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 # Changelog
 All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 ## 5.3.1 - 22.12.2020
 ## Windows 10 2004 (20H1)/20H2 (2009)
 Diff from v5.3
 [5.3...5.3.1](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/5.3...5.3.1)
 * Also uploaded the updated LTSC module version up to 5.0;
 * Added a new logo on the main page. Logo made by [teahead](https://twitter.com/tea_head_)
 * Added [PowerShell 7.1](https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell) <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/master/assets/ps_black_64.svg" width="30"> compatibility :trophy:
  * Closed #70;
  * Anyway sometimes pinning shortcuts via syspin do nothing. It's PS Core bug. :thinking:
 * Fixed typo causing bug in ```CleanUpTask -Register``` function. Please re-register task;
 * Added ```Logging``` function using the ```Start-Transcript``` cmdlet. Commented out by default.
  * To stop logging just close the console or type ```Stop-Transcript```. The log will be being recorded into the script folder
 * Added ```AppsLanguageSwitch``` function. Lets use a different input method for each app window. Thanks to [WindR](https://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=WindR)
 * Updated the Italian translation. Closed #103. Thanks to @garf02;
 * Updated syspin app up to the 0.99.9.1;
 * Minor changes. :feelsgood:
 * Added the New Year ```easter egg``` to the console title! :hand_over_mouth:
 * It's the latest release this year. :hugs: Happy New Year! ![Image](https://forum.ru-board.com/board/s/deds.gif)
 ## 5.3 - 12.12.2020
 ## Windows 10 2004 (20H1)/20H2 (2009)
 Diff from v5.2
 [5.2...5.3](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/5.2...5.3)
 * Some functions were updated and improved, especially
  * ```ScheduledTasks```,  ```WindowsFeatures```,  ```WindowsCapabilities``` now support arguments to load pop-up dialog box;
  * ```SetUserShellFolderLocation``` gets  ```-Custom``` argument (commented out by default) to select a folder for the location of the user folders manually using a folder browser dialog. Closed #98;
  * Fixed and changed method for saving code for creating the "Windows Cleanup" task in ```CleanUpTask``` function;
    * There won't be any more AV false positives. Better to reregistre task again. Sometimes a toast didn't even load and the task runs forever. LOL
 * Updated the ```Sophia.ps1``` preset file. Use the new one;
 * Added Spanish localization :es:. Thanks to @AnxoMJ;
 * Updated, improved and simplified all localizations. Thanks to all translators;
  * Now available in: :uk: :cn: :de: :fr: :it: :ru: :ukraine: :tr: :es:
 * Updated descriptions;
 * Closed #101
 * Minor changes. :feelsgood:
 ## 5.2 - 11.11.2020
 ## Windows 10 2004 (20H1)/2009 (20H2)
 Diff from v5.1.1
 [5.1.1...5.2](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/5.1.1...5.2)
 * Code refactoring. Thx to [FrankSinatra 🏆]( https://habr.com/ru/users/FrankSinatra) & [iNNOKENTIY21 🏆](http://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=iNNOKENTIY21);
  * Almost all functions were rewritten to accept arguments;
  * e.g. ```DisableTelemetryServices``` and ```EnableTelemetryServices``` are now
 ```powershell
 TelemetryService -Disable
 TelemetryService -Enable
 ```
 * Updated the ```Sophia.ps1``` preset file. Use the new one!;
 * Added localizations
  * Chinese simplified (#79). Thanks to @JonathanChuyan;
  * Italian (#80). Thanks to @garf02;
  * Turkish (#82). Thanks to @v30xy;
  * French. Thanks to [coleoptere2007](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/members/coleoptere2007.26684);
  * Ukranian. Thanks to **lowlif3**;
  * Now available in <img width="25px" src="https://flaglane.com/download/british-flag/british-flag.svg"></img> <img width="20px" src="https://flaglane.com/download/chinese-flag/chinese-flag-graphic.png"></img> <img width="22px" src="https://flaglane.com/download/german-flag/german-flag.svg"></img> <img width="20px" src="https://flaglane.com/download/french-flag/french-flag.svg"></img> <img width="20px" src="https://flaglane.com/download/italian-flag/italian-flag.svg"></img> <img width="23px" src="https://flaglane.com/download/russian-flag/russian-flag.svg"></img> <img width="20px" src="https://flaglane.com/download/ukrainian-flag/ukrainian-flag.svg"></img> <img width="21px" src="https://flaglane.com/download/turkish-flag/turkish-flag.svg"></img>
 * Updated localizations;
 * Closed #81, #83, #84, #85, #86, #87
 * Minor changes.
 Also guy from [benchtweakgaming.com](https://benchtweakgaming.com/2020/11/12/windows-10-debloat-tool/) created a GUI wrapper for the script. Hope it'll help! 🗡️
 ## 5.1.1 - 09.10.2020
 ## Windows 10 2004/2009
 Diff from v5.1 (2004/2009)
 [5.1...5.1.1](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/5.1...5.1.1)
 * Added the German localization. Thanks to [ERRASoft 🏆](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/members/errasoft.449648/);
 * Updated localizations;
 * Added manifest file;
 * ```EnableWin32LongPaths``` function wasn't enabled as a default one;
 * Functions updated
  * ```DisableWindowsErrorReporting```;
  * ```EnableWindowsErrorReporting```;
  * ```DisableScheduledTasks```;
  * ```EnableScheduledTasks```.
 * Minor changes.
 ## 5.1 - 08.10.2020
 ## Windows 10 2004/2009
 Diff from v5.0.1 (2004/2009)
 [5.0.1...5.1](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/5.0.1...5.1)
 * The script becomes fully translatable 🏆;
  * The translations are moved to separate files ```Sophia.psd1```;
  * To translate into your language you should
    * Create a folder with the appropriate future localization name;
      ```powershell
      $PSUICulture
      ```
    * Place the translation into this folder without changing the file name (```Sophia.psd1```)
    * Thanks to [FrankSinatra](https://habr.com/ru/users/FrankSinatra/) & [westlife](http://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=westlife) for the tip.
 * "DisableSuggestedContent" function renamed into "DisableWhatsNewInWindows";
 * "EnableSuggestedContent" function renamed into "EnableWhatsNewInWindows";
 * Closed #65, #71, #72 thanks to [westlife](http://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=westlife);
 * Functions improved
  * UninstallOneDrive;
  * SetupWSL;
  * DisableBackgroundUWPApps [westlife 🏆](http://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=westlife);
  * DisableReservedStorage.
 * Functions simplified
  * RemoveProtectedFolders;
  * RemoveAppsControlledFolder;
  * RemoveDefenderExclusionFolders;
  * RemoveDefenderExclusionFiles.
 * The preset file renamed into ```Sophia.ps1```;
 * Comments;
 * Minor changes.
 ## 5.0.1 - 25.09.2020
 ## Windows 10 2004/2009 **only**
 Diff from v5.0.0 (2004/2009)
 [5.0.0...5.0.1](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/5.0.0...5.0.1)
 * The "SetTempPath" function;
  * Fixed error ```There is a mismatch between the tag specified in the request and the tag present in the reparse point```
 * Descriptions;
 * Minor changes.
 ## 5.0 - 24.09.2020
 ## Windows 10 2004/2009 **only**
 * The script has a new name: Windows 10 Sophia Script ❤️
 * The Script was rewritten into module (about **270** functions) with a preset file!
  * Now it should be ran via .\Preset.ps1
  * Every tweak in a preset file has its' corresponding function to **restore the default settings**;
  * Create your own preset file!
 * Minor changes. No new features.
 ## 4.6 - 18.08.2020
 ## Windows 10 2004 | 1903/1909 | LTSC Enterprise 2019
 Diff from v4.5.7
 [4.5.7...4.6](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/4.5.7...4.6)
 - **Fixed and improved translations and comments**. Closed <https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Setup-Script/pull/58> & <https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Setup-Script/pull/59>. Thanks a lot to @skycommand for the help with translation;
 - Removed the "Group svchost.exe processes" section;
  - To revert to the default changes rub
  ```powershell
  New-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control -Name SvcHostSplitThresholdInKB -PropertyType DWord -Value 3670016 -Force
  # Restart required
  ```
 - Removed the "Show the "File Explorer" and "Settings" folders on Start" section;
 - Updated the "Turn off Delivery Optimization" section;
  - To enable it run
  ```powershell
  New-ItemProperty -Path Registry::HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-20\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DeliveryOptimization\Settings -Name DownloadMode -PropertyType DWord -Value 0 -Force
  New-ItemProperty -Path Registry::HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-20\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DeliveryOptimization\Settings -Name DownloadModeProvider -PropertyType DWord -Value 8 -Force
  ```
 - Updated the "Turn off Windows features" section;
  - The "Microsoft Print to PDF" feature was excluded from disabling;
  - To revert to the proper values run
  ```powershell
  Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Printing-PrintToPDFServices-Features # -NoRestart
  ```
 - Updated the "Change the location of the user folders to %SystemDrive%" section;
  - Added the ```RemoveDesktopINI``` argument to remove ```desktop.ini``` in the old user shell folder;
 - Fixed wrong value in "Add the "Extract all" item to Windows Installer (.msi) context menu" section;
  - To revert to the proper values run
  ```powershell
  New-ItemProperty -Path Registry::HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Msi.Package\shell\Extract -Name MUIVerb -PropertyType String -Value "@shell32.dll,-37514" -Force
  ```
 - Updated the "Do not add the "- Shortcut" suffix to the file name of created shortcuts" section;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.5.7 - 17.08.2020
 ## Windows 10 2004 | 1903/1909 | LTSC Enterprise 2019 Versions
 Diff from v4.5.6 (2004)
 [4.5.6...4.5.7](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/4.5.6...4.5.7)
 - Removed "Turn off per-user services" section;
  - Closed #50 & #52;
  - To revert these services back run
  ```powershell
  New-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\PimIndexMaintenanceSvc -Name Start -PropertyType DWord -Value 3 -Force
  Remove-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\PimIndexMaintenanceSvc -Name UserServiceFlags -Force
  New-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\UnistoreSvc -Name Start -PropertyType DWord -Value 3 -Force
  Remove-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\UnistoreSvc -Name UserServiceFlags -Force
  New-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\UserDataSvc -Name Start -PropertyType DWord -Value 3 -Force
  Remove-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\UserDataSvc -Name UserServiceFlags -Force
  # Restart required
  ```
 - Updated "Turn on Windows 10 20H2 new Start style" section;
 - Updated "Change %TEMP% environment variable path to the %SystemDrive%\Temp" section;
  - Added prompt for choice;
    - Added symbolic link creation;
  - Closed #51.
    - Create required folder
    ```powershell
    New-Item -Path $env:LOCALAPPDATA\Temp -ItemType Directory -Force
    ```
 - Minor changes.
 ## Windows 10 LTSC Enterprise 2019 Version
 - As I was asked many times, released the LTSC version;
 - Closed #40 & #39;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.5.6 - 03.08.2020
 Diff from v4.5.5 (Windows 10 2004)
 ## Windows 10 2004 | 1903/1909 Version
 [4.5.5...4.5.6](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/4.5.5...4.5.6)
 - Added "Turn on Windows 10 20H2 new Start style" section. The new Start style described [here](https://www.windowslatest.com/2020/08/02/windows-10-2004-gets-20h2-features/);
 - Added "Install the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)" section;
 - Added new package "Microsoft.Photos.MediaEngineDLC" to the $UncheckedAppxPackages variable in "Uninstall UWP apps" section;
 - region Edge removed (only for 1903/1909 Version);
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes.
 ## Windows 10 LTSC Enterprise 2019 Version
 - As I was asked many times, released the LTSC version;
 - Closed #40 & #39;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.5.5 - 07.07.2020
 Diff from v4.5.4
 [4.5.4...4.5.5](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/4.5.4...4.5.5)
 - Closed #40 & #39
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.5.4 - 29.06.2020
 Diff from v4.5.3 (Windows 10 2004)
 [4.5.3...4.5.4](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/4.5.3...4.5.4)
 - Updated "Turn off Cortana autostarting" section
 - Updated "Create "Process Creation" Event Viewer Custom View" section
  - Closed #37
 - Removed "Uninstall all Xbox related UWP apps from all accounts" section because it's unnecassary
 - Closed #36. Removed sections
  - Show accent color on Start, taskbar, and action center
  - Show accent color on the title bars and window borders
  - Increase taskbar transparency
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes
 ## 4.5.3 - 23.06.2020
 Diff from v4.5.2 (Windows 10 2004)
 [4.5.2...4.5.3](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/4.5.2...4.5.3)
 - Updated help section
 - Updated "Turn off Cortana autostarting" section
 - Added "Create "Process Creation" Event Viewer Custom View" section
  - For this custom view to function, it is necessary to enable the following sections
    - Turn on events auditing generated when a process is created or starts
    - Include command line in process creation events
  - This feature allows to conveniently track the creation of suspicious processes along with the process command line argument
  - Go to Event Viewer - Custom View - Process Creation
 - Minor changes
 ## 4.5.2 - 19.06.2020
 Diff from v4.5.1 (Windows 10 2004)
 [4.5.1...4.5.2](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/4.5.1...4.5.2)
 - Removed sections due to Network troubleshooter is unable to start DPS service
  - Stop event trace sessions
  - Turn off the data collectors at the next computer restart
  - To restore Network troubleshooter download attached DiagLog_EN.xml and execute in CMD
  ```cmd
  :: Restart needed
  logman import -name "DiagLog" -xml "PathTo\DiagLog_EN.xml"
  logman start "DiagLog"
  ```
 - Updated "Turn on logging for all Windows PowerShell modules" section
  - Fixed typo in registry path key creation
  - To restore execute
  ```powershell
  Remove-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\ModuleLogging\ModuleNames -Name EnableModuleLogging -Force
  New-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\ModuleLogging -Name EnableModuleLogging -PropertyType DWord -Value 1 -Force
  ```
 - Minor changes
 ## 4.5.1 - 17.06.2020
 Diff from v4.5.0.1 (Windows 10 2004)
 [4.5.0.1...4.5.1](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/4.5.0.1...4.5.1)
 - Updated "Unpin all the Start tiles" section
  - Now using another method to unpin all Start tiles
 - Updated "Pin the shortcuts to Start" section
  - Updated check for the internet connection
 ## 4.5.0.1 - 11.06.2020
 Diff from v4.5
 [4.5...4.5.0.1](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/4.5...4.5.0.1)
 - Updated "Remove Windows capabilities" section
  - Moved Notepad from the $CheckedCapabilities variable to the $ExcludedCapabilities
  - To restore uninstalled Notepad execute
    ```powershell
    Get-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Microsoft.Windows.Notepad* | Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Verbose
    ```
 - Updated "Turn on hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling" section
  - Added determining whether an OS is not installed on a virtual machine
 ## 4.5 - 10.06.2020
 - Updated sections
  - Stop event trace sessions;
  - Turn off Windows features;
  - Turn off background apps, except the followings...;
  - Turn off and delete reserved storage after the next update installation;
  - Hide the "Edit with Photos" item from the context menu;
  - Hide the "Create a new video" item from the context menu;
  - Hide the "Edit" item from the images context menu;
  - Remove the "Bitmap image" item from the "New" context menu;
  - Remove the "Rich Text Document" item from the "New" context menu.
 - Added sections
  - Turn on automatically save my restartable apps when sign out and restart them after sign in
  - Turn off Cortana autostarting;
  - Turn on hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling.
 - Due to Microsoft Edge moved to Chromium rendering engine, the following sections was removed
  - Remove Microsoft Edge shortcut from the Desktop;
  - Do not allow Microsoft Edge to start and load the Start and New Tab page at Windows startup and each time Microsoft Edge is closed;
    - To remove unnecessary key execute
    ```powershell
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\TabPreloader -Name AllowTabPreloading -Force
    ```
  - Do not allow Microsoft Edge to pre-launch at Windows startup, when the system is idle, and each time Microsoft Edge is closed;
    - To remove unnecessary key execute unnecessary key execute
    ```powershell
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Main -Name AllowPrelaunch -Force
    ```
  - Turn off Windows Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge;
    - To remove unnecessary key execute
    ```powershell
    $edge = (Get-AppxPackage -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge).PackageFamilyName
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\$edge\MicrosoftEdge\PhishingFilter" -Name EnabledV9 -Force
    ```
  - Turn off creation of an Edge shortcut on the desktop for each user profile;
    - To remove unnecessary key execute
    ```powershell
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name DisableEdgeDesktopShortcutCreation -Force
    ```
 - In Windows 10 the "Turn on automatic recommended troubleshooting and tell when problems get fixed" feature was renamed into "Run troubleshooters automatically, then notify"
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.4.1 - 02.06.2020
 Diff from v4.4
 [4.4...4.4.1](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/4.4...4.4.1)
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.4 - 02.06.2020
 Diff from v4.3.0.1
 [4.3.0.1...4.4](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/4.3.0.1...4.4)
 - Updated links in the comment-based help section;
 - Updated "Increase taskbar transparency" section
  - Removed "ForceEffectMode" key, that blocked Windows 10 transparency effects
  - To remove unnecessary key, execute
  ```powershell
  # Restart needed
  Remove-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Dwm -Name ForceEffectMode -Force
  ```
 - Updated "Change location of the user folders" section
  - Added comment-based section;
  - Added the ability to skip (#25)
 - Updated "Uninstall UWP apps" section
  - Added "Uninstall for All Users" button to the form (unchecked by default) (@oz-zo) to uninstall UWP apps from all account
 - Add the "Run as different user" item to the .exe files types context menu
  - Removed unnecessary keys
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.3.0.1 - 23.05.2020
 Diff from v4.2.1
 [4.2.1...4.3.0.1](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/4.2.1...4.3.0.1)
 - Fixed bug in "Show accent color on Start, taskbar, and action center" section;
 - The "Change location of the user folders" section was rewritten into interactive menu using up/down arrows and Enter key to make a selection (menu by [MaxKozlov](https://qna.habr.com/user/MaxKozlov))
  - A user will be prompted to select the drive letter where the user folders will be moved programmatically
  - Files will not be moved. Do it manually
  - [Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjyi9nX8sFA)
 - The task "Update cleanup" in the Task Scheduler renamed into "Windows Cleanup";
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes;
 - Thanks [YuS_2](http://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=YuS_2) and [westlife](http://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=westlife) for the tips.
 ## 4.2.1 - 16.05.2020
 - Now the form for removing capabilities and UWP apps will not be initialized if there are no elements for removal;
 - Added for the all tasks in the Task Scheduler a description displayed in the "Description" section;
 - Fixed bug in "Include command line in process creation events" section
 - Minor changes;
 - Thanks [4r0](http://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=4r0) for found bugs.
 ## 4.2 - 12.05.2020
 - Now the script will not be executed by PowerShell ISE;
 - Moved from the "Read-Host" cmdlet to $Host.UI.PromptForChoice();
 - Updated "Create a task in the Task Scheduler to start Windows cleaning up";
  - A [toast notification](https://docs.microsoft.com/ru-ru/windows/uwp/design/shell/tiles-and-notifications/adaptive-interactive-toasts) will be activated before starting cleaning up;
  - Now cleanmgr.exe window starts minimized;
  - Now using DISM to clean up unused Windows updates instead of cleanmgr.exe
 ```cmd
 DISM.exe /Online /English /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /NoRestart
 ```
 - Minor changes;
 - Thanks [westlife](http://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=westlife) for the tips.
 ## 4.1 - 03.05.2020
 - The "Turn off Windows features" and "Uninstall all UWP apps from all accounts" sections moved from CLI to GUI!
 - WPF form made by [oz-zo](https://github.com/oz-zo), fixes by [westlife](http://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=westlife)
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.34 - 28.04.2020
 - Added the "Create a restore point" section (#14 );
 - Updated "Include command line in process creation events" section;
 - Minor changes;
 - Comments.
 ## 4.0.33 - 24.04.2020
 - The "Set "High performance" in graphics performance preference for apps" section moved from CLI to GUI
 - Minor changes;
 - Comments.
 ## 4.0.32 - 20.04.2020
 - Comments;
 - Added Internet connection test in "Pin the shortcuts to Start" section to ensure syspin.exe will be downloaded from GitHub. Anyway it can be loaded locally;
 - The following sections transferred from CLI to GUI
  - Turn on Controlled folder access and add protected folders;
  - Allow an app through Controlled folder access;
  - Add exclusion folder from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scanning;
  - Add exclusion file from Windows Defender Antivirus scanning.
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.31 - 10.04.2020
 - Improved "Uninstall OneDrive" section;
  - Now it takes into account whether user signed in to OnedDrive;
 - Added Xbox related apps to the exclusion list in "Uninstall all UWP apps from all accounts, except the followings..." section;
 - Added "Uninstall all Xbox related UWP apps from all accounts" section;
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.30 - 08.04.2020
 - Improved "Uninstall OneDrive" section. Thanks [westlife](http://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=westlife);
 - Added "Open Microsoft Store "HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer" page" section
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.29 - 05.04.2020
 - Totally rewritten "Uninstall OneDrive" section
 - "Turn off diagnostics tracking scheduled tasks" section
  - Now the "FODCleanupTask" task, related to Windows Hello, does not turn off if device is a laptop
 - "Remove Windows capabilities" section
  - Now the "Hello.Face*" сapabilities, related to Windows Hello, does not removed if device is a laptop
 - "Save screenshots by pressing Win+PrtScr to the Desktop" section
 - "Set "High performance" in graphics performance preference for apps" section
 - "Uninstall all UWP apps from all accounts" section
  - Now using "-Verbose" instead of "Write-Progress";
  - Added "Realtek Audio Console" app to the exclusion
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.28 - 20.03.2020
 - Added "Do not show sync provider notification" section;
 - "Save screenshots by pressing Win+PrtScr to the Desktop" section. To return the original value execute
  ```powershell
  Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{b7bede81-df94-4682-a7d8-57a52620b86f}" -Name RelativePath -Type String -Value Screenshots -Force
  ```
 - Removed "Uninstall all provisioned UWP apps from System account, except the followings..." section
  - Using the "-AllUsers" key, applications were already deleted from all accounts
 - Fixed all en dashes (0x2013). Thanks to [YuS_2](http://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=YuS_2);
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.27 - 18.03.2020
 - "Uninstall OneDrive" section
  - Now even after restarting File Explorer your opened folders will be restored
 - "Uninstall all UWP apps from all accounts, except the followings..." section
 - "Uninstall all provisioned UWP apps from System account, except the followings..." section
  - Now displays progress bar while uninstalling
 - Deleted "Checking whether the script was saved in UTF-8 with BOM encoding if it runs locally" section
  - There is [no way](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/PowerShell-Docs/blob/staging/reference/docs-conceptual/components/vscode/understanding-file-encoding.md#common-causes-of-encoding-issues) for PowerShell to automatically determine the file encoding
  - Anyway this code checks the encoding
  ```powershell
  if ($PSCommandPath)
  {
       $bytes = Get-Content -Path $PSCommandPath -Encoding Byte -Raw
       # https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc3629#section-6
       if ($bytes[0] -ne 239 -and $bytes[1] -ne 187 -and $bytes[2] -ne 191)
       {
            Write-Warning -Message "The script wasn't saved in `"UTF-8 with BOM`" encoding"
            break
       }
  }
  ```
 - Comments
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.26 - 16.03.2020
 - Do not allow apps to use advertising ID. To delete unnecessary key execute
  ```powershell
  Remove-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo -Name Enabled -Force
  ```
 - Turn on acrylic taskbar transparency;
 - Added "Show me the Windows welcome experiences after updates and occasionally when I sign in to highlight what's new and suggested" section;
 - Added "Check for updates for UWP apps" section;
 - Added "Do not suggest ways I can finish setting up my device to get the most out of Windows" section;
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.25 - 13.03.2020
 - Added F5 pressing simulation to refresh the desktop
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.24 - 11.03.2020
 - Turn on recycle bin files delete confirmation
  - Now configuring without using policy. To delete unnecessary key execute
  ```powershell
  Remove-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer -Name ConfirmFileDelete -Force
  ```
 - Turn off Delivery Optimization
  - Now using cmdlets. To delete unnecessary key execute
  ```powershell
  Remove-Item -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeliveryOptimization -Force
  ```
 - Rearranged "Set power management scheme for desktop and laptop" section
 - Renamed sections
  - "Turn off hibernate" to "Turn off hibernate for devices, except laptops"
  - "Turn off location for this device" to "Turn off location access for this device"
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.23 - 06.03.2020
 - Comments;
 - Rewritten "Pin to Start the shortcuts" section;
  - Now using [syspin.exe](http://www.technosys.net/products/utils/pintotaskbar) to pin shortcuts
  - Hash (SHA256): 6967E7A3C2251812DD6B3FA0265FB7B61AADC568F562A98C50C345908C6E827
  - Shorcuts pinned by default:
    - Control Panel;
    - Devices and Printers;
    - Command Prompt.
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.22 - 03.03.2020
 - Added Comment-Based Help;
 - Fixed bug in a task to clear the $env:SystemRoot\SoftwareDistribution\Download folder;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.21 - 25.02.2020
 - Removed "Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support (beta)" section due to instability. To recover execute
  ```powershell
  # Open Administrative Tab in Region
  cmd.exe --% /c control intl.cpl,,1
  # Change system locale
  # Uncheck "Beta: Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support"
  # Restart PC
  ```
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.20 - 21.02.2020
 - Removed "Let Windows track app launches to improve Start menu and search results" section. To recover execute
  ```powershell
  Remove-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name Start_TrackProgs -Force
  ```
 - Removed "Turn off Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting" section. To recover execute
  ```powershell
  Remove-Item -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR -Force
  ```
 - Removed "Turn off Game Mode" section. To recover execute
  ```powershell
  Remove-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\GameBar -Name AllowAutoGameMode -Force
  ```
 - Removed "Remove "Previous Versions" from file context menu" section. To recover execute
  ```powershell
  Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Blocked" -Name "{596AB062-B4D2-4215-9F74-E9109B0A8153}" -Force
  ```
 - Removed "Turn off "The Windows Filtering Platform has blocked a connection" message in "Windows Logs/Security"" section. To recover execute
  ```cmd
  auditpol /set /subcategory:"{0CCE9226-69AE-11D9-BED3-505054503030}" /success:enable /failure:enable
  ```
 - Added
  - "Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support (beta)";
  - "Turn on logging for all Windows PowerShell modules";
  - "Turn on logging of all PowerShell script input to the Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational event log";
  - "Turn on events auditing generated when a process is created or starts".
 - Comments
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.19 - 17.02.2020
 - Uploaded file with UTF-8 with BOM encoding by default;
 - Added "Checking the file encoding if it runs locally" section;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.18 - 11.02.2020
 - Fixed typo in "Unpin all Start menu tiles section;
 - Updated "Uninstall OneDrive" section;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.17 - 10.02.2020
 - Now using "switch" operator in the interactive prompts;
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.16 - 04.02.2020
 - Added OS edition detection to add proper value for the "AllowTelemetry" registry key.;
 - "Stop event trace sessions" section;
 - "Set the operating system diagnostic data level" section;
 - "Unpin all Start menu tiles" section;
  - Now it's possible to skip unpinning all Start menu tiles
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.15 - 31.01.2020
 - Added "Include command line in progress creation events" section;
 - Added "Let track app launches to improve Start menu and search results" section;
 - Removed "Do not let track app launches to improve Start menu and search results" section;
 - Added "Stop event trace sessions" section;
 - Updated "Turn off the data collectors at the next computer restart" section;
 - Updated "Turn off diagnostics tracking scheduled tasks" section. Some tasks has been removed from the list. To recover execute
  ```powershell
  $tasks = @(
  "DmClient"
  "DmClientOnScenarioDownload"
  "EnableLicenseAcquisition"
  "GatherNetworkInfo"
  "MNO Metadata Parser"
  "NetworkStateChangeTask"
  "TempSignedLicenseExchange"
  )
  Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName $tasks | Enable-ScheduledTask
  ```
 - Comments
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.14 - 15.11.2019
 - Comments;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.13 - 11.11.2019
 - Added the detections of the OS bitness and PowerShell session;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.12 - 08.11.2019
 - Sections rearranged
 - Comments
 - Removed unnecessary "Turn off Cortana" section. To remove the key execute
  ```powershell
  Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search" -Force
  ```
 - Removed unnecessary "Turn on Retpoline patch against Spectre v2" section;
 - Removed unnecessary "Turn on firewall & network protection" section;
 - "Enable System Restore" section redone into "Remove Shadow copies (restoration points)"
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.11 - 05.11.2019
 "Uninstall UWP apps" section.
 ## 4.0.10 - 22.10.2019
 - Improved "Turn off Windows features" and "Turn off default background apps, except the followings..." sections
 - Total runtime reduced by ~ 10 sec.
 ## 4.0.9 - 21.10.2019
 - Ready for Windows 10 November 2019 Update;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.8 - 11.10.2019
 - The "Save screenshots by pressing Win+PrtScr to the Desktop" section  was moved to the "Set location of the "Desktop", "Documents" "Downloads" "Music", "Pictures", and "Videos"" section
  - Fixes saving a screenshot when it was saved in the old desktop folder if the path to the desktop was changed after that.
 - Reorganized the "UI & Personalization" directive
 - Translations
 - Removed unnecessary keys in the "OneDrive" section. To remove them, execute
  ```powershell
  Remove-Item -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\OneDrive -Force
  Remove-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\OneDrive -Name DisablePersonalSync -Force
  ```
 - Removed "Remove printers" section;
 - Added "Sticky Notes" app to the exclusion list of a "Uninstall all UWP apps from all accounts except" section;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.7 - 08.10.2019
 - Added "Lock App" app to the exclusion list of a "Turn off default background apps except" section;
  - Fixes freeze when trying to open a link from lock screen when Windows spotlight enabled. To fix execute:
 ```powershell
 $LockApp = (Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Where-Object -FilterScript {$_.PackageFamilyName -like "Microsoft.LockApp*"}).PackageFamilyName
 $LockApp = $LockApp.Split(",")[0]
 Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\BackgroundAccessApplications\$LockApp" -Name * -Force
 Write-Host "Restart required"
 ```
 - Removed "Remove printers" section;
 - Added "Sticky Notes" app to the exclusion list of a "Uninstall all UWP apps from all accounts except" section;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.6- 04.10.2019
 - Added "Allow an app through Controlled folder access";
 - Reorganized the tweaks, dividing into 11 categories:
  - Privacy;
  - UI & Personalization;
  - OneDrive;
  - System;
  - Start menu;
  - Edge;
  - UWP apps;
  - Windows Game Recording;
  - Scheduled tasks;
  - Microsoft Defender;
  - Context menu;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.5 - 16.09.2019
 - Added "Set the encoding to UTF-8 without BOM for the PowerShell session";
  - `ping.exe | Out-Null` used due to output is encoded with the default encoding despite changes (bug in .NET);
 - Descriptions;
 - Open shortcut to the Command Prompt from Start menu as Administrator;
 - Added
  ```powershell
  New-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection -Name AllowTelemetry -PropertyType DWord -Value 3 -Force
  ```
 command to "Turn on automatic recommended troubleshooting and tell when problems get fixed" section due to the diagnostic data level needs to be set to "Full" in order to work;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.4 - 09.09.2019
 - Added "#Requires -RunAsAdministrator" statement;
 - Removed all diagnostics tracking services except "DiagTrack";
 ```powershell
 Get-Service -Name DusmSvc | Set-Service -StartupType Automatic
 Get-Service -Name SSDPSRV | Set-Service -StartupType Manual
 Get-Service -Name DusmSvc, SSDPSRV | Start-Service
 ```
 - Added check whether the PC is a work station when applying the patch against Spectre v2;
 - Added calculator to exceptions for uninstalling UWP applications;
 - Added forced focus on the file open dialog;
 - Minor changes.
 ## 4.0.3 - 02.09.2019
 Removed Get-ResolvedPath function from script due to lack of need;
 Fixed typo in "Show Task Manager details" section.
 ## 4.0.2 - 31.08.2019
 Removed CDPSvc service from list due to Night ligth doesn't start.
 Revert service backTurn the service back on:
 ```powershell
 Get-Service -Name CDPSvc | Set-Service -StartupType Automatic
 Get-Service -Name CDPSvc | Start-Service
 ```
 ## 4.0.1 - 29.08.2019
 Fixed loop in "Set "High performance" in graphics performance preference for apps"
 ## 4.0.0 - 20.08.2019
 - Turn off diagnostics tracking services,
 - Uninstall all UWP apps from all accounts except,
 - Turn off diagnostics tracking scheduled tasks;
  - The foreach instruction is no longer used;
  - Increased processing speed
 - Import Start menu layout from pre-saved reg file;
  - Now it's possible to select a file to import through OpenFileDialog
 - Turn on Windows Sandbox;
  - Changed the method for determining if a Hyper-V service is enabled
 - Fixed typo in "Turn on Windows Sandbox"
 - Minor changes.