#This function finds any AppX/AppXProvisioned package and uninstalls it, except for Freshpaint, Windows Calculator, Windows Store, and Windows Photos. #Also, to note - This does NOT remove essential system services/software/etc such as .NET framework installations, Cortana, Edge, etc. If (Test-Path "C:\Windows10Debloater") { Write-Output "C:\Windows10Debloater exists. Skipping." } Else { Write-Output "The folder 'C:\Windows10Debloater' doesn't exist. This folder will be used for storing logs created after the script runs. Creating now." Start-Sleep 1 New-Item -Path "C:\Windows10Debloater" -ItemType Directory } Start-Transcript -OutputDirectory "C:\Windows10Debloater" Function Start-Debloat { [CmdletBinding()] Param() #Removes AppxPackages #Credit to /u/GavinEke for a modified version of my whitelist code [regex]$WhitelistedApps = 'Microsoft.Paint3D|Microsoft.WindowsCalculator|Microsoft.WindowsStore|Microsoft.Windows.Photos|CanonicalGroupLimited.UbuntuonWindows|Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI|Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay|Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI' Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Where-Object {$_.Name -NotMatch $WhitelistedApps} | Remove-AppxPackage -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.PackageName -NotMatch $WhitelistedApps} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } Function Remove-Keys { [CmdletBinding()] Param() #These are the registry keys that it will delete. $Keys = @( #Remove Background Tasks "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\46928bounde.EclipseManager_2.2.4.51_neutral__a5h4egax66k6y" "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0" "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub_17.7909.7600.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe" "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\Microsoft.PPIProjection_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.16299.15.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" #Windows File "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.File\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0" #Registry keys to delete if they aren't uninstalled by RemoveAppXPackage/RemoveAppXProvisionedPackage "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\46928bounde.EclipseManager_2.2.4.51_neutral__a5h4egax66k6y" "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0" "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\Microsoft.PPIProjection_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.16299.15.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" #Scheduled Tasks to delete "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.PreInstalledConfigTask\PackageId\Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub_17.7909.7600.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe" #Windows Protocol Keys "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Protocol\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0" "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Protocol\PackageId\Microsoft.PPIProjection_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Protocol\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Protocol\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.16299.15.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy" #Windows Share Target "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.ShareTarget\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0" ) #This writes the output of each key it is removing and also removes the keys listed above. ForEach ($Key in $Keys) { Write-Output "Removing $Key from registry" Remove-Item $Key -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } } Function Protect-Privacy { [CmdletBinding()] Param() #Disables Windows Feedback Experience Write-Output "Disabling Windows Feedback Experience program" $Advertising = 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo' If (Test-Path $Advertising) { Set-ItemProperty $Advertising -Name Enabled -Value 0 -Verbose } #Stops Cortana from being used as part of your Windows Search Function Write-Output "Stopping Cortana from being used as part of your Windows Search Function" $Search = 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search' If (Test-Path $Search) { Set-ItemProperty $Search -Name AllowCortana -Value 0 -Verbose } #Stops the Windows Feedback Experience from sending anonymous data Write-Output "Stopping the Windows Feedback Experience program" $Period1 = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Siuf' $Period2 = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules' $Period3 = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules\PeriodInNanoSeconds' If (!(Test-Path $Period3)) { mkdir $Period1 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue mkdir $Period2 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue mkdir $Period3 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue New-ItemProperty $Period3 -Name PeriodInNanoSeconds -Value 0 -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } Write-Output "Adding Registry key to prevent bloatware apps from returning" #Prevents bloatware applications from returning $registryPath = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" If (!(Test-Path $registryPath)) { Mkdir $registryPath -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue New-ItemProperty $registryPath -Name DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures -Value 1 -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } Write-Output "Setting Mixed Reality Portal value to 0 so that you can uninstall it in Settings" $Holo = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Holographic' If (Test-Path $Holo) { Set-ItemProperty $Holo -Name FirstRunSucceeded -Value 0 -Verbose } #Disables live tiles Write-Output "Disabling live tiles" $Live = 'HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications' If (!(Test-Path $Live)) { mkdir $Live -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue New-ItemProperty $Live -Name NoTileApplicationNotification -Value 1 -Verbose } #Turns off Data Collection via the AllowTelemtry key by changing it to 0 Write-Output "Turning off Data Collection" $DataCollection = 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection' If (Test-Path $DataCollection) { Set-ItemProperty $DataCollection -Name AllowTelemetry -Value 0 -Verbose } #Disables People icon on Taskbar Write-Output "Disabling People icon on Taskbar" $People = 'HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People' If (!(Test-Path $People)) { mkdir $People -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue New-ItemProperty $People -Name PeopleBand -Value 0 -Verbose } #Disables suggestions on start menu Write-Output "Disabling suggestions on the Start Menu" If ('HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager') { $Suggestions = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager' Set-ItemProperty $Suggestions -Name SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled -Value 0 -Verbose } #Disables scheduled tasks that are considered unnecessary Write-Output "Disabling scheduled tasks" Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName XblGameSaveTaskLogon | Disable-ScheduledTask Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName XblGameSaveTask | Disable-ScheduledTask Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName Consolidator | Disable-ScheduledTask Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName UsbCeip | Disable-ScheduledTask Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName DmClient | Disable-ScheduledTask Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName DmClientOnScenarioDownload | Disable-ScheduledTask } Function Stop-EdgePDF { Write-Output "Stopping Edge from taking over as the default .PDF viewer" #Stops edge from taking over as the default .PDF viewer If (!(Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf' -Name NoOpenWith)) { $NoOpen = 'HKCR:\.pdf' New-ItemProperty $NoOpen -Name NoOpenWith -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } If (!(Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf' -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb)) { $NoStatic = 'HKCR:\.pdf' New-ItemProperty $NoStatic -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } If (!(Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' -Name NoOpenWith)) { $NoOpen = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' New-ItemProperty $NoOpen -Name NoOpenWith -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } If (!(Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb)) { $NoStatic = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' New-ItemProperty $NoStatic -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } If (!(Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' -Name NoOpenWith)) { $NoOpen = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' New-ItemProperty $NoOpen -Name NoOpenWith -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } If (!(Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb)) { $NoStatic = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' New-ItemProperty $NoStatic -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } #Appends an underscore '_' to the Registry key for Edge If ('HKCR:\AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723') { $Edge = 'HKCR:\AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723' Set-Item $Edge AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723_ -Verbose } } Function Revert-Changes { [CmdletBinding()] Param() #This function will revert the changes you made when running the Start-Debloat function. #This line reinstalls all of the bloatware that was removed Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | ForEach {Add-AppxPackage -Verbose -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Write-Output "Re-enabling key to show advertisement information" #Tells Windows to enable your advertising information. If ('HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo') { $Advertising = 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo' Set-ItemProperty $Advertising -Name Enabled -Value 1 -Verbose } #Enables Cortana to be used as part of your Windows Search Function Write-Output "Re-enabling Cortana to be used in your Windows Search" If ('HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search') { $Search = 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search' Set-ItemProperty $Search -Name AllowCortana -Value 1 -Verbose } #Re-enables the Windows Feedback Experience for sending anonymous data Write-Output "Re-enabling Windows Feedback Experience" If (!('HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules\PeriodInNanoSeconds')) { mkdir 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules\PeriodInNanoSeconds' $Period = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules\PeriodInNanoSeconds' New-Item $Period -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Set-ItemProperty -Name PeriodInNanoSeconds -Value 1 -Verbose } Write-Output "Adding Registry key to prevent bloatware apps from returning" #Enables bloatware applications If ('HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent') { $registryPath = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" Mkdir $registryPath -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue New-ItemProperty $registryPath -Name DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures -Value 0 -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } #Changes Mixed Reality Portal Key 'FirstRunSucceeded' to 1 Write-Output "Setting Mixed Reality Portal value to 1" If ('HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Holographic') { $Holo = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Holographic' Set-ItemProperty $Holo -Name FirstRunSucceeded -Value 1 -Verbose } #Re-enables live tiles Write-Output "Enabling live tiles" If ('HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications') { mkdir 'HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue $Live = 'HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications' New-ItemProperty $Live -Name NoTileApplicationNotification -Value 0 -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } Write-Output "Changing the 'Cloud Content' registry key value to 1 to allow bloatware apps to reinstall" #Prevents bloatware applications from returning If ("HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent\") { $registryPath = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" Mkdir $registryPath -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue New-ItemProperty $registryPath -Name DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures -Value 1 -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } #Re-enables data collection Write-Output "Re-enabling data collection" If ('HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection') { $DataCollection = 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection' Set-ItemProperty $DataCollection -Name AllowTelemetry -Value 1 -Verbose } #Re-enables People Icon on Taskbar Write-Output "Enabling People icon on Taskbar" If ('HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People') { $People = 'HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People' New-ItemProperty $People -Name PeopleBand -Value 1 -Verbose -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } #Re-enables suggestions on start menu Write-Output "Enabling suggestions on the Start Menu" If ('HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager') { $Suggestions = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager' Set-ItemProperty $Suggestions -Name SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled -Value 1 -Verbose } #Re-enables scheduled tasks that were disabled when running the Debloat switch Write-Output "Enabling scheduled tasks that were disabled" Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName XblGameSaveTaskLogon | Enable-ScheduledTask -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName XblGameSaveTask | Enable-ScheduledTask -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName Consolidator | Enable-ScheduledTask -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName UsbCeip | Enable-ScheduledTask -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName DmClient | Enable-ScheduledTask -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName DmClientOnScenarioDownload | Enable-ScheduledTask -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } Function Enable-EdgePDF { Write-Output "Setting Edge back to default" #Sets edge back to default If (Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf' -Name NoOpenWith) { $NoOpen = 'HKCR:\.pdf' Remove-ItemProperty $NoOpen -Name NoOpenWith -Verbose } If (Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf' -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb) { $NoStatic = 'HKCR:\.pdf' Remove-ItemProperty $NoStatic -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb -Verbose } If (Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' -Name NoOpenWith) { $NoOpen = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' Remove-ItemProperty $NoOpen -Name NoOpenWith -Verbose } If (Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb) { $NoStatic = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithProgids' Remove-ItemProperty $NoStatic -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb -Verbose } If (Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' -Name NoOpenWith) { $NoOpen = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' Remove-ItemProperty $NoOpen -Name NoOpenWith -Verbose } If (Get-ItemProperty 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb) { $NoStatic = 'HKCR:\.pdf\OpenWithList' Remove-ItemProperty $NoStatic -Name NoStaticDefaultVerb -Verbose } #Removes an underscore '_' from the Registry key for Edge If ('HKCR:\AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723') { $Edge = 'HKCR:\AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723' Set-Item $Edge AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723 -Verbose } } Function FixWhitelistedApps { [CmdletBinding()] Param() If (!(Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Select Microsoft.Paint3D, Microsoft.WindowsCalculator, Microsoft.WindowsStore, Microsoft.Windows.Photos)) { #Credit to abulgatz for these 4 lines of code Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.Paint3D | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsCalculator | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} Get-AppxPackage -allusers Microsoft.Windows.Photos | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} } } #Switch statement containing Debloat/Revert options Write-Output "The following options will allow you to either Debloat Windows 10, or to revert changes made after Debloating Windows 10. Choose 'Debloat' to Debloat Windows 10 or choose 'Revert' to revert changes made by this script." $Readhost = Read-Host " ( Debloat / Revert ) " Switch ($ReadHost) { #This will debloat Windows 10 Debloat { #Creates a "drive" to access the HKCR (HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT) Write-Output "Creating PSDrive 'HKCR' (HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT). This will be used for the duration of the script as it is necessary for the removal and modification of specific registry keys." New-PSDrive -Name HKCR -PSProvider Registry -Root HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT Start-Sleep 1 Write-Output "Uninstalling bloatware, please wait." Start-Debloat Write-Output "Bloatware removed." Start-Sleep 1 Write-Output "Removing specific registry keys." Remove-Keys Write-Output "Leftover bloatware registry keys removed." Start-Sleep 1 Write-Output "Checking to see if any Whitelisted Apps were removed, and if so re-adding them." Start-Sleep 1 FixWhitelistedApps Start-Sleep 1 Write-Output "Disabling Cortana from search, disabling feedback to Microsoft, and disabling scheduled tasks that are considered to be telemetry or unnecessary." Protect-Privacy Write-Output "Cortana disabled from search, feedback to Microsoft has been disabled, and scheduled tasks are disabled." Start-Sleep 1; $PublishSettings = $Debloat Write-Output "Do you want to stop edge from taking over as the default PDF viewer?" $ReadHost = Read-Host " (Yes / No ) " Switch ($ReadHost) { Yes { Stop-EdgePDF Write-Output "Edge will no longer take over as the default PDF viewer."; $PublishSettings = $Yes } No { $PublishSettings = $No } } #Switch statement asking if you'd like to reboot your machine Write-Output "For some of the changes to properly take effect it is recommended to reboot your machine. Would you like to restart?" $ReadHost = Read-Host " ( Yes / No ) " Switch ($Readhost) { Yes { Write-Output "Unloading the HKCR drive..." Remove-PSDrive HKCR Start-Sleep 1 Stop-Transcript Write-Output "Initiating reboot." Start-Sleep 2 Restart-Computer; $PublishSettings = $Yes } No { Write-Output "Unloading the HKCR drive..." Remove-PSDrive HKCR Start-Sleep 1 Stop-Transcript Write-Output "Script has finished. Exiting." Start-Sleep 2 Exit; $PublishSettings = $No } } } Revert { Write-Output "Reverting changes..." Write-Output "Creating PSDrive 'HKCR' (HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT). This will be used for the duration of the script as it is necessary for the modification of specific registry keys." New-PSDrive -Name HKCR -PSProvider Registry -Root HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT Revert-Changes; $PublishSettings = $Revert Write-Output "Do you want to revert changes that disabled Edge as the default PDF viewer?" $ReadHost = Read-Host " (Yes / No ) " Switch ($ReadHost) { Yes { Enable-EdgePDF Write-Output "Edge will no longer be disabled from being used as the default Edge PDF viewer."; $PublishSettings = $Yes } No {$PublishSettings = $No} } #Switch statement asking if you'd like to reboot your machine Write-Output "For some of the changes to properly take effect it is recommended to reboot your machine. Would you like to restart?" $Readhost = Read-Host " ( Yes / No ) " Switch ($Readhost) { Yes { Write-Output "Unloading the HKCR drive..." Remove-PSDrive HKCR Start-Sleep 1 Write-Output "Initiating reboot." Stop-Transcript Start-Sleep 2 Restart-Computer; $PublishSettings = $Yes } No { Write-Output "Unloading the HKCR drive..." Remove-PSDrive HKCR Start-Sleep 1 Write-Output "Script has finished. Exiting." Stop-Transcript Start-Sleep 2 Exit; $PublishSettings = $No } } } }