### Note: for any folder not found, navigate as far as possible, then create as a new Key

## Disable Downloads like Candy Crush, etc.

- `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent`
- Dword `DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures` set to `1`


## Disable Lock screen, just show login form

- `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization`
- Dword `NoLockScreen` set to `1`

Note: Requires latest anniversary update (was removed in the first version)


## Disable Aero shake

- `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer`
- Dword `NoWindowMinimizingShortcuts` set to `1`

And newer versions of windows 10:
- `Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced`
- Dword `DisallowShaking` set to `1`


## Disable Cortana

- `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search`
- Dword `AllowCortana` set to `0`


## Uninstall OneDrive

- `taskkill /f /im OneDrive.exe`
- `%SystemRoot%\SysWOW64\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall`

## Set default text editor for files without extensions

In administrator command line:
```
assoc .="No Extension"
ftype "No Extension"="C:\path\to\my editor.exe" "%1"
```
https://superuser.com/questions/13653/how-to-set-the-default-program-for-opening-files-without-an-extension-in-windows


# Context Menus

## Remove 'Pin To Quick access' from context menu

https://gist.github.com/JohannesMP/ce36bf7588fc9e479191e5b319fcd93b


## Remove 'open with Paint 3D' from context menu

https://gist.github.com/JohannesMP/ded89d04d7edd3ca9828679fa0e2d236

## Remove 'scan with windows defender' from context menu

- Delete key `HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{09A47860-11B0-4DA5-AFA5-26D86198A780}`

## Remove 'Open in Visual Studio' from context menu

https://gist.github.com/JohannesMP/0a8a3daa3a48dcb8884d16d51a736129

## Add 'Open command window here' back to shift+RMB in anniversary edition or later

- When clicking on:
  - folder: `HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\cmd`
  - folder background: `HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\cmd`
  - external drive: `HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\cmd`

On empty spaces within folders

- Change permissions of Administrator group for the cmd folder to allow editing
  - Right click `cmd` -> "Permissions", then "Advanced"
  - On "Advanced Security Settings," click the "Change" link next to "Owner."
  - Type your account name in the provided field, click "Check Names", and click "OK".
  - Check the "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" option, then click "Apply" and "OK".
  - On "Permissions," select the Administrators group.
  - Under "Permissions for Administrators," select "Allow" for the "Full Control" option, then click "Apply" and "OK"
- In `cmd`, rename Dword `HideBasedOnVelocityId` to `ShowBasedOnVelocityId`


## Remove 'Open powershell window here' from shift+RMB in anniversary edition

- When clicking on:
  - folder: `HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\PowerShell`
  - folder background: `HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\PowerShell`
  - external drive: `HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\PowerShell`
- Change permissions of Administrator group for  the `PowerShell` folder to allow editing
  - See instructions for `cmd` folder above
- In `PowerShell`, rename Dword `HideBasedOnVelocityId` to `ShowBasedOnVelocityId`


## Remove Onedrive button from explorer

- `HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}`
- Dword `System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree` set to `0`


## Remove Workgroup button from explorer
- `HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{B4FB3F98-C1EA-428d-A78A-D1F5659CBA93}\ShellFolder`
- Dword `Attributes` set to `b094010c` (default is `b084010c`)
  - May need to take ownership of `ShellFolder` key first.


## Fix laptop left click not working when key held down
- `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PrecisionTouchPad`
- Dword `AAPThreshold` set to `0`


## Show seconds on clock

- `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced`
- Dword `ShowSecondsInSystemClock` set to `1`