diff --git a/Windows10Debloater.ps1 b/Windows10Debloater.ps1 new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3c02734 --- /dev/null +++ b/Windows10Debloater.ps1 @@ -0,0 +1,440 @@ +#This function finds any AppX/AppXProvisioned package and uninstalls it, except for Freshpaint, Windows Calculator, Windows Store, and Windows Photos. +#Also, to note - This does NOT remove essential system services/software/etc such as .NET framework installations, Cortana, Edge, etc. + +Function Start-Debloat { + + [CmdletBinding()] + + Param() + + #Removes AppxPackages + Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | + Where-Object {$_.name -notlike "*Microsoft.FreshPaint*"} | + Where-Object {$_.name -notlike "*Microsoft.WindowsCalculator*"} | + Where-Object {$_.name -notlike "*Microsoft.WindowsStore*"} | + Where-Object {$_.name -notlike "*Microsoft.Windows.Photos*"} | + Remove-AppxPackage -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + + #Removes AppxProvisionedPackages + Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -online | + Where-Object {$_.packagename -notlike "*Microsoft.FreshPaint*"} | + Where-Object {$_.packagename -notlike "*Microsoft.WindowsCalculator*"} | + Where-Object {$_.name -notlike "*Microsoft.WindowsStore*"} | + Where-Object {$_.name -notlike "*Microsoft.Windows.Photos*"} | + Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue +} +Function Remove-Keys { + + [CmdletBinding()] + + Param() + + #These are the registry keys that it will delete. + + $Keys = @( + + #Remove Background Tasks + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\46928bounde.EclipseManager_2.2.4.51_neutral__a5h4egax66k6y" + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0" + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub_17.7909.7600.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe" + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\Microsoft.PPIProjection_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.16299.15.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" + + #Windows File + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.File\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0" + + #Registry keys to delete if they aren't uninstalled by RemoveAppXPackage/RemoveAppXProvisionedPackage + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\46928bounde.EclipseManager_2.2.4.51_neutral__a5h4egax66k6y" + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0" + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\Microsoft.PPIProjection_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.16299.15.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" + + #Scheduled Tasks to delete + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.PreInstalledConfigTask\PackageId\Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub_17.7909.7600.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe" + + #Windows Protocol Keys + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Protocol\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0" + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Protocol\PackageId\Microsoft.PPIProjection_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Protocol\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Protocol\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.16299.15.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" + + #Windows Share Target + "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.ShareTarget\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0" + ) + + #This writes the output of each key it is removing and also removes the keys listed above. + ForEach ($Key in $Keys) { + Write-Output "Removing $Key from registry" + Remove-Item $Key -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + } +} + +Function Protect-Privacy { + + [CmdletBinding()] + + Param() + + #Disables Windows Feedback Experience + Write-Output "Disabling Windows Feedback Experience program" + $Advertising = 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo' + If (Test-Path $Advertising) { + Set-ItemProperty $Advertising -Name Enabled -Value 0 -Verbose + } + + #Stops Cortana from being used as part of your Windows Search Function + Write-Output "Stopping Cortana from being used as part of your Windows Search Function" + $Search = 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search' + If (Test-Path $Search) { + Set-ItemProperty $Search -Name AllowCortana -Value 0 -Verbose + } + + #Stops the Windows Feedback Experience from sending anonymous data + Write-Output "Stopping the Windows Feedback Experience program" + $Period1 = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Siuf' + $Period2 = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules' + $Period3 = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules\PeriodInNanoSeconds' + If (!(Test-Path $Period3)) { + mkdir $Period1 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + mkdir $Period2 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + mkdir $Period3 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + New-ItemProperty $Period3 -Name PeriodInNanoSeconds -Value 0 -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + } + + Write-Output "Adding Registry key to prevent bloatware apps from returning" + #Prevents bloatware applications from returning + $registryPath = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" + If (!(Test-Path $registryPath)) { + Mkdir $registryPath -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + New-ItemProperty $registryPath -Name DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures -Value 1 -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + } + + Write-Output "Setting Mixed Reality Portal value to 0 so that you can uninstall it in Settings" + $Holo = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Holographic' + If (Test-Path $Holo) { + Set-ItemProperty $Holo -Name FirstRunSucceeded -Value 0 -Verbose + } + + #Disables live tiles + Write-Output "Disabling live tiles" + $Live = 'HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications' + If (!(Test-Path $Live)) { + mkdir $Live -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + New-ItemProperty $Live -Name NoTileApplicationNotification -Value 1 -Verbose + } + + #Turns off Data Collection via the AllowTelemtry key by changing it to 0 + Write-Output "Turning off Data Collection" + $DataCollection = 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection' + If (Test-Path $DataCollection) { + Set-ItemProperty $DataCollection -Name AllowTelemetry -Value 0 -Verbose + } + + #Disables People icon on Taskbar + Write-Output "Disabling People icon on Taskbar" + $People = 'HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People' + If (!(Test-Path $People)) { + mkdir $People -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + New-ItemProperty $People -Name PeopleBand -Value 0 -Verbose + } + + #Disables suggestions on start menu + Write-Output "Disabling suggestions on the Start Menu" + If ('HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager') { + $Suggestions = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager' + Set-ItemProperty $Suggestions -Name SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled -Value 0 Verbose + } + + #Disables scheduled tasks that are considered unnecessary + Write-Output "Disabling scheduled tasks" + Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName XblGameSaveTaskLogon | Disable-ScheduledTask + Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName XblGameSaveTask | Disable-ScheduledTask + Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName Consolidator | Disable-ScheduledTask + Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName UsbCeip | Disable-ScheduledTask + Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName DmClient | Disable-ScheduledTask + Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName DmClientOnScenarioDownload | Disable-ScheduledTask +} + +Function Stop-EdgePDF { + + Write-Output "Stopping Edge from taking over as the default .PDF viewer" + #Stops edge from taking over as the default .PDF viewer + If (!(Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf' -Name NoOpenWith)) { + $NoOpen = 'HKCR:\.pdf' + New-ItemProperty $NoOpen -Name NoOpenWith -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + } + + If (!(Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf' -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb)) { + $NoStatic = 'HKCR:\.pdf' + New-ItemProperty $NoStatic -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + } + + If (!(Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' -Name NoOpenWith)) { + $NoOpen = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' + New-ItemProperty $NoOpen -Name NoOpenWith -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + } + + If (!(Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb)) { + $NoStatic = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' + New-ItemProperty $NoStatic -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + } + + If (!(Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' -Name NoOpenWith)) { + $NoOpen = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' + New-ItemProperty $NoOpen -Name NoOpenWith -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + } + + If (!(Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb)) { + $NoStatic = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' + New-ItemProperty $NoStatic -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + } + + #Appends an underscore '_' to the Registry key for Edge + If ('HKCR:\AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723') { + $Edge = 'HKCR:\AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723' + Set-Item $Edge AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723_ -Verbose + } +} +Function Revert-Changes { + + [CmdletBinding()] + + Param() + + #This function will revert the changes you made when running the Start-Debloat function. + + #This line reinstalls all of the bloatware that was removed + Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | ForEach {Add-AppxPackage -Verbose -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + + Write-Output "Re-enabling key to show advertisement information" + #Tells Windows to enable your advertising information. + If ('HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo') { + $Advertising = 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo' + Set-ItemProperty $Advertising -Name Enabled -Value 1 -Verbose + } + + #Enables Cortana to be used as part of your Windows Search Function + Write-Output "Re-enabling Cortana to be used in your Windows Search" + If ('HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search') { + $Search = 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search' + Set-ItemProperty $Search -Name AllowCortana -Value 1 -Verbose + } + + #Re-enables the Windows Feedback Experience for sending anonymous data + Write-Output "Re-enabling Windows Feedback Experience" + If (!('HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules\PeriodInNanoSeconds')) { + mkdir 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules\PeriodInNanoSeconds' + $Period = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules\PeriodInNanoSeconds' + New-Item $Period -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + Set-ItemProperty -Name PeriodInNanoSeconds -Value 1 -Verbose + } + + Write-Output "Adding Registry key to prevent bloatware apps from returning" + #Enables bloatware applications + If ('HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent') { + $registryPath = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" + Mkdir $registryPath -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + New-ItemProperty $registryPath -Name DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures -Value 0 -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + } + + #Changes Mixed Reality Portal Key 'FirstRunSucceeded' to 1 + Write-Output "Setting Mixed Reality Portal value to 1" + If ('HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Holographic') { + $Holo = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Holographic' + Set-ItemProperty $Holo -Name FirstRunSucceeded -Value 1 -Verbose + } + + #Re-enables live tiles + Write-Output "Enabling live tiles" + If ('HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications') { + mkdir 'HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + $Live = 'HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications' + New-ItemProperty $Live -Name NoTileApplicationNotification -Value 0 -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + } + + Write-Output "Changing the 'Cloud Content' registry key value to 1 to allow bloatware apps to reinstall" + #Prevents bloatware applications from returning + If ("HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent\") { + $registryPath = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" + Mkdir $registryPath -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + New-ItemProperty $registryPath -Name DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures -Value 1 -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + } + + #Re-enables data collection + Write-Output "Re-enabling data collection" + If ('HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection') { + $DataCollection = 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection' + Set-ItemProperty $DataCollection -Name AllowTelemetry -Value 1 -Verbose + } + + #Re-enables People Icon on Taskbar + Write-Output "Enabling People icon on Taskbar" + If ('HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People') { + $People = 'HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People' + New-ItemProperty $People -Name PeopleBand -Value 1 -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue + } + + #Re-enables suggestions on start menu + Write-Output "Enabling suggestions on the Start Menu" + If ('HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager') { + $Suggestions = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager' + Set-ItemProperty $Suggestions -Name SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled -Value 1 -Verbose + } + + #Re-enables scheduled tasks that were disabled when running the Debloat switch + Write-Output "Enabling scheduled tasks that were disabled" + Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName XblGameSaveTaskLogon | Enable-ScheduledTask + Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName XblGameSaveTask | Enable-ScheduledTask + Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName Consolidator | Enable-ScheduledTask + Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName UsbCeip | Enable-ScheduledTask + Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName DmClient | Enable-ScheduledTask + Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName DmClientOnScenarioDownload | Enable-ScheduledTask +} + +Function Enable-EdgePDF { + Write-Output "Setting Edge back to default" + #Sets edge back to default + If (Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf' -Name NoOpenWith) { + $NoOpen = 'HKCR:\.pdf' + Remove-ItemProperty $NoOpen -Name NoOpenWith -Verbose + } + + If (Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf' -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb) { + $NoStatic = 'HKCR:\.pdf' + Remove-ItemProperty $NoStatic -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb -Verbose + } + + If (Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' -Name NoOpenWith) { + $NoOpen = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' + Remove-ItemProperty $NoOpen -Name NoOpenWith -Verbose + } + + If (Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb) { + $NoStatic = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' + Remove-ItemProperty $NoStatic -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb -Verbose + } + + If (Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' -Name NoOpenWith) { + $NoOpen = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' + Remove-ItemProperty $NoOpen -Name NoOpenWith -Verbose + } + + If (Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb) { + $NoStatic = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' + Remove-ItemProperty $NoStatic -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb -Verbose + } + + #Removes an underscore '_' from the Registry key for Edge + If ('HKCR:\AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723') { + $Edge = 'HKCR:\AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723' + Set-Item $Edge AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723 -Verbose + } +} + +#This switch will ask you if you'd like to run the script as interactive or silently. Depending on your selection, yes will be interactive, no will be silent. +Write-Output "How would you like to run this script?" +$ReadHost = Read-Host " ( Interactive / Silent ) " +Switch ($ReadHost) { + Interactive { + #Switch statement containing Debloat/Revert options + Write-Output "The following options will allow you to either Debloat Windows 10, or to revert changes made after Debloating Windows 10. + Choose 'Debloat' to Debloat Windows 10 or choose 'Revert' to revert changes." + $Readhost = Read-Host " ( Debloat / Revert ) " + Switch ($ReadHost) { + #This will debloat Windows 10 + Debloat { + #Creates a "drive" to access the HKCR (HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT) + Write-Output "Creating PSDrive 'HKCR' (HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT). This will be used for the duration of the script as it is necessary for the removal and modification of specific registry keys." + New-PSDrive -Name HKCR -PSProvider Registry -Root HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT + Sleep 1 + Write-Output "Uninstalling bloatware, please wait." + Start-Debloat + Write-Output "Bloatware removed." + Sleep 1 + Write-Output "Removing specific registry keys." + Remove-Keys + Write-Output "Leftover bloatware registry keys removed." + Sleep 1 + Write-Output "Disabling Cortana from search, disabling feedback to Microsoft, and disabling scheduled tasks that are considered to be telemetry or unnecessary." + Protect-Privacy + Write-Output "Cortana disabled from search, feedback to Microsoft has been disabled, and scheduled tasks are disabled." + Sleep 1; $PublishSettings = $true + + Write-Output "Do you want to stop edge from taking over as the default PDF viewer?" + $ReadHost = Read-Host " (Yes / No ) " + Switch ($ReadHost) { + Yes { + Stop-EdgePDF + Write-Output "Edge will no longer take over as the default PDF viewer."; $PublishSettings = $true + } + No {$PublishSettings = $false} + } + #Switch statement asking if you'd like to reboot your machine + Write-Output "For some of the changes to properly take effect it is recommended to reboot your machine. Would you like to restart?" + $Readhost = Read-Host " ( Yes / No ) " + Switch ($Readhost) { + Yes { + Write-Output "Unloading the HKCR drive..." + Remove-PSDrive HKCR + Sleep 1 + Write-Output "Initiating reboot."; $PublishSettings = $true + Sleep 2 + Restart-Computer + } + No { + Write-Output "Unloading the HKCR drive..." + Remove-PSDrive HKCR + Sleep 1 + Write-Output "Script has finished. Exiting." + Sleep 2 + Exit; $PublishSettings = $false + } + } + } + Revert { + Write-Output "Reverting changes..."; $PublishSettings = $false + Write-Output "Creating PSDrive 'HKCR' (HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT). This will be used for the duration of the script as it is necessary for the modification of specific registry keys." + New-PSDrive -Name HKCR -PSProvider Registry -Root HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT + Revert-Changes + + Write-Output "Do you want to revert changes that disabled Edge as the default PDF viewer?" + $ReadHost = Read-Host " (Yes / No ) " + Switch ($ReadHost) { + Yes { + Enable-EdgePDF + Write-Output "Edge will no longer be disabled from being used as the default Edge PDF viewer."; $PublishSettings = $true + } + No {$PublishSettings = $false} + } + #Switch statement asking if you'd like to reboot your machine + Write-Output "For some of the changes to properly take effect it is recommended to reboot your machine. Would you like to restart?" + $Readhost = Read-Host " ( Yes / No ) " + Switch ($Readhost) { + Yes { + Write-Output "Unloading the HKCR drive..." + Remove-PSDrive HKCR + Sleep 1 + Write-Output "Initiating reboot."; $PublishSettings = $true + Sleep 2 + Restart-Computer + } + No { + Write-Output "Unloading the HKCR drive..." + Remove-PSDrive HKCR + Sleep 1 + Write-Output "Script has finished. Exiting." + Sleep 2 + Exit; $PublishSettings = $false + } + } + } + } + } + Silent { + Start-Debloat + Remove-Keys + Protect-Privacy; $PublishSettings = $false + } +}