Boxstarter Commands for a new Windows box.

boxstarter.ps1

# Description: Boxstarter Script
#
# Forked from the original script by Jesse Frazelle
#    https://gist.github.com/jessfraz/7c319b046daa101a4aaef937a20ff41f
#
# Last Updated: 2018-04-09
#
# 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 envycoder hackfont anonymouspro -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

# Don't forget to install Bash on Ubuntu from the MS Store
# This is the closest to Linux experience you can get

#--- Tools ---
# choco install git -params '"/GitAndUnixToolsOnPath /WindowsTerminal"' -y
# choco install poshgit

# Install system tools
choco install -y sysinternals chocolateygui crystaldiskinfo.install ccleaner ccenhancer hwinfo.install
choco install -y evince windirstat irfanview irfanviewplugins

# Install better CLI tools
choco install -y cmder

# Install VM-related tools
# choco install -y virtualbox # Not needed when using Docker-for-Windows
choco install -y vagrant  
choco install -y docker-for-windows

# Install development tools
choco install -y dbeaver pycharm-community
choco install -y miniconda3 -params '"/AddToPath:1"'

#--- Install Other Apps ---
# choco install chromium
# choco install vim
# choso install FAR

#--- Uninstall unecessary applications that come with Windows out of the box ---
# First, find all installed packages by executing this:
#   Get-AppxPackage | Select Name | Sort Name
# Find the ones you don't need, put them in the list below

$AppsList = "Microsoft.3DBuilder",
"Microsoft.WindowsAlarms",
"Microsoft.BingFinance",
"Microsoft.BingNews",
"Microsoft.BingSports",
"Microsoft.BingWeathe",
"Microsoft.CommsPhone",
"Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub",
"Microsoft.Getstarted",
"microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps",
"Microsoft.WindowsMaps",
"Microsoft.Messaging",
"Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub",
"Microsoft.OneConnect",
"Microsoft.Office.OneNote",
"Microsoft.People",
"Microsoft.WindowsPhone",
"Microsoft.Windows.Photos",
"Microsoft.SkypeApp",
"Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder",
"Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection",
"Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes",
"Microsoft.Office.Sway",
"Microsoft.XboxApp",
"Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider",
"Microsoft.ZuneMusic",
"Microsoft.ZuneVideo"

# Now, remove all those apps
ForEach ($App in $AppsList)
{
    $Packages = Get-AppxPackage | Where-Object {$_.Name -eq $App}
    if ($Packages -ne $null)
    {
	"Removing Appx Package: $App"
	foreach ($Package in $Packages) { Remove-AppxPackage -package $Package.PackageFullName }
    }
    else { "Unable to find package for app $App" }

    $ProvisionedPackage = Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -online | Where-Object {$_.displayName -eq $App}
    if ($ProvisionedPackage -ne $null)
    {
	"Removing Appx Provisioned Package: $App"
	remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -online -packagename $ProvisionedPackage.PackageName
    }
    else { "Unable to find provisioned package for app $App" }
}

#--- 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

# Disable the Lock Screen (the one before password prompt - to prevent dropping the first character)
If (-Not (Test-Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization)) {
	New-Item -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows -Name Personalization | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1
# To Restore:
# Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -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

#--- Patch CapsLock to be Control
$hexified = "00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,1d,00,3a,00,00,00,00,00".Split(',') | % { "0x$_"}
$kbLayout = 'HKLM:\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout'
New-ItemProperty -Path $kbLayout -Name "Scancode Map" -PropertyType Binary -Value ([byte[]]$hexified)

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

#--- Install help files for PS commads ---
Update-Help