Cleaning up to improve readability and fix some minor bug (#394)

* Cleaned up the script by extracting a lot of logic into their own functions
* Separated the CreateRestorePoint logic to always be checked & run before executing any changes
* Removed Windows 10 specific app removal logic that was added as a workaround for W10 issues that have since been fixed
* Fixed not all default parameters being applied correctly when running the script with both the `-RunDefaults`/`-RunDefaultsLite` and `-Silent` parameters

Appslist.txt

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Microsoft.MicrosoftJournal                     # Digital note-taking app optimiz
 Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub                   # Hub to access Microsoft Office apps and documents (Precursor to Microsoft 365 app)
 Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows           # Business analytics service client
 Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection         # Collection of solitaire card games
-Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes                 # Digital sticky notes app
+Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes                 # Digital sticky notes app (Deprecated & replaced by OneNote)
 Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal                  # Portal for Windows Mixed Reality headsets
 Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest                     # Internet connection speed test utility
 Microsoft.News                                 # News aggregator (Replaced Bing News, now part of Microsoft Start)
@@ -29,8 +29,10 @@ Microsoft.Office.OneNote                       # Digital note-taking app (Univer
 Microsoft.Office.Sway                          # Presentation and storytelling app
 Microsoft.OneConnect                           # Mobile Operator management app (Replaced by Mobile Plans)
 Microsoft.Print3D                              # 3D printing preparation software
+Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop                 # Desktop automation tool (RPA)
 Microsoft.SkypeApp                             # Skype communication app (Universal Windows Platform version)
 Microsoft.Todos                                # To-do list and task management app
+Microsoft.Windows.DevHome                      # Developer dashboard and tool configuration utility, no longer supported
 Microsoft.WindowsAlarms                        # Alarms & Clock app
 Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub                   # App for providing feedback to Microsoft on Windows
 Microsoft.WindowsMaps                          # Mapping and navigation app
@@ -103,17 +105,16 @@ XING                                           # Professional networking platfor
 #Microsoft.Edge                                # Edge browser (Can only be uninstalled in European Economic Area)
 #Microsoft.GamingApp                           # Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some PC games
 #Microsoft.GetHelp                             # Required for some Windows 11 Troubleshooters and support interactions
+#Microsoft.M365Companions                      # Microsoft 365 (Business) Calendar, Files and People mini-apps, these apps may be reinstalled if enabled by your Microsoft 365 admin
 #Microsoft.MSPaint                             # Paint 3D (Modern paint application with 3D features)
 #Microsoft.OneDrive                            # OneDrive consumer cloud storage client
 #Microsoft.OutlookForWindows                   # New mail app: Outlook for Windows
 #Microsoft.Paint                               # Classic Paint (Traditional 2D paint application)
 #Microsoft.People                              # Required for & included with Mail & Calendar (Contacts management)
-#Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop                # Desktop automation tool (RPA)
 #Microsoft.RemoteDesktop                       # Remote Desktop client app
 #Microsoft.ScreenSketch                        # Snipping Tool (Screenshot and annotation tool)
 #Microsoft.StartExperiencesApp                 # This app powers Windows Widgets My Feed
 #Microsoft.Whiteboard                          # Digital collaborative whiteboard app
-#Microsoft.Windows.DevHome                     # Developer dashboard and tool configuration utility
 #Microsoft.Windows.Photos                      # Default photo viewing and basic editing app
 #Microsoft.WindowsCalculator                   # Calculator app
 #Microsoft.WindowsCamera                       # Camera app for using built-in or connected cameras

Assets/Menus/DefaultSettings

@@ -1,15 +1,11 @@
-Win11Debloat will make the following changes:
-- Remove the default selection of apps, the list can be found in the 'Appslist.txt' file.
-- Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
-- Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications and more.
-- Disable ads and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
-- Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen. (This may change your lockscreen wallpaper)
-- Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
-- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. (W11 only)
-- Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
-- Show file extensions for known file types.
-- Hide the 3D objects folder in Windows Explorer. (W10 only)
-- Disable the widget service & hide the icon from the taskbar.
-- Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
+- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot
+- Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads
+- Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications and File Explorer
+- Disable ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge
+- Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen (This may change your lockscreen wallpaper)
+- Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search
+- Show file extensions for known file types
+- Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen
+- Disable Fast Start-up
 
 

Assets/Menus/Info

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-Win11Debloat is a lightweight and easy to use PowerShell script that allows you to quickly
+Win11Debloat is a lightweight, easy to use PowerShell script that allows you to quickly
 declutter and improve your Windows experience. It can remove pre-installed bloatware apps,
 disable telemetry, remove intrusive interface elements and much more.
 
@@ -6,21 +6,23 @@ disable telemetry, remove intrusive interface elements and much more.
  All Features
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 App Removal
-- Remove a wide variety of bloatware apps.
+- Remove a wide variety of preinstalled apps.
 - Remove or replace all pinned apps from start for the current user, or for all existing & new users. (W11 only)
 
 Telemetry, Tracking & Suggested Content
 - Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
 - Disable tips, tricks, suggestions & ads across Windows.
-- Disable ads and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
+- Disable ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
 - Disable the 'Windows Spotlight' desktop background option.
 
 Bing Web Search, Copilot & AI Features
 - Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
-- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. (W11 only)
-- Disable Windows Recall snapshots. (W11 only)
-- Disable AI Features in Paint (W11 only)
-- Disable AI Features in Notepad (W11 only)
+- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot.
+- Disable Windows Recall. (W11 only)
+- Disable Click to Do, AI text & image analysis tool. (W11 only)
+- Disable AI Features in Edge. (W11 only)
+- Disable AI Features in Paint. (W11 only)
+- Disable AI Features in Notepad. (W11 only)
 
 Personalisation
 - Enable dark mode for system and apps.
@@ -32,18 +34,20 @@ Personalisation
 
 File Explorer
 - Change the default location that File Explorer opens to.
-- Show hidden files, folders & drives.
+- Show hidden files, folders and drives.
 - Show file extensions for known file types.
 - Hide the Home or Gallery section from the File Explorer navigation pane. (W11 only)
-- Hide the 3D objects, music or OneDrive folder from the File Explorer sidepanel. (W10 only)
-- Hide duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer sidepanel.
+- Hide the 3D objects, music or OneDrive folder from the File Explorer navigation pane. (W10 only)
+- Hide duplicate removable drive entries from the File Explorer navigation pane.
 
 Taskbar
 - Align taskbar icons to the left. (W11 only)
+- Choose combine mode for taskbar buttons and labels. (W11 only)
+- Choose how app icons are shown on the taskbar when using multiple monitors. (W11 only)
 - Hide or change the search icon/box on the taskbar. (W11 only)
 - Hide the taskview button from the taskbar. (W11 only)
-- Disable the widgets service & hide icon from the taskbar.
-- Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
+- Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen.
+- Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar. (W10 only)
 - Enable the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu. (W11 only)
 - Enable the 'Last Active Click' behavior in the taskbar app area.
 
@@ -52,26 +56,31 @@ Start
 - Disable the Phone Link mobile devices integration in the start menu. (W11 only)
 
 Other
-- Disable Xbox game/screen recording, this also stops gaming overlay popups.
+- Disable Xbox Game Bar integration & game/screen recording. This also disables `ms-gamingoverlay`/`ms-gamebar` popups.
 - Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
+- Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only)
+
+Advanced Features
 - Option to apply changes to a different user, instead of the currently logged in user.
-- Sysprep mode to apply changes to the Windows Default user profile. 
+- Sysprep mode to apply changes to the Windows Default user profile.
 
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Default mode
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 The default mode applies the changes that are recommended for most users. This includes:
-- Remove the default selection of apps, the list can be found in the 'Appslist.txt' file.
+- Remove the default selection or your custom selection of apps.
 - Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
-- Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications and more.
-- Disable ads and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
-- Disable tips & tricks on the lockscreen. (This may change your lockscreen wallpaper)
+- Disable tips, tricks, suggestions & ads across Windows.
+- Disable ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
 - Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
-- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. (W11 only)
+- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot.
+- Disable Windows Recall. (W11 only)
+- Disable Click to Do, AI text & image analysis tool. (W11 only)
 - Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
+- Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only)
 - Show file extensions for known file types.
 - Hide the 3D objects folder in Windows Explorer. (W10 only)
-- Disable the widget service & hide the icon from the taskbar.
-- Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
+- Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen.
+- Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar. (W10 only)
 
 

Get.ps1

@@ -6,19 +6,21 @@ param (
     [string]$User,
     [switch]$CreateRestorePoint,
     [switch]$RunAppsListGenerator, [switch]$RunAppConfigurator,
-    [switch]$RunDefaults, [switch]$RunWin11Defaults,
+    [switch]$RunDefaults,
+    [switch]$RunDefaultsLite,
     [switch]$RunSavedSettings,
     [switch]$RemoveApps, 
     [switch]$RemoveAppsCustom,
     [switch]$RemoveGamingApps,
     [switch]$RemoveCommApps,
-    [switch]$RemoveDevApps,
     [switch]$RemoveHPApps,
     [switch]$RemoveW11Outlook,
     [switch]$ForceRemoveEdge,
     [switch]$DisableDVR,
+    [switch]$DisableGameBarIntegration,
     [switch]$DisableTelemetry,
     [switch]$DisableFastStartup,
+    [switch]$DisableModernStandbyNetworking,
     [switch]$DisableBingSearches, [switch]$DisableBing,
     [switch]$DisableDesktopSpotlight,
     [switch]$DisableLockscrTips, [switch]$DisableLockscreenTips,
@@ -33,12 +35,16 @@ param (
     [switch]$DisableTransparency,
     [switch]$DisableAnimations,
     [switch]$TaskbarAlignLeft,
+    [switch]$CombineTaskbarAlways, [switch]$CombineTaskbarWhenFull, [switch]$CombineTaskbarNever,
+    [switch]$CombineMMTaskbarAlways, [switch]$CombineMMTaskbarWhenFull, [switch]$CombineMMTaskbarNever,
+    [switch]$MMTaskbarModeAll, [switch]$MMTaskbarModeMainActive, [switch]$MMTaskbarModeActive,
     [switch]$HideSearchTb, [switch]$ShowSearchIconTb, [switch]$ShowSearchLabelTb, [switch]$ShowSearchBoxTb,
     [switch]$HideTaskview,
     [switch]$DisableStartRecommended,
     [switch]$DisableStartPhoneLink,
     [switch]$DisableCopilot,
     [switch]$DisableRecall,
+    [switch]$DisableClickToDo,
     [switch]$DisablePaintAI,
     [switch]$DisableNotepadAI,
     [switch]$DisableEdgeAI,
@@ -59,6 +65,7 @@ param (
     [switch]$ExplorerToThisPC,
     [switch]$ExplorerToDownloads,
     [switch]$ExplorerToOneDrive,
+    [switch]$NoRestartExplorer,
     [switch]$DisableOnedrive, [switch]$HideOnedrive,
     [switch]$Disable3dObjects, [switch]$Hide3dObjects,
     [switch]$DisableMusic, [switch]$HideMusic,
@@ -83,8 +90,18 @@ Write-Output "------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 Write-Output "> Downloading Win11Debloat..."
 
-# Download latest version of Win11Debloat from github as zip archive
-Invoke-RestMethod https://api.github.com/repos/Raphire/Win11Debloat/zipball/2025.08.16 -OutFile "$env:TEMP/win11debloat.zip"
+# Download latest version of Win11Debloat from GitHub as zip archive
+try {
+    $LatestReleaseUri = (Invoke-RestMethod https://api.github.com/repos/Raphire/Win11Debloat/releases/latest).zipball_url
+    Invoke-RestMethod $LatestReleaseUri -OutFile "$env:TEMP/win11debloat.zip"
+}
+catch {
+    Write-Host "Error: Unable to fetch latest release from GitHub. Please check your internet connection and try again." -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Output ""
+    Write-Output "Press enter to exit..."
+    Read-Host | Out-Null
+    Exit
+}
 
 # Remove old script folder if it exists, except for CustomAppsList and SavedSettings files
 if (Test-Path "$env:TEMP/Win11Debloat") {

README.md

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 [![Join the Discussion](https://img.shields.io/badge/Join-the%20Discussion-2D9F2D?style=for-the-badge&logo=github&logoColor=white)](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/discussions)
 [![Static Badge](https://img.shields.io/badge/Documentation-_?style=for-the-badge&logo=bookstack&color=grey)](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/)
 
- Win11Debloat is a simple, easy to use and lightweight PowerShell script that allows you to quickly declutter and improve your Windows experience. It can remove pre-installed bloatware apps, disable telemetry, remove intrusive interface elements and much more. No need to painstakingly go through all the settings yourself or remove apps one by one. Win11Debloat makes the process quick and easy!
+ Win11Debloat is a lightweight, easy to use PowerShell script that allows you to quickly declutter and improve your Windows experience. It can remove pre-installed bloatware apps, disable telemetry, remove intrusive interface elements and much more. No need to painstakingly go through all the settings yourself or remove apps one by one. Win11Debloat makes the process quick and easy!
 
 The script also includes many features that system administrators will enjoy. Such as support for Windows Audit mode, the option to make changes to other Windows users and the ability to run the script without requiring user input during runtime. Please refer to our [wiki](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/) for more details.
 
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Download & run the script automatically via PowerShell.
 3. Wait for the script to automatically download Win11Debloat.
 4. Carefully read through and follow the on-screen instructions.
 
-This method supports parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please click [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/How-To-Use#parameters) for more information.
+This method supports command-line parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please click [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/How-To-Use#parameters) for more information.
 
 ### Traditional method
 
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ This method supports parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please
 
   6. Carefully read through and follow the on-screen instructions.
 
-  This method supports parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please click [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/How-To-Use#parameters) for more information.
+  This method supports command-line parameters to customize the behaviour of the script. Please click [here](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/How-To-Use#parameters) for more information.
 </details>
 
 ## Features
@@ -101,18 +101,19 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 #### Telemetry, Tracking & Suggested Content
 
 - Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
-- Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications, File Explorer, and on the lockscreen.
-- Disable ads and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
+- Disable tips, tricks, suggestions & ads across Windows.
+- Disable ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
 - Disable the 'Windows Spotlight' desktop background option.
 
 #### Bing Web Search, Copilot & AI Features
 
 - Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
-- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. (W11 only)
-- Disable Windows Recall snapshots. (W11 only)
-- Disable AI Features in Edge (W11 only)
-- Disable AI Features in Paint (W11 only)
-- Disable AI Features in Notepad (W11 only)
+- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot.
+- Disable Windows Recall. (W11 only)
+- Disable Click to Do, AI text & image analysis tool. (W11 only)
+- Disable AI Features in Edge. (W11 only)
+- Disable AI Features in Paint. (W11 only)
+- Disable AI Features in Notepad. (W11 only)
 
 #### Personalisation
 
@@ -135,10 +136,12 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 #### Taskbar
 
 - Align taskbar icons to the left. (W11 only)
+- Choose combine mode for taskbar buttons and labels. (W11 only)
+- Choose how app icons are shown on the taskbar when using multiple monitors. (W11 only)
 - Hide or change the search icon/box on the taskbar. (W11 only)
 - Hide the taskview button from the taskbar. (W11 only)
-- Disable the widgets service & hide icon from the taskbar.
-- Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
+- Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen.
+- Hide the chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar. (W10 only)
 - Enable the 'End Task' option in the taskbar right click menu. (W11 only)
 - Enable the 'Last Active Click' behavior in the taskbar app area. This allows you to repeatedly click on an application's icon in the taskbar to switch focus between the open windows of that application.
 
@@ -149,80 +152,92 @@ Below is an overview of the key features and functionality offered by Win11Deblo
 
 #### Other
 
-- Disable Xbox game/screen recording, this also stops gaming overlay popups.
+- Disable Xbox Game Bar integration & game/screen recording. This also disables `ms-gamingoverlay`/`ms-gamebar` popups if you uninstall the Xbox Game Bar.
 - Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
+- Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only)
+
+#### Advanced Features
+
 - Option to [apply changes to a different user](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Advanced-Features#running-as-another-user), instead of the currently logged in user.
-- [Sysprep mode](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Advanced-Features#sysprep-mode) to apply changes to the Windows Default user profile. Afterwards, all new users will have the changes automatically applied to them.
+- [Sysprep mode](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/Advanced-Features#sysprep-mode) to apply changes to the Windows Default user profile. Which ensures, all new users will have the changes automatically applied to them.
 
 ### Default Settings
 
-Win11Debloat offers a default mode that allows you to quickly and easily apply the changes that are recommended for most people. This includes uninstalling apps that most would consider bloatware, removing many annoying distractions and disabling telemetry and tracking. To apply the default settings, launch the script as you normally would and select option `1` in the script menu. Alternatively, you can launch the script with the `-RunDefaults` parameter. Example:
+Win11Debloat's default mode allows you to quickly and easily apply the changes that are recommended for most people. This includes removing many annoying distractions, disabling telemetry and tracking and optionally uninstalling the default or your custom selection of apps. To apply the default settings, launch the script as you normally would and select option `1` in the script menu.
 
+Alternatively, you can launch the script with the `-RunDefaults` or `-RunDefaultsLite` parameters to immediately run the defaults without going through the menu or the app removal options. Using the `-RunDefaults` parameter will run the script in default mode and remove the default selection of apps. While using the `-RunDefaultsLite` parameter will run the script in default mode without removing any apps. Example:
 ```Powershell
 & ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/"))) -RunDefaults
 ```
   
 #### Changes included in the default mode
-- Remove the default selection of bloatware apps. (See below for full list)
+- Remove the default or your custom selection of apps. (See below for the default selection of apps)
 - Disable telemetry, diagnostic data, activity history, app-launch tracking & targeted ads.
-- Disable tips, tricks, suggestions and ads in start, settings, notifications, File Explorer, and on the lockscreen.
-- Disable ads and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
+- Disable tips, tricks, suggestions & ads across Windows.
+- Disable ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge.
 - Disable & remove Bing web search, Bing AI and Cortana from Windows search.
-- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot. (W11 only)
+- Disable & remove Microsoft Copilot.
+- Disable Windows Recall. (W11 only)
+- Disable Click to Do, AI text & image analysis tool. (W11 only)
 - Disable Fast Start-up to ensure a full shutdown.
+- Disable network connectivity during Modern Standby to reduce battery drain. (W11 only)
 - Show file extensions for known file types.
 - Hide the 3D objects folder under 'This pc' from File Explorer. (W10 only)
-- Disable the widget service & hide the icon from the taskbar.
-- Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar.
+- Disable widgets on the taskbar & lockscreen.
+- Hide the Chat (meet now) icon from the taskbar. (W10 only)
 
-#### Apps that ARE removed as part of the default mode
+#### Apps that ARE removed by default
+
+These apps are uninstalled when you opt to remove the default selection of apps.
 
 <details>
   <summary>Click to expand</summary>
   <blockquote>
     
-    Microsoft bloat:
-    - Clipchamp.Clipchamp  
-    - Microsoft.3DBuilder  
-    - Microsoft.549981C3F5F10 (Cortana app)
-    - Microsoft.BingFinance  
-    - Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink 
-    - Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness
-    - Microsoft.BingNews  
-    - Microsoft.BingSearch* (Bing web search in Windows)
-    - Microsoft.BingSports  
-    - Microsoft.BingTranslator  
-    - Microsoft.BingTravel   
-    - Microsoft.BingWeather  
-    - Microsoft.Copilot
-    - Microsoft.Getstarted (Cannot be uninstalled in Windows 11)
-    - Microsoft.Messaging  
-    - Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer  
-    - Microsoft.MicrosoftJournal
-    - Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub  
-    - Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows  
-    - Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection  
-    - Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes  
-    - Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal  
-    - Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest  
-    - Microsoft.News  
-    - Microsoft.Office.OneNote (Discontinued UWP version only, does not remove new MS365 versions)
-    - Microsoft.Office.Sway  
-    - Microsoft.OneConnect  
-    - Microsoft.Print3D  
-    - Microsoft.SkypeApp  
-    - Microsoft.Todos  
-    - Microsoft.WindowsAlarms  
-    - Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub  
-    - Microsoft.WindowsMaps  
-    - Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder  
+    Microsoft apps:
+    - Clipchamp.Clipchamp (Video editor from Microsoft)
+    - Microsoft.3DBuilder (Basic 3D modeling software)
+    - Microsoft.549981C3F5F10 (Cortana app, discontinued)
+    - Microsoft.BingFinance (Finance news and tracking via Bing, discontinued)
+    - Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink (Recipes and food news via Bing, discontinued)
+    - Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness (Health and fitness tracking/news via Bing, discontinued)
+    - Microsoft.BingNews (News aggregator via Bing, replaced by Microsoft News/Start)
+    - Microsoft.BingSports (Sports news and scores via Bing, discontinued)
+    - Microsoft.BingTranslator (Translation service via Bing)
+    - Microsoft.BingTravel (Travel planning and news via Bing, discontinued)
+    - Microsoft.BingWeather (Weather forecast via Bing)
+    - Microsoft.Copilot (AI assistant integrated into Windows)
+    - Microsoft.Getstarted (Tips and introductory guide for Windows, cannot be uninstalled in Windows 11)
+    - Microsoft.Messaging (Messaging app, often integrates with Skype, largely deprecated) 
+    - Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer (Viewer for 3D models)
+    - Microsoft.MicrosoftJournal (Digital note-taking app optimized for pen input)
+    - Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub (Hub to access Microsoft Office apps and documents, precursor to Microsoft 365 app)
+    - Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows (Business analytics service client)
+    - Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection (Collection of solitaire card games)
+    - Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes (Digital sticky notes app, deprecated & replaced by OneNote)
+    - Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal (Portal for Windows Mixed Reality headsets)
+    - Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest (Internet connection speed test utility)
+    - Microsoft.News (News aggregator. Replaced Bing News and now part of Microsoft Start)
+    - Microsoft.Office.OneNote (Digital note-taking app, Universal Windows Platform version)
+    - Microsoft.Office.Sway (Presentation and storytelling app)
+    - Microsoft.OneConnect (Mobile Operator management app, replaced by Mobile Plans)
+    - Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop (Desktop automation tool)
+    - Microsoft.Print3D (3D printing preparation software)
+    - Microsoft.SkypeApp (Skype communication app, Universal Windows Platform version)
+    - Microsoft.Todos (To-do list and task management app)
+    - Microsoft.Windows.DevHome (Developer dashboard and tool configuration utility, no longer supported)
+    - Microsoft.WindowsAlarms (Alarms & Clock app)
+    - Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub (App for providing feedback to Microsoft on Windows)
+    - Microsoft.WindowsMaps (Mapping and navigation app)
+    - Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder (Basic audio recording app)
     - Microsoft.XboxApp (Old Xbox Console Companion App, no longer supported)
-    - Microsoft.ZuneVideo  
-    - MicrosoftCorporationII.MicrosoftFamily (Microsoft Family Safety)
-    - MicrosoftTeams (Old personal version of MS Teams from the MS Store)
-    - MSTeams (New MS Teams app)
+    - Microsoft.ZuneVideo (Movies & TV app for renting/buying/playing video content. Rebranded as "Films & TV")
+    - MicrosoftCorporationII.MicrosoftFamily (Family Safety App for managing family accounts and settings)
+    - MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist (Remote assistance tool)
+    - MicrosoftTeams (Old MS Teams personal, MS Store version)
+    - MSTeams (New MS Teams app. Work/School or Personal)
 
-    Third party bloat:
+    Third party apps:    
     - ACGMediaPlayer  
     - ActiproSoftwareLLC  
     - AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress  
@@ -235,7 +250,6 @@ Win11Debloat offers a default mode that allows you to quickly and easily apply t
     - CyberLinkMediaSuiteEssentials  
     - DisneyMagicKingdoms  
     - Disney 
-    - Dolby  
     - DrawboardPDF  
     - Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree  
     - EclipseManager  
@@ -264,7 +278,6 @@ Win11Debloat offers a default mode that allows you to quickly and easily apply t
     - Shazam  
     - Sidia.LiveWallpaper  
     - SlingTV  
-    - Speed Test  
     - Spotify  
     - TikTok
     - TuneInRadio  
@@ -273,32 +286,34 @@ Win11Debloat offers a default mode that allows you to quickly and easily apply t
     - WinZipUniversal  
     - Wunderlist  
     - XING
-    
-    * App is removed when disabling Bing in Windows search.
 </blockquote>
 </details>
 
-#### Apps that are NOT removed as part of the default mode
+#### Apps that are NOT removed by default
+
+These apps will not be removed by Win11Debloat unless explicitly selected by the user.
 
 <details>
   <summary>Click to expand</summary>
   <blockquote>
 
-    General apps that are not removed by default:
+    Miscellaneous apps:
     - Microsoft.Edge (Edge browser, only removeable in the EEA)
     - Microsoft.GetHelp (Required for some Windows 11 Troubleshooters)
+    - Microsoft.M365Companions (Microsoft 365 Business Calendar, Files and People mini-apps, these apps may be reinstalled if enabled by your Microsoft 365 admin)
     - Microsoft.MSPaint (Paint 3D)
-    - Microsoft.OutlookForWindows* (New mail app)
+    - Microsoft.OutlookForWindows (New mail app)
     - Microsoft.OneDrive (OneDrive consumer)
     - Microsoft.Paint (Classic Paint)
-    - Microsoft.People* (Required for & included with Mail & Calendar)
+    - Microsoft.People (Required for & included with Mail & Calendar)
+    - Microsoft.RemoteDesktop
     - Microsoft.ScreenSketch (Snipping Tool)
     - Microsoft.Whiteboard (Only preinstalled on devices with touchscreen and/or pen support)
     - Microsoft.Windows.Photos
     - Microsoft.WindowsCalculator
     - Microsoft.WindowsCamera
     - Microsoft.WindowsNotepad
-    - Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps* (Mail & Calendar)
+    - Microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps (Mail & Calendar)
     - Microsoft.WindowsStore (Microsoft Store, NOTE: This app cannot be reinstalled!)
     - Microsoft.WindowsTerminal (New default terminal app in Windows 11)
     - Microsoft.YourPhone (Phone Link)
@@ -306,41 +321,34 @@ Win11Debloat offers a default mode that allows you to quickly and easily apply t
     - Microsoft.ZuneMusic (Modern Media Player)
     - MicrosoftWindows.CrossDevice (Phone integration within File Explorer, Camera and more)
 
-    HP apps that are not removed by default:
-    - AD2F1837.HPAIExperienceCenter*
-    - AD2F1837.HPConnectedMusic*
-    - AD2F1837.HPConnectedPhotopoweredbySnapfish*
-    - AD2F1837.HPDesktopSupportUtilities*
-    - AD2F1837.HPEasyClean*
-    - AD2F1837.HPFileViewer*
-    - AD2F1837.HPJumpStarts*
-    - AD2F1837.HPPCHardwareDiagnosticsWindows*
-    - AD2F1837.HPPowerManager*
-    - AD2F1837.HPPrinterControl*
-    - AD2F1837.HPPrivacySettings*
-    - AD2F1837.HPQuickDrop*
-    - AD2F1837.HPQuickTouch*
-    - AD2F1837.HPRegistration*
-    - AD2F1837.HPSupportAssistant*
-    - AD2F1837.HPSureShieldAI*
-    - AD2F1837.HPSystemInformation*
-    - AD2F1837.HPWelcome*
-    - AD2F1837.HPWorkWell*
-    - AD2F1837.myHP*
-
-    Gaming related apps that are not removed by default:
-    - Microsoft.GamingApp* (Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some games)
-    - Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay* (Game overlay, required for some games)
-    - Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay* (Game overlay, required for some games)
+    Gaming related apps:
+    - Microsoft.GamingApp (Modern Xbox Gaming App, required for installing some games)
+    - Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay (Game overlay, required for some games)
+    - Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay (Game overlay, required for some games)
     - Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider (Xbox sign-in framework, required for some games)
     - Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay (Might be required for some games, NOTE: This app cannot be reinstalled!)
 
-    Developer related apps that are not removed by default:
-    - Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop*
-    - Microsoft.RemoteDesktop*
-    - Windows.DevHome*
-
-    * Can be removed by running the script with the relevant parameter. (Please refer to the wiki for more details)
+    HP apps:
+    - AD2F1837.HPAIExperienceCenter
+    - AD2F1837.HPConnectedMusic
+    - AD2F1837.HPConnectedPhotopoweredbySnapfish
+    - AD2F1837.HPDesktopSupportUtilities
+    - AD2F1837.HPEasyClean
+    - AD2F1837.HPFileViewer
+    - AD2F1837.HPJumpStarts
+    - AD2F1837.HPPCHardwareDiagnosticsWindows
+    - AD2F1837.HPPowerManager
+    - AD2F1837.HPPrinterControl
+    - AD2F1837.HPPrivacySettings
+    - AD2F1837.HPQuickDrop
+    - AD2F1837.HPQuickTouch
+    - AD2F1837.HPRegistration
+    - AD2F1837.HPSupportAssistant
+    - AD2F1837.HPSureShieldAI
+    - AD2F1837.HPSystemInformation
+    - AD2F1837.HPWelcome
+    - AD2F1837.HPWorkWell
+    - AD2F1837.myHP
 </blockquote>
 </details>
 

Regfiles/Disable_Click_to_Do.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
+"DisableClickToDo"=dword:00000001
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
+"DisableClickToDo"=dword:00000001

Regfiles/Disable_DVR.reg

@@ -3,5 +3,8 @@ Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\GameConfigStore]
 "GameDVR_Enabled"=dword:00000000
 
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR]
+"AppCaptureEnabled"=dword:00000000
+
 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR]
 "AllowGameDVR"=dword:00000000

Regfiles/Disable_Game_Bar_Integration.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; Disable allow your controller to open Game Bar
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\GameBar]
+"UseNexusForGameBarEnabled"=dword:00000000
+
+; Disable `ms-gamebar` popups
+[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ms-gamebar]
+@="URL:ms-gamebar"
+"URL Protocol"=""
+"NoOpenWith"=""
+
+[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ms-gamebar\shell\open\command]
+@="%SystemRoot%/System32/systray.exe"
+
+[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ms-gamebarservices]
+@="URL:ms-gamebarservices"
+"URL Protocol"=""
+"NoOpenWith"=""
+
+[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ms-gamebarservices\shell\open\command]
+@="%SystemRoot%/System32/systray.exe"

Regfiles/Disable_Modern_Standby_Networking.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9]
+"ACSettingIndex"=dword:00000000
+"DCSettingIndex"=dword:00000000

Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_Click_to_Do.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[hkey_users\default\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
+"DisableClickToDo"=dword:00000001
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
+"DisableClickToDo"=dword:00000001

Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_DVR.reg

@@ -3,5 +3,8 @@ Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 [hkey_users\default\System\GameConfigStore]
 "GameDVR_Enabled"=dword:00000000
 
+[hkey_users\default\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR]
+"AppCaptureEnabled"=dword:00000000
+
 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR]
 "AllowGameDVR"=dword:00000000

Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_Game_Bar_Integration.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; Disable allow your controller to open Game Bar
+[hkey_users\default\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\GameBar]
+"UseNexusForGameBarEnabled"=dword:00000000
+
+; Disable `ms-gamebar` popups
+[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ms-gamebar]
+@="URL:ms-gamebar"
+"URL Protocol"=""
+"NoOpenWith"=""
+
+[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ms-gamebar\shell\open\command]
+@="%SystemRoot%/System32/systray.exe"
+
+[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ms-gamebarservices]
+@="URL:ms-gamebarservices"
+"URL Protocol"=""
+"NoOpenWith"=""
+
+[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ms-gamebar\shell\open\command]
+@="%SystemRoot%/System32/systray.exe"

Regfiles/Sysprep/Disable_Modern_Standby_Networking.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9]
+"ACSettingIndex"=dword:00000000
+"DCSettingIndex"=dword:00000000

Regfiles/Sysprep/Enable_Dark_Mode.reg

@@ -3,3 +3,7 @@ Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 [hkey_users\default\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize]
 "AppsUseLightTheme"=dword:00000000
 "SystemUsesLightTheme"=dword:00000000
+
+[hkey_users\default\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce]
+"AppsUseLightTheme"="reg add HKCU\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Themes\\Personalize /v AppsUseLightTheme /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f"
+"SystemUsesLightTheme"="reg add HKCU\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Themes\\Personalize /v SystemUsesLightTheme /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f"

Regfiles/Sysprep/Uninstall_Microsoft_Edge.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[hkey_users\default\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce]
+"UninstallMicrosoftEdge"="cmd.exe /c winget uninstall --accept-source-agreements --disable-interactivity --id Microsoft.Edge"

Regfiles/Sysprep/Uninstall_Microsoft_OneDrive.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; Create task to remove OneDrive if it's already installed
+[hkey_users\default\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce]
+"UninstallMicrosoftOneDrive"="cmd.exe /c winget uninstall --accept-source-agreements --disable-interactivity --id Microsoft.OneDrive"
+
+; Remove task that installs OneDrive
+[hkey_users\default\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
+"OneDriveSetup"=-

Regfiles/Undo/Allow_Edge_Telemetry.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; Allow personalization of ads, Microsoft Edge, search, news and other Microsoft services by sending browsing history, favorites and collections, usage and other browsing data to Microsoft
+; Allow sending required and optional diagnostic data about browser usage
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge]
+"PersonalizationReportingEnabled"=-
+"DiagnosticData"=-

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Click_to_Do.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
+"DisableClickToDo"=-
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI]
+"DisableClickToDo"=-

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_DVR.reg

@@ -3,5 +3,8 @@ Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\GameConfigStore]
 "GameDVR_Enabled"=dword:00000001
 
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR]
+"AppCaptureEnabled"=dword:00000001
+
 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR]
 "AllowGameDVR"=dword:00000001

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Game_Bar_Integration.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; Enable allow your controller to open Game Bar
+[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\GameBar]
+"UseNexusForGameBarEnabled"=dword:00000001
+
+; Enable `ms-gamebar` popups
+[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ms-gamebar]
+@="URL:ms-gamebar"
+"URL Protocol"=""
+"NoOpenWith"=-
+
+[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ms-gamebar\shell\open\command]
+
+[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ms-gamebarservices]
+@="URL:ms-gamebarservices"
+"URL Protocol"=""
+"NoOpenWith"=-
+
+[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ms-gamebar\shell\open\command]

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Modern_Standby_Networking.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9]
+"ACSettingIndex"=dword:00000001
+"DCSettingIndex"=dword:00000001

Run.bat

@@ -5,10 +5,10 @@ set "wtScoopPath=%USERPROFILE%\scoop\apps\windows-terminal\current\wt.exe"
 
 :: Launch the script in Windows Terminal if installed, otherwise use default PowerShell.
 if exist "%wtDefaultPath%" (
-    PowerShell -Command "Start-Process -FilePath '%wtDefaultPath%' -ArgumentList 'PowerShell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File \"\"%~dp0Win11Debloat.ps1\"\"' -Verb RunAs"
+    PowerShell -Command "Start-Process -FilePath '%wtDefaultPath%' -ArgumentList 'PowerShell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File ""%~dp0Win11Debloat.ps1""' -Verb RunAs"
 ) else if exist "%wtScoopPath%" (
-    PowerShell -Command "Start-Process -FilePath '%wtScoopPath%' -ArgumentList 'PowerShell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File \"\"%~dp0Win11Debloat.ps1\"\"' -Verb RunAs"
+    PowerShell -Command "Start-Process -FilePath '%wtScoopPath%' -ArgumentList 'PowerShell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File ""%~dp0Win11Debloat.ps1""' -Verb RunAs"
 ) else (
     echo Windows Terminal not found, using default PowerShell...
-    PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "& {Start-Process PowerShell -ArgumentList '-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File \"\"%~dp0Win11Debloat.ps1\"\"' -Verb RunAs}"
+    PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "& {Start-Process PowerShell -ArgumentList '-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File ""%~dp0Win11Debloat.ps1""' -Verb RunAs}"
 )