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  1. powerjc revised this gist Apr 15, 2020. 1 changed file with 14 additions and 14 deletions.
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    @@ -25,8 +25,8 @@ Disable-BingSearch
    Disable-GameBarTips

    Set-WindowsExplorerOptions -EnableShowHiddenFilesFoldersDrives -EnableShowProtectedOSFiles -EnableShowFileExtensions
    Set-TaskbarOptions -Size Small -Dock Bottom -Combine Full -Lock
    Set-TaskbarOptions -Size Small -Dock Bottom -Combine Full -AlwaysShowIconsOn
    #Set-TaskbarOptions -Size Small -Dock Bottom -Combine Full -Lock
    #Set-TaskbarOptions -Size Small -Dock Bottom -Combine Full -AlwaysShowIconsOn

    #--- Windows Subsystems/Features ---
    choco install Microsoft-Hyper-V-All -source windowsFeatures
    @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ choco install sysinternals -y

    #--- Apps ---
    choco install googlechrome
    choco install docker-for-windows
    #choco install docker-for-windows
    choco install sharex
    # choco install microsoft-teams
    # choco install vcxsrv
    @@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage *Solitaire* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Sticky Notes
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes | Remove-AppxPackage
    # Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Sway
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Office.Sway | Remove-AppxPackage
    @@ -207,16 +207,16 @@ Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
    # Disable Quick Access: Recent Files
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 0
    # Disable Quick Access: Frequent Folders
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 0
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore:
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 1
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Disable the Lock Screen (the one before password prompt - to prevent dropping the first character)
    If (-Not (Test-Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization)) {
    New-Item -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows -Name Personalization | Out-Null
    }
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1
    #If (-Not (Test-Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization)) {
    # New-Item -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows -Name Personalization | Out-Null
    #}
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1
    # To Restore:
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1

    @@ -226,10 +226,10 @@ Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\P
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Power' -Name AwayModeEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0

    # Use the Windows 7-8.1 Style Volume Mixer
    If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -Name MTCUVC | Out-Null
    }
    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 0
    #If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC")) {
    # New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -Name MTCUVC | Out-Null
    #}
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore (Windows 10 Style Volume Control):
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 1

    @@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ Install-WindowsUpdate -acceptEula

    #--- Rename the Computer ---
    # Requires restart, or add the -Restart flag
    $computername = "acidburn"
    $computername = "WIN7HB"
    if ($env:computername -ne $computername) {
    Rename-Computer -NewName $computername
    }
  2. @jessfraz jessfraz revised this gist Sep 20, 2017. 1 changed file with 2 additions and 0 deletions.
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    @@ -172,11 +172,13 @@ Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneVideo | Remove-AppxPackage
    If (-Not (Test-Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo")) {
    New-Item -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo | Out-Null
    }
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo -Name Enabled -Type DWord -Value 0

    # WiFi Sense: HotSpot Sharing: Disable
    If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting")) {
    New-Item -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting | Out-Null
    }
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting -Name value -Type DWord -Value 0

    # WiFi Sense: Shared HotSpot Auto-Connect: Disable
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowAutoConnectToWiFiSenseHotspots -Name value -Type DWord -Value 0
  3. @jessfraz jessfraz revised this gist Sep 20, 2017. 1 changed file with 3 additions and 0 deletions.
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    @@ -236,6 +236,9 @@ Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR"
    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\System\GameConfigStore" -Name GameDVR_Enabled -Type DWord -Value 0

    # Turn off People in Taskbar
    If (-Not (Test-Path "HKCU:SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People")) {
    New-Item -Path HKCU:SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People | Out-Null
    }
    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People" -Name PeopleBand -Type DWord -Value 0

    #--- Restore Temporary Settings ---
  4. @jessfraz jessfraz revised this gist Sep 20, 2017. 1 changed file with 12 additions and 0 deletions.
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    @@ -53,12 +53,18 @@ Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.3DBuilder | Remove-AppxPackage
    # Alarms
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsAlarms | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Autodesk
    Get-AppxPackage *Autodesk* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Bing Weather, News, Sports, and Finance (Money):
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingFinance | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingNews | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingSports | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingWeather | Remove-AppxPackage

    # BubbleWitch
    Get-AppxPackage *BubbleWitch* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Candy Crush
    Get-AppxPackage king.com.CandyCrush* | Remove-AppxPackage

    @@ -80,6 +86,9 @@ Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub | Remove-AppxPackage
    # Get Started
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Getstarted | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Keeper
    Get-AppxPackage *Keeper* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Mail & Calendar
    Get-AppxPackage microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps | Remove-AppxPackage

    @@ -127,6 +136,9 @@ Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsPhone | Remove-AppxPackage
    # Photos
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Photos | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Plex
    Get-AppxPackage *Plex* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Skype (Metro version)
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SkypeApp | Remove-AppxPackage

  5. @jessfraz jessfraz revised this gist Sep 19, 2017. 1 changed file with 3 additions and 0 deletions.
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    @@ -223,6 +223,9 @@ Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUV
    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR" -Name AppCaptureEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0
    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\System\GameConfigStore" -Name GameDVR_Enabled -Type DWord -Value 0

    # Turn off People in Taskbar
    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People" -Name PeopleBand -Type DWord -Value 0

    #--- Restore Temporary Settings ---
    Enable-UAC
    Enable-MicrosoftUpdate
  6. @jessfraz jessfraz revised this gist Sep 18, 2017. 1 changed file with 1 addition and 0 deletions.
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    @@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ choco install sysinternals -y
    #--- Apps ---
    choco install googlechrome
    choco install docker-for-windows
    choco install sharex
    # choco install microsoft-teams
    # choco install vcxsrv

  7. @jessfraz jessfraz revised this gist Sep 18, 2017. 1 changed file with 5 additions and 5 deletions.
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    @@ -33,16 +33,16 @@ choco install Microsoft-Hyper-V-All -source windowsFeatures
    choco install Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux -source windowsfeatures

    #--- Tools ---
    choco install git -params '"/GitAndUnixToolsOnPath /WindowsTerminal"' -y
    choco install poshgit
    # choco install git -params '"/GitAndUnixToolsOnPath /WindowsTerminal"' -y
    # choco install poshgit
    choco install sysinternals -y
    choco install vim
    # choco install vim

    #--- Apps ---
    choco install googlechrome
    choco install docker-for-windows
    choco install microsoft-teams
    choco install vcxsrv
    # choco install microsoft-teams
    # choco install vcxsrv

    #--- Uninstall unecessary applications that come with Windows out of the box ---

  8. @jessfraz jessfraz revised this gist Sep 18, 2017. 1 changed file with 1 addition and 1 deletion.
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    @@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
    # Disable Quick Access: Frequent Folders
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 1
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 1
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Disable the Lock Screen (the one before password prompt - to prevent dropping the first character)
  9. @jessfraz jessfraz revised this gist Sep 18, 2017. 1 changed file with 6 additions and 6 deletions.
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    @@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneMusic | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneVideo | Remove-AppxPackage

    #--- Windows Settings ---
    # Most from: @NickCraver's gist https://gist.github.com/NickCraver/7ebf9efbfd0c3eab72e9
    # Some from: @NickCraver's gist https://gist.github.com/NickCraver/7ebf9efbfd0c3eab72e9

    # Privacy: Let apps use my advertising ID: Disable
    If (-Not (Test-Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo")) {
    @@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search -N
    # Change Explorer home screen back to "This PC"
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name LaunchTo -Type DWord -Value 1
    # Change it back to "Quick Access" (Windows 10 default)
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name LaunchTo -Type DWord -Value 2
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name LaunchTo -Type DWord -Value 2

    # Better File Explorer
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name NavPaneExpandToCurrentFolder -Value 1
    @@ -195,28 +195,28 @@ Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 1
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 1
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Disable the Lock Screen (the one before password prompt - to prevent dropping the first character)
    If (-Not (Test-Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization)) {
    New-Item -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows -Name Personalization | Out-Null
    }
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Lock screen (not sleep) on lid close
    Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Power' -Name AwayModeEnabled -Type DWord -Value 1
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Power' -Name AwayModeEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Power' -Name AwayModeEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0

    # Use the Windows 7-8.1 Style Volume Mixer
    If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -Name MTCUVC | Out-Null
    }
    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore (Windows 10 Style Volume Control):
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 1
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Disable Xbox Gamebar
    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR" -Name AppCaptureEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0
  10. @jessfraz jessfraz revised this gist Sep 16, 2017. 1 changed file with 2 additions and 2 deletions.
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    @@ -230,6 +230,6 @@ Install-WindowsUpdate -acceptEula
    #--- Rename the Computer ---
    # Requires restart, or add the -Restart flag
    $computername = "acidburn"
    if ($env:computername -ne "acidburn") {
    Rename-Computer -NewName "acidburn"
    if ($env:computername -ne $computername) {
    Rename-Computer -NewName $computername
    }
  11. @jessfraz jessfraz revised this gist Sep 16, 2017. 1 changed file with 4 additions and 1 deletion.
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    @@ -229,4 +229,7 @@ Install-WindowsUpdate -acceptEula

    #--- Rename the Computer ---
    # Requires restart, or add the -Restart flag
    Rename-Computer -NewName "acidburn"
    $computername = "acidburn"
    if ($env:computername -ne "acidburn") {
    Rename-Computer -NewName "acidburn"
    }
  12. @jessfraz jessfraz revised this gist Sep 16, 2017. 1 changed file with 6 additions and 4 deletions.
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    @@ -92,10 +92,12 @@ Get-AppxPackage *MarchofEmpires* | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage *McAfee* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Uninstall McAfee Security App
    $uninstall = gci "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall" | foreach { gp $_.PSPath } | ? { $_ -match "McAfee Security" } | select UninstallString
    $uninstall = $uninstall.UninstallString -Replace "C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe",""
    Write "Uninstalling McAfee..."
    start-process "C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe" -arg "$uninstall" -Wait
    $mcafee = gci "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall" | foreach { gp $_.PSPath } | ? { $_ -match "McAfee Security" } | select UninstallString
    if ($mcafee) {
    $mcafee = $mcafee.UninstallString -Replace "C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe",""
    Write "Uninstalling McAfee..."
    start-process "C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe" -arg "$mcafee" -Wait
    }

    # Messaging
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Messaging | Remove-AppxPackage
  13. @jessfraz jessfraz revised this gist Sep 16, 2017. 1 changed file with 7 additions and 2 deletions.
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    @@ -2,10 +2,15 @@
    # Author: Jess Frazelle <[email protected]>
    # Last Updated: 2017-09-11
    #
    # Install boxstarter:
    # . { iwr -useb http://boxstarter.org/bootstrapper.ps1 } | iex; get-boxstarter -Force
    #
    # You might need to set: Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
    #
    # Run this boxstarter by calling the following from an **elevated** command-prompt:
    # start http://boxstarter.org/package/nr/url?<URL-TO-RAW-GIST>
    # start http://boxstarter.org/package/nr/url?<URL-TO-RAW-GIST>
    # OR
    # Install-BoxstarterPackage -PackageName <URL-TO-RAW-GIST> -DisableReboots
    # Install-BoxstarterPackage -PackageName <URL-TO-RAW-GIST> -DisableReboots
    #
    # Learn more: http://boxstarter.org/Learn/WebLauncher

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    @@ -221,4 +221,5 @@ Enable-MicrosoftUpdate
    Install-WindowsUpdate -acceptEula

    #--- Rename the Computer ---
    # Requires restart, or add the -Restart flag
    Rename-Computer -NewName "acidburn"
  15. @jessfraz jessfraz revised this gist Sep 16, 2017. 1 changed file with 4 additions and 1 deletion.
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    @@ -218,4 +218,7 @@ Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\System\GameConfigStore" -Name GameDVR_Enabled -Typ
    #--- Restore Temporary Settings ---
    Enable-UAC
    Enable-MicrosoftUpdate
    Install-WindowsUpdate -acceptEula
    Install-WindowsUpdate -acceptEula

    #--- Rename the Computer ---
    Rename-Computer -NewName "acidburn"
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    @@ -86,6 +86,12 @@ Get-AppxPackage *MarchofEmpires* | Remove-AppxPackage
    # McAfee Security
    Get-AppxPackage *McAfee* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Uninstall McAfee Security App
    $uninstall = gci "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall" | foreach { gp $_.PSPath } | ? { $_ -match "McAfee Security" } | select UninstallString
    $uninstall = $uninstall.UninstallString -Replace "C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe",""
    Write "Uninstalling McAfee..."
    start-process "C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe" -arg "$uninstall" -Wait

    # Messaging
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Messaging | Remove-AppxPackage

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    @@ -205,6 +205,9 @@ Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUV
    # To Restore (Windows 10 Style Volume Control):
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Disable Xbox Gamebar
    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR" -Name AppCaptureEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0
    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\System\GameConfigStore" -Name GameDVR_Enabled -Type DWord -Value 0

    #--- Restore Temporary Settings ---
    Enable-UAC
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    @@ -193,9 +193,9 @@ Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Lock screen (not sleep) on lid close
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\CurrentControlSet\Control\SessionManager\Power -Name AwayModeEnabled -Type DWord -Value 1
    Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Power' -Name AwayModeEnabled -Type DWord -Value 1
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\CurrentControlSet\Control\SessionManager\Power -Name AwayModeEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Power' -Name AwayModeEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0

    # Use the Windows 7-8.1 Style Volume Mixer
    If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC")) {
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    @@ -161,8 +161,9 @@ Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search -N
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search -Name BingSearchEnabled -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Disable Telemetry (requires a reboot to take effect)
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection -Name AllowTelemetry -Type DWord -Value 0
    Get-Service DiagTrack,Dmwappushservice | Stop-Service | Set-Service -StartupType Disabled
    # Note this may break Insider builds for your organization
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection -Name AllowTelemetry -Type DWord -Value 0
    # Get-Service DiagTrack,Dmwappushservice | Stop-Service | Set-Service -StartupType Disabled

    # Change Explorer home screen back to "This PC"
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name LaunchTo -Type DWord -Value 1
    @@ -191,6 +192,11 @@ Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Lock screen (not sleep) on lid close
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\CurrentControlSet\Control\SessionManager\Power -Name AwayModeEnabled -Type DWord -Value 1
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\CurrentControlSet\Control\SessionManager\Power -Name AwayModeEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0

    # Use the Windows 7-8.1 Style Volume Mixer
    If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -Name MTCUVC | Out-Null
  20. @jessfraz jessfraz revised this gist Sep 16, 2017. 1 changed file with 46 additions and 9 deletions.
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    @@ -41,14 +41,23 @@ choco install vcxsrv

    #--- Uninstall unecessary applications that come with Windows out of the box ---

    # Candy Crush
    Get-AppxPackage king.com.CandyCrush* | Remove-AppxPackage
    # 3D Builder
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.3DBuilder | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Alarms
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsAlarms | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Bing Weather, News, Sports, and Finance (Money):
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingWeather | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingFinance | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingNews | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingSports | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingFinance | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingWeather | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Candy Crush
    Get-AppxPackage king.com.CandyCrush* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Comms Phone
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.CommsPhone | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Dell
    Get-AppxPackage *Dell* | Remove-AppxPackage
    @@ -59,31 +68,48 @@ Get-AppxPackage *Dropbox* | Remove-AppxPackage
    # Facebook
    Get-AppxPackage *Facebook* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Feedback Hub
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Get Started
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Getstarted | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Mail & Calendar
    Get-AppxPackage microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Maps
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsMaps | Remove-AppxPackage

    # March of Empires
    Get-AppxPackage *MarchofEmpires* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # McAfee Security
    Get-AppxPackage *McAfee* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Messaging
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Messaging | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Minecraft
    Get-AppxPackage *Minecraft* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Music, Movies & TV
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneVideo | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneMusic | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Netflix
    Get-AppxPackage *Netflix* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Office Hub
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub | Remove-AppxPackage

    # One Connect
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.OneConnect | Remove-AppxPackage

    # OneNote
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Office.OneNote | Remove-AppxPackage

    # People
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.People | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Phone
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsPhone | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Photos
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Photos | Remove-AppxPackage

    @@ -96,11 +122,22 @@ Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder | Remove-AppxPackage
    # Solitaire
    Get-AppxPackage *Solitaire* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Sticky Notes
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Sway
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Office.Sway | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Twitter
    Get-AppxPackage *Twitter* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Xbox
    Get-AppxPackage *Xbox* | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxApp | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Zune Music, Movies & TV
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneMusic | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneVideo | Remove-AppxPackage

    #--- Windows Settings ---
    # Most from: @NickCraver's gist https://gist.github.com/NickCraver/7ebf9efbfd0c3eab72e9
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    @@ -50,6 +50,9 @@ Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingNews | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingSports | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingFinance | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Dell
    Get-AppxPackage *Dell* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Dropbox
    Get-AppxPackage *Dropbox* | Remove-AppxPackage

    @@ -97,7 +100,7 @@ Get-AppxPackage *Solitaire* | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage *Twitter* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Xbox
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxApp | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage *Xbox* | Remove-AppxPackage

    #--- Windows Settings ---
    # Most from: @NickCraver's gist https://gist.github.com/NickCraver/7ebf9efbfd0c3eab72e9
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    @@ -63,6 +63,7 @@ Get-AppxPackage microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage *MarchofEmpires* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # McAfee Security
    Get-AppxPackage *McAfee* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Minecraft
    Get-AppxPackage *Minecraft* | Remove-AppxPackage
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    @@ -64,6 +64,9 @@ Get-AppxPackage *MarchofEmpires* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # McAfee Security

    # Minecraft
    Get-AppxPackage *Minecraft* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Music, Movies & TV
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneVideo | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneMusic | Remove-AppxPackage
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    @@ -53,11 +53,17 @@ Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingFinance | Remove-AppxPackage
    # Dropbox
    Get-AppxPackage *Dropbox* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # McAfee Security
    # Facebook
    Get-AppxPackage *Facebook* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Mail & Calendar
    Get-AppxPackage microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps | Remove-AppxPackage

    # March of Empires
    Get-AppxPackage *MarchofEmpires* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # McAfee Security

    # Music, Movies & TV
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneVideo | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneMusic | Remove-AppxPackage
    @@ -83,6 +89,9 @@ Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder | Remove-AppxPackage
    # Solitaire
    Get-AppxPackage *Solitaire* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Twitter
    Get-AppxPackage *Twitter* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Xbox
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxApp | Remove-AppxPackage

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    #
    # Run this boxstarter by calling the following from an **elevated** command-prompt:
    # start http://boxstarter.org/package/nr/url?<URL-TO-RAW-GIST>
    # OR
    # Install-BoxstarterPackage -PackageName <URL-TO-RAW-GIST> -DisableReboots
    #
    # Learn more: http://boxstarter.org/Learn/WebLauncher

    @@ -28,6 +30,7 @@ choco install Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux -source windowsfeatures
    #--- Tools ---
    choco install git -params '"/GitAndUnixToolsOnPath /WindowsTerminal"' -y
    choco install poshgit
    choco install sysinternals -y
    choco install vim

    #--- Apps ---
    @@ -37,6 +40,10 @@ choco install microsoft-teams
    choco install vcxsrv

    #--- Uninstall unecessary applications that come with Windows out of the box ---

    # Candy Crush
    Get-AppxPackage king.com.CandyCrush* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Bing Weather, News, Sports, and Finance (Money):
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingWeather | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingNews | Remove-AppxPackage
    @@ -82,6 +89,16 @@ Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxApp | Remove-AppxPackage
    #--- Windows Settings ---
    # Most from: @NickCraver's gist https://gist.github.com/NickCraver/7ebf9efbfd0c3eab72e9

    # Privacy: Let apps use my advertising ID: Disable
    If (-Not (Test-Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo")) {
    New-Item -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo | Out-Null
    }

    # WiFi Sense: HotSpot Sharing: Disable
    If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting")) {
    New-Item -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting | Out-Null
    }

    # WiFi Sense: Shared HotSpot Auto-Connect: Disable
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowAutoConnectToWiFiSenseHotspots -Name value -Type DWord -Value 0

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    #--- Windows Settings ---
    # Most from: @NickCraver's gist https://gist.github.com/NickCraver/7ebf9efbfd0c3eab72e9

    # Privacy: SmartScreen Filter for Store Apps: Disable
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppHost -Name EnableWebContentEvaluation -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppHost -Name EnableWebContentEvaluation -Type DWord -Value 1

    # WiFi Sense: Shared HotSpot Auto-Connect: Disable
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowAutoConnectToWiFiSenseHotspots -Name value -Type DWord -Value 0

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    @@ -21,10 +21,6 @@ Set-WindowsExplorerOptions -EnableShowHiddenFilesFoldersDrives -EnableShowProtec
    Set-TaskbarOptions -Size Small -Dock Bottom -Combine Full -Lock
    Set-TaskbarOptions -Size Small -Dock Bottom -Combine Full -AlwaysShowIconsOn

    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name NavPaneExpandToCurrentFolder -Value 1
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name NavPaneShowAllFolders -Value 1
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name MMTaskbarMode -Value 2

    #--- Windows Subsystems/Features ---
    choco install Microsoft-Hyper-V-All -source windowsFeatures
    choco install Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux -source windowsfeatures
    @@ -40,6 +36,105 @@ choco install docker-for-windows
    choco install microsoft-teams
    choco install vcxsrv

    #--- Uninstall unecessary applications that come with Windows out of the box ---
    # Bing Weather, News, Sports, and Finance (Money):
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingWeather | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingNews | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingSports | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingFinance | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Dropbox
    Get-AppxPackage *Dropbox* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # McAfee Security

    # Mail & Calendar
    Get-AppxPackage microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Music, Movies & TV
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneVideo | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneMusic | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Netflix
    Get-AppxPackage *Netflix* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # OneNote
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Office.OneNote | Remove-AppxPackage

    # People
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.People | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Photos
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Photos | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Skype (Metro version)
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SkypeApp | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Sound Recorder
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Solitaire
    Get-AppxPackage *Solitaire* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Xbox
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxApp | Remove-AppxPackage

    #--- Windows Settings ---
    # Most from: @NickCraver's gist https://gist.github.com/NickCraver/7ebf9efbfd0c3eab72e9

    # Privacy: SmartScreen Filter for Store Apps: Disable
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppHost -Name EnableWebContentEvaluation -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppHost -Name EnableWebContentEvaluation -Type DWord -Value 1

    # WiFi Sense: Shared HotSpot Auto-Connect: Disable
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowAutoConnectToWiFiSenseHotspots -Name value -Type DWord -Value 0

    # Start Menu: Disable Bing Search Results
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search -Name BingSearchEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore (Enabled):
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search -Name BingSearchEnabled -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Disable Telemetry (requires a reboot to take effect)
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection -Name AllowTelemetry -Type DWord -Value 0
    Get-Service DiagTrack,Dmwappushservice | Stop-Service | Set-Service -StartupType Disabled

    # Change Explorer home screen back to "This PC"
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name LaunchTo -Type DWord -Value 1
    # Change it back to "Quick Access" (Windows 10 default)
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name LaunchTo -Type DWord -Value 2

    # Better File Explorer
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name NavPaneExpandToCurrentFolder -Value 1
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name NavPaneShowAllFolders -Value 1
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name MMTaskbarMode -Value 2

    # These make "Quick Access" behave much closer to the old "Favorites"
    # Disable Quick Access: Recent Files
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 0
    # Disable Quick Access: Frequent Folders
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 1
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Disable the Lock Screen (the one before password prompt - to prevent dropping the first character)
    If (-Not (Test-Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization)) {
    New-Item -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows -Name Personalization | Out-Null
    }
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Use the Windows 7-8.1 Style Volume Mixer
    If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -Name MTCUVC | Out-Null
    }
    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore (Windows 10 Style Volume Control):
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 1


    #--- Restore Temporary Settings ---
    Enable-UAC
    Enable-MicrosoftUpdate
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    # Description: Uninstall unecessary applications that come with Windows out of the box
    # Author: Jess Frazelle <[email protected]>
    # Last Updated: 2017-09-11

    # Dropbox
    Get-AppxPackage *Dropbox* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # McAfee Security

    # Netflix
    Get-AppxPackage *Netflix* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Solitaire
    Get-AppxPackage *Solitaire* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Xbox
    Get-AppxPackage *Xbox* | Remove-AppxPackage

    #-- Useful commands for privacy --#
    # Most from: @NickCraver's gist https://gist.github.com/NickCraver/7ebf9efbfd0c3eab72e9

    # Privacy: SmartScreen Filter for Store Apps: Disable
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppHost -Name EnableWebContentEvaluation -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppHost -Name EnableWebContentEvaluation -Type DWord -Value 1

    # WiFi Sense: Shared HotSpot Auto-Connect: Disable
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowAutoConnectToWiFiSenseHotspots -Name value -Type DWord -Value 0

    # Start Menu: Disable Bing Search Results
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search -Name BingSearchEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore (Enabled):
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search -Name BingSearchEnabled -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Disable Telemetry (requires a reboot to take effect)
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection -Name AllowTelemetry -Type DWord -Value 0
    Get-Service DiagTrack,Dmwappushservice | Stop-Service | Set-Service -StartupType Disabled

    # Change Explorer home screen back to "This PC"
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name LaunchTo -Type DWord -Value 1
    # Change it back to "Quick Access" (Windows 10 default)
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name LaunchTo -Type DWord -Value 2

    # These make "Quick Access" behave much closer to the old "Favorites"
    # Disable Quick Access: Recent Files
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 0
    # Disable Quick Access: Frequent Folders
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 1
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Disable the Lock Screen (the one before password prompt - to prevent dropping the first character)
    If (-Not (Test-Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization)) {
    New-Item -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows -Name Personalization | Out-Null
    }
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Use the Windows 7-8.1 Style Volume Mixer
    If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -Name MTCUVC | Out-Null
    }
    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore (Windows 10 Style Volume Control):
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 1

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    @@ -23,7 +23,6 @@ Set-TaskbarOptions -Size Small -Dock Bottom -Combine Full -AlwaysShowIconsOn

    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name NavPaneExpandToCurrentFolder -Value 1
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name NavPaneShowAllFolders -Value 1
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name LaunchTo -Value 1
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name MMTaskbarMode -Value 2

    #--- Windows Subsystems/Features ---
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    # Xbox
    Get-AppxPackage *Xbox* | Remove-AppxPackage

    ## Other useful commands
    #--- List all installed programs --#
    Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\* | Select-Object DisplayName, DisplayVersion, Publisher, InstallDate |Format-Table -AutoSize
    #-- Useful commands for privacy --#
    # Most from: @NickCraver's gist https://gist.github.com/NickCraver/7ebf9efbfd0c3eab72e9

    # Privacy: SmartScreen Filter for Store Apps: Disable
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppHost -Name EnableWebContentEvaluation -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppHost -Name EnableWebContentEvaluation -Type DWord -Value 1

    # WiFi Sense: Shared HotSpot Auto-Connect: Disable
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowAutoConnectToWiFiSenseHotspots -Name value -Type DWord -Value 0

    # Start Menu: Disable Bing Search Results
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search -Name BingSearchEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore (Enabled):
    # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search -Name BingSearchEnabled -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Disable Telemetry (requires a reboot to take effect)
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection -Name AllowTelemetry -Type DWord -Value 0
    Get-Service DiagTrack,Dmwappushservice | Stop-Service | Set-Service -StartupType Disabled

    # Change Explorer home screen back to "This PC"
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name LaunchTo -Type DWord -Value 1
    # Change it back to "Quick Access" (Windows 10 default)
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name LaunchTo -Type DWord -Value 2

    # These make "Quick Access" behave much closer to the old "Favorites"
    # Disable Quick Access: Recent Files
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 0
    # Disable Quick Access: Frequent Folders
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 1
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Disable the Lock Screen (the one before password prompt - to prevent dropping the first character)
    If (-Not (Test-Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization)) {
    New-Item -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows -Name Personalization | Out-Null
    }
    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1
    # To Restore:
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1

    # Use the Windows 7-8.1 Style Volume Mixer
    If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -Name MTCUVC | Out-Null
    }
    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 0
    # To Restore (Windows 10 Style Volume Control):
    #Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 1

    #--- List all store-installed programs --#
    Get-AppxPackage | Select-Object Name, PackageFullName, Version |Format-Table -AutoSize
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    Get-AppxPackage *Solitaire* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Xbox
    Get-AppxPackage *Xbox* | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage *Xbox* | Remove-AppxPackage

    ## Other useful commands
    #--- List all installed programs --#
    Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\* | Select-Object DisplayName, DisplayVersion, Publisher, InstallDate |Format-Table -AutoSize

    #--- List all store-installed programs --#
    Get-AppxPackage | Select-Object Name, PackageFullName, Version |Format-Table -AutoSize
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    # Netflix
    Get-AppxPackage *Netflix* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Twitter
    Get-AppxPackage *Twitter* | Remove-AppxPackage
    # Solitaire
    Get-AppxPackage *Solitaire* | Remove-AppxPackage

    # Xbox
    Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxApp | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage *Xbox* | Remove-AppxPackage