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