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Boxstarter Commands for a new Windows box.
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| # Description: Boxstarter Script | |
| # Author: Jess Frazelle <jess@linux.com> | |
| # 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> | |
| # OR | |
| # Install-BoxstarterPackage -PackageName <URL-TO-RAW-GIST> -DisableReboots | |
| # | |
| # Learn more: http://boxstarter.org/Learn/WebLauncher | |
| #---- TEMPORARY --- | |
| Disable-UAC | |
| #--- Fonts --- | |
| choco install inconsolata -y | |
| #--- Windows Settings --- | |
| 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 | |
| #--- Windows Subsystems/Features --- | |
| 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 sysinternals -y | |
| # choco install vim | |
| #--- Apps --- | |
| choco install vscode | |
| #choco install slack | |
| # choco install microsoft-teams | |
| # choco install vcxsrv | |
| #--- Uninstall unecessary applications that come with Windows out of the box --- | |
| function New-MakeDirectoryForce([string]$path) { | |
| # Thanks to raydric, this function should be used instead of `mkdir -force`. | |
| # | |
| # While `mkdir -force` works fine when dealing with regular folders, it behaves | |
| # strange when using it at registry level. If the target registry key is | |
| # already present, all values within that key are purged. | |
| if (!(Test-Path $path)) { | |
| #Write-Host "-- Creating full path to: " $path -ForegroundColor White -BackgroundColor DarkGreen | |
| New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path $path | |
| } | |
| } | |
| function Uninstall-StoreApps { | |
| @( | |
| # default Windows 10 apps | |
| "Microsoft.3DBuilder" | |
| "Microsoft.Appconnector" | |
| "Microsoft.BingFinance" | |
| "Microsoft.BingNews" | |
| "Microsoft.BingSports" | |
| "Microsoft.BingTranslator" | |
| "Microsoft.BingWeather" | |
| "Microsoft.FreshPaint" | |
| "Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer" | |
| "Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub" | |
| "Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection" | |
| "Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows" | |
| "Microsoft.MinecraftUWP" | |
| #"Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes" | |
| "Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest" | |
| "Microsoft.Office.OneNote" | |
| "Microsoft.OneConnect" | |
| "Microsoft.People" | |
| "Microsoft.Print3D" | |
| "Microsoft.SkypeApp" | |
| "Microsoft.Wallet" | |
| #"Microsoft.Windows.Photos" | |
| #"Microsoft.WindowsAlarms" | |
| #"Microsoft.WindowsCalculator" | |
| #"Microsoft.WindowsCamera" | |
| "microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps" | |
| "Microsoft.WindowsMaps" | |
| "Microsoft.WindowsPhone" | |
| #"Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder" | |
| #"Microsoft.WindowsStore" | |
| "Microsoft.XboxApp" | |
| "Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay" | |
| "Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay" | |
| "Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay" | |
| "Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI" | |
| "Microsoft.ZuneMusic" | |
| "Microsoft.ZuneVideo" | |
| # Threshold 2 apps | |
| "Microsoft.CommsPhone" | |
| "Microsoft.ConnectivityStore" | |
| "Microsoft.GetHelp" | |
| "Microsoft.Getstarted" | |
| "Microsoft.Messaging" | |
| "Microsoft.Office.Sway" | |
| "Microsoft.OneConnect" | |
| "Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub" | |
| # Creators Update apps | |
| "Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer" | |
| #"Microsoft.MSPaint" | |
| #Redstone apps | |
| "Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink" | |
| "Microsoft.BingTravel" | |
| "Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness" | |
| "Microsoft.WindowsReadingList" | |
| # Redstone 5 apps | |
| "Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal" | |
| "Microsoft.ScreenSketch" | |
| "Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay" | |
| "Microsoft.YourPhone" | |
| # non-Microsoft | |
| "9E2F88E3.Twitter" | |
| "PandoraMediaInc.29680B314EFC2" | |
| "Flipboard.Flipboard" | |
| "ShazamEntertainmentLtd.Shazam" | |
| "king.com.CandyCrushSaga" | |
| "king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga" | |
| "king.com.BubbleWitch3Saga" | |
| "king.com.*" | |
| "ClearChannelRadioDigital.iHeartRadio" | |
| "4DF9E0F8.Netflix" | |
| "6Wunderkinder.Wunderlist" | |
| "Drawboard.DrawboardPDF" | |
| "2FE3CB00.PicsArt-PhotoStudio" | |
| "D52A8D61.FarmVille2CountryEscape" | |
| "TuneIn.TuneInRadio" | |
| "GAMELOFTSA.Asphalt8Airborne" | |
| "TheNewYorkTimes.NYTCrossword" | |
| "DB6EA5DB.CyberLinkMediaSuiteEssentials" | |
| "Facebook.Facebook" | |
| "flaregamesGmbH.RoyalRevolt2" | |
| "Playtika.CaesarsSlotsFreeCasino" | |
| "A278AB0D.MarchofEmpires" | |
| "KeeperSecurityInc.Keeper" | |
| "ThumbmunkeysLtd.PhototasticCollage" | |
| "XINGAG.XING" | |
| "89006A2E.AutodeskSketchBook" | |
| "D5EA27B7.Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree" | |
| "46928bounde.EclipseManager" | |
| "ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491" # next one is for the Code Writer from Actipro Software LLC | |
| "DolbyLaboratories.DolbyAccess" | |
| "SpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic" | |
| "A278AB0D.DisneyMagicKingdoms" | |
| "WinZipComputing.WinZipUniversal" | |
| "CAF9E577.Plex" | |
| "7EE7776C.LinkedInforWindows" | |
| "613EBCEA.PolarrPhotoEditorAcademicEdition" | |
| "Fitbit.FitbitCoach" | |
| "DolbyLaboratories.DolbyAccess" | |
| "Microsoft.BingNews" | |
| "NORDCURRENT.COOKINGFEVER" | |
| # apps which other apps depend on | |
| "Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml" | |
| ) | ForEach-Object { | |
| Get-AppxPackage -Name $_ -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers | |
| Get-AppXProvisionedPackage -Online | | |
| Where-Object DisplayName -EQ $_ | | |
| Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | |
| } | |
| # Prevents Apps from re-installing | |
| New-MakeDirectoryForce "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" | |
| Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "FeatureManagementEnabled" 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "OemPreInstalledAppsEnabled" 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "PreInstalledAppsEnabled" 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SilentInstalledAppsEnabled" 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "ContentDeliveryAllowed" 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "PreInstalledAppsEverEnabled" 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SubscribedContentEnabled" 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SubscribedContent-338388Enabled" 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SubscribedContent-338389Enabled" 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SubscribedContent-314559Enabled" 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SubscribedContent-338387Enabled" 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SubscribedContent-338393Enabled" 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled" 0 | |
| # Prevents "Suggested Applications" returning | |
| New-MakeDirectoryForce "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" | |
| Set-ItemProperty "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" "DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures" 1 | |
| } | |
| Uninstall-StoreApps | |
| #--- Windows Settings --- | |
| # 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")) { | |
| 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 | |
| # 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) | |
| # 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 | |
| # 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 | |
| # 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 | |
| # 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 | |
| # 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 | |
| # 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 --- | |
| Enable-UAC | |
| Enable-MicrosoftUpdate | |
| Install-WindowsUpdate -acceptEula | |
| #--- Rename the Computer --- | |
| # Requires restart, or add the -Restart flag | |
| $computername = "pablo-x280" | |
| if ($env:computername -ne $computername) { | |
| Rename-Computer -NewName $computername | |
| } |
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