# Full Change Log 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). ## 5.6 - 02.03.2021 ## Windows 10 2004 (20H1)/20H2 (2009) | LTSC Diff from v5.5 [5.5...5.6](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/5.5...5.6) * `PinToStart` function fixed & updated * Now, wherever the `-UnpinAll` (unpin all tiles) argument is placed, it will always be executed first, to avoid the situation when the tiles were pinned and then all were unpinned; * The `HEIF` function huge update * Now it's possible to open Microsoft Store extension page manually (`-Manual` argument) or download and install (`-Install` argument) appx package directly from Microsoft server using the parser; * Built upon awesome @KaiWalter [function](https://dev.to/kaiwalter/download-windows-store-apps-with-powershell-from-https-store-rg-adguard-net-155m); :rocket: * Thanks to [iNNOKENTIY21](https://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=iNNOKENTIY21) for the tips. * Added the `Set-Association` function (`commented out by default`); * Now it's able to register an app, calculate special hash, and set as default for specific extension without the ["How do you want to open this"](https://filestore.community.support.microsoft.com/api/images/2383a021-b035-40b5-8d9b-b935cbb713e3) pop-up * Built upon awesome @Danyfirex [function](https://github.com/DanysysTeam/PS-SFTA); :rocket: * Learn more about the problem: ; * See examples in the preset file; * Updated descriptions; * Fixed typos; * Minor changes. :feelsgood: ## 5.5 - 20.02.2021 ## Windows 10 2004 (20H1)/20H2 (2009) | LTSC Diff from v5.4.0.1 [5.4.0.1...5.5](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/5.4.0.1...5.5) * At last we created the video how to use Sophia Script! * The `PinControlPanel`, `PinDevicesPrinters`, `PinCommandPrompt`, and `UnpinAllStartTiles` functions were rewritten into one, `PinToStart` * Now it's possible to pin Control Panel, Device and Printers, and PowerShell shortcuts without using the `syspin` app โ€” just pure PowerShell! syspin was removed. * You can choose what to pin ```powershell PinToStart -Tiles ControlPanel, DevicesPrinters, PowerShell ``` or unpin all tiles ```powershell PinToStart -UnpinAll ``` * Thanks to [iNNOKENTIY21](https://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=iNNOKENTIY21) for the tips. * Updated descriptions; * Fixed typos. ## 5.4.0.1 - 06.02.2021 ## Windows 10 2004 (20H1)/20H2 (2009) Diff from v5.4 [5.4...5.4.0.1](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/5.4...5.4.0.1) * Fixed UWP apps form not loading. ## 5.4 - 04.02.2021 ## Windows 10 2004 (20H1)/20H2 (2009) | LTSC Diff from v5.3.3 [5.3.3...5.4](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/5.3.3...5.4) * Now all archives are being created and uploaded to the release page via [GitHub Actions](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/blob/master/.github/workflows/Sophia.yml); * Thnx to @inv2004 * When running the script using ```.\Sophia.ps1 -Functions "FunctionName1 -Parameter"``` regardless of the functions entered as an argument, the ```Checkings``` function will be executed first, and the ```Refresh``` and ```Errors``` functions will be executed at the end; * Updated the ```CreateRestorePoint``` function * Closed #124 * Updated the ```EnableWSL2``` function * Code refactoring for the ```ScheduledTasks```, ```WindowsFeatures```, ```WindowsCapabilities``` & ```UninstallUWPApps``` * The ```WindowsFeatures``` function generates **friendly** Windows features names instead of packages names :rocket: * The ```WindowsCapabilities``` function generates **friendly** Windows capabilities names instead of packages names :rocket: * The ```UninstallUWPApps``` function generates **friendly** UWP apps names instead of packages names :rocket: * Clicking on "Uninstall for all users" dynamically generates UWP apps list for all users and vice versa. Currently works only on PowerShell 5.1 :thinking: * Thanks to [iNNOKENTIY21](https://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=iNNOKENTIY21) & @oz-zo * Closed #56 * Removed unnecessary ```WSLSwap``` & ```syspin``` functions; * Updated description; * Wrapper updated; * Minor changes. :feelsgood: ## 5.3.3 - 21.01.2021 ## Windows 10 2004 (20H1)/20H2 (2009) | LTSC Diff from v5.3.2 [5.3.2...5.3.3](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/5.3.2...5.3.3) * Added the feature to run the script by specifying module functions as parameters * If you want to run the specific functions without editing the preset file you can run them as parameters now ```powershell .\Sophia.ps1 -Functions CreateRestorePoint, "ScheduledTasks -Disable", "WindowsCapabilities -Disable", Refresh ``` * The quotation marks required; * Thnx to [YuS 2](https://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=YuS%202) & [iNNOKENTIY21](https://forum.ru-board.com/profile.cgi?action=show&member=iNNOKENTIY21) for spending their time. * Bugfixed and improved the "WindowsCapabilities" function. Thnx to [cheetoh](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/members/cheetoh.977530) * There is a bug in KVM with QEMU: enabling the ```DefenderSandbox -Enabled``` function causes VM to freeze up during the loading phase of Windows * Read more on #120 * The ```MediaPlayback``` feature in the ```WindowsFeatures``` function is unchecked now by default. Thnx to [Nevals](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/members/nevals.1442013) * If you want to leave "Multimedia settings" in the advanced settings of Power Options do not uninstall this feature * Updated description; * Minor changes. :feelsgood: ## 5.3.2 - 16.01.2021 ## Windows 10 2004 (20H1)/20H2 (2009) | LTSC Diff from v5.3.1 [5.3.1...5.3.2](https://github.com/farag2/Windows-10-Sophia-Script/compare/5.3.1...5.3.2) * Updated "TelemetryService" function * Renamed into "DiagTrackService"; * Added "Disable firewall rule for Unified Telemetry Client Outbound Traffic and block connection" feature. * Closed #116 * To do it run manually ```powershell Get-NetFirewallRule -Group DiagTrack | Set-NetFirewallRule -Enabled False -Action Block ``` * Added online checking whether the current module version is the latest; * Added "Disable Caps Lock" function; * Swaped "disable"/"enable" arguments in the "AppsLanguageSwitch" function; * Minor changes. :feelsgood: ## 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) 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: ## 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 ๐Ÿ†]( https://habr.com/ru/users/FrankSinatra) & [iNNOKENTIY21 ๐Ÿ†](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: Available in: * 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! ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ ## 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 ๐Ÿ†](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 ๐Ÿ†; * 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 ๐Ÿ†](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 โค๏ธ * 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 & . 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*" ัapabilities, 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.