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Sign up| #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. | |
| #This is the switch parameter for running this script as a 'silent' script, for use in MDT images or any type of mass deployment without user interaction. | |
| param ( | |
| [switch]$Debloat, [switch]$SysPrep | |
| ) | |
| Function Begin-SysPrep { | |
| param([switch]$SysPrep) | |
| Write-Verbose -Message ('Starting Sysprep Fixes') | |
| # Disable Windows Store Automatic Updates | |
| Write-Verbose -Message "Adding Registry key to Disable Windows Store Automatic Updates" | |
| $registryPath = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore" | |
| If (!(Test-Path $registryPath)) { | |
| Mkdir $registryPath -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | |
| New-ItemProperty $registryPath -Name AutoDownload -Value 2 | |
| } | |
| Else { | |
| Set-ItemProperty $registryPath -Name AutoDownload -Value 2 | |
| } | |
| #Stop WindowsStore Installer Service and set to Disabled | |
| Write-Verbose -Message ('Stopping InstallService') | |
| Stop-Service InstallService | |
| } | |
| #Creates a PSDrive to be able to access the 'HKCR' tree | |
| New-PSDrive -Name HKCR -PSProvider Registry -Root HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT | |
| Function Start-Debloat { | |
| param([switch]$Debloat) | |
| #Removes AppxPackages | |
| #Credit to Reddit user /u/GavinEke for a modified version of my whitelist code | |
| [regex]$WhitelistedApps = 'Microsoft.ScreenSketch|Microsoft.Paint3D|Microsoft.WindowsCalculator|Microsoft.WindowsStore|Microsoft.Windows.Photos|CanonicalGroupLimited.UbuntuonWindows|` | |
| Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI|Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay|Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI|Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay|Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider|Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes|Microsoft.MSPaint|Microsoft.WindowsCamera|.NET|` | |
| Microsoft.HEIFImageExtension|Microsoft.ScreenSketch|Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp|Microsoft.VP9VideoExtensions|Microsoft.WebMediaExtensions|Microsoft.WebpImageExtension|Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller' | |
| Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Where-Object {$_.Name -NotMatch $WhitelistedApps} | Remove-AppxPackage -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | |
| # Run this again to avoid error on 1803 or having to reboot. | |
| Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Where-Object {$_.Name -NotMatch $WhitelistedApps} | Remove-AppxPackage -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | |
| Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.PackageName -NotMatch $WhitelistedApps} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | |
| } | |
| Function Remove-Keys { | |
| Param([switch]$Debloat) | |
| #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 $Key -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | |
| } | |
| } | |
| Function Protect-Privacy { | |
| Param([switch]$Debloat) | |
| #Creates a PSDrive to be able to access the 'HKCR' tree | |
| New-PSDrive -Name HKCR -PSProvider Registry -Root HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT | |
| #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) { | |
| Set-ItemProperty $People -Name PeopleBand -Value 0 -Verbose | |
| } | |
| #Disables suggestions on start menu | |
| Write-Output "Disabling suggestions on the Start Menu" | |
| $Suggestions = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager' | |
| If (Test-Path $Suggestions) { | |
| Set-ItemProperty $Suggestions -Name SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled -Value 0 -Verbose | |
| } | |
| Write-Output "Removing CloudStore from registry if it exists" | |
| $CloudStore = 'HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CloudStore' | |
| If (Test-Path $CloudStore) { | |
| Stop-Process Explorer.exe -Force | |
| Remove-Item $CloudStore | |
| Start-Process Explorer.exe -Wait | |
| } | |
| #Loads the registry keys/values below into the NTUSER.DAT file which prevents the apps from redownloading. Credit to a60wattfish | |
| reg load HKU\Default_User C:\Users\Default\NTUSER.DAT | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path Registry::HKU\Default_User\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager -Name SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled -Value 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path Registry::HKU\Default_User\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager -Name PreInstalledAppsEnabled -Value 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path Registry::HKU\Default_User\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager -Name OemPreInstalledAppsEnabled -Value 0 | |
| reg unload HKU\Default_User | |
| #Disables scheduled tasks that are considered unnecessary | |
| Write-Output "Disabling scheduled tasks" | |
| #Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName XblGameSaveTaskLogon | Disable-ScheduledTask -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | |
| Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName XblGameSaveTask | Disable-ScheduledTask -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | |
| Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName Consolidator | Disable-ScheduledTask -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | |
| Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName UsbCeip | Disable-ScheduledTask -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | |
| Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName DmClient | Disable-ScheduledTask -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | |
| Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName DmClientOnScenarioDownload | Disable-ScheduledTask -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | |
| } | |
| #This includes fixes by xsisbest | |
| Function FixWhitelistedApps { | |
| Param([switch]$Debloat) | |
| If(!(Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Select Microsoft.Paint3D, Microsoft.MSPaint, Microsoft.WindowsCalculator, Microsoft.WindowsStore, Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes, Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder, Microsoft.Windows.Photos)) { | |
| #Credit to abulgatz for the 4 lines of code | |
| Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.Paint3D | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} | |
| Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.MSPaint | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} | |
| Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsCalculator | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} | |
| Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} | |
| Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} | |
| Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} | |
| Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.Windows.Photos | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} } | |
| } | |
| Function CheckDMWService { | |
| Param([switch]$Debloat) | |
| If (Get-Service -Name dmwappushservice | Where-Object {$_.StartType -eq "Disabled"}) { | |
| Set-Service -Name dmwappushservice -StartupType Automatic} | |
| If(Get-Service -Name dmwappushservice | Where-Object {$_.Status -eq "Stopped"}) { | |
| Start-Service -Name dmwappushservice} | |
| } | |
| Function CheckInstallService { | |
| Param([switch]$Debloat) | |
| If (Get-Service -Name InstallService | Where-Object {$_.Status -eq "Stopped"}) { | |
| Start-Service -Name InstallService | |
| Set-Service -Name InstallService -StartupType Automatic | |
| } | |
| } | |
| Write-Output "Initiating Sysprep" | |
| Begin-SysPrep | |
| Write-Output "Removing bloatware apps." | |
| Start-Debloat | |
| Write-Output "Removing leftover bloatware registry keys." | |
| Remove-Keys | |
| Write-Output "Checking to see if any Whitelisted Apps were removed, and if so re-adding them." | |
| FixWhitelistedApps | |
| Write-Output "Stopping telemetry, disabling unneccessary scheduled tasks, and preventing bloatware from returning." | |
| Protect-Privacy | |
| #Write-Output "Stopping Edge from taking over as the default PDF Viewer." | |
| #Stop-EdgePDF | |
| CheckDMWService | |
| CheckInstallService | |
| Write-Output "Finished all tasks." |