRecall' {
RegImport "> Disabling Windows Recall snapshots..." "Disable_AI_Recall.reg"
continue
}
'RevertContextMenu' {
RegImport "> Restoring the old Windows 10 style context menu..." "Disable_Show_More_Options_Context_Menu.reg"
continue
}
'DisableMouseAcceleration' {
RegImport "> Turning off Enhanced Pointer Precision..." "Disable_Enhance_Pointer_Precision.reg"
continue
}
'DisableStickyKeys' {
RegImport "> Disabling the Sticky Keys keyboard shortcut..." "Disable_Sticky_Keys_Shortcut.reg"
continue
}
'DisableFastStartup' {
RegImport "> Disabling Fast Start-up..." "Disable_Fast_Startup.reg"
continue
}
'ClearStart' {
Write-Output "> Removing all pinned apps from the start menu for user $(GetUserName)..."
ReplaceStartMenu
Write-Output ""
continue
}
'ClearStartAllUsers' {
ReplaceStartMenuForAllUsers
continue
}
'DisableStartRecommended' {
RegImport "> Disabling and hiding the start menu recommended section..." "Disable_Start_Recommended.reg"
continue
}
'TaskbarAlignLeft' {
RegImport "> Aligning taskbar buttons to the left..." "Align_Taskbar_Left.reg"
continue
}
'HideSearchTb' {
RegImport "> Hiding the search icon from the taskbar..." "Hide_Search_Taskbar.reg"
continue
}
'ShowSearchIconTb' {
RegImport "> Changing taskbar search to icon only..." "Show_Search_Icon.reg"
continue
}
'ShowSearchLabelTb' {
RegImport "> Changing taskbar search to icon with label..." "Show_Search_Icon_And_Label.reg"
continue
}
'ShowSearchBoxTb' {
RegImport "> Changing taskbar search to search box..." "Show_Search_Box.reg"
continue
}
'HideTaskview' {
RegImport "> Hiding the taskview button from the taskbar..." "Hide_Taskview_Taskbar.reg"
continue
}
{$_ -in "HideWidgets", "DisableWidgets"} {
RegImport "> Disabling the widget service and hiding the widget icon from the taskbar..." "Disable_Widgets_Taskbar.reg"
continue
}
{$_ -in "HideChat", "DisableChat"} {
RegImport "> Hiding the chat icon from the taskbar..." "Disable_Chat_Taskbar.reg"
continue
}
'EnableEndTask' {
RegImport "> Enabling the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu..." "Enable_End_Task.reg"
continue
}
'ExplorerToHome' {
RegImport "> Changing the default location that File Explorer opens to `Home`..." "Launch_File_Explorer_To_Home.reg"
continue
}
'ExplorerToThisPC' {
RegImport "> Changing the default location that File Explorer opens to `This PC`..." "Launch_File_Explorer_To_This_PC.reg"
continue
}
'ExplorerToDownloads' {
RegImport "> Changing the default location that File Explorer opens to `Downloads`..." "Launch_File_Explorer_To_Downloads.reg"
continue
}
'ExplorerToOneDrive' {
RegImport "> Changing the default location that File Explorer opens to `OneDrive`..." "Launch_File_Explorer_To_OneDrive.reg"
continue
}
'ShowHiddenFolders' {
RegImport "> Unhiding hidden files, folders and drives..." "Show_Hidden_Folders.reg"
continue
}
'ShowKnownFileExt' {
RegImport "> Enabling file extensions for known file types..." "Show_Extensions_For_Known_File_Types.reg"
continue
}
'HideHome' {
RegImport "> Hiding the home section from the File Explorer navigation pane..." "Hide_Home_from_Explorer.reg"
continue
}
'HideGallery' {
RegImport "> Hiding the gallery section from the File Explorer navigation pane..." "Hide_Gallery_from_Explorer.reg"
continue
}
'HideDupliDrive' {
RegImport "> Hiding duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer navigation pane..." "Hide_duplicate_removable_drives_from_navigation_pane_of_File_Explorer.reg"
continue
}
{$_ -in "HideOnedrive", "DisableOnedrive"} {
RegImport "> Hiding the OneDrive folder from the File Explorer navigation pane..." "Hide_Onedrive_Folder.reg"
continue
}
{$_ -in "Hide3dObjects", "Disable3dObjects"} {
RegImport "> Hiding the 3D objects folder from the File Explorer navigation pane..." "Hide_3D_Objects_Folder.reg"
continue
}
{$_ -in "HideMusic", "DisableMusic"} {
RegImport "> Hiding the music folder from the File Explorer navigation pane..." "Hide_Music_folder.reg"
continue
}
{$_ -in "HideIncludeInLibrary", "DisableIncludeInLibrary"} {
RegImport "> Hiding 'Include in library' in the context menu..." "Disable_Include_in_library_from_context_menu.reg"
continue
}
{$_ -in "HideGiveAccessTo", "DisableGiveAccessTo"} {
RegImport "> Hiding 'Give access to' in the context menu..." "Disable_Give_access_to_context_menu.reg"
continue
}
{$_ -in "HideShare", "DisableShare"} {
RegImport "> Hiding 'Share' in the context menu..." "Disable_Share_from_context_menu.reg"
continue
}
}
RestartExplorer
Write-Output ""
Write-Output ""
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Script completed! Please check above for any errors."
AwaitKeyToExit