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A dotnet tool that removes the bloat in Windows
https://github.com/SimonCropp/WinDebloat

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A dotnet tool that removes the bloat in Windows

Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/SimonCropp/WinDebloat
Owner: SimonCropp
License: mit
Created: 2023-07-31T03:18:55.000Z (over 1 year ago)
Default Branch: main
Last Pushed: 2024-10-25T10:09:50.000Z (19 days ago)
Last Synced: 2024-10-29T14:49:45.621Z (15 days ago)
Language: C#
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Stars: 436
Watchers: 3
Forks: 24
Open Issues: 0
Metadata Files:
- Readme: readme.md
- License: license.txt
- Code of conduct: code_of_conduct.md

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# WinDebloat

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[![NuGet Status](https://img.shields.io/nuget/v/WinDebloat.svg)](https://www.nuget.org/packages/WinDebloat/)

A dotnet tool that removes the bloat in Windows 11

> [!WARNING]
> This tool makes changes to the Registry. Consider doing a backup before using.

**See [Milestones](../../milestones?state=closed) for release notes.**

## Requirements

* [dotnet CLI](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/tools/). At least version 8.
* [WinGet](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/). At least version 1.5.2201. See [winget-cli/releases](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/releases) to install a specific version.

## Install [WinDebloat](https://nuget.org/packages/WinDebloat/)

```ps
dotnet tool install -g WinDebloat
```

## Usage

```ps
WinDebloat
```

### Including/Excluding items

Ids are case insensitive.

Ids for each item are listed below.

### Including items

Optional items can be included by using the `--include` argument:

```ps
WinDebloat --include Paint
```

See [Optional Items Removed / Disabled](#optional-items-removed--disabled)

#### Including all Optional items

```ps
WinDebloat --include-all
```

### Excluding items

Items can be excluded by using the `--exclude` argument:

```ps
WinDebloat --exclude AdvertiserId Xbox
```

## Items DeBloated

* [3D Viewer](#3d-viewer)
* [Advertiser Id](#advertiser-id)
* [Camera](#camera)
* [Chat](#chat)
* [Clock](#clock) (optional)
* [Clipchamp](#clipchamp)
* [Cortana](#cortana)
* [Customize This Folder](#customize-this-folder) (optional)
* [DevHome](#devhome) (optional)
* [Developer Mode](#developer-mode) (optional)
* [Edge Bing SideBar](#edge-bing-sidebar) (optional)
* [Edge Desktop Search Bar](#edge-desktop-search-bar)
* [Edge Default Location To Blank](#edge-default-location-to-blank) (optional)
* [EdgeRecommendations](#edgerecommendations)
* [Explorer Classic Menu](#explorer-classic-menu) (optional)
* [Feedback Hub](#feedback-hub)
* [FileExtensions](#fileextensions)
* [FilmsAndTV](#filmsandtv)
* [Games](#games)
* [Get Help](#get-help)
* [Give Access To](#give-access-to) (optional)
* [Health Check](#health-check) (optional)
* [HP Vendorware](#hp-vendorware) (optional)
* [Internet Connection Sharing](#internet-connection-sharing)
* [Lock Screen Ads](#lock-screen-ads)
* [Learn about this image](#learn-about-this-image)
* [Mail and Calendar](#mail-and-calendar)
* [Maps](#maps)
* [Media Player](#media-player)
* [Mixed Reality Portal](#mixed-reality-portal)
* [Movies and TV](#movies-and-tv)
* [News](#news)
* [OneNote](#onenote)
* [Office 365](#office-365) (optional)
* [Office Cloud Files](#office-cloud-files) (optional)
* [OneDrive](#onedrive) (optional)
* [Paint 3D](#paint-3d)
* [Paint](#paint) (optional)
* [Pay](#pay)
* [People](#people)
* [Phone Link](#phone-link) (optional)
* [Photos](#photos)
* [Power Automate](#power-automate)
* [PowerShell Unrestricted](#powershell-unrestricted)
* [Printer](#printer) (optional)
* [Print 3D](#print-3d)
* [Quick Assist](#quick-assist) (optional)
* [Skype](#skype)
* [Spotify](#spotify)
* [Startup boost](#startup-boost)
* [Start Menu Recommendations](#start-menu-recommendations)
* [Sticky Notes](#sticky-notes)
* [TaskBar Search](#taskbar-search)
* [Task View](#task-view)
* [Teams](#teams) (optional)
* [Teams Installer](#teams-installer)
* [Telemetry](#telemetry)
* [Tips](#tips)
* [To Do](#to-do)
* [Voice Recorder](#voice-recorder) (optional)
* [Weather](#weather)
* [Web Experience Pack](#web-experience-pack)
* [Start Menu Web Search](#start-menu-web-search)
* [Whiteboard](#whiteboard)
* [Widgets](#widgets)
* [Xbox](#xbox)

## Default Items Removed / Disabled

### 3D Viewer

Id to exclude: `3DViewer`

Uninstalls `3D Viewer` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "3D Viewer" --exact
```

#### Notes:

* [AppStore: 3D Viewer](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/3d-viewer/9NBLGGH42THS)

### Advertiser Id

Id to exclude: `AdvertiserId`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo"`
-Name "Enabled"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo"`
-Name "Enabled"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

#### Notes:

* [General privacy settings in Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/general-privacy-settings-in-windows-7c7f6a09-cebd-5589-c376-7f505e5bf65a)

### Camera

Id to exclude: `Camera`

Uninstalls `Windows Camera` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Windows Camera" --exact
```

#### Notes:

* [AppStore: Windows Camera](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-camera/9WZDNCRFJBBG)

### Chat

Id to exclude: `Chat`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"`
-Name "TaskbarMn"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"`
-Name "TaskbarMn"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

#### Notes:

* [Managing the Teams Chat icon on Windows 11](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/application-management/managing-teams-chat-icon-windows-11)

### Clipchamp

Id to exclude: `Clipchamp`

Uninstalls `Clipchamp` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Clipchamp" --exact
```

#### Notes:

* [AppStore: Clipchamp](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-clipchamp/9P1J8S7CCWWT)

### Cortana

Id to exclude: `Cortana`

Uninstalls `Cortana` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Cortana" --exact
```

### Edge Desktop Search Bar

Id to exclude: `EdgeDesktopSearchBar`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge"`
-Name "WebWidgetAllowed"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge"`
-Name "WebWidgetAllowed"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

#### Notes:

* [Enable the Search bar ](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-policies#webwidgetallowed)

### EdgeRecommendations

Id to exclude: `EdgeRecommendations`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge"`
-Name "ShowRecommendationsEnabled"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge"`
-Name "ShowRecommendationsEnabled"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

#### Notes:

* [Allow feature recommendations and browser assistance notifications from Microsoft Edge](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-policies#showrecommendationsenabled)
* Disables "Switch default search engine Microsoft Bing in Chrome"

### Feedback Hub

Id to exclude: `FeedbackHub`

Uninstalls `Feedback Hub` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Feedback Hub" --exact
```

### FileExtensions

Id to exclude: `FileExtensions`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"`
-Name "HideFileExt"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"`
-Name "HideFileExt"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

### FilmsAndTV

Id to exclude: `FilmsAndTV`

Uninstalls `Films & TV` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Films & TV" --exact
```

### Games

Id to exclude: `Games`

#### Solitaire & Casual Games

Uninstalls `Solitaire & Casual Games` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Solitaire & Casual Games" --exact
```

#### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

Uninstalls `Microsoft Solitaire Collection` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Microsoft Solitaire Collection" --exact
```

### Get Help

Id to exclude: `GetHelp`

Uninstalls `Get Help` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Get Help" --exact
```

### Internet Connection Sharing

Id to exclude: `InternetConnectionSharing`

Uninstalls `SharedAccess` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "SharedAccess" --exact
```

### Lock Screen Ads

Id to exclude: `LockScreenAds`

#### RotatingLockScreenOverlayEnabled

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager"`
-Name "RotatingLockScreenOverlayEnabled"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

##### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager"`
-Name "RotatingLockScreenOverlayEnabled"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

##### Notes:

* [Configure Windows Spotlight on the lock screen](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/windows-spotlight)

#### SubscribedContent-338387Enabled

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager"`
-Name "SubscribedContent-338387Enabled"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

##### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager"`
-Name "SubscribedContent-338387Enabled"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

### Learn about this image

Id to exclude: `Learnaboutthisimage`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel"`
-Name "{2cc5ca98-6485-489a-920e-b3e88a6ccce3}"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel"`
-Name "{2cc5ca98-6485-489a-920e-b3e88a6ccce3}"
```

#### Notes:

* Removes "Learn about this image" from the desktop

* [How to Remove the ‘Learn More About this Picture’ Icon in Windows 11](https://www.digitbin.com/remove-learn-about-this-picture-icon-windows-11/).

### Mail and Calendar

Id to exclude: `MailandCalendar`

Uninstalls `Mail and Calendar` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Mail and Calendar" --exact
```

### Maps

Id to exclude: `Maps`

#### Windows Maps

Uninstalls `Windows Maps` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Windows Maps" --exact
```

#### MapsBroker

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Stop-Service -Name "MapsBroker"
Set-Service -Name "MapsBroker"`
-StartupType "Disabled"
```

##### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-Service -Name "MapsBroker"`
-StartupType "Automatic"
Start-Service -Name "MapsBroker"
```

### Media Player

Id to exclude: `MediaPlayer`

Uninstalls `Windows Media Player` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Windows Media Player" --exact
```

### Mixed Reality Portal

Id to exclude: `MixedRealityPortal`

Uninstalls `Mixed Reality Portal` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Mixed Reality Portal" --exact
```

### Movies and TV

Id to exclude: `MoviesandTV`

Uninstalls `Movies & TV` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Movies & TV" --exact
```

### News

Id to exclude: `News`

#### Microsoft News

Uninstalls `Microsoft News` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Microsoft News" --exact
```

#### News

Uninstalls `News` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "News" --exact
```

### OneNote

Id to exclude: `OneNote`

Uninstalls `OneNote for Windows 10` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "OneNote for Windows 10" --exact
```

### Paint 3D

Id to exclude: `Paint3D`

Uninstalls `Paint 3D` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Paint 3D" --exact
```

### Pay

Id to exclude: `Pay`

Uninstalls `Microsoft Pay` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Microsoft Pay" --exact
```

### People

Id to exclude: `People`

Uninstalls `Microsoft People` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Microsoft People" --exact
```

### Photos

Id to exclude: `Photos`

Uninstalls `Microsoft Photos` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Microsoft Photos" --exact
```

### Power Automate

Id to exclude: `PowerAutomate`

Uninstalls `Power Automate` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Power Automate" --exact
```

### PowerShell Unrestricted

Id to exclude: `PowerShellUnrestricted`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PowerShell\1\ShellIds\Microsoft.PowerShell"`
-Name "ExecutionPolicy"`
-Type "String"`
-Value "Unrestricted"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PowerShell\1\ShellIds\Microsoft.PowerShell"`
-Name "ExecutionPolicy"`
-Type "String"`
-Value "Restricted"
```

### Print 3D

Id to exclude: `Print3D`

Uninstalls `Print 3D` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Print 3D" --exact
```

### Skype

Id to exclude: `Skype`

Uninstalls `Skype` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Skype" --exact
```

#### Notes:

* [AppStore: Skype](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/skype/9WZDNCRFJ364)

### Spotify

Id to exclude: `Spotify`

Uninstalls `Spotify Music` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Spotify Music" --exact
```

### Startup boost

Id to exclude: `Startupboost`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge"`
-Name "StartupBoostEnabled"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge"`
-Name "StartupBoostEnabled"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

#### Notes:

* [Microsoft Edge Startup boost](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/features/startup-boost)

### Start Menu Recommendations

Id to exclude: `StartMenuRecommendations`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer"`
-Name "HideRecommendedSection"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer"`
-Name "HideRecommendedSection"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

#### Notes:

* The parent path `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer` may need to be created if it doesn;t exist
* [Policy CSP - Start / hiderecommendedsection](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecommendedsection)

### Sticky Notes

Id to exclude: `StickyNotes`

Uninstalls `Microsoft Sticky Notes` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Microsoft Sticky Notes" --exact
```

#### Notes:

* [AppStore: Sticky Notes](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-sticky-notes/9NBLGGH4QGHW)

### TaskBar Search

Id to exclude: `TaskBarSearch`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search"`
-Name "SearchboxTaskbarMode"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search"`
-Name "SearchboxTaskbarMode"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

### Task View

Id to exclude: `TaskView`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"`
-Name "ShowTaskViewButton"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"`
-Name "ShowTaskViewButton"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

### Teams Installer

Id to exclude: `TeamsInstaller`

Uninstalls `Teams Machine-Wide Installer` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Teams Machine-Wide Installer" --exact
```

#### Notes:

* [Bulk install Teams using Windows Installer](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/msi-deployment)

### Telemetry

Id to exclude: `Telemetry`

#### Allow Telemetry

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection"`
-Name "Allow Telemetry"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

##### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection"`
-Name "Allow Telemetry"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

#### DiagTrack

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Stop-Service -Name "DiagTrack"
Set-Service -Name "DiagTrack"`
-StartupType "Disabled"
```

##### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-Service -Name "DiagTrack"`
-StartupType "Automatic"
Start-Service -Name "DiagTrack"
```

### Tips

Id to exclude: `Tips`

Uninstalls `Microsoft Tips` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Microsoft Tips" --exact
```

### To Do

Id to exclude: `ToDo`

Uninstalls `Microsoft To Do` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Microsoft To Do" --exact
```

#### Notes:

* [AppStore: To Do](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/microsoft-to-do-lists-tasks-reminders/9NBLGGH5R558)

### Weather

Id to exclude: `Weather`

Uninstalls `MSN Weather` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "MSN Weather" --exact
```

### Web Experience Pack

Id to exclude: `WebExperiencePack`

Uninstalls `Windows Web Experience Pack` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Windows Web Experience Pack" --exact
```

### Start Menu Web Search

Id to exclude: `StartMenuWebSearch`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer"`
-Name "DisableSearchBoxSuggestions"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer"`
-Name "DisableSearchBoxSuggestions"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

### Whiteboard

Id to exclude: `Whiteboard`

Uninstalls `Microsoft Whiteboard` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Microsoft Whiteboard" --exact
```

### Widgets

Id to exclude: `Widgets`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"`
-Name "TaskbarDa"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"`
-Name "TaskbarDa"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

### Xbox

Id to exclude: `Xbox`

#### Xbox TCUI

Uninstalls `Xbox TCUI` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Xbox TCUI" --exact
```

#### Xbox Console Companion

Uninstalls `Xbox Console Companion` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Xbox Console Companion" --exact
```

#### Xbox Game Bar Plugin

Uninstalls `Xbox Game Bar Plugin` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Xbox Game Bar Plugin" --exact
```

#### Xbox Identity Provider

Uninstalls `Xbox Identity Provider` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Xbox Identity Provider" --exact
```

#### Xbox Game Speech Window

Uninstalls `Xbox Game Speech Window` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Xbox Game Speech Window" --exact
```

#### Xbox Game Bar

Uninstalls `Xbox Game Bar` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Xbox Game Bar" --exact
```

#### Xbox Accessories

Uninstalls `Xbox Accessories` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Xbox Accessories" --exact
```

#### Xbox

Uninstalls `Xbox` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Xbox" --exact
```

## Optional Items Removed / Disabled

### Clock

Id to include: `Clock`

#### Windows Clock

Uninstalls `Windows Clock` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Windows Clock" --exact
```

##### Notes:

* [AppStore: Windows Clock](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-clock/9WZDNCRFJ3PR)

#### Windows Alarms & Clock

Uninstalls `Windows Alarms & Clock` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Windows Alarms & Clock" --exact
```

### Customize This Folder

Id to include: `CustomizeThisFolder`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer"`
-Name "NoCustomizeThisFolder"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer"`
-Name "NoCustomizeThisFolder"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

#### Notes:

* Removes Explorer "Customize this folder" functionality. Both from the context menu and from the properties tab.

### DevHome

Id to include: `DevHome`

Uninstalls `DevHome` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall "DevHome"
```

#### Notes:

* [Dev Home](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dev-home/)

### Developer Mode

Id to include: `DeveloperMode`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx"`
-Name "AllowDevelopmentWithoutDevLicense"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx"`
-Name "AllowDevelopmentWithoutDevLicense"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

#### Notes:

* [Developer Mode features and debugging](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/get-started/developer-mode-features-and-debugging)

### Edge Bing SideBar

Id to include: `EdgeBingSideBar`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge"`
-Name "HubsSidebarEnabled"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge"`
-Name "HubsSidebarEnabled"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

#### Notes:

* [Microsoft Edge now has a Bing AI chatbot sidebar](https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/14/23639375/microsoft-edge-bing-ai-sidebar-chatbot-feature)
* Disables the Edge Bing Sidebar

### Edge Default Location To Blank

Id to include: `EdgeDefaultLocationToBlank`

#### HomepageLocation

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge"`
-Name "HomepageLocation"`
-Type "String"`
-Value "about:blank"
```

##### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge"`
-Name "HomepageLocation"
```

##### Notes:

* [Set home page to blank](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-policies#homepagelocation)

#### NewTabPageLocation

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge"`
-Name "NewTabPageLocation"`
-Type "String"`
-Value "about:blank"
```

##### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge"`
-Name "NewTabPageLocation"
```

##### Notes:

* [Set new tab to blank](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-policies#newtabpagelocation)

### Explorer Classic Menu

Id to include: `ExplorerClassicMenu`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
New-Item -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32" -Value ""
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Remove-Item -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32"
```

### Give Access To

Id to include: `GiveAccessTo`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Blocked"`
-Name "{f81e9010-6ea4-11ce-a7ff-00aa003ca9f6}"`
-Type "String"`
-Value ""
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Blocked"`
-Name "{f81e9010-6ea4-11ce-a7ff-00aa003ca9f6}"
```

#### Notes:

* Removes Explorer "Give access to" functionality. Both from the context menu and from the properties tab.

### Health Check

Id to include: `HealthCheck`

Uninstalls `Windows PC Health Check` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Windows PC Health Check" --exact
```

#### Notes:

* [How to use the PC Health Check app](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-the-pc-health-check-app-9c8abd9b-03ba-4e67-81ef-36f37caa7844)

### HP Vendorware

Id to include: `HP`

#### HP Desktop Support Utilities

Uninstalls `HP Desktop Support Utilities` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "HP Desktop Support Utilities" --exact
```

#### HP Documentation

Uninstalls `HP Documentation` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "HP Documentation" --exact
```

#### HP Notifications

Uninstalls `HP Notifications` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "HP Notifications" --exact
```

#### HPHelp

Uninstalls `HPHelp` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "HPHelp" --exact
```

#### HpTouchpointAnalyticsService

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Stop-Service -Name "HpTouchpointAnalyticsService"
Set-Service -Name "HpTouchpointAnalyticsService"`
-StartupType "Disabled"
```

##### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-Service -Name "HpTouchpointAnalyticsService"`
-StartupType "Automatic"
Start-Service -Name "HpTouchpointAnalyticsService"
```

#### HPAppHelperCap

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Stop-Service -Name "HPAppHelperCap"
Set-Service -Name "HPAppHelperCap"`
-StartupType "Disabled"
```

##### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-Service -Name "HPAppHelperCap"`
-StartupType "Automatic"
Start-Service -Name "HPAppHelperCap"
```

#### HPDiagsCap

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Stop-Service -Name "HPDiagsCap"
Set-Service -Name "HPDiagsCap"`
-StartupType "Disabled"
```

##### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-Service -Name "HPDiagsCap"`
-StartupType "Automatic"
Start-Service -Name "HPDiagsCap"
```

#### HPSysInfoCap

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Stop-Service -Name "HPSysInfoCap"
Set-Service -Name "HPSysInfoCap"`
-StartupType "Disabled"
```

##### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-Service -Name "HPSysInfoCap"`
-StartupType "Automatic"
Start-Service -Name "HPSysInfoCap"
```

#### hpsvcsscan

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Stop-Service -Name "hpsvcsscan"
Set-Service -Name "hpsvcsscan"`
-StartupType "Disabled"
```

##### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-Service -Name "hpsvcsscan"`
-StartupType "Automatic"
Start-Service -Name "hpsvcsscan"
```

#### HotKeyServiceDSU

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Stop-Service -Name "HotKeyServiceDSU"
Set-Service -Name "HotKeyServiceDSU"`
-StartupType "Disabled"
```

##### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-Service -Name "HotKeyServiceDSU"`
-StartupType "Automatic"
Start-Service -Name "HotKeyServiceDSU"
```

### Office 365

Id to include: `Office365`

Uninstalls `Microsoft 365 (Office)` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Microsoft 365 (Office)" --exact
```

### Office Cloud Files

Id to include: `OfficeCloudFiles`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer"`
-Name "ShowCloudFilesInQuickAccess"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "0"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer"`
-Name "ShowCloudFilesInQuickAccess"`
-Type "DWord"`
-Value "1"
```

#### Notes:

* Disables Office cloud files in explorer

### OneDrive

Id to include: `OneDrive`

Uninstalls `OneDrive` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall "OneDrive"
```

#### Notes:

* [OneDrive Personal Cloud Storage](https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/microsoft-365/onedrive/online-cloud-storage)

### Paint

Id to include: `Paint`

#### Paint

Uninstalls `Paint` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Paint" --exact
```

#### paint.net

Installs `paint.net` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

##### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget install --name "paint.net" --exact
```

### Phone Link

Id to include: `PhoneLink`

Uninstalls `Phone Link` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Phone Link" --exact
```

#### Notes:

* [AppStore: Phone Link](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/phone-link/9NMPJ99VJBWV)

### Printer

Id to include: `Printer`

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
Stop-Service -Name "Spooler"
Set-Service -Name "Spooler"`
-StartupType "Disabled"
```

#### Command to manually revert:

```ps
Set-Service -Name "Spooler"`
-StartupType "Automatic"
Start-Service -Name "Spooler"
```

### Quick Assist

Id to include: `QuickAssist`

Uninstalls `Quick Assist` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Quick Assist" --exact
```

#### Notes:

* [Solve PC problems over a remote connection](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/solve-pc-problems-over-a-remote-connection-b077e31a-16f4-2529-1a47-21f6a9040bf3)

### Teams

Id to include: `Teams`

Uninstalls `Microsoft Teams` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Microsoft Teams" --exact
```

#### Notes:

* [Microsoft Teams ](https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software)

### Voice Recorder

Id to include: `VoiceRecorder`

Uninstalls `Windows Voice Recorder` using [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/).

#### Command to manually apply:

```ps
winget uninstall --name "Windows Voice Recorder" --exact
```

## Notes

* [winget](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/)
* https://winget.run. An online registry of winget packages.
* [ExplorerPatcher](https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher). A helpful to use in conjunction with this project to make Windows more usable.
* [Setting a single registry entry using PowerShell](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/samples/working-with-registry-entries#setting-a-single-registry-entry)

## Icons

[Elephant](https://thenounproject.com/icon/elephant-face-1557798/) designed by [Icons Producer](https://thenounproject.com/iconsproducer/) from [The Noun Project](https://thenounproject.com).

## Testing

Unit tests should be run with elevated privileges