Updates

28/11/2024

v2.1.0 Changes

`autounattend.xml` Changes

Removed the forced Pro edition enforcement. This is so the answer file can still be used with Home and especially Enterprise versions like LTSC.
Added an order to temporarily disable all network adapters so Windows Updates aren't installed during the OOBE phase. (This should stop Windows Defender from being Enabled automatically.)
Added a FirstLogon command that enables the network adapter again when the first user loads in after the OOBE phase.

`autounattend.xml` & `UWScript.ps1` Changes

Removed Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome Policies as it seems to negatively impact user browsing experience.
Defined a new list of services that should be set to Disabled and Manual as the original list in v2.0.0 caused issues. The process count isn't as low as before but Windows should be more functional.

1/11/2024

Released UnattendedWinstall v2.0.0

3/8/2024

Added Core version which disables Windows Defender. Specifically, it disables the following services "Sense, WdBoot, WdFilter, WdNisDrv, WdNisSvc, WinDefend" which in turns prevents the MsMpEng.exe process from running. Credit to Christoph Schneegans for explaining.
Combined 64bit, 32bit and ARM64 support into a single autounattend.xml file for each version of the file.
Fixed the ei.cfg file creation to correctly show all available editions of Windows during the setup.
User Account Control is now set to default (level 3) at the end of the currentuser.cmd script.
Set Powershell ExecutionPolicy to "AllSigned" for better security. Thanks https://github.com/cyb3rm4gus
Set "When Windows Detects Communication Activity" under "System > Sound > More sound settings > Communications" to "Do Nothing". Thanks https://github.com/MicaelJarniac
Added Blocks the “Allow my organization to manage my device” and “No, sign in to this app only” pop-up message. Thanks https://github.com/Syntax3rror404
Changed NetworkThrottlingIndex to 10 (Default)
Removed the "Disables Hibernation" entry.
Created TROUBLESHOOTING.md to provide fixes to common "issues."
Updated README.md for better readability and included more information and FAQ's.

24/7/2024

These Updates apply to ALL Versions

Changed

README.md - Fixed wrong ISO/Windows folder creation in Method 3. (Can't create folders with "/")

reg.exe add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v Wallpaper /t REG_SZ /d "C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper\Windows\img19.jpg" /f

Changed img0.jpg to img19.jpg to compliment the automatic enabling of dark mode.

Added

:: Disables Wallpaper JPEG Quality Reduction in Windows 10
reg.exe add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop" /v JPEGImportQuality /t REG_DWORD /d 100 /f

:: Set Desktop Background Dark Mode Wallpaper
reg.exe add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop" /v Wallpaper /t REG_SZ /d "C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper\Windows\img19.jpg" /f

Removed

Completely Removed defaultuser.cmd - It doesn't work as intended, registry settings are applied to user accounts via the currentuser.cmd script.

8/7/2024

These Updates apply to the Standard and IoT-LTSC-Like Versions

Changed

reg.exe add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop" /v DragFullWindows /t REG_SZ /d 1 /f
reg.exe add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v ListviewAlphaSelect /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

Reason: Enabled these Settings for a more aesthetically pleasing Windows Experience.

Added <![CDATA[]]> to all .

<settings pass="specialize"></settings>

Changes in the specialize phase - Added -WindowStyle Hidden to the powershell.exe commands to run the scripts minimized. (The Windows still appear briefly.) - Combined the remove-caps.ps1, remove-features.ps1 scripts together into the remove-packages.ps1 Script and changed the file path to 'C:\Windows\Setup\Scripts\remove-packages.ps1'. - Changed the command for Run Chris Titus WinUtil Tweaks

Added

Added the following items to wintweaks.ps1

Dism /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 /All /Source:X:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess

Reason: Auto-enables .NET Framework 3.5 (it's already a part of Windows) This fixes - #19

# Create WinUtil shortcut on the desktop (sourced from CTT MicroWin)
$desktopPath = "C:\Users\Default\Desktop"
# Specify the target PowerShell command
$command = "powershell.exe -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command 'irm https://christitus.com/win | iex'"
# Specify the path for the shortcut
$shortcutPath = Join-Path $desktopPath 'LAUNCH-CTT-WINUTIL.lnk'
# Create a shell object
$shell = New-Object -ComObject WScript.Shell
    
# Create a shortcut object
$shortcut = $shell.CreateShortcut($shortcutPath)
       
# Set properties of the shortcut
$shortcut.TargetPath = "powershell.exe"
$shortcut.Arguments = "-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command `"$command`""
# Save the shortcut
$shortcut.Save()
    
# Make the shortcut have 'Run as administrator' property on
$bytes = [System.IO.File]::ReadAllBytes($shortcutPath)
# Set byte value at position 0x15 in hex, or 21 in decimal, from the value 0x00 to 0x20 in hex
$bytes[0x15] = $bytes[0x15] -bor 0x20
[System.IO.File]::WriteAllBytes($shortcutPath, $bytes)

Reason: This fixes #30 where the CTT WinUtil didn't launch correctly.

<!-- Create or modify ei.cfg file -->
<RunSynchronousCommand wcm:action="add">
      <Order>7</Order>
      <Path>cmd /c echo [Channel]>%SYSTEMDRIVE%\sources\ei.cfg &amp;&amp; echo Retail>>%SYSTEMDRIVE%\sources\ei.cfg &amp;&amp; echo [VL]>>%SYSTEMDRIVE%\sources\ei.cfg &amp;&amp; echo 0>>%SYSTEMDRIVE%\sources\ei.cfg</Path>
</RunSynchronousCommand>

Reason: Prevents auto detection of Windows Edition and forces Windows Setup to show all available Editions of Windows during setup.

:: Unpins all apps from the Start Menu
      reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\Start" /v ConfigureStartPins /t REG_SZ /d "{ \"pinnedList\": [] }" /f
      reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\Start" /v ConfigureStartPins_ProviderSet /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
      reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\Start" /v ConfigureStartPins_WinningProvider /t REG_SZ /d B5292708-1619-419B-9923-E5D9F3925E71 /f
      reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\providers\B5292708-1619-419B-9923-E5D9F3925E71\default\Device\Start" /v ConfigureStartPins /t REG_SZ /d "{ \"pinnedList\": [] }" /f
      reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\providers\B5292708-1619-419B-9923-E5D9F3925E71\default\Device\Start" /v ConfigureStartPins_LastWrite /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

Reason: Was previously removed (by mistake) - It cleans up the start menu.

Added ARM versions of all files. This fixes #8

:: Disables User Account Control
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

Reason: Without this entry, the currentuser.cmd file won't automatically run as Admin and some of the commands will fail. If you use UAC, just enable it in Control Panel.

Removed

:: Hides the Language Switcher on the Taskbar
reg.exe add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\CTF\LangBar" /v ShowStatus /t REG_DWORD /d 3 /f

Reason: Doesn't work.

30/6/2024

Uploaded first edition of IoT-LTSC-Like Answer File

Removed

:: Start Menu Customizations
:: Disables Recently Added Apps and Recommendations in the Start Menu
reg.exe add "HKU\DefaultUser\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer" /v HideRecentlyAddedApps /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg.exe add "HKU\DefaultUser\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v Start_IrisRecommendations /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

:: Start Menu Customizations 
:: Disables Recently Added Apps and Recommendations in the Start Menu
reg.exe add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer" /v HideRecentlyAddedApps /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg.exe add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v Start_IrisRecommendations /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

:: Start Menu Customization
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\Start" /v ConfigureStartPins /t REG_SZ /d "{ \"pinnedList\": [] }" /f
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\Start" /v ConfigureStartPins_ProviderSet /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\Start" /v ConfigureStartPins_WinningProvider /t REG_SZ /d B5292708-1619-419B-9923-E5D9F3925E71 /f
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\providers\B5292708-1619-419B-9923-E5D9F3925E71\default\Device\Start" /v ConfigureStartPins /t REG_SZ /d "{ \"pinnedList\": [] }" /f
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\providers\B5292708-1619-419B-9923-E5D9F3925E71\default\Device\Start" /v ConfigureStartPins_LastWrite /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
:: Enables the "Settings" and "File Explorer" Icon in the Start Menu
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\Start" /v AllowPinnedFolderSettings /t REG_DWORD /d 00000001 /f
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\Start" /v AllowPinnedFolderSettings_ProviderSet /t REG_DWORD /d 00000001 /f
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\Start" /v AllowPinnedFolderFileExplorer /t REG_DWORD /d 00000001 /f
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\current\device\Start" /v AllowPinnedFolderFileExplorer_ProviderSet /t REG_DWORD /d 00000001 /f

Reason: Intended for Windows 11 but doesn't work as originally intended and prevents the user from changing the settings manually.

:: Disables User Account Control
reg.exe add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

:: Disables User Account Control
reg.exe add "HKU\DefaultUser\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Privacy" /v UserAccountControlSettings /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

:: Disables User Account Control
reg.exe add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Privacy" /v UserAccountControlSettings /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

Reason: Could cause security issues, user can set it manually.

Added

<RunSynchronousCommand wcm:action="add">
      <Order>10</Order>
      <Description>Adds Take Ownership to the Right Click Context Menu</Description>
      <Path>cmd.exe /c "reg.exe import "C:\Windows\Setup\Scripts\take-ownership.reg" &gt;&gt;"C:\Windows\Setup\Scripts\take-ownership.log" 2&gt;&amp;1"</Path>
</RunSynchronousCommand>

<!--Adds "Take Ownership" to the Right Click Context Menu-->
<File path="C:\Windows\Setup\Scripts\take-ownership.reg"><![CDATA[
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

; Created by: Shawn Brink
; Created on: September 6, 2021
; Updated on: January 7, 2024
; Tutorial: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/add-take-ownership-to-context-menu-in-windows-11.1230/

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\TakeOwnership]
[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\runas]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\TakeOwnership]
@="Take Ownership"
"Extended"=-
"HasLUAShield"=""
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
"NeverDefault"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\TakeOwnership\command]
@="powershell -windowstyle hidden -command \"Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList '/c takeown /f \\\"%1\\\" && icacls \\\"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c /l & pause' -Verb runAs\""
"IsolatedCommand"= "powershell -windowstyle hidden -command \"Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList '/c takeown /f \\\"%1\\\" && icacls \\\"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c /l & pause' -Verb runAs\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\TakeOwnership]
@="Take Ownership"
"AppliesTo"="NOT (System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Users\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\ProgramData\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Windows\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Windows\\System32\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Program Files\" OR System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\Program Files (x86)\")"
"Extended"=-
"HasLUAShield"=""
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
"Position"="middle"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\TakeOwnership\command]
@="powershell -windowstyle hidden -command \"$Y = ($null | choice).Substring(1,1); Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList ('/c takeown /f \\\"%1\\\" /r /d ' + $Y + ' && icacls \\\"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c /l /q & pause') -Verb runAs\""
"IsolatedCommand"="powershell -windowstyle hidden -command \"$Y = ($null | choice).Substring(1,1); Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList ('/c takeown /f \\\"%1\\\" /r /d ' + $Y + ' && icacls \\\"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c /l /q & pause') -Verb runAs\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\runas]
@="Take Ownership"
"Extended"=-
"HasLUAShield"=""
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
"Position"="middle"
"AppliesTo"="NOT (System.ItemPathDisplay:=\"C:\\\")"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\runas\command]
@="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\\\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c & Pause"
"IsolatedCommand"="cmd.exe /c takeown /f \"%1\\\" /r /d y && icacls \"%1\\\" /grant *S-1-3-4:F /t /c & Pause"]]>
</File>

Reason: Useful Context Menu Entry to Quickly Take Ownership of Files and Folders

<ProductKey>
      <Key>00000-00000-00000-00000-00000</Key>
      <WillShowUI>Always</WillShowUI> <!-- This ensures the UI will show to select the edition of Windows -->
</ProductKey>

Reason: Prevents Windows from Automatically Selecting a Windows Edition due to a OEM key being installed in the BIOS/UEFI.

Misc

Update XML file so it is properly escaped and prevents errors.

29/6/2024

Removed

Set-Service -Name 'wscsvc' -StartupType Manual -ErrorAction Continue

Reason: Could cause security issues

Disables IPv6

New-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip6\Parameters' -Name 'DisabledComponents' -PropertyType 'DWord' -Value 255 -Force
Disable-NetAdapterBinding -Name "*" -ComponentID ms_tcpip6

Reason: Doesn't really provide any benefits.

Added

:: Block Automatic Upgrade from Windows 10 22H2 to Windows 11 Although Manual Upgrade is Still Allowed - Credit CyberCPU Tech
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v "TargetReleaseVersion" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v "TargetReleaseVersionInfo" /t REG_SZ /d "22H2" /f
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v "ProductVersion" /t REG_SZ /d "Windows 10" /f

:: Disables Windows Recall on Copilot+ PC - Credit Britec09
reg.exe add "HKU\DefaultUser\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI" /f
reg.exe add "HKU\DefaultUser\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI" /v "DisableAIDataAnalysis" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg.exe add "HKU\DefaultUser\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows AI" /v "TurnOffSavingSnapshots" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

:: Disables Windows Recall on Copilot+ PC - Credit Britec09
reg.exe add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI" /f
reg.exe add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI" /v "DisableAIDataAnalysis" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg.exe add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows AI" /v "TurnOffSavingSnapshots" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

26/6/2024

Updated description and changed Quality and Feature Updates delay to 365 days which is the maximum allowed period.

:: Sets Windows Update to Only Install Security Updates and Delay Other Updates for 1 Year
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" /v AUOptions /t REG_DWORD /d 3 /f
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v DeferFeatureUpdates /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays /t REG_DWORD /d 365 /f
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v DeferQualityUpdates /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg.exe add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" /v DeferQualityUpdatesPeriodInDays /t REG_DWORD /d 365 /f

23/6/2024

Restore and Set Windows Photo Viewer as default image viewer.

Updated following description:

:: Controls whether the memory page file is cleared at shutdown. Value 0 means it will not be cleared, speeding up shutdown. 
reg.exe add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management" /v ClearPageFileAtShutdown /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

21/6/2024

Removed the following entry as it removes the ability for the user to set a custom picture on the sign-in/lock screen and that wasn't my original purpose.

Disables the lock screen

reg.exe add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization" /v NoLockScreen /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

20/6/2024

Removed the following entry as it causes the legacy language bar to be displayed on the lock screen.

Hides the Language Switcher on the Taskbar

Set-WinLanguageBarOption -UseLegacyLanguageBar

Initial Release 15 June 2024

Removed Preinstalled Bloatware Apps (remove-packages.ps1)

The following preinstalled bloatware apps are removed during the Windows installation process:

Package Name	Name in Windows
`Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer`	3D Viewer
`Microsoft.BingSearch`	Bing Search
`Microsoft.WindowsCamera`	Camera
`Clipchamp.Clipchamp`	Clipchamp
`Microsoft.WindowsAlarms`	Alarms & Clock
`Microsoft.549981C3F5F10`	Cortana
`Microsoft.Windows.DevHome`	Dev Home
`MicrosoftCorporationII.MicrosoftFamily`	Family Safety
`Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub`	Feedback Hub
`Microsoft.GetHelp`	Get Help
`microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps`	Mail and Calendar
`Microsoft.WindowsMaps`	Maps
`Microsoft.ZuneVideo`	Movies & TV
`Microsoft.BingNews`	News
`Microsoft.WindowsNotepad`	Notepad
`Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub`	Office Hub
`Microsoft.Office.OneNote`	OneNote
`Microsoft.OutlookForWindows`	Outlook
`Microsoft.Paint`	Paint
`Microsoft.MSPaint`	Paint 3D
`Microsoft.People`	People
`Microsoft.Windows.Photos`	Photos
`Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop`	Power Automate Desktop
`MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist`	Quick Assist
`Microsoft.SkypeApp`	Skype
`Microsoft.ScreenSketch`	Snip & Sketch
`Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection`	Solitaire Collection
`Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes`	Sticky Notes
`MSTeams`	Teams
`Microsoft.Getstarted`	Tips
`Microsoft.Todos`	To Do
`Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder`	Voice Recorder
`Microsoft.BingWeather`	Weather
`Microsoft.ZuneMusic`	Groove Music
`Microsoft.WindowsTerminal`	Windows Terminal
`Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI`	Xbox Console Companion
`Microsoft.XboxApp`	Xbox
`Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay`	Xbox Game Bar
`Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay`	Xbox Game Bar
`Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider`	Xbox Identity Provider
`Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay`	Xbox Speech To Text Overlay
`Microsoft.GamingApp`	Xbox Game Pass
`Microsoft.YourPhone`	Phone Link
`Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge`	Microsoft Edge
`Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge.Stable`	Microsoft Edge (Stable)
`Microsoft.OneDrive`	OneDrive
`Microsoft.MicrosoftEdgeDevToolsClient`	Microsoft Edge DevTools Client
`Microsoft.549981C3F5F10`	Cortana (Duplicate)
`Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal`	Mixed Reality Portal
`Microsoft.Windows.Ai.Copilot.Provider`	Windows Copilot
`Microsoft.WindowsMeetNow`	Meet Now
`Microsoft.WindowsStore`	Microsoft Store

Removed Legacy Apps (remove-caps.ps1 & remove-features.ps1)

Package Name	Name in Windows
Browser.InternetExplorer	Internet Explorer
MathRecognizer	Math Recognizer
Microsoft.Windows.Notepad	Notepad
OpenSSH.Client	OpenSSH Client
Microsoft.Windows.MSPaint	Microsoft Paint
Microsoft.Windows.PowerShell.ISE	PowerShell ISE
App.Support.QuickAssist	Quick Assist
App.StepsRecorder	Steps Recorder
Media.WindowsMediaPlayer	Windows Media Player
Microsoft.Windows.WordPad	WordPad
Microsoft-SnippingTool	Snipping Tool

Registry Entries on Local Machine (localmachine.cmd)

Bypasses Microsoft Account Creation
Disables User Account Control
Disables the lock screen
Disable Windows Spotlight and set the normal Windows Picture as the desktop background
Disable Windows Spotlight on the lock screen
Disable Windows Spotlight suggestions, tips, tricks, and more on the lock screen
Disable Windows Spotlight on Settings
Set desktop background to a normal Windows picture
Ensure the wallpaper style is set to fill (2 is for fill, 10 is for fit)
Prevents Dev Home Installation
Prevents New Outlook for Windows Installation
Prevents Chat Auto Installation & Removes Chat Icon
Start Menu Customization
Enables the "Settings" and "File Explorer" Icon in the Start Menu
Enable Long File Paths with Up to 32,767 Characters
Disables News and Interests
Disables Windows Consumer Features Like App Promotions etc.
Disables Bitlocker Auto Encryption on Windows 11 24H2 and Onwards
Sets Windows Update to Only Install Security Updates and Delay Other Updates for 2 Years
Disables Cortana
Disables Activity History
Disables Hibernation
Disables Location Tracking
Disables Telemetry
Disables Windows Ink Workspace
Disables Feedback Notifications
Disables the Advertising ID for All Users
Disables Windows Error Reporting
Disables Delivery Optimization
Disables Remote Assistance
Search Windows Update for Drivers First
Gives Multimedia Applications like Games and Video Editing a Higher Priority
Clears Memory Page File at Shutdown
Enables NDU (Network Diagnostic Usage) Service on Startup
Increases IRP stack size to 30 for the LanmanServer service to Improve Network Performance and Stability
Hides the Meet Now Button on the Taskbar
Gives Graphics Cards a Higher Priority for Gaming
Gives the CPU a Higher Priority for Gaming
Gives Games a higher priority in the system's scheduling
Fix Managed by your organization in Edge
Set Registry Keys to Disable Wifi-Sense
Disables Storage Sense
Disable Xbox GameDVR
Disable Tablet Mode
Always go to desktop mode on sign-in
Disable "Use my sign-in info to automatically finish setting up my device after an update or restart"
Disables OneDrive Automatic Backups of Important Folders (Documents, Pictures etc.)
Disables the "Push To Install" feature in Windows
Disables Consumer Account State Content
Disables Cloud Optimized Content
Deletes Microsoft Edge Registry Entries
Deleting Application Compatibility Appraiser
Deleting Customer Experience Improvement Program
Deleting Program Data Updater
Deleting autochk proxy
Deleting QueueReporting

Registry Entries for Default User and Current User (defaultuser.cmd & currentuser.cmd)

Disabling the Delivery of Personalized or Suggested Content Like App Suggestions, Tips, and Advertisements in Windows
Removes Copilot
Removes Store Banner in Notepad
Removes OneDrive
Align the taskbar to the left on Windows 11
Hides Search Icon on Taskbar
Disables Recently Added Apps and Recommendations in the Start Menu
Hides or Removes People from Taskbar
Hides Task View Button on Taskbar
Hides and Removes News and Interests from PC and Taskbar
Hides or Removes Notifications
Disables User Account Control
Disables User Account Sync
Disables Location Services
Disables Input Personalization Settings
Disables Automatic Feedback Sampling
Disables Recent Documents Tracking
Disable "Let websites provide locally relevant content by accessing my language list"
Disables "Let Windows track app launches to improve Start and search results"
Disables Background Apps
Disables App Diagnostics
Disables Delivery Optimization
Disables Tablet Mode
Disables Use Sign-In Info for User Account
Disables Maps Auto Download
Disables Telemetry and Ads
Manages and displays the status of ongoing operations, such as file copy, move, delete, etc.
Set File Explorer to Open This PC instead of Quick Access
Set Display for Performance
On Shutdown, Windows will automatically close any running applications
Sets the Mouse hover time to 400 milliseconds
Hides the Meet Now Button on the Taskbar
Disables the Second Out-Of-Box Experience
Set Display for Performance
Set Registry Keys to Enable End Task With Right Click
Disables Notification Tray and Calendar
Set Classic Right-Click Menu for Windows 11
Disable Xbox GameDVR
Disables Bing Search in Start Menu
Enables NumLock on Startup
Disables Mouse Acceleration
Disables Sticky Keys
Disables Snap Assist Flyout
Enables Show File Extensions
Enables Dark Mode
Hides the Language Switcher on the Taskbar
Makes Taskbar Transparent in Windows 10
Makes Taskbar Small in Windows 10
Don't Update Last Access Time Stamp - This Can Improve File System Performance

Various Windows Tweaks (wintweaks.ps1)

Creates Desktop Shortcut for the Chris Titus Windows Utility So You Can Easily Launch it to Install Programs
Hides the Language Switcher on the Taskbar
Configure Maximum Password Age in Windows
Allow Execution of PowerShell Script Files
Groups or splits svchost.exe processes based on the amount of physical memory in the system to optimize performance
Removes Microsoft Edge
Removes OneDrive
Removes Microsoft Teams
Disables IPv6
Disables Telemetry
Disable Scheduled Tasks
Enable the Ultimate Performance power plan
Set the Ultimate Performance power plan as active
Set Services to Manual:
- AJRouter
- ALG
- AppIDSvc
- AppMgmt
- AppReadiness
- AppXSvc
- Appinfo
- AxInstSV
- BDESVC
- BITS
- BthAvctpSvc
- BthHFSrv
- CDPSvc
- CertPropSvc
- ClipSVC
- ConsentUxUserSvc_*
- CoreMessagingRegistrar
- CscService
- DcpSvc
- DevQueryBroker
- DeviceAssociationBrokerSvc_*
- DeviceAssociationService
- DeviceInstall
- DevicePickerUserSvc_*
- DevicesFlowUserSvc_*
- DispBrokerDesktopSvc
- DisplayEnhancementService
- DmEnrollmentSvc
- DoSvc
- DsSvc
- DsmSvc
- EFS
- EapHost
- EntAppSvc
- FDResPub
- Fax
- FrameServer
- FrameServerMonitor
- GraphicsPerfSvc
- HomeGroupListener
- HomeGroupProvider
- HvHost
- IEEtwCollectorService
- IKEEXT
- InstallService
- InventorySvc
- IpxlatCfgSvc
- LicenseManager
- LxpSvc
- MSDTC
- MSiSCSI
- MapsBroker
- McpManagementService
- MessagingService_*
- MicrosoftEdgeElevationService
- MixedRealityOpenXRSvc
- MsKeyboardFilter
- NPSMSvc_*
- NaturalAuthentication
- NcaSvc
- NcbService
- NcdAutoSetup
- NetSetupSvc
- NgcCtnrSvc
- NgcSvc
- NlaSvc
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Removed Legacy Apps (remove-caps.ps1 & remove-features.ps1)

Registry Entries on Local Machine (localmachine.cmd)

Registry Entries for Default User and Current User (defaultuser.cmd & currentuser.cmd)

Various Windows Tweaks (wintweaks.ps1)

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