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Win11Debloat/Win11Debloat.ps1

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#Requires -RunAsAdministrator
[CmdletBinding(SupportsShouldProcess)]
param (
[switch]$CLI,
[switch]$Silent,
[switch]$Sysprep,
[string]$LogPath,
[string]$User,
[switch]$NoRestartExplorer,
[switch]$CreateRestorePoint,
[switch]$RunAppsListGenerator,
[switch]$RunDefaults,
[switch]$RunDefaultsLite,
[switch]$RunSavedSettings,
[string]$Apps,
[string]$AppRemovalTarget,
[switch]$RemoveApps,
[switch]$RemoveAppsCustom,
[switch]$RemoveGamingApps,
[switch]$RemoveCommApps,
[switch]$RemoveHPApps,
[switch]$RemoveW11Outlook,
[switch]$ForceRemoveEdge,
[switch]$DisableDVR,
[switch]$DisableGameBarIntegration,
[switch]$EnableWindowsSandbox,
[switch]$EnableWindowsSubsystemForLinux,
[switch]$DisableTelemetry,
[switch]$DisableSearchHistory,
[switch]$DisableFastStartup,
[switch]$DisableBitlockerAutoEncryption,
[switch]$DisableModernStandbyNetworking,
[switch]$DisableUpdateASAP,
[switch]$PreventUpdateAutoReboot,
[switch]$DisableDeliveryOptimization,
[switch]$DisableBing,
[switch]$DisableSearchHighlights,
[switch]$DisableDesktopSpotlight,
[switch]$DisableLockscreenTips,
[switch]$DisableSuggestions,
[switch]$DisableLocationServices,
[switch]$DisableFindMyDevice,
[switch]$DisableEdgeAds,
[switch]$DisableBraveBloat,
[switch]$DisableSettings365Ads,
[switch]$DisableSettingsHome,
[switch]$ShowHiddenFolders,
[switch]$ShowKnownFileExt,
[switch]$HideDupliDrive,
[switch]$EnableDarkMode,
[switch]$DisableTransparency,
[switch]$DisableAnimations,
[switch]$TaskbarAlignLeft,
[switch]$CombineTaskbarAlways, [switch]$CombineTaskbarWhenFull, [switch]$CombineTaskbarNever,
[switch]$CombineMMTaskbarAlways, [switch]$CombineMMTaskbarWhenFull, [switch]$CombineMMTaskbarNever,
[switch]$MMTaskbarModeAll, [switch]$MMTaskbarModeMainActive, [switch]$MMTaskbarModeActive,
[switch]$HideSearchTb, [switch]$ShowSearchIconTb, [switch]$ShowSearchLabelTb, [switch]$ShowSearchBoxTb,
[switch]$HideTaskview,
[switch]$DisableStartRecommended,
[switch]$DisableStartPhoneLink,
[switch]$DisableCopilot,
[switch]$DisableRecall,
[switch]$DisableClickToDo,
[switch]$DisablePaintAI,
[switch]$DisableNotepadAI,
[switch]$DisableEdgeAI,
[switch]$DisableWidgets,
[switch]$HideChat,
[switch]$EnableEndTask,
[switch]$EnableLastActiveClick,
[switch]$ClearStart,
[string]$ReplaceStart,
[switch]$ClearStartAllUsers,
[string]$ReplaceStartAllUsers,
[switch]$RevertContextMenu,
[switch]$DisableDragTray,
[switch]$DisableMouseAcceleration,
[switch]$DisableStickyKeys,
[switch]$DisableWindowSnapping,
[switch]$DisableSnapAssist,
[switch]$DisableSnapLayouts,
[switch]$HideTabsInAltTab, [switch]$Show3TabsInAltTab, [switch]$Show5TabsInAltTab, [switch]$Show20TabsInAltTab,
[switch]$HideHome,
[switch]$HideGallery,
[switch]$ExplorerToHome,
[switch]$ExplorerToThisPC,
[switch]$ExplorerToDownloads,
[switch]$ExplorerToOneDrive,
[switch]$AddFoldersToThisPC,
[switch]$HideOnedrive,
[switch]$Hide3dObjects,
[switch]$HideMusic,
[switch]$HideIncludeInLibrary,
[switch]$HideGiveAccessTo,
[switch]$HideShare
)
# Define script-level variables & paths
$script:Version = "2026.02.19"
$script:DefaultSettingsFilePath = "$PSScriptRoot/DefaultSettings.json"
$script:AppsListFilePath = "$PSScriptRoot/Apps.json"
$script:SavedSettingsFilePath = "$PSScriptRoot/LastUsedSettings.json"
$script:CustomAppsListFilePath = "$PSScriptRoot/CustomAppsList"
$script:DefaultLogPath = "$PSScriptRoot/Logs/Win11Debloat.log"
$script:RegfilesPath = "$PSScriptRoot/Regfiles"
$script:AssetsPath = "$PSScriptRoot/Assets"
$script:AppSelectionSchema = "$PSScriptRoot/Schemas/AppSelectionWindow.xaml"
$script:MainWindowSchema = "$PSScriptRoot/Schemas/MainWindow.xaml"
$script:MessageBoxSchema = "$PSScriptRoot/Schemas/MessageBoxWindow.xaml"
$script:AboutWindowSchema = "$PSScriptRoot/Schemas/AboutWindow.xaml"
$script:ApplyChangesWindowSchema = "$PSScriptRoot/Schemas/ApplyChangesWindow.xaml"
$script:SharedStylesSchema = "$PSScriptRoot/Schemas/SharedStyles.xaml"
$script:FeaturesFilePath = "$script:AssetsPath/Features.json"
$script:ControlParams = 'WhatIf', 'Confirm', 'Verbose', 'Debug', 'LogPath', 'Silent', 'Sysprep', 'User', 'NoRestartExplorer', 'RunDefaults', 'RunDefaultsLite', 'RunSavedSettings', 'RunAppsListGenerator', 'CLI', 'AppRemovalTarget'
# Script-level variables for GUI elements
$script:GuiWindow = $null
$script:CancelRequested = $false
$script:ApplyProgressCallback = $null
$script:ApplySubStepCallback = $null
# Check if current powershell environment is limited by security policies
if ($ExecutionContext.SessionState.LanguageMode -ne "FullLanguage") {
Write-Error "Win11Debloat is unable to run on your system, powershell execution is restricted by security policies"
Write-Output "Press any key to exit..."
$null = [System.Console]::ReadKey()
Exit
}
# Display ASCII art launch logo in CLI
Clear-Host
Write-Host ""
Write-Host ""
Write-Host " " -NoNewline; Write-Host " ^" -ForegroundColor Blue
Write-Host " " -NoNewline; Write-Host " / \" -ForegroundColor Blue
Write-Host " " -NoNewline; Write-Host " / \" -ForegroundColor Blue
Write-Host " " -NoNewline; Write-Host " / \" -ForegroundColor Blue
Write-Host " " -NoNewline; Write-Host " / ===== \" -ForegroundColor Blue
Write-Host " " -NoNewline; Write-Host " |" -ForegroundColor Blue -NoNewline; Write-Host " --- " -ForegroundColor White -NoNewline; Write-Host "|" -ForegroundColor Blue
Write-Host " " -NoNewline; Write-Host " |" -ForegroundColor Blue -NoNewline; Write-Host " ( O ) " -ForegroundColor DarkCyan -NoNewline; Write-Host "|" -ForegroundColor Blue
Write-Host " " -NoNewline; Write-Host " |" -ForegroundColor Blue -NoNewline; Write-Host " --- " -ForegroundColor White -NoNewline; Write-Host "|" -ForegroundColor Blue
Write-Host " " -NoNewline; Write-Host " | |" -ForegroundColor Blue
Write-Host " " -NoNewline; Write-Host " /| |\" -ForegroundColor Blue
Write-Host " " -NoNewline; Write-Host "/ | | \" -ForegroundColor Blue
Write-Host " " -NoNewline; Write-Host " | " -ForegroundColor DarkGray -NoNewline; Write-Host "'''" -ForegroundColor Red -NoNewline; Write-Host " |" -ForegroundColor DarkGray -NoNewline; Write-Host " *" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " " -NoNewline; Write-Host " (" -ForegroundColor Yellow -NoNewline; Write-Host "'''" -ForegroundColor Red -NoNewline; Write-Host ") " -ForegroundColor Yellow -NoNewline; Write-Host " * *" -ForegroundColor DarkYellow
Write-Host " " -NoNewline; Write-Host " ( " -ForegroundColor DarkYellow -NoNewline; Write-Host "'" -ForegroundColor Red -NoNewline; Write-Host " ) " -ForegroundColor DarkYellow -NoNewline; Write-Host "*" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host ""
Write-Host " Win11Debloat is launching..." -ForegroundColor White
Write-Host " Leave this window open" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
Write-Host ""
# Log script output to 'Win11Debloat.log' at the specified path
if ($LogPath -and (Test-Path $LogPath)) {
Start-Transcript -Path "$LogPath/Win11Debloat.log" -Append -IncludeInvocationHeader -Force | Out-Null
}
else {
Start-Transcript -Path $script:DefaultLogPath -Append -IncludeInvocationHeader -Force | Out-Null
}
# Check if script has all required files
if (-not ((Test-Path $script:DefaultSettingsFilePath) -and (Test-Path $script:AppsListFilePath) -and (Test-Path $script:RegfilesPath) -and (Test-Path $script:AssetsPath) -and (Test-Path $script:AppSelectionSchema) -and (Test-Path $script:ApplyChangesWindowSchema) -and (Test-Path $script:SharedStylesSchema) -and (Test-Path $script:FeaturesFilePath))) {
Write-Error "Win11Debloat is unable to find required files, please ensure all script files are present"
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Press any key to exit..."
$null = [System.Console]::ReadKey()
Exit
}
# Load feature info from file
$script:Features = @{}
try {
$featuresData = Get-Content -Path $script:FeaturesFilePath -Raw | ConvertFrom-Json
foreach ($feature in $featuresData.Features) {
$script:Features[$feature.FeatureId] = $feature
}
}
catch {
Write-Error "Failed to load feature info from Features.json file"
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Press any key to exit..."
$null = [System.Console]::ReadKey()
Exit
}
# Check if WinGet is installed & if it is, check if the version is at least v1.4
try {
if (Get-Command winget -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
$script:WingetInstalled = $true
}
else {
$script:WingetInstalled = $false
}
}
catch {
Write-Error "Unable to determine if WinGet is installed, winget command failed: $_"
$script:WingetInstalled = $false
}
# Show WinGet warning that requires user confirmation, Suppress confirmation if Silent parameter was passed
if (-not $script:WingetInstalled -and -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..."
$null = [System.Console]::ReadKey()
}
##################################################################################################################
# #
# FUNCTION IMPORTS/DEFINITIONS #
# #
##################################################################################################################
# Load CLI functions
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/CLI/ShowCLILastUsedSettings.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/CLI/ShowCLIDefaultModeAppRemovalOptions.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/CLI/ShowCLIDefaultModeOptions.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/CLI/ShowCLIAppRemoval.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/CLI/ShowCLIMenuOptions.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/CLI/PrintPendingChanges.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/CLI/PrintHeader.ps1"
# Load GUI functions
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/GUI/GetSystemUsesDarkMode.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/GUI/SetWindowThemeResources.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/GUI/AttachShiftClickBehavior.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/GUI/ApplySettingsToUiControls.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/GUI/Show-MessageBox.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/GUI/Show-ApplyModal.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/GUI/Show-AppSelectionWindow.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/GUI/Show-MainWindow.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/GUI/Show-AboutDialog.ps1"
# Load File I/O functions
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/FileIO/LoadJsonFile.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/FileIO/SaveSettings.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/FileIO/LoadSettings.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/FileIO/SaveCustomAppsListToFile.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/FileIO/ValidateAppslist.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/FileIO/LoadAppsFromFile.ps1"
. "$PSScriptRoot/Scripts/FileIO/LoadAppsDetailsFromJson.ps1"
# Processes all pending WPF window messages (input, render, etc.) to keep the UI responsive
# during long-running operations on the UI thread. Equivalent to Application.DoEvents().
function DoEvents {
if (-not $script:GuiWindow) { return }
$frame = [System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherFrame]::new()
[System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher]::CurrentDispatcher.BeginInvoke(
[System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherPriority]::Background,
[System.Windows.Threading.DispatcherOperationCallback]{
param($f)
$f.Continue = $false
return $null
},
$frame
)
[System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher]::PushFrame($frame)
}
# Runs a scriptblock in a background PowerShell runspace while keeping the UI responsive.
# In GUI mode, the work executes on a separate thread and the UI thread pumps messages (~60fps).
# In CLI mode, the scriptblock runs directly in the current session.
function Invoke-NonBlocking {
param(
[scriptblock]$ScriptBlock,
[object[]]$ArgumentList = @()
)
if (-not $script:GuiWindow) {
return (& $ScriptBlock @ArgumentList)
}
$ps = [powershell]::Create()
try {
$null = $ps.AddScript($ScriptBlock.ToString())
foreach ($arg in $ArgumentList) {
$null = $ps.AddArgument($arg)
}
$handle = $ps.BeginInvoke()
while (-not $handle.IsCompleted) {
DoEvents
Start-Sleep -Milliseconds 16
}
$result = $ps.EndInvoke($handle)
if ($result.Count -eq 0) { return $null }
if ($result.Count -eq 1) { return $result[0] }
return @($result)
}
finally {
$ps.Dispose()
}
}
# Add parameter to script and write to file
function AddParameter {
param (
$parameterName,
$value = $true
)
# Add parameter or update its value if key already exists
if (-not $script:Params.ContainsKey($parameterName)) {
$script:Params.Add($parameterName, $value)
}
else {
$script:Params[$parameterName] = $value
}
}
# Run winget list and return installed apps (sync or async)
function GetInstalledAppsViaWinget {
param (
[int]$TimeOut = 10,
[switch]$Async
)
if (-not $script:WingetInstalled) { return $null }
if ($Async) {
$wingetListJob = Start-Job { return winget list --accept-source-agreements --disable-interactivity }
return @{ Job = $wingetListJob; StartTime = Get-Date }
}
else {
$wingetListJob = Start-Job { return winget list --accept-source-agreements --disable-interactivity }
$jobDone = $wingetListJob | Wait-Job -TimeOut $TimeOut
if (-not $jobDone) {
Remove-Job -Job $wingetListJob -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
return $null
}
$result = Receive-Job -Job $wingetListJob
Remove-Job -Job $wingetListJob -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
return $result
}
}
function GetUserName {
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
return $script:Params.Item("User")
}
return $env:USERNAME
}
# Returns the directory path of the specified user, exits script if user path can't be found
function GetUserDirectory {
param (
$userName,
$fileName = "",
$exitIfPathNotFound = $true
)
try {
if (-not (CheckIfUserExists -userName $userName) -and $userName -ne "*") {
Write-Error "User $userName does not exist on this system"
AwaitKeyToExit
}
$userDirectoryExists = Test-Path "$env:SystemDrive\Users\$userName"
$userPath = "$env:SystemDrive\Users\$userName\$fileName"
if ((Test-Path $userPath) -or ($userDirectoryExists -and (-not $exitIfPathNotFound))) {
return $userPath
}
$userDirectoryExists = Test-Path ($env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$userName")
$userPath = $env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$userName\$fileName"
if ((Test-Path $userPath) -or ($userDirectoryExists -and (-not $exitIfPathNotFound))) {
return $userPath
}
}
catch {
Write-Error "Something went wrong when trying to find the user directory path for user $userName. Please ensure the user exists on this system"
AwaitKeyToExit
}
Write-Error "Unable to find user directory path for user $userName"
AwaitKeyToExit
}
function CheckIfUserExists {
param (
$userName
)
if ($userName -match '[<>:"|?*]') {
return $false
}
if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($userName)) {
return $false
}
try {
$userExists = Test-Path "$env:SystemDrive\Users\$userName"
if ($userExists) {
return $true
}
$userExists = Test-Path ($env:USERPROFILE -Replace ('\\' + $env:USERNAME + '$'), "\$userName")
if ($userExists) {
return $true
}
}
catch {
Write-Error "Something went wrong when trying to find the user directory path for user $userName. Please ensure the user exists on this system"
}
return $false
}
# Target is determined from $script:Params["AppRemovalTarget"] or defaults to "AllUsers"
# Target values: "AllUsers" (removes for all users + from image), "CurrentUser", or a specific username
function GetTargetUserForAppRemoval {
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("AppRemovalTarget")) {
return $script:Params["AppRemovalTarget"]
}
return "AllUsers"
}
function GetFriendlyTargetUserName {
$target = GetTargetUserForAppRemoval
switch ($target) {
"AllUsers" { return "all users" }
"CurrentUser" { return "the current user" }
default { return "user $target" }
}
}
# Check if this machine supports S0 Modern Standby power state. Returns true if S0 Modern Standby is supported, false otherwise.
function CheckModernStandbySupport {
$count = 0
try {
switch -Regex (powercfg /a) {
':' {
$count += 1
}
'(.*S0.{1,}\))' {
if ($count -eq 1) {
return $true
}
}
}
}
catch {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to check for S0 Modern Standby support, powercfg command failed" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Host ""
Write-Host "Press any key to continue..."
$null = [System.Console]::ReadKey()
return $true
}
return $false
}
# Removes apps specified during function call based on the target scope.
function RemoveApps {
param (
$appslist
)
# Determine target from script-level params, defaulting to AllUsers
$targetUser = GetTargetUserForAppRemoval
$appIndex = 0
$appCount = @($appsList).Count
Foreach ($app in $appsList) {
if ($script:CancelRequested) {
return
}
$appIndex++
# Update step name and sub-progress to show which app is being removed (only for bulk removal)
if ($script:ApplySubStepCallback -and $appCount -gt 1) {
& $script:ApplySubStepCallback "Removing apps ($appIndex/$appCount)" $appIndex $appCount
}
Write-Host "Attempting to remove $app..."
# Use WinGet only to remove OneDrive and Edge
if (($app -eq "Microsoft.OneDrive") -or ($app -eq "Microsoft.Edge")) {
if ($script:WingetInstalled -eq $false) {
Write-Host "WinGet is either not installed or is outdated, $app could not be removed" -ForegroundColor Red
continue
}
$appName = $app -replace '\.', '_'
# Uninstall app via WinGet, or create a scheduled task to uninstall it later
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
RegImport "Adding scheduled task to uninstall $app for user $(GetUserName)..." "Uninstall_$($appName).reg"
}
elseif ($script:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep")) {
RegImport "Adding scheduled task to uninstall $app after for new users..." "Uninstall_$($appName).reg"
}
else {
# Uninstall app via WinGet
$wingetOutput = Invoke-NonBlocking -ScriptBlock {
param($appId)
winget uninstall --accept-source-agreements --disable-interactivity --id $appId
} -ArgumentList $app
If (($app -eq "Microsoft.Edge") -and (Select-String -InputObject $wingetOutput -Pattern "Uninstall failed with exit code")) {
Write-Host "Unable to uninstall Microsoft Edge via WinGet" -ForegroundColor Red
if ($script:GuiWindow) {
$result = Show-MessageBox -Message 'Unable to uninstall Microsoft Edge via WinGet. Would you like to forcefully uninstall it? NOT RECOMMENDED!' -Title 'Force Uninstall Microsoft Edge?' -Button 'YesNo' -Icon 'Warning'
if ($result -eq 'Yes') {
Write-Host ""
ForceRemoveEdge
}
}
elseif ($( Read-Host -Prompt "Would you like to forcefully uninstall Microsoft Edge? NOT RECOMMENDED! (y/n)" ) -eq 'y') {
Write-Host ""
ForceRemoveEdge
}
}
}
continue
}
# Use Remove-AppxPackage to remove all other apps
$appPattern = '*' + $app + '*'
try {
switch ($targetUser) {
"AllUsers" {
# Remove installed app for all existing users, and from OS image
Invoke-NonBlocking -ScriptBlock {
param($pattern)
Get-AppxPackage -Name $pattern -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers -ErrorAction Continue
Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object { $_.PackageName -like $pattern } | ForEach-Object { Remove-ProvisionedAppxPackage -Online -AllUsers -PackageName $_.PackageName }
} -ArgumentList $appPattern
}
"CurrentUser" {
# Remove installed app for current user only
Invoke-NonBlocking -ScriptBlock {
param($pattern)
Get-AppxPackage -Name $pattern | Remove-AppxPackage -ErrorAction Continue
} -ArgumentList $appPattern
}
default {
# Target is a specific username - remove app for that user only
Invoke-NonBlocking -ScriptBlock {
param($pattern, $user)
$userAccount = New-Object System.Security.Principal.NTAccount($user)
$userSid = $userAccount.Translate([System.Security.Principal.SecurityIdentifier]).Value
Get-AppxPackage -Name $pattern -User $userSid | Remove-AppxPackage -User $userSid -ErrorAction Continue
} -ArgumentList @($appPattern, $targetUser)
}
}
}
catch {
if ($DebugPreference -ne "SilentlyContinue") {
Write-Host "Something went wrong while trying to remove $app" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host $psitem.Exception.StackTrace -ForegroundColor Gray
}
}
}
Write-Host ""
}
# Forcefully removes Microsoft Edge using its uninstaller
# Credit: Based on work from loadstring1 & ave9858
function ForceRemoveEdge {
Write-Host "> 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 (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-Host "Running uninstaller..."
$uninstallString = $uninstallRegKey.GetValue('UninstallString') + ' --force-uninstall'
Invoke-NonBlocking -ScriptBlock {
param($cmd)
Start-Process cmd.exe "/c $cmd" -WindowStyle Hidden -Wait
} -ArgumentList $uninstallString
Write-Host "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 $path" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
}
}
Write-Host "Cleaning up registry..."
# Remove MS Edge from autostart
reg delete "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" /v "MicrosoftEdgeAutoLaunch_A9F6DCE4ABADF4F51CF45CD7129E3C6C" /f *>$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-Host "Microsoft Edge was uninstalled"
}
else {
Write-Host "Unable to forcefully uninstall Microsoft Edge, uninstaller could not be found" -ForegroundColor Red
}
}
# Import & execute regfile
function RegImport {
param (
$message,
$path
)
Write-Host $message
# Validate that the regfile exists in both locations
if (-not (Test-Path "$script:RegfilesPath\$path") -or -not (Test-Path "$script:RegfilesPath\Sysprep\$path")) {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to find registry file: $path" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Host ""
return
}
# Reset exit code before running reg.exe for reliable success detection
$global:LASTEXITCODE = 0
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep") -or $script:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
# Sysprep targets Default user, User targets the specified user
$hiveDatPath = if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep")) {
GetUserDirectory -userName "Default" -fileName "NTUSER.DAT"
} else {
GetUserDirectory -userName $script:Params.Item("User") -fileName "NTUSER.DAT"
}
$regResult = Invoke-NonBlocking -ScriptBlock {
param($datPath, $regFilePath)
$global:LASTEXITCODE = 0
reg load "HKU\Default" $datPath | Out-Null
$output = reg import $regFilePath 2>&1
$code = $LASTEXITCODE
reg unload "HKU\Default" | Out-Null
return @{ Output = $output; ExitCode = $code }
} -ArgumentList @($hiveDatPath, "$script:RegfilesPath\Sysprep\$path")
}
else {
$regResult = Invoke-NonBlocking -ScriptBlock {
param($regFilePath)
$global:LASTEXITCODE = 0
$output = reg import $regFilePath 2>&1
return @{ Output = $output; ExitCode = $LASTEXITCODE }
} -ArgumentList "$script:RegfilesPath\$path"
}
$regOutput = $regResult.Output
$hasSuccess = $regResult.ExitCode -eq 0
if ($regOutput) {
foreach ($line in $regOutput) {
$lineText = if ($line -is [System.Management.Automation.ErrorRecord]) { $line.Exception.Message } else { $line.ToString() }
if ($lineText -and $lineText.Length -gt 0) {
if ($hasSuccess) {
Write-Host $lineText
}
else {
Write-Host $lineText -ForegroundColor Red
}
}
}
}
if (-not $hasSuccess) {
Write-Host "Failed importing registry file: $path" -ForegroundColor Red
}
Write-Host ""
}
# 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 (
$startMenuTemplate = "$script:AssetsPath/Start/start2.bin"
)
Write-Host "> Removing all pinned apps from the start menu for all users..."
# Check if template bin file exists
if (-not (Test-Path $startMenuTemplate)) {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to clear start menu, start2.bin file missing from script folder" -ForegroundColor Red
Write-Host ""
return
}
# Get path to start menu file for all users
$userPathString = GetUserDirectory -userName "*" -fileName "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 $startMenuTemplate "$($startMenuPath.Fullname)\start2.bin"
}
# Also replace the start menu file for the default user profile
$defaultStartMenuPath = GetUserDirectory -userName "Default" -fileName "AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState" -exitIfPathNotFound $false
# Create folder if it doesn't exist
if (-not (Test-Path $defaultStartMenuPath)) {
new-item $defaultStartMenuPath -ItemType Directory -Force | Out-Null
Write-Host "Created LocalState folder for default user profile"
}
# Copy template to default profile
Copy-Item -Path $startMenuTemplate -Destination $defaultStartMenuPath -Force
Write-Host "Replaced start menu for the default user profile"
Write-Host ""
}
# 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 (
$startMenuTemplate = "$script:AssetsPath/Start/start2.bin",
$startMenuBinFile = "$env:LOCALAPPDATA\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\start2.bin"
)
# Change path to correct user if a user was specified
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
$startMenuBinFile = GetUserDirectory -userName "$(GetUserName)" -fileName "AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\start2.bin" -exitIfPathNotFound $false
}
# Check if template bin file exists
if (-not (Test-Path $startMenuTemplate)) {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to replace start menu, template file not found" -ForegroundColor Red
return
}
if ([IO.Path]::GetExtension($startMenuTemplate) -ne ".bin" ) {
Write-Host "Error: Unable to replace start menu, template file is not a valid .bin file" -ForegroundColor Red
return
}
$userName = [regex]::Match($startMenuBinFile, '(?:Users\\)([^\\]+)(?:\\AppData)').Groups[1].Value
$backupBinFile = $startMenuBinFile + ".bak"
if (Test-Path $startMenuBinFile) {
# Backup current start menu file
Move-Item -Path $startMenuBinFile -Destination $backupBinFile -Force
}
else {
Write-Host "Unable to find original start2.bin file for user $userName, no backup was created for this user" -ForegroundColor Yellow
New-Item -ItemType File -Path $startMenuBinFile -Force
}
# Copy template file
Copy-Item -Path $startMenuTemplate -Destination $startMenuBinFile -Force
Write-Host "Replaced start menu for user $userName"
}
# Generates a list of apps to remove based on the Apps parameter
function GenerateAppsList {
if (-not ($script:Params["Apps"] -and $script:Params["Apps"] -is [string])) {
return @()
}
$appMode = $script:Params["Apps"].toLower()
switch ($appMode) {
'default' {
$appsList = LoadAppsFromFile $script:AppsListFilePath
return $appsList
}
default {
$appsList = $script:Params["Apps"].Split(',') | ForEach-Object { $_.Trim() }
$validatedAppsList = ValidateAppslist $appsList
return $validatedAppsList
}
}
}
# Executes a single parameter/feature based on its key
# Parameters:
# $paramKey - The parameter name to execute
function ExecuteParameter {
param (
[string]$paramKey
)
# Check if this feature has metadata in Features.json
$feature = $null
if ($script:Features.ContainsKey($paramKey)) {
$feature = $script:Features[$paramKey]
}
# If feature has RegistryKey and ApplyText, use dynamic RegImport
if ($feature -and $feature.RegistryKey -and $feature.ApplyText) {
RegImport "> $($feature.ApplyText)" $feature.RegistryKey
# Handle special cases that have additional logic after RegImport
switch ($paramKey) {
'DisableBing' {
# Also remove the app package for Bing search
RemoveApps 'Microsoft.BingSearch'
}
'DisableCopilot' {
# Also remove the app package for Copilot
RemoveApps 'Microsoft.Copilot'
}
'DisableWidgets' {
# Also remove the app package for Widgets
RemoveApps 'Microsoft.StartExperiencesApp'
}
}
return
}
# Handle features without RegistryKey or with special logic
switch ($paramKey) {
'RemoveApps' {
Write-Host "> Removing selected apps for $(GetFriendlyTargetUserName)..."
$appsList = GenerateAppsList
if ($appsList.Count -eq 0) {
Write-Host "No valid apps were selected for removal" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host ""
return
}
Write-Host "$($appsList.Count) apps selected for removal"
RemoveApps $appsList
}
'RemoveAppsCustom' {
Write-Host "> Removing selected apps..."
$appsList = LoadAppsFromFile $script:CustomAppsListFilePath
if ($appsList.Count -eq 0) {
Write-Host "No valid apps were selected for removal" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host ""
return
}
Write-Host "$($appsList.Count) apps selected for removal"
RemoveApps $appsList
}
'RemoveCommApps' {
$appsList = 'Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps', 'Microsoft.People'
Write-Host "> Removing Mail, Calendar and People apps..."
RemoveApps $appsList
return
}
'RemoveW11Outlook' {
$appsList = 'Microsoft.OutlookForWindows'
Write-Host "> Removing new Outlook for Windows app..."
RemoveApps $appsList
return
}
'RemoveGamingApps' {
$appsList = 'Microsoft.GamingApp', 'Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay', 'Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay'
Write-Host "> Removing gaming related apps..."
RemoveApps $appsList
return
}
'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-Host "> Removing HP apps..."
RemoveApps $appsList
return
}
"EnableWindowsSandbox" {
Write-Host "> Enabling Windows Sandbox..."
EnableWindowsFeature "Containers-DisposableClientVM"
Write-Host ""
return
}
"EnableWindowsSubsystemForLinux" {
Write-Host "> Enabling Windows Subsystem for Linux..."
EnableWindowsFeature "VirtualMachinePlatform"
EnableWindowsFeature "Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux"
Write-Host ""
return
}
'ClearStart' {
Write-Host "> Removing all pinned apps from the start menu for user $(GetUserName)..."
ReplaceStartMenu
Write-Host ""
return
}
'ReplaceStart' {
Write-Host "> Replacing the start menu for user $(GetUserName)..."
ReplaceStartMenu $script:Params.Item("ReplaceStart")
Write-Host ""
return
}
'ClearStartAllUsers' {
ReplaceStartMenuForAllUsers
return
}
'ReplaceStartAllUsers' {
ReplaceStartMenuForAllUsers $script:Params.Item("ReplaceStartAllUsers")
return
}
}
}
# Executes all selected parameters/features
# Parameters:
function ExecuteAllChanges {
# Build list of actionable parameters (skip control params and data-only params)
$actionableKeys = @()
foreach ($paramKey in $script:Params.Keys) {
if ($script:ControlParams -contains $paramKey) { continue }
if ($paramKey -eq 'Apps') { continue }
if ($paramKey -eq 'CreateRestorePoint') { continue }
$actionableKeys += $paramKey
}
$totalSteps = $actionableKeys.Count
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("CreateRestorePoint")) { $totalSteps++ }
$currentStep = 0
# Create restore point if requested (CLI only - GUI handles this separately)
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("CreateRestorePoint")) {
$currentStep++
if ($script:ApplyProgressCallback) {
& $script:ApplyProgressCallback $currentStep $totalSteps "Creating system restore point"
}
Write-Host "> Attempting to create a system restore point..."
CreateSystemRestorePoint
Write-Host ""
}
# Execute all parameters
foreach ($paramKey in $actionableKeys) {
if ($script:CancelRequested) {
return
}
$currentStep++
# Get friendly name for the step
$stepName = $paramKey
if ($script:Features.ContainsKey($paramKey)) {
$feature = $script:Features[$paramKey]
if ($feature.ApplyText) {
# Prefer explicit ApplyText when provided
$stepName = $feature.ApplyText
} elseif ($feature.Label) {
# Fallback: construct a name from Action and Label, or just Label
if ($feature.Action) {
$stepName = "$($feature.Action) $($feature.Label)"
} else {
$stepName = $feature.Label
}
}
}
if ($script:ApplyProgressCallback) {
& $script:ApplyProgressCallback $currentStep $totalSteps $stepName
}
ExecuteParameter -paramKey $paramKey
}
}
function CreateSystemRestorePoint {
$SysRestore = Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore" -Name "RPSessionInterval"
$failed = $false
if ($SysRestore.RPSessionInterval -eq 0) {
# In GUI mode, skip the prompt and just try to enable it
if ($script:GuiWindow -or $Silent -or $( Read-Host -Prompt "System restore is disabled, would you like to enable it and create a restore point? (y/n)") -eq 'y') {
$enableSystemRestoreJob = Start-Job {
try {
Enable-ComputerRestore -Drive "$env:SystemDrive"
}
catch {
return "Error: Failed to enable System Restore: $_"
}
return $null
}
$enableSystemRestoreJobDone = $enableSystemRestoreJob | Wait-Job -TimeOut 20
if (-not $enableSystemRestoreJobDone) {
Remove-Job -Job $enableSystemRestoreJob -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Write-Host "Error: Failed to enable system restore and create restore point, operation timed out" -ForegroundColor Red
$failed = $true
}
else {
$result = Receive-Job $enableSystemRestoreJob
Remove-Job -Job $enableSystemRestoreJob -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
if ($result) {
Write-Host $result -ForegroundColor Red
$failed = $true
}
}
}
else {
Write-Host ""
$failed = $true
}
}
if (-not $failed) {
$createRestorePointJob = Start-Job {
# 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 {
return @{ Success = $false; Message = "Error: Unable to retrieve existing restore points: $_" }
}
if ($recentRestorePoints.Count -eq 0) {
try {
Checkpoint-Computer -Description "Restore point created by Win11Debloat" -RestorePointType "MODIFY_SETTINGS"
return @{ Success = $true; Message = "System restore point created successfully" }
}
catch {
return @{ Success = $false; Message = "Error: Unable to create restore point: $_" }
}
}
else {
return @{ Success = $true; Message = "A recent restore point already exists, no new restore point was created" }
}
}
$createRestorePointJobDone = $createRestorePointJob | Wait-Job -TimeOut 20
if (-not $createRestorePointJobDone) {
Remove-Job -Job $createRestorePointJob -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Write-Host "Error: Failed to create system restore point, operation timed out" -ForegroundColor Red
$failed = $true
}
else {
$result = Receive-Job $createRestorePointJob
Remove-Job -Job $createRestorePointJob -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
if ($result.Success) {
Write-Host $result.Message
}
else {
Write-Host $result.Message -ForegroundColor Red
$failed = $true
}
}
}
# Ensure that the user is aware if creating a restore point failed, and give them the option to continue without a restore point or cancel the script
if ($failed) {
if ($script:GuiWindow) {
$result = Show-MessageBox "Failed to create a system restore point. Do you want to continue without a restore point?" "Restore Point Creation Failed" "YesNo" "Warning"
if ($result -ne "Yes") {
$script:CancelRequested = $true
return
}
}
elseif (-not $Silent) {
Write-Host "Failed to create a system restore point. Do you want to continue without a restore point? (y/n)" -ForegroundColor Yellow
if ($( Read-Host ) -ne 'y') {
$script:CancelRequested = $true
return
}
}
Write-Host "Warning: Continuing without restore point" -ForegroundColor Yellow
}
}
# Enables a Windows optional feature and pipes its output to the console
function EnableWindowsFeature {
param (
[string]$FeatureName
)
$result = Invoke-NonBlocking -ScriptBlock {
param($name)
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName $name -All -NoRestart
} -ArgumentList $FeatureName
$dismResult = @($result) | Where-Object { $_ -is [Microsoft.Dism.Commands.ImageObject] }
if ($dismResult) {
Write-Host ($dismResult | Out-String).Trim()
}
}
# Restart the Windows Explorer process
function RestartExplorer {
Write-Host "> Attempting to restart the Windows Explorer process to apply all changes..."
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep") -or $script:Params.ContainsKey("User") -or $script:Params.ContainsKey("NoRestartExplorer")) {
Write-Host "Explorer process restart was skipped, please manually reboot your PC to apply all changes" -ForegroundColor Yellow
return
}
foreach ($paramKey in $script:Params.Keys) {
if ($script:Features.ContainsKey($paramKey) -and $script:Features[$paramKey].RequiresReboot -eq $true) {
$feature = $script:Features[$paramKey]
Write-Host "Warning: '$($feature.Action) $($feature.Label)' requires a reboot to take full effect" -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) {
Write-Host "Restarting the Windows Explorer process... (This may cause your screen to flicker)"
Stop-Process -processName: Explorer -Force
}
else {
Write-Host "Unable to restart Windows Explorer process, please manually reboot your PC to apply all changes" -ForegroundColor Yellow
}
}
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()
}
Stop-Transcript
Exit
}
##################################################################################################################
# #
# SCRIPT START #
# #
##################################################################################################################
# Get current Windows build version
$WinVersion = Get-ItemPropertyValue 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion' CurrentBuild
# Check if the machine supports Modern Standby, this is used to determine if the DisableModernStandbyNetworking option can be used
$script:ModernStandbySupported = CheckModernStandbySupport
$script:Params = $PSBoundParameters
# Add default Apps parameter when RemoveApps is requested and Apps was not explicitly provided
if ((-not $script:Params.ContainsKey("Apps")) -and $script:Params.ContainsKey("RemoveApps")) {
$script:Params.Add('Apps', 'Default')
}
$controlParamsCount = 0
# Count how many control parameters are set, to determine if any changes were selected by the user during runtime
foreach ($Param in $script:ControlParams) {
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey($Param)) {
$controlParamsCount++
}
}
# Hide progress bars for app removal, as they block Win11Debloat's output
if (-not ($script:Params.ContainsKey("Verbose"))) {
$ProgressPreference = 'SilentlyContinue'
}
else {
Write-Host "Verbose mode is enabled"
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Press any key to continue..."
$null = [System.Console]::ReadKey()
$ProgressPreference = 'Continue'
}
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("Sysprep")) {
$defaultUserPath = GetUserDirectory -userName "Default"
# Exit script if run in Sysprep mode on Windows 10
if ($WinVersion -lt 22000) {
Write-Error "Win11Debloat Sysprep mode is not supported on Windows 10"
AwaitKeyToExit
}
}
# Ensure that target user exists, if User or AppRemovalTarget parameter was provided
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("User")) {
$userPath = GetUserDirectory -userName $script:Params.Item("User")
}
if ($script:Params.ContainsKey("AppRemovalTarget")) {
$userPath = GetUserDirectory -userName $script:Params.Item("AppRemovalTarget")
}
# Remove LastUsedSettings.json file if it exists and is empty
if ((Test-Path $script:SavedSettingsFilePath) -and ([String]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace((Get-content $script:SavedSettingsFilePath)))) {
Remove-Item -Path $script:SavedSettingsFilePath -recurse
}
# Only run the app selection form if the 'RunAppsListGenerator' parameter was passed to the script
if ($RunAppsListGenerator) {
PrintHeader "Custom Apps List Generator"
$result = Show-AppSelectionWindow
# Show different message based on whether the app selection was saved or cancelled
if ($result -ne $true) {
Write-Host "Application selection window was closed without saving." -ForegroundColor Red
}
else {
Write-Output "Your app selection was saved to the 'CustomAppsList' file, found at:"
Write-Host "$PSScriptRoot" -ForegroundColor Yellow
}
AwaitKeyToExit
}
# Change script execution based on provided parameters or user input
if ((-not $script:Params.Count) -or $RunDefaults -or $RunDefaultsLite -or $RunSavedSettings -or ($controlParamsCount -eq $script:Params.Count)) {
if ($RunDefaults -or $RunDefaultsLite) {
ShowCLIDefaultModeOptions
}
elseif ($RunSavedSettings) {
if (-not (Test-Path $script:SavedSettingsFilePath)) {
PrintHeader 'Custom Mode'
Write-Error "Unable to find LastUsedSettings.json file, no changes were made"
AwaitKeyToExit
}
ShowCLILastUsedSettings
}
else {
if ($CLI) {
$Mode = ShowCLIMenuOptions
}
else {
try {
$result = Show-MainWindow
Stop-Transcript
Exit
}
catch {
Write-Warning "Unable to load WPF GUI (not supported in this environment), falling back to CLI mode"
if (-not $Silent) {
Write-Host ""
Write-Host "Press any key to continue..."
$null = [System.Console]::ReadKey()
}
$Mode = ShowCLIMenuOptions
}
}
}
# Add execution parameters based on the mode
switch ($Mode) {
# Default mode, loads defaults and app removal options
'1' {
ShowCLIDefaultModeOptions
}
# App removal, remove apps based on user selection
'2' {
ShowCLIAppRemoval
}
# Load last used options from the "LastUsedSettings.json" file
'3' {
ShowCLILastUsedSettings
}
}
}
else {
PrintHeader 'Configuration'
}
# If the number of keys in ControlParams 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 (($controlParamsCount -eq $script:Params.Keys.Count) -or ($script:Params.Keys.Count -eq 1 -and ($script:Params.Keys -contains 'CreateRestorePoint' -or $script:Params.Keys -contains 'Apps'))) {
Write-Output "The script completed without making any changes."
AwaitKeyToExit
}
# Execute all selected/provided parameters using the consolidated function
# (This also handles restore point creation if requested)
ExecuteAllChanges
RestartExplorer
Write-Output ""
Write-Output ""
Write-Output ""
Write-Output "Script completed! Please check above for any errors."
AwaitKeyToExit