Add option to disable bloat in Brave browser

* Add support for removing specific apps via commandline

* Add default and last used settings JSON config files (#362)

---------

Co-authored-by: soulcloude00 <soulcloude00@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: haresh <h92811311@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: Sashank <hello@sashank.wiki>

.gitignore

@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 LastSettings
 SavedSettings
+LastUsedSettings.json
 CustomAppsList
 Win11Debloat.log

Appslist.txt

@@ -105,6 +105,7 @@ 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

Assets/Menus/DefaultSettings

@@ -1,11 +0,0 @@
-- 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.
 
@@ -56,9 +56,11 @@ 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.
 

DefaultSettings.json

@@ -0,0 +1,257 @@
+{
+    "Version": "1.0",
+    "Settings": [
+        {
+            "Name": "CreateRestorePoint",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableTelemetry",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableSuggestions",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableEdgeAds",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableLockscreenTips",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableBing",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableCopilot",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableRecall",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableClickToDo",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableWidgets",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "HideChat",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "ShowKnownFileExt",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableFastStartup",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "Hide3dObjects",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableModernStandbyNetworking",
+            "Value": true
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableDVR",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableGameBarIntegration",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "ClearStart",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "ClearStartAllUsers",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableStartRecommended",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableStartPhoneLink",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableSettings365Ads",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableEdgeAI",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisablePaintAI",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableNotepadAI",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "EnableDarkMode",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "RevertContextMenu",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableMouseAcceleration",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableStickyKeys",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableDesktopSpotlight",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "TaskbarAlignLeft",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "CombineTaskbarAlways",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "CombineMMTaskbarAlways",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "CombineTaskbarWhenFull",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "CombineMMTaskbarWhenFull",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "CombineTaskbarNever",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "CombineMMTaskbarNever",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "MMTaskbarModeAll",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "MMTaskbarModeMainActive",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "MMTaskbarModeActive",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "HideSearchTb",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "ShowSearchIconTb",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "ShowSearchLabelTb",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "ShowSearchBoxTb",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "HideTaskview",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "EnableEndTask",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "EnableLastActiveClick",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "ShowHiddenFolders",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "ExplorerToHome",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "ExplorerToThisPC",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "ExplorerToDownloads",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "ExplorerToOneDrive",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "HideHome",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "HideGallery",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "HideDupliDrive",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableTransparency",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "DisableAnimations",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "ForceRemoveEdge",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "HideIncludeInLibrary",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "HideGiveAccessTo",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "HideShare",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "HideOnedrive",
+            "Value": false
+        },
+        {
+            "Name": "HideMusic",
+            "Value": false
+        }
+    ]
+}

Get.ps1

@@ -9,7 +9,8 @@ param (
     [switch]$RunDefaults,
     [switch]$RunDefaultsLite,
     [switch]$RunSavedSettings,
-    [switch]$RemoveApps, 
+    [string]$Apps,
+    [switch]$RemoveApps,
     [switch]$RemoveAppsCustom,
     [switch]$RemoveGamingApps,
     [switch]$RemoveCommApps,
@@ -17,6 +18,7 @@ param (
     [switch]$RemoveW11Outlook,
     [switch]$ForceRemoveEdge,
     [switch]$DisableDVR,
+    [switch]$DisableGameBarIntegration,
     [switch]$DisableTelemetry,
     [switch]$DisableFastStartup,
     [switch]$DisableModernStandbyNetworking,
@@ -25,6 +27,7 @@ param (
     [switch]$DisableLockscrTips, [switch]$DisableLockscreenTips,
     [switch]$DisableWindowsSuggestions, [switch]$DisableSuggestions,
     [switch]$DisableEdgeAds,
+    [switch]$DisableBraveBloat,
     [switch]$DisableSettings365Ads,
     [switch]$DisableSettingsHome,
     [switch]$ShowHiddenFolders,
@@ -64,6 +67,7 @@ param (
     [switch]$ExplorerToThisPC,
     [switch]$ExplorerToDownloads,
     [switch]$ExplorerToOneDrive,
+    [switch]$NoRestartExplorer,
     [switch]$DisableOnedrive, [switch]$HideOnedrive,
     [switch]$Disable3dObjects, [switch]$Hide3dObjects,
     [switch]$DisableMusic, [switch]$HideMusic,
@@ -88,14 +92,24 @@ 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/2025.10.06 -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
+# Remove old script folder if it exists, except for CustomAppsList and LastUsedSettings.json files
 if (Test-Path "$env:TEMP/Win11Debloat") {
     Write-Output ""
     Write-Output "> Cleaning up old Win11Debloat folder..."
-    Get-ChildItem -Path "$env:TEMP/Win11Debloat" -Exclude CustomAppsList,SavedSettings,Win11Debloat.log | Remove-Item -Recurse -Force
+    Get-ChildItem -Path "$env:TEMP/Win11Debloat" -Exclude CustomAppsList,LastUsedSettings.json,Win11Debloat.log | Remove-Item -Recurse -Force
 }
 
 Write-Output ""
@@ -131,13 +145,13 @@ if ($null -ne $debloatProcess) {
     $debloatProcess.WaitForExit()
 }
 
-# Remove all remaining script files, except for CustomAppsList and SavedSettings files
+# Remove all remaining script files, except for CustomAppsList and LastUsedSettings.json files
 if (Test-Path "$env:TEMP/Win11Debloat") {
     Write-Output ""
     Write-Output "> Cleaning up..."
 
     # Cleanup, remove Win11Debloat directory
-    Get-ChildItem -Path "$env:TEMP/Win11Debloat" -Exclude CustomAppsList,SavedSettings,Win11Debloat.log | Remove-Item -Recurse -Force
+    Get-ChildItem -Path "$env:TEMP/Win11Debloat" -Exclude CustomAppsList,LastUsedSettings.json,Win11Debloat.log | Remove-Item -Recurse -Force
 }
 
 Write-Output ""

README.md

@@ -18,9 +18,9 @@
 [![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.
+The script also includes many features that system administrators and power users will enjoy. Such as support for Windows Audit mode, the option to make changes to other Windows users and the ability to access all of Win11Debloat's features right from the command-line. Please refer to our [wiki](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/wiki/) for more details.
 
 ![Win11Debloat Menu](/Assets/menu.png)
 
@@ -152,11 +152,14 @@ 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
 
@@ -297,6 +300,7 @@ These apps will not be removed by Win11Debloat unless explicitly selected by the
     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.OneDrive (OneDrive consumer)

Regfiles/Disable_Brave_Bloat.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\BraveSoftware\Brave]
+"BraveVPNDisabled"=dword:00000001
+"BraveWalletDisabled"=dword:00000001
+"BraveAIChatEnabled"=dword:00000000
+"BraveRewardsDisabled"=dword:00000001
+"BraveTalkDisabled"=dword:00000001
+"BraveNewsDisabled"=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/Sysprep/Disable_Brave_Bloat.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\BraveSoftware\Brave]
+"BraveVPNDisabled"=dword:00000001
+"BraveWalletDisabled"=dword:00000001
+"BraveAIChatEnabled"=dword:00000000
+"BraveRewardsDisabled"=dword:00000001
+"BraveTalkDisabled"=dword:00000001
+"BraveNewsDisabled"=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/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/Enable_Brave_Bloat.reg

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
+
+; Remove all Brave Browser Policies
+[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\BraveSoftware\Brave]

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]