From a36d990784e89a5d004120f7b9c408ea9e5b9fa0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alex Hirsch Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2016 13:36:52 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Add note about fucking startmenu to README --- README.md | 200 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------------------- 1 file changed, 107 insertions(+), 93 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3c2fd1b..2738002 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,93 +1,107 @@ -# Debloat Windows 10 - -This project collects Powershell scripts which help to *debloat* Windows 10, -tweak common settings and install basic software components. - -I develop those scripts on a Windows 10 Professional 64-Bit (English) virtual -machine. Please let me know if you encounter any issues with other Windows 10 -versions. Although I may not spend time fixing issues related to the Home -Edition or a different language, it's still good to know what's going on. - -Note that **there is no undo**, I recommend only using these scripts on a fresh -install (including updates). Test everything after running them before -continuing with something else. Also there is no guarantee that everything will -work after future updates since I cannot predict what Microsoft will do next. - -## Download Latest Version - -Code located in the `master` branch is under development (for now). - -- [Download [zip]](https://github.com/W4RH4WK/Debloat-Windows-10/archive/master.zip) - -## Execution - -Enable execution of PowerShell scripts: - - PS> Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted - -Unblock PowerShell scripts and modules within this directory: - - PS > ls -Recurse *.ps1 | Unblock-File - PS > ls -Recurse *.psm1 | Unblock-File - -## Usage - -1. Install all available updates for your system. -2. Edit the scripts to fit your need. -3. Run the scripts -4. `PS > Restart-Computer` - -## Known Issues - -### Startmenu Search - -After running the scripts, the startmenu search-box may no longer work on newly -created accounts. It seems like there is an issue with account initilization -that is triggered when disabling the GeoLocation service. Following workaround -has been discovered by BK from Atlanta: - -1. Delete registry key `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lfsvc\TriggerInfo\3` -2. Re-enable GeoLocation service (set startup type to `Automatic`) -3. Reboot -4. Login with the account having the stated issue -5. Start Cortana and set your preferences accordingly (web search and whatnot) - -You may now disable the GeoLocation service again, the search box should remain -functional. - -## Interactivity - -The scripts are designed to run without any user-interaction. Modify them -beforehand. If you want a more interactive approach check out -[DisableWinTracking](https://github.com/10se1ucgo/DisableWinTracking) from -[10se1ucgo](https://github.com/10se1ucgo). - -## Liability - -**All scripts are provided as is and you use them at your own risk.** - -## Contribute - -I would be happy to extend the collection of scripts. Just open an issue or -send me a pull request. - -### Thanks To - -- [10se1ucgo](https://github.com/10se1ucgo) -- [Plumebit](https://github.com/Plumebit) -- [aramboi](https://github.com/aramboi) -- [maci0](https://github.com/maci0) -- [narutards](https://github.com/narutards) -- [tumpio](https://github.com/tumpio) - -## License - - "THE BEER-WARE LICENSE" (Revision 42): - - As long as you retain this notice you can do whatever you want with this - stuff. If we meet some day, and you think this stuff is worth it, you can - buy us a beer in return. - - This project is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT - ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or - FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. +# Debloat Windows 10 + +This project collects Powershell scripts which help to *debloat* Windows 10, +tweak common settings and install basic software components. + +I develop those scripts on a Windows 10 Professional 64-Bit (English) virtual +machine. Please let me know if you encounter any issues with other Windows 10 +versions. Although I may not spend time fixing issues related to the Home +Edition or a different language, it's still good to know what's going on. + +Note that **there is no undo**, I recommend only using these scripts on a fresh +install (including updates). Test everything after running them before +continuing with something else. Also there is no guarantee that everything will +work after future updates since I cannot predict what Microsoft will do next. + +## Download Latest Version + +Code located in the `master` branch is under development (for now). + +- [Download [zip]](https://github.com/W4RH4WK/Debloat-Windows-10/archive/master.zip) + +## Execution + +Enable execution of PowerShell scripts: + + PS> Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted + +Unblock PowerShell scripts and modules within this directory: + + PS > ls -Recurse *.ps1 | Unblock-File + PS > ls -Recurse *.psm1 | Unblock-File + +## Usage + +1. Install all available updates for your system. +2. Edit the scripts to fit your need. +3. Run the scripts +4. `PS > Restart-Computer` + +## Startmenu + +In the past I included small fixes to make the startmenu more usable, like +removing default tiles, disabling web search and so on. This is no longer the +case since I am that fed up with it. This fucking menu breaks for apparently +know reason, is slow, is a pain to configure / script and even shows ads out of +the box! + +Please replace it with something better, either use [Classic Shell] or [Start +is Back], but stop using that shit. + +[Classic Shell]: +[Start is Back]: + +## Known Issues + +### Startmenu Search + +After running the scripts, the startmenu search-box may no longer work on newly +created accounts. It seems like there is an issue with account initilization +that is triggered when disabling the GeoLocation service. Following workaround +has been discovered by BK from Atlanta: + +1. Delete registry key `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lfsvc\TriggerInfo\3` +2. Re-enable GeoLocation service (set startup type to `Automatic`) +3. Reboot +4. Login with the account having the stated issue +5. Start Cortana and set your preferences accordingly (web search and whatnot) + +You may now disable the GeoLocation service again, the search box should remain +functional. + +## Interactivity + +The scripts are designed to run without any user-interaction. Modify them +beforehand. If you want a more interactive approach check out +[DisableWinTracking](https://github.com/10se1ucgo/DisableWinTracking) from +[10se1ucgo](https://github.com/10se1ucgo). + +## Liability + +**All scripts are provided as is and you use them at your own risk.** + +## Contribute + +I would be happy to extend the collection of scripts. Just open an issue or +send me a pull request. + +### Thanks To + +- [10se1ucgo](https://github.com/10se1ucgo) +- [Plumebit](https://github.com/Plumebit) +- [aramboi](https://github.com/aramboi) +- [maci0](https://github.com/maci0) +- [narutards](https://github.com/narutards) +- [tumpio](https://github.com/tumpio) + +## License + + "THE BEER-WARE LICENSE" (Revision 42): + + As long as you retain this notice you can do whatever you want with this + stuff. If we meet some day, and you think this stuff is worth it, you can + buy us a beer in return. + + This project is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT + ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or + FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.