My Boxstarter Script

boxstarter-script.ps1

. { iwr -useb https://boxstarter.org/bootstrapper.ps1 } | iex; get-boxstarter -Force

$Boxstarter.RebootOk=$true
$Boxstarter.NoPassword=$false
$Boxstarter.AutoLogin=$true

Update-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted

#--- TEMPORARY ---
Disable-UAC

#--- Update Windows and reboot if necessary
Install-WindowsUpdate -AcceptEula
Disable-MicrosoftUpdate

#--- Windows Settings ---
Disable-BingSearch
Disable-GameBarTips

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# Install packages                                                                     #
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#--- Windows Subsystems/Features ---
choco install Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux -source windowsfeatures

#--- Packages
choco install 7zip.install -y
choco install autohotkey.portable -y
choco install beyondcompare -y
choco install curl -y
choco install hyper -y
choco install fiddler4 -y
choco install git.install -y
choco install github-desktop -y
choco install nodejs.install -y
choco install vscode -y --params "/NoDesktopIcon /NoQuicklaunchIcon"  
choco install nuget.commandline -y  
choco install sysinternals -y
choco install vlc -y
choco install spotify -y
choco install Wget -y
choco install baretail -y
choco install putty.install -y
choco install linqpad -y
choco install googlechrome -y
choco install firefox -y
choco install postman -y
choco install nimbletext -y  
choco install dotpeek -y
choco install ditto -y
choco install lastpass -y
choco install microsoft-teams -y
choco install visualstudio2017community -y

# Make `refreshenv` available right away, by defining the $env:ChocolateyInstall variable
# and importing the Chocolatey profile module.
$env:ChocolateyInstall = Convert-Path "$((Get-Command choco).path)\..\.."
Import-Module "$env:ChocolateyInstall\helpers\chocolateyProfile.psm1"

# Refresh Shell
RefreshEnv

# Visual Studio Code Extensions
code --install-extension akamud.vscode-theme-onedark
code --install-extension formulahendry.auto-close-tag
code --install-extension formulahendry.auto-rename-tag
code --install-extension hnw.vscode-auto-open-markdown-preview
code --install-extension ms-vscode.csharp
code --install-extension dbaeumer.vscode-eslint
code --install-extension abusaidm.html-snippets
code --install-extension xabikos.javascriptsnippets
code --install-extension pkief.material-icon-theme
code --install-extension ms-vscode.powershell
code --install-extension esbenp.prettier-vscode
code --install-extension equimper.react-native-react-redux

#--- Clone WindowsDeskTheme ---
git clone https://github.com/albisserAdrian/WindowsDeskTheme

#--- Install WindowsTheme
.\WindowsDeskTheme\WindowsTheme.deskthemepack

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# File Explorer Setup                                                                  #
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# Show hidden files, protected files, file extensions and full path in window title bar (requires Boxstarter)
Set-WindowsExplorerOptions -EnableShowHiddenFilesFoldersDrives -EnableShowProtectedOSFiles -EnableShowFileExtensions -EnableShowFullPathInTitleBar

# Change Explorer home screen back to "This PC"
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name LaunchTo -Type DWord -Value 1

# 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		

# 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 Title Bar Color
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\DWM -Name ColorPrevalence -Type DWord -Value 1

# Set Start Taskbar and Action Center
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize -Name ColorPrevalence -Type DWord -Value 1

# Remove 3D Objects folder from This PC
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{31C0DD25-9439-4F12-BF41-7FF4EDA38722}\PropertyBag")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{31C0DD25-9439-4F12-BF41-7FF4EDA38722}" -Name PropertyBag
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{31C0DD25-9439-4F12-BF41-7FF4EDA38722}\PropertyBag" -Name ThisPCPolicy -Value Hide
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{31C0DD25-9439-4F12-BF41-7FF4EDA38722}\PropertyBag")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{31C0DD25-9439-4F12-BF41-7FF4EDA38722}" -Name PropertyBag
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{31C0DD25-9439-4F12-BF41-7FF4EDA38722}\PropertyBag" -Name ThisPCPolicy -Value Hide

# Remove Music folder from This PC
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{a0c69a99-21c8-4671-8703-7934162fcf1d}\PropertyBag")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{a0c69a99-21c8-4671-8703-7934162fcf1d}" -Name PropertyBag
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{a0c69a99-21c8-4671-8703-7934162fcf1d}\PropertyBag" -Name ThisPCPolicy -Value Hide
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{a0c69a99-21c8-4671-8703-7934162fcf1d}\PropertyBag")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{a0c69a99-21c8-4671-8703-7934162fcf1d}" -Name PropertyBag
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{a0c69a99-21c8-4671-8703-7934162fcf1d}\PropertyBag" -Name ThisPCPolicy -Value Hide

# Remove Downloads folder from This PC
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{7d83ee9b-2244-4e70-b1f5-5393042af1e4}\PropertyBag")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{7d83ee9b-2244-4e70-b1f5-5393042af1e4}" -Name PropertyBag
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{7d83ee9b-2244-4e70-b1f5-5393042af1e4}\PropertyBag" -Name ThisPCPolicy -Value Hide
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{7d83ee9b-2244-4e70-b1f5-5393042af1e4}\PropertyBag")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{7d83ee9b-2244-4e70-b1f5-5393042af1e4}" -Name PropertyBag
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{7d83ee9b-2244-4e70-b1f5-5393042af1e4}\PropertyBag" -Name ThisPCPolicy -Value Hide

# Remove Pictures folder from This PC
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{0ddd015d-b06c-45d5-8c4c-f59713854639}\PropertyBag")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{0ddd015d-b06c-45d5-8c4c-f59713854639}" -Name PropertyBag
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{0ddd015d-b06c-45d5-8c4c-f59713854639}\PropertyBag" -Name ThisPCPolicy -Value Hide
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{0ddd015d-b06c-45d5-8c4c-f59713854639}\PropertyBag")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{0ddd015d-b06c-45d5-8c4c-f59713854639}" -Name PropertyBag
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{0ddd015d-b06c-45d5-8c4c-f59713854639}\PropertyBag" -Name ThisPCPolicy -Value Hide

# Remove Videos folder from This PC
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{35286a68-3c57-41a1-bbb1-0eae73d76c95}\PropertyBag")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{35286a68-3c57-41a1-bbb1-0eae73d76c95}" -Name PropertyBag
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{35286a68-3c57-41a1-bbb1-0eae73d76c95}\PropertyBag" -Name ThisPCPolicy -Value Hide
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{35286a68-3c57-41a1-bbb1-0eae73d76c95}\PropertyBag")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{35286a68-3c57-41a1-bbb1-0eae73d76c95}" -Name PropertyBag
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{35286a68-3c57-41a1-bbb1-0eae73d76c95}\PropertyBag" -Name ThisPCPolicy -Value Hide

# Remove Documents folder from This PC
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{f42ee2d3-909f-4907-8871-4c22fc0bf756}\PropertyBag")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{f42ee2d3-909f-4907-8871-4c22fc0bf756}" -Name PropertyBag
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{f42ee2d3-909f-4907-8871-4c22fc0bf756}\PropertyBag" -Name ThisPCPolicy -Value Hide
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{f42ee2d3-909f-4907-8871-4c22fc0bf756}\PropertyBag")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{f42ee2d3-909f-4907-8871-4c22fc0bf756}" -Name PropertyBag
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{f42ee2d3-909f-4907-8871-4c22fc0bf756}\PropertyBag" -Name ThisPCPolicy -Value Hide

# Remove Desktop folder from This PC
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{B4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641}\PropertyBag")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{B4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641}" -Name PropertyBag
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{B4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641}\PropertyBag" -Name ThisPCPolicy -Value Hide
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{B4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641}\PropertyBag")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{B4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641}" -Name PropertyBag
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{B4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641}\PropertyBag" -Name ThisPCPolicy -Value Hide

# Restart Explorer
Stop-Process -ProcessName explorer

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# Taskbar Setup                                                                        #
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# Taskbar options
Set-TaskbarOptions -Size Large
Set-TaskbarOptions -Lock
Set-TaskbarOptions -Dock Bottom
Set-TaskbarOptions -Combine Always
Set-TaskbarOptions -AlwaysShowIconsOff

# Hide Task View from Taskbar
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced  -Name ShowTaskViewButton -Type DWord -Value 0
# Hide Search Bar from Taskbar
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search -Name SearchboxTaskbarMode -Type DWord -Value 0
# Hide People from Taskbar
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People -Name PeopleBand -Type DWord -Value 0
# Transparency effect
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize -Name EnableTransparency -Type DWord -Value 1
# App use dark theme
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize -Name AppsUseLightTheme -Type DWord -Value 0

# Unpin Microsoft Edge from Task bar
$appname = "Microsoft Edge"
((New-Object -Com Shell.Application).NameSpace('shell:::{4234d49b-0245-4df3-b780-3893943456e1}').Items() | ?{$_.Name -eq $appname}).Verbs() | ?{$_.Name.replace('&','') -match 'Unpin from taskbar'} | %{$_.DoIt(); $exec = $true}
# Unpin Microsoft Store from Taskbar
$appname = "Microsoft Store"
((New-Object -Com Shell.Application).NameSpace('shell:::{4234d49b-0245-4df3-b780-3893943456e1}').Items() | ?{$_.Name -eq $appname}).Verbs() | ?{$_.Name.replace('&','') -match 'Unpin from taskbar'} | %{$_.DoIt(); $exec = $true}
# Unpin Microsoft Store from Taskbar
$appname = "Mail"
((New-Object -Com Shell.Application).NameSpace('shell:::{4234d49b-0245-4df3-b780-3893943456e1}').Items() | ?{$_.Name -eq $appname}).Verbs() | ?{$_.Name.replace('&','') -match 'Unpin from taskbar'} | %{$_.DoIt(); $exec = $true}

# Restart Explorer
Stop-Process -ProcessName explorer

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# Start Setup                                                                          #
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# Hide Recently Added Apps from Start
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer")) {
    New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows" -Name Explorer
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer" -Name HideRecentlyAddedApps -Type DWord -Value 1

# Remove Apps
$apps = @(
    
    # Microsoft Apps
    "Microsoft.3DBuilder"
    "Microsoft.Appconnector"
    "Microsoft.BingFinance"
    "Microsoft.BingNews"
    "Microsoft.BingSports"
    "Microsoft.BingWeather"
    "Microsoft.Getstarted"
    "Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub"
    "Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection"
    "Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes"
    "Microsoft.Office.OneNote"
    "Microsoft.OneConnect"
    "Microsoft.People"
    "Microsoft.SkypeApp"
    "Microsoft.Windows.Photos"
    "Microsoft.WindowsAlarms"
    "Microsoft.WindowsCamera"
    "Microsoft.WindowsMaps"
    "Microsoft.WindowsPhone"
    "Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder"
    "Microsoft.XboxApp"
    "Microsoft.ZuneMusic"
    "Microsoft.ZuneVideo"
    "microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps"
    "Microsoft.MinecraftUWP"
    "Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows"
    "Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest"
    "Microsoft.CommsPhone"
    "Microsoft.ConnectivityStore"
    "Microsoft.Messaging"
    "Microsoft.Office.Sway"
    "Microsoft.OneConnect"
    "Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub"
    "Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink"
    "Microsoft.BingTravel"
    "Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness"
    "Microsoft.WindowsReadingList"
    "Microsoft.GetHelp"
    "Microsoft.BingTranslator"

    # non-Microsoft
    "9E2F88E3.Twitter"
    "PandoraMediaInc.29680B314EFC2"
    "Flipboard.Flipboard"
    "ShazamEntertainmentLtd.Shazam"
    "king.com.CandyCrushSaga"
    "king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga"
    "king.com.*"
    "ClearChannelRadioDigital.iHeartRadio"
    "4DF9E0F8.Netflix"
    "6Wunderkinder.Wunderlist"
    "Drawboard.DrawboardPDF"
    "2FE3CB00.PicsArt-PhotoStudio"
    "D52A8D61.FarmVille2CountryEscape"
    "TuneIn.TuneInRadio"
    "GAMELOFTSA.Asphalt8Airborne"
    "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"
    "CAF9E577.Plex"
    "*Dropbox*"
    "AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress"
	
    # apps which cannot be removed using Remove-AppxPackage
    #"Microsoft.BioEnrollment"
    #"Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge"
    #"Microsoft.Windows.Cortana"
    #"Microsoft.WindowsFeedback"
    #"Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI"
    #"Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider"
    #"Windows.ContactSupport"
)

foreach ($app in $apps) {
    Write-Output "Trying to remove $app"

    Get-AppxPackage -Name $app -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage

    Get-AppXProvisionedPackage -Online |
        Where-Object DisplayName -EQ $app |
        Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -AllUsers
}

# Unpin all apps from Start
(New-Object -Com Shell.Application).NameSpace('shell:::{4234d49b-0245-4df3-b780-3893943456e1}').Items() | %{ $_.Verbs() } | ?{$_.Name -match 'Un.*pin from Start'} | %{$_.DoIt()}

# Restart Explorer
Stop-Process -ProcessName explorer

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# Remove and Reset                                                                     #
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#--- Remove WindowsDeskTheme folder ---
Remove-Item .\WindowsDeskTheme\ -Force -Recurse

#--- Remove all desktop shortcuts ---
Remove-Item C:\Users\$env:UserName\Desktop\*.lnk
Remove-Item C:\Users\Public\Desktop\*.lnk

#--- Restore Temporary Settings ---
Enable-UAC
Enable-MicrosoftUpdate
Install-WindowsUpdate -acceptEula